The Icelandic Woman Who Hasn't Used Money Since 2015
When Heiða Helgadóttir closed her bank account eight years ago, everyone said she'd be back within weeks. Instead, she developed a complex system of trading massage therapy for rent, vegetables for dental work, and dog-walking for groceries—all in one of the world's most expensive cities. This is the story of how she did it, what almost broke her, and the surprising community that formed around her experiment.
7 Sept 2026
Communes vs. Intentional Communities: What's the Real Difference?
They both involve people living together with shared values, but that's where the similarities end. We explore two real communities—a Vermont commune still operating from the Summer of Love era versus a high-tech cohousing village in Colorado—to uncover what separates utopian idealism from pragmatic collaborative living.
23 Aug 2026
Seven Communities That Banned Cars (And What Happened Next)
What happens when an entire town says no to automobiles? From a medieval Italian village to a modern Dutch suburb, we're counting down seven communities that ditched cars completely. You'll hear about the unexpected challenges, the surprising benefits, and why some residents would never go back.
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