Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability

About Seeds of Tao: Impact entrepreneurs seeding regenerative paths beyond sustainability

You want to change the world… We all do in one form or another. You might have taken that Gandhi quote to heart, to "Be the change you wish to see in the world." The challenge is creating a livelihood that allows us to be that change while finding growth for ourselves and our loved ones. Where do you start? How do you start? What is your unique path to a regenerative livelihood? Seeds of Tao is here to help you on your path beyond sustainability with tools and resources to help regenpreneurs be the change, it's all a part of our United Learning Academy. First, we provide e-learning resources that teach core competencies of regenerative entrepreneurship. Second, After giving you the knowledge frameworks to be successful, we provide a network of peers, mentors, educators, and facilitators that help you find your unique path to creating and growing your regenerative livelihood through our community and Think Tank events. Whether it is helping you to incubate an entrepreneurial venture, hone the message of your regenerative enterprise, or scale your impact, the United Learning Academy is designed to help each impact entrepreneur striving to improve our people, planet, and future. If you're looking to create or grow your regenerative enterprise and be the change you wish to see in the world, start by taking part in our free Seeds of Tao Community and Resource Commons. Here you'll find educational content, a supportive community, and collaborative events to support you on your journey. We're here to help pioneers like yourself seed the way (tao) to a regenerative future. Let's get to work and be an example for others to follow.

Publisher

Seeds of Tao

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2020

Latest episode

14 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

110 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jan 2026

   156: The Mirror and the Machine — Pete Sacco on AGI, Post-Scarcity, and the Future of Human Connection

   >>>For full show notes and podcast episode resources visit our website Description: What if Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isn't a rival to humanity, but a mirror reflecting our truest selves? In this mind-expanding conversation, Joshua Prieto sits down with quantum-physicist-turned-data-center-innovator Pete Sacco. They dive deep into the "What If" scenarios of a world where machines handle the picking up and putting down, freeing humans to return to what we were actually designed for: creating, innovating, and loving. Pete challenges us to shift our mindset from fear to courage, predicting a post-scarcity future fueled by free fusion energy and decentralized compute. This episode is a call to action for every regenerative entrepreneur to take responsibility for their own "Inner AGI"—their body, mind, and spirit—as we prepare to hand the world over to the next generation of digital-native stewards. Highlighted Promotion: Are you ready to stop building in isolation and start co-creating the regenerative future? Join the United Learning Lab, our thriving sandbox for regenpreneurs to test frameworks, share resources, and build a resilient foundation for their impact. Visit Seeds of Tao United Learning Lab to become a member.

2. 

   6 Sept 2025

   155: Embodied Leadership - Thomas Rosenberg on Somatic Coaching and Regenerating from the Inside Out

   >>>>Check out the full show notes and podcast resources on the Seeds of Tao website In this powerful episode, we sit down with somatic coach and leadership development professional, Thomas Rosenberg. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between our bodies, our leadership, and our ability to create truly regenerative outcomes. Thomas shares his personal journey from a linear-thinking family and a career in global climate policy to his current work helping leaders reconnect with their inner wisdom after a near-fatal accident forced him to re-evaluate everything. Join us as we explore how to move beyond "heady" solutions and learn to trust the intelligence of our bodies. Thomas explains how understanding our ingrained patterns can help us show up as more effective, resilient, and authentic leaders. This conversation is an essential listen for any "regenpreneur" who has felt the burnout of the hustle culture and is ready to learn how to lead from a place of centeredness, purpose, and wholeness. Highlighted Promotion: Are you a regenerative entrepreneur feeling the burnout from the "hustle and grind" culture? You're not alone. Building a regenerative enterprise requires us to be regenerative ourselves, yet we often neglect our own well-being. If you're ready to build a business and a life that is truly aligned and resilient, we invite you to check out the United Learning Lab. It's our ecosystem for regenerative entrepreneurs, offering courses, live office hours, and a global network of peers to support you on your journey. Learn to lead from a place of wholeness, not burnout. Visit https://www.seedsoftao.com/united-learning-lab to learn more and become a member. Show Notes: [01:51] - Noam and Joshua introduce the episode and guest, Thomas Rosenberg, a growth professional focused on leadership development. [02:31] - Noam shares his personal story of burnout from the "move fast and break things" digital marketing world and the physical toll it took on him. [04:34] - Joshua relates his own experience with the "grow baby, grow" culture and how neglecting himself in his branding agency led to ulcers. [08:43] - Thomas Rosenberg joins the conversation, calling in from Ohlone land in Oakland, California. [11:16] - Thomas shares the ethos of his work as a somatic coach: "Reconnect to yourself so we can more easily connect to each other so we can reconnect to the planet." [15:31] - How does being in tune with our bodies help us make better decisions? Thomas discusses the neuroscience of decision-making and how our gut is constantly scanning for safety or threat. [19:34] - A case study: How Thomas helped a client shift from a "see me, see me" mindset to one of grounded, trustworthy leadership by asking better questions. [27:56] - Thomas begins his story: growing up in a linear-thinking medical family and feeling like he wasn't "enough." [29:07] - His career path into the policy side of energy, climate, and sustainability, where he worked in 20 countries helping people get comfortable with change. [32:22] - The turning point: A near-fatal bicycle accident with a traumatic brain injury that forced him to re-evaluate his life and work. [33:29] - Thomas connects his work to regenerative principles like biomimicry and social permaculture, asking "how can we make conditions conducive to life?" [41:05] - Thomas relates social permaculture to his coaching, explaining how he looks at the "whole human" and the "nutrients" they need to thrive. [01:00:08] - Thomas's key takeaway for entrepreneurs: "Where are you sourcing the energy for your work?" He challenges leaders to move beyond anger and exhaustion and to practice resilience. [01:10:47] - How to connect with Thomas and his work at regenerate.coach.

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   17 Aug 2025

   154:The Alchemy of Sound - Clare Hedin on Belonging, Risk, and Regenerating Our Inner Landscape

   >>>> View full show notes and resources on the Seeds of Tao website here In this unique and deeply moving episode, we sit down with our good friend, musician, and entrepreneur, Clare Hedin. Clare takes us on a journey into the world of sound alchemy, exploring how music and vibration can be powerful tools for personal and collective regeneration. She shares her personal story of finding her purpose, not through a predefined plan, but by following a persistent sense of longing and taking courageous leaps into the unknown. Join us as we discuss how sound can help us navigate challenges, dissolve problems, and reconnect with a profound sense of belonging. Clare offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs on how to work through moments of darkness and uncertainty, and reminds us that the work of healing the planet is, first and foremost, an inside job. This conversation is a beautiful exploration of the intersection between art, healing, and the regenerative movement. Highlighted Promotions: regenBEE Community: As a regenerative entrepreneur, do you ever feel like you're in "the cave"—a dark, uncertain place where the next step isn't clear? You are not alone. Navigating the risks and challenges of building a life-affirming enterprise requires inner resilience and a deep connection to your purpose. If you're looking for a community of fellow pioneers to walk this path with, we invite you to join the Regenerative Business Economies Ecosystem (RegenBEE). It's our free and open community for impact entrepreneurs, where we support each other through the darkness and celebrate the emergence of a new, regenerative reality. StorySeed: Are you a regenerative entrepreneur who wants to be the change you wish to see in the world? We know it can be challenging to build a business that serves as a catalyst for the cultural shift from a degenerative to a regenerative one. The StorySeed course was created to help you pave that path to regenerative change through the power of your brand story. You will learn how to naturally grow and scale your enterprise using brand storytelling in a way that influences change rather than forcing or manipulating it. Show Notes: [01:38] - Josh and Noam introduce the episode and discuss the connection between music, personal regeneration, and the health and wellness realm of the permaculture flower. [07:16] - Clare Hedin joins the conversation and shares what she was up to right before the podcast: a "booster camp" for music sync licensing. [11:04] - Clare explains what sync licensing is: synchronizing music to something visual like a film, TV show, or commercial. [17:22] - Clare discusses her journey with music, how she was intimidated by it as a child due to rigid classical training, and how it was disconnected from the contemporary music she loved. [21:32] - Instead of a verbal answer, Clare shares a musical one, playing her Shruti box and singing to demonstrate the power of sound healing. [27:48] - Clare shares that the core of her life's work is a "journey of belonging" and connects it to the regenerative principle of inclusion. [29:58] - The work is defined as "Sound Alchemy," the ability to use sound to change one's state of being and consciousness. [42:45] - Clare begins to tell her origin story, which she describes as an "ongoing story" of following a feeling of longing and traveling through layers of reality. [49:00] - Clare shares an article she wrote, "The Light in the Cave," which describes the process of navigating darkness and uncertainty. [50:39] - Clare tells the story of her decision to move to the United States from England in her early twenties, a leap of faith into the unknown driven by a deep sense of longing. [55:47] - A more recent story of facing uncomfortable feedback on her music and the choice to grow through the challenge rather than give up. [01:03:06] - A discussion about the challenges entrepreneurs face and how to navigate moments that feel like a "dying" to find rebirth and new energy. [01:09:37] - Clare introduces the two tenets of Dynamic Emergence: "Nothing is fixed" and "Energy waits to be noticed." [01:25:27] - Clare concludes that healing the planet is an "inside job" and that we must first change ourselves to see change in the world.

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• Stefan Fiedler-Alvarado
• Brandon Welch
• Philip Taylor

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