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April 23, 2021 87 mins

Árpád Bárnai is the director of the Academy of Experience in Budapest. The Academy supports local youth in foster care programs and Roma communities through offering Outdoor and Experiential Education workshops, activities, and other community-building exchange opportunities. Learn more about Árpád's work with the Academy of Experience here https://elmenyakademia.hu/en/. Listen to Árpád's "Source" Podcast https://anchor.fm/source-podcast Visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com for more info on this podcast, blog, writing services, and how you can become a $upporter of the show. Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Youtube/ Medium. Please Share, Subscribe & Support! Music by Fazerklang SFX: freesounds.org 

In this episode (in this order) 

00:00:00 Episode Opener

00:02:18 Introducing Arpad Barnai

00:05:50 Environment in Budapest, Hungary

00:12:20 Growing up in Hungary, nature connections, Grandma’s Village

00:18:45 The phenomenon of place based exploration vs charismatic mega experiences

00:20:35 Nature Connection & Ecological Consciousness in Hugarian Culture

00:25:45 Ecological issues in Hungary

00:29:00 Arpad’s work with Experiential Education at the Academy of Experience

00:39:25 Circumstances of Roma Communities & Experiential Education programs with Roma Youth in Budapest

00:48:35 The value of volunteering, exchange and creating a new community in a new place

00:54:50 The power of the facilitator

01:08:15 Societal oppostion, support and the role of discrimination encountered

01:12:45 The future of Social work and Environmental Experiential Learning

01:14:40 Arpad’s Podcast “The Source” & The Power of Discussion and Long form conversation

01:22:00 Closing Reflections

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