Chapter 1 The Philosophers Stone | An EcoFarmers Discovery Book Companion Podcast
Welcome to An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: The Companion Podcast, where every Friday we dive deep into one chapter of Ewan Campbell’s journey. You’re invited to read along — get the audiobook via Spotify (search An EcoFarmer’s Discovery) or grab it on Kindle — and explore each chapter with us as we unpack the stories, ideas, and principles of regenerative farming.
A new episode drops each Friday, covering 26 chapters across 26 weeks. Whether you listen while driving, on the tractor, or watch on YouTube/Spotify — we’re here with you.
Episode — Chapter 1: The Philosopher’s Stone
In today’s first episode, we launch into Chapter 1: The Philosopher’s Stone – the idea that soil is more than chemistry, that there is a living intelligence, and that transformation in farming begins with seeing the invisible.
We’ll discuss:
• What “The Philosopher’s Stone” metaphor means for farming and soil health
• How Ewan’s early observations shaped his thinking
• Why conventional approaches miss the living dynamics beneath the surface
• Practical implications: where do you begin to “tune into” the life of soil
• Questions we’ll carry forward as the journey continues
Tune in as we set the foundation for the rest of our chapter-by-chapter voyage through An EcoFarmer’s Discovery.
Useful Links & Info
• Listen / read along on Spotify (Audiobook): An EcoFarmer’s Discovery: How the Soil Really Works – available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3wIgUUghlsKIje76E5tjBA on Spotify
• Book / Audiobook purchase & details: check out the official page at EcoFarm Aotearoa ecofarmaotearoa.nz
• Watch us on video: episodes are also published in full on YouTube and Spotify Video
How to Get the Most from This Series
1. Grab the audiobook on Spotify or Kindle and read along with each chapter
2. Listen or watch the episode after reading the chapter — we expand, reflect, and add context
3. Pause to think about the questions we pose (or journal them)
4. Engage with us: send feedback, questions, or “aha” moments
Reach out to us at http://www.efa.nz
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