Show Notes
A Regenerative future starts with HOPE not fear.
Untold: Behind the Scenes at Groundswell
The Films Changing Agriculture: What story has the power to transform the way we think about food, farming, and the environment? In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant filmmaker, author, and activist Rebecca Harrell Tickell. As a premier climate communicator, Rebecca is driving vital global discussions around our current food and farming systems through the lens of impact cinema. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with her about the power of storytelling to heal our planet so please listen to the end where things get a bit emotional in the best way! We recorded the conversation live at Goundswell the Festival in July 2026.
GROUNDSWELL is the powerful third chapter in the soil trilogy, taking viewers on a breathtaking journey across the globe. As climate change, species loss, and soil degradation threaten our future, this film uncovers the groundbreaking solutions already restoring our planet, proving that regeneration is not just possible, it's happening now and it's all linked to FOOD.
Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms
Guest: Rebecca Harrell Tickell: Big Picture Ranch (Kiss the Ground, Common Ground, Groundswell)
Featuring Tilly & Oscar Tufton!
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About Rebecca Harrell Tickell: Rebecca Harrell Tickell is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and environmental activist. Rebecca is the co-director and producer at Big Picture Ranch, the production company behind the revolutionary documentary trilogy Kiss the Ground, Common Ground, and Groundswell, which have brought the regenerative farming movement into the global mainstream. Her work bridges the gap between complex soil science and mainstream cultural awareness, mobilizing a global audience to support planetary restoration.
Based in California, Rebecca splits her time between directing high-impact environmental films, authoring books on climate solutions, and driving global advocacy campaigns to transition agricultural land into certified regenerative practices. She is also Mom to two awesome kids! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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