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Doomer Optimism

Doomer Optimism

Doomer Optimism is a podcast dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers. Beyond that, it"s pretty much a $hitshow. Enjoy!

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01:14:51

DO 254 - The Spiritual Side of Childbirth w/ Leah...

Doomer Optimism ·

2025/02/04

How does modern society shape our perceptions of childbirth, and are we missing a deeper, more primal experience?Ashley sits down with Leah, a software engineer and mother, to explore childbirth's deeply personal and often overlooked spiritual dimensions. Together, they unpack the ways modern society frames birth—medicalized, blissful, or terrifying—and contrast these narratives with Leah’s raw, primal experience of labor. They discuss the psychological and physiological forces at play, the

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01:18:16

DO 253 - Plough Magazine and the Bruderhof w/ Alan...

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2025/01/28

How has the Bruderhof community balanced individual autonomy with collective decision-making to maintain harmony and functionality?Ashley sits down with Alan Kopschel, editor at Plough Magazine and a member of the Bruderhof community. Together, they explore the unique history and philosophy of the Bruderhof community, a Christian community founded on values of pacifism, shared resources, and direct accountability. Alan sheds light on Bruderhof’s commitment to communal living, regenerative

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01:13:00

DO 252 - Brick and Mortar Localism w/ Ben, Lucy,...

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2025/01/21

In this episode, Ashley interviews husband and wife team Ben and Lucy about their eco-market in upstate New York, and Geoffrey from Longstory Farms about his planned local farm story in South Carolina. We discuss the importance of local commerce, challenges, and nuts and bolts approaches to competing in the market.Ben and Lucy Janssen both grew up in upstate NY and met at the local Community College. Lucy started her store Reuse Refuge in October 2020 with a friend while many small businesses were

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01:23:01

DO 251 - LA Fires w/ Leighton Woodhouse and James Pogue

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2025/01/15

How have urban development patterns in California, particularly in LA, exacerbated wildfire risks?James Pogue and Leighton Woodhouse discuss the LA fires following Leighton’s piece in the Free Press “LA Was Built to Burn.” The conversation explores the ecological, political, and cultural factors contributing to the wildfire crises across Los Angeles and beyond. We shed light on the human and environmental stakes in a burning state. Leighton Woodhouse is a journalist and documentary filmmaker

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01:42:27

DO 250 - Civics at a Human Scale w/ Wally Chamberlain...

Doomer Optimism ·

2025/01/14

How can localism serve as an alternative to large-scale governance and globalized economies? Ashley and Wally discuss small-scale, secular models for civic and economic organizing, and compare/contrast them with their Catholic equivalents (subsidiarity and distribution). We discuss practical ways to build community agency, neighborliness, and autonomy at the smallest scale, exploring the New England town meeting model and the role of direct democracy, If you are interested in regaining a sense of

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01:10:05

DO 249 - NEPA babies w/ Jimmy Tobias, James Pogue and...

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2025/01/07

How will the overturning of Chevron deference reshape the regulatory landscape for environmental policy?Special guest investigative journalist Jimmy Tobias joins Ashley and James to discuss the complexities of environmental policy and regulation. They explore how the Chevron decision will reshape the regulatory landscape and what it means for NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and federal land management. The conversation highlights the growing clash between the rapid push for renewable energy

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01:52:48

DO 248 - AI, Language, and Animal Consciousness w/...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/31

Can AI rival human artistry? Is the potential of AI rivaling human creativity an opportunity to enhance artistic expression and reimagine authorship? Travis Logan, Charles, and A.R.X. Han discuss the complexities of consciousness, creativity, and the limits of AI, drawing on David Bentley Hart’s critique of materialism to explore whether human experiences and meaning can be reduced to physical processes.

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01:16:56

DO 247 - What ever happened to climate? w/ Ilan...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/24

In this episode, James and Ashley speak with a return guest and climate and disaster researcher Ilan Kelman. We discuss the state of climate activism, the eco-modernist approach to solving climate change, the uselessness of international climate summits, how the new Trump administration factors on the environment, and what are some points of optimism to focus on.

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01:28:48

DO 246 - Metastatic Modernity with Prof. Tom Murphy

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2024/12/17

Josh catches up with Tom for a second conversation (first interview here) about two new series on Tom’s excellent Do The Math blog. Tom has produced a “Metastatic Modernity” series of 18 short (~10 min) videos accompanied by write-ups providing a succinct but comprehensive explication of the poly crises of modernity, along with a convenient index to the series. Tom also became an ad hoc demographer after examining population and fertility data and noticing anomalies in the official UN population

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01:15:20

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jeske and...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/10

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jenske and Ashley

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01:15:20

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jeske and...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/10

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jenske and Ashley

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00:47:34

DO 244 - DO + egirl crossover w/ Twitter's Audrey...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/03

In this episode, Going Godward guest hosts X’s Audrey Horne in a Doomer Optimist/e-girl crossover. GG and Audrey discuss how the Machine affects women and its consequences on beauty standards, self-image, and identity.

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01:23:41

D0 243 - The spiritual quality of global capitalism

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/26

In this episode I link up with my new buddy from a recent Doomer Optimism event in Margaretville NY, Travis Logan. Travis brought an essay to my attention, Techne-Zen and the Spiritual Quality of Global Capitalism, by Yale professor R. John Williams. We decided to call John up to see if he would discuss his work, and where he lands with trying to navigate technology, spirituality and religion. One of my (Ashley’s) favorite conversations yet!!Discussing:

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01:36:08

DO 242 - Jane Jacobs and the City as Liturgy w/ Dr....

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2024/11/19

Jane Jacobs and the City as Liturgy w/ Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Michael Sellas and Ashley

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00:41:34

DO 241 - Motherhood Sabbatical w/ Ashley and Sean Blanda

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/14

This is an interview Sean Blanda of Sabbatical did with Ashley on her approach to moving to Uruguay for a time when her kids were young. A write-up of the interview is here:https://sabbatical.email/interviews/ashley-colby-how-i-took-a-working-parent-sabbatical

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01:04:26

DO 240 - Ecological Farming in Guatemala w/ Dwight,...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/12

Ashley speaks with Tessa Carman and her uncle Dwight about his journey to Guatemala from a small farming family in the Midwest. We discuss the push and pull of moving abroad, learning ecological farming, where to find home, and more.

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01:29:45

DO 239 - Local Politics and the Hurricane with Jon...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/05

In this election day special, Jason talks with Jon Council, candidate for County Commissioner 3 in Watauga County of Western NC (Jason’s home county) and Sarah Davis, his campaign manager, to talk about local issues in the region, including environmental protection, affordable housing for the working class, and mutual aid. In particular they talk about the impacts of Hurricane Helene in the region, how it changed the nature of their campaign into one of disaster relief organizing, and the challenges

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01:17:38

DO 238 - 20th Century German Philosophy with Casey...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/10/29

In this episode, Casey Spinks, editor at Front Porch Republic, and Ashley discuss philosophy, theology, and the challenges in contemplative and active lives.Casey Spinks is a contributing editor for Front Porch Republic. He lives with his family in Waco, Texas, where he teaches theology and philosophy at Baylor University. https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/author/caseyspinks/

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01:23:11

DO 237 - Small Town Mayor James Decker w/ Ashley and...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/10/22

Small Town Mayor James Decker w/ Ashley and Nate

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01:39:08

DO 236 - Midwestern Water with Robert Hirschfeld

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2024/10/15

In this episode, Nate talks with Robert Hirschfeld, the director of water quality at the Illinois Prairie Rivers Network. They discuss the water quality crisis in the midwest, chemical pollution in the water and air, pesticide drift, and why despite the common sense that everyone wants “clean air and clean water” we continue to allow polluters to destroy what should be a healthy commons. They also talk about what can be done and how we can move beyond passive acceptance or theatrical protest.

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