Phenomenal Conversation #40 The Life's Journey of an Eco-Spiritual Warrior with Dave Hampton

What if the sustainability movement had a soul?

In this raw and revelatory episode, we trace the path of Dave Hampton—a former GB rower and pioneering sustainability consultant—whose life journey maps the rise, collapse, and reimagining of environmental consciousness. I call him an eco-spiritual warrior because he embodies a rare blend of scientific rigor, personal vulnerability, and moral courage.🔍 In this episode, we explore:- The roots of privilege and neurodiversityDave H reflects on how his early success in maths and physics masked deeper struggles—and how both giftedness and pain shaped his truth-telling edge.- Rowing as metaphor and medicineA late entry to the sport, rowing became his escape, his body’s awakening, and an early connection to the flow of nature.- The myth of "sustainability"After years pioneering green building standards, Dave witnessed how sustainability was co-opted—reduced to profit metrics and stripped of its soul.- Spirituality as a response to disillusionmentTurning inward, Dave found healing in mentors, Schumacher College, and practices that honored the wounds unspoken in traditional activism.- Champions for the Earth: a new calling for athletesHe shares how elite sportspeople, once “champions of the world,” are now stepping up as champions for the Earth—with voice, visibility, and vulnerability.- The cost—and power—of civil disobedienceFrom Parliament roads to local XR groups, Dave opens up about facing arrests, isolation, and why collective action still gives him hope.👉 Tune in now for a conversation that challenges, heals, and inspires. This isn't just a podcast. It’s a call to live courageously, and spiritually, in an unravelling world.-About Dave HamptonChampions for Earth https://championsforearth.com/about/Dave's Marlow FM Radio Show https://www.facebook.com/groups/theecoshow/posts/2082237475545041/

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