Living in Harmony with Earth: Robin Greenfield’s Radical Simplicity

In this inspiring conversation, Darin sits down with activist, environmentalist, and author Robin Greenfield — a man who has dedicated his life to proving that another way of living is possible. From giving up his cell phone and divesting from banks, to foraging 100% of his own food, Robin’s radical experiments in simplicity challenge everything we’ve been taught about success, comfort, and happiness.

Together, they explore how to reclaim sovereignty from destructive systems, find fulfillment in simplicity, and reconnect to the Earth through daily, mindful action. This isn’t about perfection — it’s about alignment, awareness, and choosing to live your truth, one conscious choice at a time.

BREAKDOWN

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

00:00:00  – Robin’s awakening: how a six-figure lifestyle turned into a journey of radical change

00:05:00  – The documentaries and books that opened his eyes to global systems of destruction

00:07:00  – How he transformed his life through 100 conscious lifestyle changes — from banking to transportation

00:10:00  – Why “My life is my message” became his mantra, inspired by Gandhi

00:12:00  – Facing ego, societal pressure, and judgment while walking away from the American Dream

00:15:00  – Building resilience through challenge — from biking across the U.S. to living without a phone

00:18:00  – The inner transformation that comes from changing your environment and habits

00:20:00  – How true freedom begins with changing your surroundings and reclaiming your autonomy

00:25:00  – Robin’s year of foraging — what it’s like to live entirely off wild food

00:29:00  – The wild rice, seaweed, venison, and mushrooms that fuel his journey across America

00:33:00  – Regeneration at scale — why we can restore the planet if we act locally and mindfully

00:36:00  – The power of responsibility: living in alignment with your beliefs and values

00:42:00  – Finding peace and clarity through Vipassana meditation and self-awareness

00:46:00  – Why judgment and “rightness” block change — and how compassion creates true activism

00:50:00  – How foraging reconnects us to our senses and the intelligence of the natural world

00:54:00  – Robin and Darin’s plan for a 2026 California foraging school collaboration

LINKS

Find more from Darin:

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Find More from Robin Greenfield

Website: robingreenfield.org

Instagram: @robjgreenfield

YouTube: Robin Greenfield

Learn more about his foraging journey: robingreenfield.org/foraging

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