The George Farmer Podcast
By George Farmer
The George Farmer PodcastDec 13, 2023
016. Back again, with Danish biotope aquascaper, David Nørholm
David's YouTube - www.youtube.com/@northfish_biotope
David's Instagram - www.instagram.com/northfish_biotope/
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Website - www.georgefarmerstudios.com/
My Aquascaping book - amzn.to/3XzQS6U
My favourite plants - bit.ly/2JkGEWl
My favourite aquarium and filter brand - bit.ly/oaseaquarium
My favourite aquarum conditioners and glass cleaner - fritzaquatics.com
My Facebook - www.facebook.com/georgefarmerstudios
For business enquiries - www.georgefarmerstudios.com/contact
Aquascaping and Mental Health with Dr Pete Kelly - Thoughts on Record
Thoughts on Record website - https://www.ottawacbt.ca/podcast-thoughts-on-record
Thoughts on Record podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/811163
Original episode - https://www.buzzsprout.com/811163/8740159
If you're suffering with mental health issues - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
It is well-known that creative, meaningful undertakings can provide a powerful pathway to healing following a traumatic experience. Internationally renowned aquascaper, author, YouTube creator and aquarium plant expert, George Farmer, joins host Dr. Pete Kelly, C.Psych for a wide-ranging discussion around how he found his healing from childhood and military trauma through his passion for aquascaping. In this discussion they cover:
• a brief overview of the art & science of aquascaping
• George's reflection on his journey into aquascaping as a counterpoint to his experience in the military from a values, authenticity & meaning perspective
• the impact of trauma he experienced while serving with the UK's Royal Air Force in Afghanistan on his psychological & physical well-being
• the unexpected moral injury that followed from this experience, how it contributed to him choosing to end his military career, and the enduring experience of this moral injury
• George's reflection on the types of maladaptive coping that can manifest in the wake of unresolved trauma based on his lived experience
• the dual role that psychotherapy & aquascaping played in helping George to escape the darkest period of his life
• the importance of finding meaning, learning how to tolerate discomfort to heal from trauma, and how tolerating discomfort is critical to living a values-driven, purposeful life
• humility, a sense of awe & tapping into processes larger than oneself as a vehicle for further facilitating healing from trauma & remaining values driven in one's actions
• constructively managing positive & negative feedback that comes with a prominent, public-facing persona
• George's creative process and how he solicits feedback from trusted individuals to help to refine his editing process
• the difficult, but rewarding creative journey behind his book "Aquascaping"and unintended positive consequences of managing during COVID-19 lockdown from a time-management perspective
• George's reflection on his relationship with social media, self-care, healthy routines/habits & exercise
• George's "relentless" pursuit of gratitude & discipline and how he operationalizes this on a day-to-day basis
• the lost art of maintenance and finding joy & meaning in process
George Farmer is an internationally renowned aquascaper, author, YouTube creator and aquarium plant expert from the UK. After an eventful 14 years in the Royal Air Force as an Armourer, which included working on Harrier Jump Jet ejection seats, Tornado aircraft missile systems and a 6 month bomb disposal tour in Afghanistan; he made the transition from a part-time aquarium hobby into a full-time career in aquascaping. George co-founded the UK Aquatic Plant Society in 2007 and has had hundreds of magazine articles and photos published world-wide. Pre-COVID he travelled around the world giving keynote addresses and practical workshops, showcasing the beautiful art of aquascaping. George is passionate about promoting aquascaping through his unique blend of educational and inspirational content, and is a huge advocate of the therapeutic value that aquascaping has brought to his own and many other lives, helping with various mental health issues such as PTSD, depression and anxiety. His new book, Aquascaping, is available from all major bookstores.
Website - www.georgefarmerstudios.com
014. Aquarium Plants and Aquascaping
Welcome to Episode 14 of The George Farmer Podcast where we talk about aquarium plants and aquascaping.
This episode is brought to you by Aquarium Gardens, a world-class specialist aquascaping store in the UK.
Aquarium Gardens website - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk
Aquarium Gardens Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aquariumgardens/
Aquarium Gardens YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCW38RQa2Vu8Le_EoevMZ_g
Aquarium Gardens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AquariumGardens/
Order signed copies of my book - https://www.georgefarmerstudios.com/book
Tropica website - https://tropica.com/en
UK Aquatic Plant Society - https://www.ukaps.org/forum/
013. Hardscape Basics
Links -
Signed copies of my book shipping worldwide - https://www.georgefarmerstudios.com/book
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgefarmerstudios/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerstudios
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/gf225
UK Aquatic Plant Society - https://www.ukaps.org/forum/
012. Introduction to The Art of Aquascaping
Welcome to Season 2 of The George Farmer Podcast - dedicated to making the beautiful art of planted aquariums and aquascaping more accessible.
Links -
Signed copies of my book shipping worldwide - https://www.georgefarmerstudios.com/book
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgefarmerstudios/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerstudios
YouTube (Florestas Submerses) - https://youtu.be/jQVZ1jI_XFI
Cichlid tank - https://youtu.be/spbgEOyu2B0
Discus tank - https://youtu.be/5Enczcjte-4
Paludarium - https://youtu.be/MAUPFjdmha0
011. Algae in the Planted Aquarium
In this episode we talk about algae in the planted aquarium - how to prevent it and how to treat it.
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/gf225
Tropica YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/tratropica
UK Aquatic Plant Society - http://www.ukaps.org/forum
Buy my book (USA) - https://www.amazon.com/George-Farmer/e/B088P6C5R6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast/
010. Planted Aquarium Maintenance
In this episode we take a look at planted aquarium maintenance including water changes, filter and substrate maintenance and why it's so important.
Links -
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/gf225
Tropica YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/tratropica
UK Aquatic Plant Society - http://www.ukaps.org/forum
Buy my book (USA) - https://www.amazon.com/George-Farmer/e/B088P6C5R6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Buy my book (UK) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-George-Farmer/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AGeorge+Farmer
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast/
009. Planted Aquarium Filtration and Circulation
In this episode we explain some fundamentals of planted aquarium filtration and circulation including biological. mechanical and chemical filtration, and external, internal and HOB filters.
Links -
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/gf225
UK Aquatic Plant Society - http://www.ukaps.org/forum
Buy my book (USA) - https://www.amazon.com/George-Farmer/e/B088P6C5R6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Buy my book (UK) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-George-Farmer/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AGeorge+Farmer
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgefarmerstudios/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast/
008. Liquid Fertilisers in the Planted Aquarium
In this episode we take a look at liquid fertilisers in the planted tank, including what they are, how they work and why they're necessary.
Felix Smart video - https://youtu.be/uFeEvDjh91E
Liquid fertiliser video - https://youtu.be/D8DgG2ivQ8U
Barr Report EI article - https://barrreport.com/articles/ei-light-for-those-less-techy-folks.40/
UKAPS forum - https://www.ukaps.org/forum/
Our website - https://www.georgefarmerstudios.com
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast
Pre-order my book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquascaping-Step-Step-Maintaining-Beautiful/dp/1510753389
007. Planted Aquarium Substrates | Bonus IAPLC 2020 commentary
In this episode we talk about substrates in the planted tank including what they do, how they do it, different types and top tips! We also chat about the biggest aquascaping contest in the world!
IAPLC contest - https://www.iaplc.com
UKAPS forum - https://www.ukaps.org/forum/
Tropica Aquarium Plants - https://tropica.com/
Aqua Design Amano - https://www.adana.co.jp/en/
UNS - http://ultumnaturesystems.com
Our website - https://www.georgefarmerstudios.com
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast
Pre-order my book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquascaping-Step-Step-Maintaining-Beautiful/dp/1510753389
006. CO2 Injection In The Planted Aquarium
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Links -
Website - www.georgefarmerstudios.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast/
Matt Callanan podcast (We Make Success Happen) - www.wemakesuccesshappen.com/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/gf225
CO2 tutorial video - youtu.be/L8g6ojevSak
UK Aquatic Plant Society forum - www.ukaps.org/forum/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/georgefarmerstudios/
Green Leaf Aquariums - greenleafaquariums.com
005. Planted Aquarium Lighting
In this episode we simplify the complex topic of lighting your aquascapes and planted aquariums. If you enjoy it please consider leaving a review if possible on your podcast player. You can also engage with us on our social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Links below.
Website - https://www.georgefarmerstudios.com
Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/Aquascaping-Step-Step-Maintaining-Beautiful/dp/1510753389/
Facbook - https://www.facebook.com/georgefarmerpodcast/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgefarmerstudios/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/gf225/
004. High-tech vs Low-tech Aquascaping
In this episode we define and discuss the pros and cons of low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums and aquascapes, as well as why these terms can be misleading.
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/gf225/
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003. How to choose the right aquarium
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GFS Gallery Playlist
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKedE6P1X5OxqWfEXJfjkg218jMOIN7d5
002. The Story of Scaped Nature - A Unique Aquascaping Store