The Social Regeneration Podcast
Episodes
Can Tourism fix what it breaks? - Stories from the Balkan | 039
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability Consultant Suela Tahiraj on: Strategies how Tourism can and must become a Vehicle for Social Regeneration Suela Tahiraj, sustainabilit...
Beyond Compliance: Sustainability Careers in Crisis Mode | 038
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 The SOCIAL REGENERATION Podcast is celebrating its 1 YEAR Anniversary! 🎊 ✨ Thank you all for your presence and contribution on this journey ...
Anyone can be a Sustainability Leader | 037
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Merlina Missimer on Formal Education for Social Transformation In this episode, I get to talk to my former "teacher" Merlina Mis...
Repair is a Radical Act: From fintech leadership to circular textiles | 036
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How Lorena is crafting her own "Job in Sustainability" through curiosity & community In this episode, we talk about Lorena’s journey from a lea...
Staying human to fund & resource Climate Action | 035
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why acknowledging grief and using humour & stories matters In this conversation with Climate activist and Philanthropy Advisor Raysa França fro...
The Journey behind CREATE Regeneration: Inner Work, Outer Impact | 034
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring what it takes to build regenerative spaces and redefining leadership I sit down with the initiator and founder of CREATE Regeneration, Cath...
About Water, Leadership and Cultural Sensitivity - with Shilpa Alva | 033
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to set up thriving community-owned and women-led projects internationally For this Episode, you should bring your pen and notebook, especially i...
Healing our Personal and Social Wounds through Relationships | 032
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why we need Brave Spaces and grounding in Place to go beyond the Bubbles and Patriarchy This episode is for people who feel called to work in the imp...
Light of the Sea: A personal story of Love, Healing and the Art of Unlearning | 031
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How following Threads, Community and Inner Work can define your Journey of Becoming Marina Henriques, who introduces herself as Luz Marina, is a mult...
Finding joy in Sustainability Work | 030
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Juliana bridges art, leadership, and social change between Argentina and Europe In this episode of the Social Regeneration Podcast, you get to m...
Holding Space to Reconnect | 029
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness as fertile ground for care and resilience In this grounding conversation, we explore the connection between mindfulness, leadership and re...
From Garden Beds to Boardrooms: Seasons at Work | 028
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Teams allow for Winter I sit together with Amelie Salameh, and we explore what regenerative entrepreneurship looks like when it is ...
From Theory to Practice: The Regenerative Economy Lab | 027
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from Katy Shields & Joshua Stehr about principles, visions, and money narratives We have the privilege and joy of listening to Katy Shield...
About Pilgrimage and value-driven Partnerships | 026
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Redesigning how to travel, build community, and lead change - from certification checklists over inner development to #impactpreneurship [🔔 Annou...
From ‘More Stuff’ to ‘What Matters’ - A designer's journey | 025
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Why saying no, asking honest questions, and having empathy can build the career & impact you aspire to" We meet designer Joshua Stehr, whose pat...
Community-Supported "Everything" | 024
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Economic) Transformation & Socio-Ecological Resilience - Through Social Innovation and regional ecosystems of community-based practices Charlot...
Parenthood as a spark for Social Entrepreneurship: Building Communities that Society forgot & desperately needs | 023
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When isolation becomes a movement – the birth of HEY MOMIE & HEY BRUDI In this episode of the Social Regeneration Podcast, we explore how pers...
Not Predicting, but Creating: The Art of Foresight | 022
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why imagining alternative futures might be our most radical sustainability tool In this episode of the Social Regeneration Podcast, I talk with my f...
The hidden cost of crisis mode: how NGOs sabotage long-term impact by chasing funding cycles instead of focusing on their core team's wellbeing | 021
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Insider strategies from fundraiser and field expert Ni Hsieh In this episode, I speak with Ni Hsieh, a long-time social impact professional and fundr...
Regenerating our Burn-On Work Culture | 020
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[⚠️ This Episode is in GERMAN language 🇩🇪 ➡️ For the ENGLISH subtitles, please go to our YouTube video. 👁️🗨️ And let us kno...
Bridging Divides: Can Belonging fix what Business broke? | 019
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reconnecting human hearts inside broken systems & new perspectives on manhood In this episode, I reconnect with Artem Beckmann, a culture consul...
4-Month Check-in: Celebrate & iterate | 018
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the work that I do - currently Do you ever take the time to reflect, celebrate, and iterate in your projects? It is the 4-month anniversary of...
The Fungi Connection: weaving networks, regenerating systems | 017
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How cross-sector connectors like Marc act as story-amplifiers for quiet pioneers In this episode, I speak with Marc Violo, founder of MycoStories and...
Entrepreneurship is not the Goal — it's the Vehicle! | 016
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About the “Not-Enough Trap" and common struggles impactpreneurs face in different phases Listen in on this conversation between my dear colleague ...
Escaping the Game: The Inner Critic is not the Boss | 015
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An ex-game animator shares his healing journey from survival-mode to soulful service through self-leadership In this week's Episode, Robin Tamura sh...
"Experts by Experience" - insights into a Social Cooperative | 014
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why the Human Rights sector needs to rethink itself from the Ground up In this Episode, Rebecka Ambjörnsson - @karuna.family - , Managing Director ...
The (In)visible Tensions of Change: What We're Learning from This Decade's Major Shifts | 013
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About mines, memes, mindsets, and multilateralism In this electrifying and deeply reflective conversation, we dive into the complex interplay betwee...
From Performance Reviews to Purpose - Breaking the Corporate Spell | 012
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How a former industrial engineer found freedom in sustainability work In this episode, I speak with my friend and colleague Kurt Klusch about his ra...
About Your Inner Capitalist & Self-Leadership | 011
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why escaping to a Sabbatical will not heal your Burnout In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow regenerator Judit Saez. We dive into th...
Regeneration begins Within | 010
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict, leadership, and why Inner Work is crucial for Outer Impact In this episode, I sit down with a pioneer in regenerative leadership and busine...
Responsible Rule Breaking - at Work! - with Alex Barker | 009
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to be a constructive Rebel, tell Stories & drive Change from within organisation SUMMARY In this episode, I speak with Alex Barker about the...
Unpacking Energy Transition, Social Justice, and Economic Systems with Linus Beer | 008
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How true impact requires shifting resources, responsibilities and power structures - not just technology SUMMARY In this episode, I sit down with m...
Reviewing the Narratives of Identity & Nurturing Belonging | 007
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-creating inclusive Communities through Stories, Startups, and "Social Capital" Today I welcome Sen Zahn, Co-Director of SINGA Germany, who share...
Grief as a Natural Response to Change: The importance of pausing to honor what came before | 006
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why social innovation begins with rethinking loss and letting go In this deep and humbling episode of the Social Regeneration Podcast, I welcome innov...
From Neighbours to Change Agents: Reclaiming Urban Spaces & Social Justice | 005
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transformational empowerment through community organizing Knock, Talk, Organise: Inside the Work of a Tenants’ Movement In this episode, we speak wi...
From Cities to Countryside: Why Redesigning Rural Spaces could hold the Key to Healthier Living | 004
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liandra Vianna's Journey towards Sustainable Rural Development & Tourism In this episode, I speak with one of my former Mentees, Liandra Vianna...
Can Money be Regenerative? Rethinking Finance for a Better Future | 003
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring alternative economies and the role of money in a regenerative world In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of finance with...
Weaving Social Fabric with Lauren Uba | 002
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Incubating inner and outer transformation through slowing down, presence, and connection My dear friend and colleague Lauren Uba is one the first gues...
Designing Systemic Change | The path of a regenerative practitioner with Ashley Scarborough | 001
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the delicate balance between radical innovation and stability In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Scarborough, a designer-turned-syste...
From the old to the new | Understanding Paradigm shifts and system change
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why system change is more than just a buzzword and how we can actively shape it In this episode, we deeply dive into paradigm shifts and systems th...
Between Impact & Reality | Sustainability as a Career and Calling
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Personal insights into challenges, opportunities, and developments in the sustainability working field In this episode of the Social Regeneration Podc...
About Purpose: A journey into Sustainability & Why this Podcast exists
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A story about unlearning, awakening, and quitting In this episode, I introduce myself as your host and share my journey of becoming a sustainability...
Why Social Regeneration?: Isn't sustainability "enough"?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does social regeneration mean, and why is it important? In this episode, your host Pia Hillebrecht explores the evolution of sustainability think...
Why another Impact Podcast? Creating space for System Change & Deep Inquiry
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the power of deep conversations, inviting diverse perspectives, and real stories to inspire action in times of uncertainty Welcome to the ve...
Welcome to the Social Regeneration Podcast!
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations between Change Agents on climate justice, social entrepreneurship, and collective well-being Welcome to the Social Regeneration Podca...