The Human Greenhouse

Thriving when the odds are stacked against you is an incredible catalyst for change, and for Anton Chernikov, creating co-living spaces allows him and others to slow down, connect authentically, and discover their resourcefulness whilst building something meaningful together.Anton created House of Transformation, an event space opened during the pandemic, which became a significant source of income. On top of this he also runs Selgars, an eight-acre countryside property with a four-storey millhouse, cottages, and barn that he and his wife operate as a retreat and a co-living space through the winter months.This conversation will help youUnderstand how to structure a seasonal business model that balances intensive event hosting with more relaxed co-living operations throughout the yearCreate rhythms and rituals in shared living spaces that balance independence with communal connectionAllow for spontaneous creativity and deeper community bonds through experiences that emerge organically when people spend extended time togetherResourcesHouse of TransformationSelgarsConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Creative expression through art isn't a luxury or something reserved for "artistic people"; it's a fundamental human need and a powerful form of resistance that can transform how we connect with ourselves and others.Art allows us to access and communicate parts of ourselves that words alone cannot reach, breaking free from the linear, transactional ways we've been conditioned to interact.Kel Dylla is a classically trained violist, teaching artist, arts engagement designer and facilitator, and fundraiser. She's currently working on establishing Pottery Northwest's ceramic centre in South Lake Union, Seattle, in the core of Amazon Central. The organisation centres Black, Latino, indigenous people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.This conversation will help you:Reconnect with your innate creativity through simple, accessible practicesUnderstand art as a form of resistance and transformation that accesses different parts of your brain, creates spatial awareness, and allows for deeper, non-verbal connection with yourself and othersWitness and honour your own experience without needing external validationResourcesConnect with Kel via LinkedInListen to Kel’s soundscapesEmail Kel: [email protected] historie om mennesket: Homo sapiens og meningen med tilværelsen, by Rane WillerslevConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Grief and joy can coexist, and embracing both can be healing. Rather than seeing grief as something to "get over", we can learn to process it through movement, community, and ritual.Georgina Jones is the co-founder of Grief Disco, an innovative approach to processing grief through dance and music. After her 16 month-old son Osian died in 2023, her life took a new trajectory. She now uses creative methods like dance and music to help people with grief and to find joy.This conversation will help youCreate moments of joy in the midst of griefDesign meaningful rituals for processing grief in communityEmbrace authenticity in grief by creating safe spaces where all emotions are welcomeResourcesConnect with Georgina via LinkedInGrief Disco Cardiff Facebook groupThe Joy Reset, by Mary-Catherine McDonaldConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Mind and body are not separate – we are whole, integrated organisms whose physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts are all interconnected.The disconnection from our embodied experience parallels how we've become disconnected from the natural world. But reconnecting with our somatic experience can lead to more sustainable and regenerative ways of living, challenging extractive systems that benefit from our disconnection and burnout.The Somatic School, founded by Nathan Blair, has trained over 600 body-oriented coaches. Their flagship programme, the accredited diploma in Body Oriented Coaching, focuses on helping people access what he calls "the wisdom of distributed intelligence through our entire body-mind".Nathan’s approach bridges "profundity and professionalism”, marrying the worlds of the magical and the logical, the mystical, the measurable, the scientific and the spiritual.This conversation will help youUnderstand somatics as a unified approach to the mind-body connection, recognising yourself as a whole being rather than fragmented partsIntegrate embodied ways of knowing into your decision-making and daily life, drawing on wisdom traditions that value physical intelligence alongside intellectual understandingRecognise patterns of burnout and disconnection in your life, and develop a more sustainable relationship with yourself, others and the planet through somatic awarenessResourcesConnect with Nathan via LinkedInBecome a certified Body-Oriented Coach with the Somatic SchoolOrganic IntelligenceConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect

Personal and professional journeys don't need to follow a linear path or predetermined plan.In this special episode, Tatjana demonstrates the value of following intuition, embracing curiosity, and being open to emergent opportunities rather than rigidly adhering to long-term career plans.Her interviewer, Claire Mendelsohn, invited Tatjana to share her journey through school and work, from helping people relocate internationally to providing hair and make-up services, to retraining as a therapist.This conversation will help youUnderstand how intuition can be a powerful tool for personal and professional decision-making, especially at pivotal moments in your career journeyRecognise the value of exploring multiple paths and interests rather than following a strict career planApply the concept of connecting deeply with people through your workResourcesConnect with Claire via LinkedInRead her SubstackVisit her websiteConnect with Tatjana via LinkedInVisit The Human Greenhouse website to explore and connect