The Mindful Isle

24/05/2025

A gentle pull back to the present moment from Brianna Weist's "101 Essays that will change the way you think" ✨️

31/03/2025

A Monday reminder to find joy in the mundane ✨️

There's a fresh episode coming on Wednesday delving into the art of housekeeping with Helen Hayward ( ), which has been in the pipeline for a while and I can't wait to share it with you!

26/11/2024

Do you feel stressed even when you're trying to relax? This one's for you!

Listen to more advice from Daisy Grodzki, aka in the latest episode, wherever you get your pods 🌿

25/10/2024

Let's celebrate and protect Tassie's wild beauty 🌱

Listen in to this week's episode with now, wherever you get your pods 🎧

21/10/2024

As a society, we've normalised buying a t-shirt for $5 and buying something new for sheer convenience instead of repurposing something we already have.

The item itself might be cheap but the cost of it extends beyond the financial transaction. If it's dirt cheap, chances are it was probably made by someone in poor conditions and from unsustainable materials.

Every time we buy something, we're voting with our wallet for the kind of world we want to live in. Choose wisely and where possible, support local and sustainable practices 🌏

20/10/2024

If you've already listened to this week's episode with Tamika from you'd know we've been delving into slow fashion! Here are some of Tamika's wonderful tips on creating a sustainable wardrobe. 👗👢

A mindset shift is a big part of the solution to our fast fashion problem. We need to prioritise consuming less and choosing wisely when we do need to purchase something.

Can you repurpose something you already own?
Can you find what you need second hand?
If not, what is the best quality you can afford?

Listen to the full conversation now wherever you get your pods 🎧

18/10/2024

Tamika Bannister's response to the notion that sustainable living, and specifically slow fashion, is not affordable.

Times are tough financially for lots of people right now but every little choice we make towards sustainability is positive. Purchasing pre-loved clothing is a great example of how to choose quality goods at a lower price point.

Listen to the full conversation with Tamika now wherever you get your pods 🎧

16/10/2024

Even as a child, today's guest had an entrepreneurial mind… making clothes on an old Singer sewing machine and selling them at the Chudleigh store. As the years have passed, Tamika Bannister's business mindset and interest in fashion have remained.

Tamika has channelled this into Spotted Quoll, , a slow fashion label that has been creating beautiful pieces since 2009.

In this episode, we discuss living with ADHD and her relationship with mindfulness, being a local pioneer of slow fashion, the true cost of fast fashion and how to create a sustainable wardrobe.

Listen now wherever you get your pods 🎧

03/10/2024

In this week's ep, Dr Lisa Cawthen shares what a dark sky sanctuary is and why she advocates for one in Tasmania 🦇

Tune in now wherever you get your pods 🎧

01/10/2024

From site visits in a saltmarsh and identifying bat calls, to delivering community talks and cultivating an incredible edible garden, Dr Lisa Cawthen lives and breathes nature.

In today’s episode you’ll hear from , an environmental scientist and community educator. We discuss her science career and how she ended up specialising in bat science, the call for a dark sky sanctuary in Tasmania, her passion for mobilising citizen scientists and her amazing edible garden.

Lisa has a wonderful ability to translate her science know-how into actionable information for everyday folk.
I hope this episode leaves you feeling hopeful about the future of Tasmania and the role you can play in implementing positive change.

👉 Swipe for some photos of Lisa's amazing edible garden which doubles as Eden for local wildlife and some behind the scenes of life as a bat scientist.

Listen in now where you get your pods 🎧

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27/09/2024

29/03/2024

♻️ International Zero Waste Day - March 30 ♻️

Today we celebrate everyone out there doing their bit in working towards a zero waste lifestyle, including Tassie's own innovative businesses The Udder Way and Golden Brown Tasmania Ramble Folk
Swipe 👉 to see a few episodes from the archives with practical tips for zero waste or low waste living! 💛

The UN adopted Zero Waste day in 2022, as a day dedicated to promoting and celebrating zero waste initiatives at all levels across the globe.

The term 'zero waste' can carry negative connotations and leave people feeling overwhelmed by our environmental crisis and guitly if they can't commit to overhauling every aspect of their lifestyle. But as we've heard time and time again from our guests, every little bit counts so do what you can, when you can to live ✨️towards✨️ zero waste. It is important to have ambitious goals because there is a critical need to address unsustainable production and consumption habits, while also bolstering our waste management systems.

What can we do?
♻️ Reuse and repair where possible
♻️ Treat waste as a resource and an opportunity
♻️ Support local businesses doing their best to tackle waste

I'd love hear your favourite zero waste brands or resources below 👇