The WAVE Arrábida Podcast

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 hereFollow Matilda here Follow Inês here

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 herewww.janazappe.comInstagram: @jana.zappe

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, we’re joined by Rita, founder of Tiny Mangoes — a project born between the lab and the kitchen, where science meets conscious cooking to make veganism simple, accessible, and delicious.With a background in toxicology and academia, Rita shares her journey from scientific research to creating a solo business centred on plant-based food, workshops, and community learning. We talk about food as activism, the power of sharing knowledge, and how everyday meals can become acts of regeneration for our health, the planet, and other animals.Support Rita and follow her journey:https://www.instagram.com/tiny.mangoes

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, Marianna sits down with Vasco Coelho, documentary filmmaker and director of 23 Miles, to explore the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park.Through film, Vasco brings us closer to the people, wildlife, and landscapes that make this marine park so unique — capturing both its beauty and the responsibility that comes with caring for it. We talk about the making of 23 Miles, the challenges of filming at sea, and why storytelling is such a powerful tool for environmental awareness.From conservation to community, this conversation dives into how cinema can help us better understand, protect, and reconnect with the ocean — and why the future of Arrábida’s marine life depends on collective care and action.Check out and support Vasco herewww.instagram.com/vasco_coelho_photo

In this episode of WAVE-Arrábida, Marianna sits down with Marco Rebelo, president of the National Man and Biosphere Committee in Portugal, to explore the significance of Serra da Arrábida’s new reclassification as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — an exciting milestone for the region.For generations, Arrábida has been a landscape shaped by biodiversity, tradition, and community.This reclassification reinforces Arrábida’s role not only as a protected area, but as a living model of harmony between humans and nature.From biodiversity to community engagement, Marco shares how this new chapter invites us all to rethink our relationship with the land — and how a biosphere reserve can inspire regeneration for future generations.

In this episode, we dive into the world of sustainable fashion with Raquel and Sofia, co-founders of SIZ, a Portuguese fashion brand known for its blend of creativity, ethics, and local craftsmanship.From designing in their Sesimbra atelier to working with local artisans and embracing circular practices, SIZ embodies how fashion can be both beautiful and responsible.We’ll explore how their journey as sisters turned entrepreneurs reflects the values of clean design, slow production, and creative freedom, proving that sustainability and style can go hand in hand.Check Out SIZ here: https://www.siz-online.com/

E se a história do nosso planeta pudesse ser lida na pedra?Neste episódio do WAVE, Joaquim entrevista Rui Manuel Polido Francisco, espeleólogo e fundador do projeto Arrábida Subterrânea. Juntos, descem às profundezas da Serra da Arrábida para explorar grutas, formações geológicas e paisagens moldadas ao longo de milhões de anos.Conhece mais sobre o projeto Arrábida Subterrânea https://arrabidasubterranea.arrabida.org

E se cascas de cebola, caroços de abacate ou beterraba pudessem contar histórias em cores? Neste episódio do WAVE, Jaqueline Santos conversa com Rivis Ferreira, fundadora do Panopono , sobre a arte de transformar desperdício alimentar em tintas naturais e tecidos únicos. Uma viagem onde criatividade encontra sustentabilidade — e onde restos de comida florescem em beleza. What if onion peels, avocado pits, or beetroots could tell stories in color? In this episode of WAVE, Jaqueline Santos talks with Rivis Ferreira, founder of Panopono, about the art of turning food waste into natural dyes and unique textiles. Discover how creativity and sustainability come together — and how kitchen scraps can be transformed into unexpected beauty.

Neste episódio, Sandra Gouveia entrevista Paula Serrano e Henrique Delgado, cofundadores da Quinta Maravilha, localizada em Palmela. Eles contam como conseguiram regenerar uma paisagem desertificada, transformando-a num ecossistema vivo e abundante através de uma abordagem holística que integra agricultura regenerativa, arte e organização comunitária.A conversa também aborda a experiência com a AMAP (Associação para a Manutenção da Agricultura de Proximidade) — um modelo inspirador de produção, distribuição e consumo de alimentos locais que fortalece a soberania alimentar e promove a sustentabilidade na região.

In this episode, Brechtje Smidt sits down with Nicolas Miranda to explore how Downtown Palmela (www.downtownpalmela.com) rose from the ashes. Arriving just after the fire, Nikolas became part of rebuilding the project from scratch. He shares how the vision evolved into a creative mission: transforming discarded materials into reimagined art. At Downtown Palmela, trash becomes treasure, and a new era of purposeful creativity is born.

Chris shares how baking bread became a daily ritual of connection and contribution within the Servivo community (www.servivo.earth) In conversation with Brechtje Smidt, he reflects on Servivo’s evolving journey, its community-first values, and how small crafts like breadmaking nourish both people and purpose.

Marie Sztana, co-cocreator of 2 Girls 1 Reusable cup, sits down with clinical psychologist Pedro Oliveira for a powerful conversation on how we feel—and deal with—the climate crisis. Together, they explore eco-anxiety, emotional resilience, and the role of climate psychology in turning fear into meaningful action. Pedro shares insights on his emerging model: GPS for Climate, a new psychological framework to help individuals and communities navigate the climate emotions If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by climate change, this episode offers insight, support, and a path forward.