Edgy Ideas
Claim This Podcastby Simon Western
Podcast Overview
<div> Welcome to Edgy Ideas, where we explore what it means to live a ‘good life’ and build the ‘good society’ in our disruptive age.<br> <br> This podcast explores our human dynamics in today's networked society. Addressing topical themes, we explore how social change, technology and environmental issues impact on how we live, and who we are - personally and collectively. Edgy Ideas podcast aims to re-insert the human spirit, good faith, ethics and beauty back into the picture, offering new perspectives and psycho-social insights. We pay particular attention to how the ‘unconscious that speaks through us’, entrapping us in repetitive patterns and shaping our desires. Each podcast concludes by contemplating what it means to live a ‘good life’ and create the ‘good society’. Enjoy! <br> <br> <strong>Edgy Ideas is sponsored by the Eco-Leadership Institute <br> </strong><br> A radical think tank and developmental hub for leaders, coaches and change agents. <br> <br> Join our community of practice and work live with many of our podcast guests<br> <br> Discover more here: <a href="https://ecoleadershipinstitute.com/events">https://ecoleadershipinstitute.org</a> <br> Contact simon@ecoleadershipinstitute.org<br> <br> </div>
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Publishing Since
4/9/2020
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
108: Group Relations Conferences: Leadership, Authority and the Human Condition
Host Simon Western and colleague Leslie Brissett, PhD, explore how Group Relations Conferences reveal unconscious patterns in leadership and authority, offering profound insights into the human condition.
May 28, 2026
107: The Emotional Life of Organisations with Anton Obholzer
Psychoanalyst Dr. Anton Obholzer and host Simon Western explore the hidden emotional dynamics shaping organizations and leadership, offering insights into relational intelligence and societal well-being.
May 19, 2026
106: What happened to the working class?
Host Simon Western interviews Professor Brad Evans about the erosion of working-class identity and the rise of populism, exploring pathways toward new solidarity.
110 total episodes available with 9 transcripts
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Rebecca Hutten
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Karim Safieddine
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- What is Edgy Ideas?
<div> Welcome to Edgy Ideas, where we explore what it means to live a ‘good life’ and build the ‘good society’ in our disruptive age.<br> <br> This podcast explores our human dynamics in today's networked society. Addressing topical themes, we explore how social change, technology and environmental issues impact on how we live, and who we are - personally and collectively. Edgy Ideas podcast aims to re-insert the human spirit, good faith, ethics and beauty back into the picture, offering new perspectives and psycho-social insights. We pay particular attention to how the ‘unconscious that speaks through us’, entrapping us in repetitive patterns and shaping our desires. Each podcast concludes by contemplating what it means to live a ‘good life’ and create the ‘good society’. Enjoy! <br> <br> <strong>Edgy Ideas is sponsored by the Eco-Leadership Institute <br> </strong><br> A radical think tank and developmental hub for leaders, coaches and change agents. <br> <br> Join our community of practice and work live with many of our podcast guests<br> <br> Discover more here: <a href="https://ecoleadershipinstitute.com/events">https://ecoleadershipinstitute.org</a> <br> Contact simon@ecoleadershipinstitute.org<br> <br> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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