Wise As Podcast : Conversations about Life and Living in an Ever-Changing World

About Wise As Podcast : Conversations about Life and Living in an Ever-Changing World

We are an Author and Artist who during COVID lockdowns developed a beautiful children's storybook - It was a modern day fable about an endearing donkey, who sets out one day to search for happiness. We even started an independent publishing house to bring 'stories with seeds of wisdom' to the world. Sounds idyllic, right? Well, the ride has been anything but smooth... In this series of conversation about life and living we discuss our ever-changing world - and what it all means for ordinary people like us, who are trying to leave the world in a better shape than we found it.

Publisher

Wise As

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 May 2025

Latest episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jul 2025

   Episode 5 : Unlocking Creativity - Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places

   Where do your ideas come from? This is one of the most common questions we, and other creatives, get asked. So here it is - a candid discussion on where we, an author and artist, think ideas come from. The good news - we don't think it's rocket science nor is it magic, but something that everyone can do. To make the discussion as practical (and grounded in reality) as possible, we share the creative process and inspirations behind our beloved picture book series, 'Willow the Wonderer'. We walk through each of the four books in the series and explore the different and unexpected sources of inspirations for the stories and also elements of our creative ethos. We share our personal journeys, the ups and downs of life, the many adventures we have been on and the work we have done through things like meditation to grapple with our mind and figure out life. Through the conversation you will get to see how these various influences found their way into our stories and the lessons we leave for our readers. Discover how everyday moments, deep introspection, and even social and political dynamics have shaped our storytelling - and get practical tips on harnessing your own creativity and learn how to bring your ideas to life. Whether you're an aspiring artist, writer, or an avid reader of our Willow the Wonderer picture books and curious about what went on behind the scene, this episode is packedwith insights and inspiration you may be after. Hope you enjoy it :)

2. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Episode 4 : Love School or Hate School - It Needs to Change

   Hosts Darren and Reeta share personal schooling experiences and advocate for education reform, emphasizing personalized learning, mind training, ethical development, and experiential opportunities to better prepare children for the future in this episode.

3. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Episode 3 : Will AI take our jobs? Essential skill to teach kids

   The hosts explore the potential for AI to cause mass unemployment in white-collar jobs and the arts by 2030, addressing counterarguments and cognitive biases while considering the implications for education and mental resilience.

4. 

   17 May 2025

   Episode 2 : How wisdom can help us get through hard times in life

   Navigating Life's Toughest Phases with Wisdom In the second episode of our podcast series, we dive deep into the challenging stages of life and share our personal experiences. We explore the concept of getting through hard times in life, reflecting on our teenage and early adulthood years. We discuss the importance of wisdom and life lessons that could have made these phases easier. Our conversation underscores the significance of the Willow the Wonderer Series, which aims to impart timeless wisdom to children, helping them navigate life's ups and downs with a balanced perspective. Tune in to gain insights into how early wisdom can help alleviate suffering and guide you toward a more fulfilling life. Don't forget to hit Like and Follow or Subscribe to our podcast. We will be dropping a new 30 minute episode every second week. We also commit to keeping our podcasts paywall free. How you can support our work: Help us to spread the seeds of wisdom to the next generation :) Next time you have to buy a gift for a little one in your life, please consider Willow the Wonderer books - It's a great gift for grandkids, nieces, nephews, your own kids, their friends and cousins. Our books are available in hardcover, paperback and eBook editions. As you can judge from the five star ratings, are loved and cherished by all ages. Indeed parents love them as much as kids - even after they have read it a hundred times ;-) Learn more about Willow the Wonderer here: https://www.wiseasstories.com/willow-the-wonderer (https://www.wiseasstories.com/willow-the-wonderer) And, thank you for listening.

5. 

   7 May 2025

   Episode 1 : Our Origin Story

   We are back to where it all began - on pristine, sacred land, nestled in the heart of Nambucca Valley, in NSW Australia's Mid North Coast. This is where we (Darren and Reeta) first met and where we retreated to during COVID lockdowns in 2020. It is also where we had our first DMC on life and living. One of the starkest realisations of our lives has been how the narratives we grew up with, mostly let us down. This is what spurred us to start our own independent publishing platform, Wise As Stories. Our dream - To create beautiful stories for children with seeds of wisdom. Our hope - That these seeds would blossom with time and guide the little ones on their journey through life. In this video, we discuss why now, five years (and five books) later, we are starting a podcast to share what we learnt and how it is all going. We touch upon the changing times, what AI means for the creative arts and the reality of having a career in the arts overall. We also call out the contribution that small businesses like ours makes to the world. But mostly, we acknowledge all the ordinary people who are doing their bit to leave the world a little better than they found. And this is what future episodes on our podcast is going to profile: Real conversations about life and living, society and culture, and business and politics in our ever-changing world - And what it means for ordinary people, who like us, would like to leave the world in a better shape than we found it. Interested to learn more about our origin story? Here's a blog we wrote on the subject: ⁠Why stories we grow up with matter (https://www.wiseasstories.com/post/why-children-s-storybooks-matter) Don't forget to Follow or Subscribe to our podcast. We will be dropping a new 30 minute episode every second week. We also commit to keeping our podcasts paywall free. How you can support our work: Help us to spread the seeds of wisdom to the next generation :) Next time you have to buy a gift for a little one in your life, please consider Willow the Wonderer books - It's a great gift for grandkids, nieces, nephews, your own kids, their friends and cousins. Our books are available in hardcover, paperback and eBook editions. As you can judge from the five star ratings, are loved and cherished by all ages. Indeed parents love them as much as kids - even after they have read it a hundred times ;-) Learn more about Willow the Wonderer here: https://www.wiseasstories.com/willow-the-wonderer (https://www.wiseasstories.com/willow-the-wonderer) And, thank you for listening.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

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Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32