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Welcome to The Awaken to Nature Podcast, where host Michael Holmwood guides you on an adventure of self-discovery and transformation through the powerful connection between nature and personal growth.
Whether it's exploring the natural world around us or delving into our inner selves, Michael believes that connecting with nature is the key to finding fulfillment and balance in our personal and professional lives.
In each episode, Michael shares his natural mindfulness journey to help deepen your experience and connection with nature. He also sits down with a wide range of inspiring individuals to uncover their knowledge, passion, and tools related to topics such as nature connection, transformation, mindfulness, spirituality, adventure, and well-being.
Through these conversations, you'll learn how to reconnect with your true self so that you can navigate the demands of modern life with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Join Michael on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and awaken your true nature.
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Have you ever been through a storm in your life that felt like it would never end? In this episode, I share my own experience of sailing through a storm in the Caribbean 23 years ago and how it relates to the personal challenges I've faced over the past few months. Join me as I reflect on my past and how they relate to my current experiences, and listen out for when I have a fresh AHA-moment that gives me extra clarity, calm an confidence for the next part of my journey. If you're looking ...
Access my interview at The Good Health Revolution Sign Up for FREE HERE From January 23rd - 29th, join me for The Good Health Revolution: Industry Leading Experts Reveal Powerful Strategies To Improve Your Health & Create Life Of Energy & Vitality’. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ What kind of relationship do you have with your mind? Is it like a good friend that encourages and supports your highest values? Or does it make you doubt yourself, feel unworthy and undeserving? Are the conversation y...
Everyone has their sights set on the end of the year and the new goals they want to achieve. Why not do the opposite and take some time to acknowledge the journey you have experienced this year? That way, the goals you achieve in 2023 will be even more satisfying. This has been an important shift for me in the past couple of years. I hope it works for you too. Hang in to the end of the episode to find out what Jo and I are up to during the holidays. Thanks for being on this journey with m...
I am so pleased to be sharing this magical conversation I had with Isla Macleod. Isla is a ceremonialist, ritual designer and transformational healer devoted to restoring the Sacred and supporting others in their quest for meaning and belonging. Her work is expressed through bespoke ceremonies, rites of passage, ritual crafting workshops, guided healing journeys, pilgrimages, soul-making retreats, mentoring and most recently Isla’s new book; Rituals for Life, which in itself is a wo...
I went on a 4 day/ 3 night solo wild camping trip into the wilderness of the Western Cape, here in South Africa. It had been on my 'to-do' list for 3 years! In this episode I share the reason why I procrastinated for so long, some of what I experienced while I was in-the-wild and 3 Key Lessons I received from my time in Nature I wanted to share these insights and lessons as I do feel they are of value and it might just be the perfect time for you to receive them too. This is a...
CLICK HERE to register for The Rise Up Rooted Symposium Join us starting on October 31 Reconnect with the Earth, Reawaken Your True Nature, & Rewild Your Busy Life! It's FREE to register and you will have access to the content for 72hrs. There is an option to get lifetime access for a small amount. Please note; The above link is an affiliate link, which means I will get a small % of the sale if any purchases are made. It doesn’t cost you any extra and you would be suppor...
>>> Get your FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 self-care practices that you can use to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. In this episode I share some of what happened in my personal life over the past few months that led to my impromptu sabbatical. You will hear about some of my transformative journey which sheds light on why I have been so quiet. This is the first time I am publicly announcing that I was one of the 20+ featured speakers for the Rise Up R...
This is Episode 2 of a three part miniseries: Why Time in Nature is Essential For Your Body, Mind and Spiritual Well-Being Access FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. In this episode I share 7 reasons why time in Nature is good for your Mind. Some of the topics we cover in this episode include; Sunlight and the effect it has on your mental well-being.The sea side and the benefits of Vitamin SEA.What happens when you spend too much ...
Episode 1 of a three part miniseries: Why Time in Nature is Essential For Your Body, Mind and Spiritual Well-Being Access FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. Each episode will focus on one of these well-being elements. In this episode I share 7 reasons why time in Nature is good for your body. Along the way we will identify some of the common challenges we face in the modern world. I will introduce a variety of simple solu...
In this episode I share an encounter I had whilst visiting one of my favourite places; Cape Point Nature Reserve. During my solo trip into the reserve I had a couple of unique and special encounters with the Eland(worlds largest antelope). I came across a carcass of an Eland and just a short while later I had a close up experience with the main herd of Eland that roams the reserve. The experience made quite an impact. After taking some time to reflect and connect with these experiences I ...
Access FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. In this episode I share my take on what forest bathing is and why I think it is essential for your well-being. My intention is to introduce the concept and hopefully inspire you to give it a go. I include the origin story and will touch on the science backing the physical benefits experienced from this simple but powerful practice. I also share my thoughts on why I believe it is important...
1Access FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. In this episode I share the Sit Spot nature connection exercise. There are so many positive benefits to gain from spending time in nature. The Sit Spot is a fundamental practice for nurturing nature connection. In this episode you will learn: Why you should include the Sit Spot practice as part of your nature connection experience.How to go about creating your own Sit...
The benefits from spending time in nature can be amplified through what I like to call Conscious Connection. In this episode I share the first step needed to create Conscious Connection. Its all about taking a moment to ACKNOWLEDGE Nature. When you do this you create space for a much deeper nature connection experience and it encourages your True Nature to come out and play. Try it out for yourself and let us know if you gain any insights. Enjoy! Have you tried any of th...
Access FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. Ruth is a qualified Forest Therapy and Natural Mindfulness guide and founder of Forest Clouds Nature Therapy based in Essex, England. COMMUNITY, CONNECTION and COMPASSION are important values that she brings to the work she does. They are also strong themes in our wide ranging conversation, which starts off with Ruth sharing a story about how she landed up in ICU a few years ago.&nb...
In this episode I share my Alive in Five nature connection exercise. There are so many positive benefits to gain from spending time in nature. The quality of these benefits is directly related to the quality of your connectedness whilst in nature. So make your nature connection time count. The Alive in Five exercise is a great way to start your nature connection experience. It will awaken your senses and help tune you in to the rhythm of nature. This brings you into state of bein...
In this episode of Awaken to Nature Meditations, I share an experience I had whilst hiking in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa. I share some of what I do to slow down and quieten the mind so that I am present and in a better space to properly connect whilst in the mountains. Let me know if you enjoy these short episodes? Do you have any special requests for practices or exercises that you would like me to share? Have you tried any of the Awaken to Nature exe...
It has always been my intention to offer two styles of podcast episodes, so far I have only published Awaken to Nature CONVERSATIONS. These are the long form podcast episodes of me interviewing and connecting with inspiring guests. This episode marks the beginning of Awaken to Nature MEDITATIONS. A series of natural mindfulness Exercises and Experiences that I share to offer ideas and inspiration to help you create your own nature connection practice. You will hear why I believe nature co...
Access FREE Well-being Guide here. It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less. Ian is a UK based Author, Natural Mindfulness Guide and Guide Trainer. He is also the creator of Nature Connection World, an online directory of Natural Mindfulness Guides, Nature Based Therapists and Practitioners. Ian has always had a love for nature, as a child it was his playground and then as an adult when his life got flipped upside down, it was in nature that he found sanctuary. Dur...
Cullen Taylor Clark is the co-founder of Aether Herbalist and Apothecary. A young company on a mission to restore our connection to the ancient art and healing benefits of herbalism. In today’s episode we hear how Cullen took a sharp turn away from a career in corporate to discover a whole new world much closer to nature. As he ventured down this path, he became increasingly more aware of the abundance of medicinal and edible wild foods we have growing in our forests, fields and even ...
James van Minnen is a professional percussionist who was inspired at an early age by his musical family and at school by a particular teacher who opened the doors to the world of Ethnomusicology. This sparked an interest that would lead him down a journey of musical discovery exploring ancient instruments and the sounds they make. He is trained in the typical drum set but also an accomplished percussionist of middle eastern and ethnic instruments. In this conversation we hear how an exper...
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