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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