Episode 29: Summoned by the Earth with Cynthia Jurs
In this episode we'll welcome Cynthia Jurs, who speaks about her journey to heal and protect the Earth. Inspired by an old lama in Nepal, Cynthia shares her experiences with Earth Treasure Vases, ritual objects filled with prayers and symbolic offerings. She shares more about the global community who are dedicated to planting these vases in places that need healing. The conversation centers on her book, Summoned by the Earth, which chronicles her journey and calls for a communal awakening and the discovery of each person’s unique contribution to a better world. Cynthia offers practical advice on how to begin connecting with Gaia through meditation, ritual, and interaction with nature.
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Episode 28: Rewild Your Wellbeing with Amber-Rose and George Knight
In this episode, Amber-Rose and George Knight from Beyond Domestication join us to talk about the seven principles of well-being. These principles are: food, water, air, sunlight, movement, mindfulness, and sleep. Amber-Rose and George share insights into how these practices can benefit us physically and mentally. They also discuss how reconnecting with nature can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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Episode 27: Earth and Soul with Leah Rampy
It has been a hot minute - but we are back! A combination of illness and an intricate process around securing the land we live on but the podcast on the backburner. In the upcoming weeks there will be three juicy episodes from last year that still needed to be published.This episode features a conversation between Leah Rampy and The Nature Connection Podcast host Sanne about Rampy's book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting amid climate chaos, and the importance of reconnecting with nature and oneself.Leah shares her journey from presenting Al Gore's climate change slideshow to recognizing the need for a deeper connection with the living world, including the impact of ecosystem destruction and species loss. The conversation emphasizes the significance of addressing the feeling that something is missing in climate change conversations, shifting from head-centered actions to including mindset, culture, and our relationship with the world. We'll explore the necessity of an interior journey to discover one's essence and connection to all beings, while acknowledging the difficulty of confronting loss and the need for community support in bearing witness to the damages inflicted on the earth. And go deeper into practical steps for reconnection, such as embodied knowing, engaging the senses, and trusting nature's intelligence. The conversation also touches on regenerative agriculture, protecting natural spaces, and the importance of local initiatives in fostering a more vibrant world. Youl'l also get to know Leahs' daily practices for staying connected and recommends various resources, including books and organizations, for further exploration of these topics.
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Episode 26: Human Nature Connection with Carleigh Fairchild
What does friction fire and shelter building teach us about everyday situations? Carleigh Fairchild shows us how survival skills translate into basic human needs in everyday life and how this influences how we show up in the world.
In this podcast episode Carleigh shares more about her experience on the Alone show and how her knowledge of the nervous system helped her in the experience.
Find Carleigh here
Instagram @carleighfairchild
Website www.humannatureconnection.com
Mentioned resources
All books by Jon Young
Braving the Wilderness by Brené BrownBody by breath by Jill Miller
School
www.wildernessfusion.com
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Episode 25: Mindful Rewilding with Micah Mortali
What do yoga, mindfulness and nature connection have in common? This is something we explore with our guest Micah Mortali. Micah is the founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership and author of the book Rewilding.
In this episode we explore our relationship with nature, intuitive archery and meditative practices in the wild.
Find Micah here
Instagram: @micah_rewilding
Website: www.micahmortali.com
www.kripalu.org
Mentioned resources
David Wagoner Poem Lost
Smoke hole by Martin Shaw
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louve
Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta
Daniel Vitalis' Rewild Yourself Podcast
Alone TV Show
Instagram: Man of Tanith
The Nature Connection Podcast is for the wild people of the earth yearning to come home to nature and themselves. In the podcast we explore ways in which nature and ancient earth skills can enrich modern life, how it can support (mental) health and the regeneration of our planet. This show is hosted by Sanne Giesen, nature connection coach, herbalist and regenerative leadership guide with a background in psychology.
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