The WAVE Arrábida Podcast

#32: What Does It Mean to Win? Climate Action with Duncan Crowley

What can rivers teach us about how we create change? In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we sit down with Duncan Crowley — an architect, action researcher, and climate activist exploring how communities respond to ecological crises through regenerative and nature-inspired approaches. Together, we explore what it means to rethink climate action, from the ground up — moving beyond linear solutions and learning instead from living systems. Duncan shares insights from his work in climate justice, community-led initiatives, and research, inviting us to consider new ways of organizing, collaborating, and imagining the future. Learn More about Duncan's work here: @lisbon4palestine [https://www.instagram.com/lisbon4palestine#] @wearenature_2030 [https://www.instagram.com/wearenature_2030/#]The Cloud that kills the River [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT8kNmcgPXN/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet]

#31: Encontrar Propósito Através da Natureza: Vozes do Programa SER

PT: O que significa construir uma vida e uma carreira enraizadas na regeneração? Neste episódio do WAVE–Arrábida, a Rivis Ferreira conversa com a Inês Carrilho e a Matilde Pinho, participantes do programa SER na Biovilla — uma experiência de aprendizagem prática focada no desenvolvimento de percursos regenerativos com propósito. Juntas, exploramos o que significa reconectar com a natureza, repensar a nossa relação com o trabalho e criar projetos enraizados na comunidade, na imaginação e na ligação ao território. Desde a transformação pessoal ao desenvolvimento de competências práticas, partilham como o programa está a moldar a sua visão para o futuro — e como podem ser dados os primeiros passos rumo a uma forma de viver mais significativa e regenerativa. EN: What does it mean to build a life and career rooted in regeneration? In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, Rivis Ferreira sits down with Inês Carrilho and Matilda Pinho, participants of the SER programme at Biovilla — a hands-on learning journey focused on developing purpose-driven, regenerative pathways. Together, we explore what it means to reconnect with nature, rethink our relationship with work, and create projects that are grounded in community, imagination, and connection to place. From personal transformation to practical skills, they share how the programme is shaping their perspectives on the future — and what it looks like to take the first steps toward a more meaningful and regenerative way of living. Check out SER here [https://biovilla.org/ser/] Follow Matilda here [https://www.instagram.com/matilde__pi/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet] Follow Inês here [https://www.instagram.com/senitherapy/]

#30: Surf, Soil & Community - The Story of Surf Farm Caparica

In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we sit down with Teresa Sousa and Beto (Felisberto Brito) from Surf Farm Caparica, a non-profit project rooted in Costa da Caparica that brings together ocean, land, and people. Beto — a surfer, fisherman, and organic farmer — shares how living close to nature has shaped his vision for a simpler and more connected way of life. Together with Teresa, they are creating spaces where social surf sessions, regenerative agriculture, and community events come together to support wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. A conversation about community, simplicity, and the powerful relationship between the ocean, the land, and the people who care for them. Support Sutf Fram Caparica here: @surf.farm.caparica [https://www.instagram.com/surf.farm.caparica]

#29: Embodiment, Nature & Self-Connection with Jana Zappe

In this episode of WAVE–Arrábida, we’re joined by Jana Zappe — a somatic bodyworker and embodiment coach who supports women in reconnecting with their bodies and inner sense of freedom. Together we explore what embodiment really means in everyday life, the challenges of running your own business, and why staying connected to your body can be such a powerful guide through it all. Jana also shares how her work helps women move through shame and rediscover a deeper sense of self-connection. We also talk about the role the Arrábida landscape plays in her work, and how nature can support the process of coming back home to yourself. A grounded and honest conversation about embodiment, resilience, and reconnecting with both body and nature. Check out Jana's work here www.janazappe.com [https://www.janazappe.com] Instagram: @jana.zappe [https://www.instagram.com/jana.zappe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

#28: Educating Through Movement - Lydia's Creative World

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we’re joined by Lydia, dancer, performer, and founder of Lydia Creative World — a project that brings together dance, theatre, and creative education to inspire people of all ages across the Arrábida region. Through performances, workshops, and participatory artistic projects, Lydia creates spaces where imagination, body, and emotion meet — helping children, families, and communities reconnect with themselves and with each other. We talk about the power of art as a universal language, the role of creativity in wellbeing, and what it means to build inclusive cultural experiences outside traditional stages. Check out and support Lydia's work here: https://www.instagram.com/lydiacreativeworld https://linktr.ee/lydiacreativeworld,