Ever felt like a stranger in the natural world, wondering why humans seem to be the only species that doesn't "fit" into our habitat? In this episode of the Nature Connection Podcast, host Sanne sits down with storyteller and author Elspeth Hay to unravel the ancient, joyful mystery of our relationship with the living world. Forget the narrative that humans are inherently "born bad" for the environment; instead, discover how we were once -and can be again- a keystone species that helps forests thrive through meaningful, reciprocal interaction. From the forgotten history of the "nut age" and the "ancestral trauma" of the European enclosures to the hidden superfood potential of the humble acorn, this conversation is a powerful invitation to reclaim your place in the "more than human world".

Connect with Elspeth here: https://elspethhay.com/

Welcome to a truly special episode of The Nature Connection podcast, where host Sanne speaks with Kelly Wendorf, a renowned leadership coach, author, and spiritual mentor. Dive into a transformative conversation about natural leadership, the profound lessons we can learn from horses, and how to apply this ancient wisdom in modern settings, even in the boardroom. Kelly introduces her compelling book, Flying Lead Change: 56 Million Years of Wisdom for Leading and Living, explaining how it serves as a guide for living in alignment with nature-based principles and making evolutionary leaps in your life. Discover how horses teach us to move from a "power over" to a "power with" paradigm, fostering a society rooted in care, presence, safety, connection, peace, freedom, and joy. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone yearning to build resilience, cultivate authentic leadership, and contribute to a more just and sustainable world. Plus, don't miss Kelly's generous offer of a free online course for listeners at the end of the episode.

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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.

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.

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.

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 Brown
Body by breath by Jill Miller

School

www.wildernessfusion.com

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

Nature contributes massively to our collective health - in this episode we uncover the physiological reasons why this statement is more important now than ever.

With my guest Lars van den Nieuwenhoff we explore two core pillars of health optimizations (which aren't food or movement) and how nature secretly lures us in to seasonal living if we want to be as healthy as possible.

Find Lars here

Instagram @larsvandennieuwenhoff

Website www.ikiguides.nl

Mentioned resources

Professor Douglas Wallace