In a world where technological innovation often feels disconnected from the soul of the Earth, AERTH.live is bringing us back home—where data meets dirt, and spirit meets science.
In our latest podcast episode of Cacao Conversations, we had the honor of sitting down with Adina, the visionary founder of AERTH.live (formerly referred to as AR Life)—a nonprofit initiative weaving together regenerative agriculture, machine learning, and planetary consciousness.
What unfolded was a deeply resonant conversation about healing, not only the land beneath our feet but the systems and stories we live within.
In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we sit down with Adina, the visionary behind AERTH.live—a nonprofit fusing regenerative agriculture, digital intelligence, and ancient wisdom to heal our planet. From environmental DNA and digital twins to spiritual leadership and ethical innovation, this conversation will expand your view of what's possible when heart and technology unite.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AR Life and Adina's Vision
06:08 Bridging Ground Data and Digital Models
12:58 Building Trust and Collaboration in Data Sharing
19:22 The Path to Higher Consciousness
26:32 Balancing Spirituality and Ethical Leadership
33:05 Engaging the Community and Future Collaborations
🌍 A Vision Born from Philosophy and Systems Thinking
Adina’s journey began in the quiet curiosity of philosophy and the intricate dance of systems thinking. Her passion for understanding the interconnectedness of all life led her to create AERTH.live, a nonprofit dedicated to regenerating ecosystems, communities, and consciousness.
More than an organization, AERTH.live is a living ecosystem—one that integrates ancient wisdom with emerging technologies to co-create a future rooted in reciprocity.
🧠 Merging Earth and Intelligence: Digital Twins & Data Sharing
A cornerstone of AERTH.live’s mission is the integration of ground data with digital models. Through the use of digital twins—dynamic, data-driven representations of ecosystems—Adina and her team are helping to predict ecological shifts, inform conservation strategies, and steward land more wisely.
But creating models isn’t enough. True impact comes when we foster collaboration across borders, sectors, and ideologies. Adina emphasizes the importance of building trust in data sharing, and creating a unified language that bridges scientists, farmers, and indigenous communities alike.
🔍 Environmental DNA and Machine Learning
One of the most exciting innovations discussed is the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) to track biodiversity and ecosystem health. Coupled with machine learning, these tools allow AERTH.live to uncover hidden ecological patterns and create actionable insights.
This is data in service of regeneration—not extraction.
🧘🏽♀️ Leading from Love: Ethical Leadership in a Digital Age
Adina speaks with grounded grace about the tension—and harmony—between spirituality and innovation. For her, ethical leadership in the nonprofit space must center personal responsibility, community engagement, and a deep honoring of ancient wisdom traditions.
Her partnership with Dr. Zach Bush further expands AERTH.live’s impact, creating a platform for regenerative agriculture that is both measurable and mystical.
💬 Final Reflection: A Unified Vision
As Adina beautifully put it, the future belongs to those who can sit at the intersection of science, soul, and stewardship. Through initiatives like AERTH.live, we are being invited into a new story—one that honors ancient wisdom, centers collaboration, and celebrates the power of dreamers, disruptors, and healers to co-create a regenerative Earth.
💡 “We’re not just mapping ecosystems—we’re remembering them.”
