Join me as we uncover the surprising secrets of two often-misunderstood creatures. From blackbird folklore and their fascinating autumn habits to the truth about crane flies and their vital role in nature, we explore the wonders hiding right on our doorsteps.

Discover simple ways to make your garden a haven for wildlife, why a little mess can be a beautiful thing, and how small changes can help nature thrive.

Have you ever stopped to watch a blackbird? I’d love to hear your stories, memories, and thoughts about these magnificent birds. Drop me a line and join the conversation!

A note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with.

Why not check out my other podcast established in 2020: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck What To Do Next Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1144574

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We walk the edge of late summer and early autumn/fall, letting apples, acorns, hedgerows, and harvested fields reveal what abundance really looks like. The season’s shift becomes a gentle lesson in balance, renewal, and how letting go can open a new door.
• noticing early signs of autumn in sound, color, and texture
• apples as a symbol of abundance, history, and folklore
• deciduous trees and the cycle of renewal
• autumn equinox as a marker of balance between light and dark
• oak trees, acorns, and what resilience looks like over time
• bird migration and how warming winters may change patterns
• hedgerows as wildlife corridors filled with berries and nuts
• mycelium networks and the hidden work of fungi underground
• harvested fields as places where decomposition becomes new life
• a closing story about giving without certainty

A note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with.

Why not check out my other podcast established in 2020: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck What To Do Next Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1144574

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Summer can feel like it arrives on wings, and nothing captures that better than swifts. They show up almost overnight, slice across the evening sky around old buildings and church towers, and then vanish just as quickly after the height of the season. That beauty comes with a hard truth: swifts are now on the red list, and their decline is a signal that the natural systems we depend on are under strain. We’re nothing without nature, and this conversation is our plea to treat that as a practical reality, not a slogan.

We dig into what makes swift birds so astonishing: they are true masters of flight.

Subscribe, share the episode with someone who loves summer evenings, and leave a review with your own swift story.

A note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with.

Why not check out my other podcast established in 2020: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck What To Do Next Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1144574

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Welcome to my new podcast! We’re opening Field, Forest, and Folklore with a personal walk that becomes something bigger: a grounded introduction to nature healing, British folklore, and the kind of everyday spirituality that starts with paying attention instead of chasing answers.

I take you with me to Kew Gardens in London and share what I noticed, what I felt, and what each encounter seemed to mean.

If you’re drawn to forest bathing, nature-based mindfulness, folklore, or spiritual grounding practices, hit play and walk with us.

Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a little steadiness, and leave a review, then tell us: what tree always shifts something in you?

A note for every episode: we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with.

Why not check out my other podcast established in 2020: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck What To Do Next Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1144574

Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1621582860139x657484897367859300