The Nature Connection Podcast

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.100% off of Kelly’s online course How to Lead a Transformative Life - worth $457!Use EQUUS100KWTwo consecutive Saturdays for two hours (four hours total)https://www.equusinspired.com/how-to-lead-a-transformative-life

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

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

Michan and Heleen are two outdoor enthusiasts who found each other in their love for mountains, exploring and adventure. She is the gear geek who likes to explore what's off the map, he the nature nerd with a love for tracking and primitive skills. Last year Heleen and Michan had an incredible nerve-wracking adventure in the mountains. In this episode you'll hear what happend, how they managed to get out. We also speak about adventure and nature in everyday life, choosing life off the beaten track and the importance of good quality gear and building your connection with nature. Find Heleen and Michan on Instagram @hilly_goes_on_an_adventure You can also find Michan on Instagram and Facebook @tallmanhiking and www.onderdeberk.online Mentioned resources Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Secret World of Weather by Tristan Gooley What the Robin Knows by Jon Young The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling by John Muir Laws Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger Entering the Mind of the Tracker by Tamarack Song The Rise of the Wolf 8 - Rick McIntyre Podcasts The Wild with Chris Morgan Ologies with Allie Ward For the Wild The Wolf Connection

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 if we could change the dominant narrative on our connection with earth and the way we view success? I'm feeling deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to speak with Osprey Orielle Lake about indigenous wisdom, grassroot and personal change and redesigning modern society through rights of nature and systemic interventions. Osprey is the founder of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN). She works internationally with grassroots, BIPOC and Indigenous leaders, policymakers, and diverse coalitions to build climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a decentralized, democratized clean energy future. Her book The Story is in Our Bones will be available in all major bookstores on January 30th. Resources mentioned: Women's Earth and Climate Action Network https://www.wecaninternational.org/

The last podcast episode of 2023 is a special one! Our guest is Ilse Donker. She is at the forefront of the skillsharing movement in The Netherlands, and shares her views on community, capitalism and activism. In this episode you’ll discover how nature is deeply woven into her work and ways of being - and the importance of knitting socks as holiday gifts. This year of making a podcast has fulfilled me in more ways than I could ever thought possible. It allowed me to have many amazing conversations with experts in the field of nature connection and rewilding and meeting such wonderful people. If you supported the podcast this year, I want to send you heartfelt thank you. ❤️ Mentioned resourcesBooksBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererSand Talk by Tyson YunkaportaIshmael by Daniel QuinnThe Gift by Lewis HydeThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Marie Auel PodcastsThe Rewilding Podcast by Peter Michael BauerFor the Wild Find Ilse atInstagram @ ilse.aarde.donkerWebsite https://www.ilsedonker.nl/

Trigger warning: S*xual abuse This episode will rattle your bones, or should I say g*nitals? With social psychologist and adrenal expert Nienke Thurlings we dive into the field of societal norms, gender and how these are deeply intertwined with how we care for nature. Nienke also shares more about finding and building great relationships and learning what your full body YES feels like.   Books When God was a Woman by Merlin Stone In Defence of Witches by Mona Chollet Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree BrownBitch by Lucy Cooke Find Nienke at Instagram: @nienkethurlings www.nienkethurlings.com

Revolution might look different than you’d always thought. While being fully submerged in the field of tec Jessica realized that happiness and progress doesn’t lay in modern tec-derived solutions. In her rewilding journey she took a deep dive learning hunter-gatherer skills, from foraging, crafting to building community. In this episode we talk about how her inspiring book “Why We Need to be Wild” came to be, how rewilding challenges the status quo and that our greatest act of reciprocity might be something completely different than what you think it is.   Mentioned resources Why We Need to be Wild by Jessica Carew Kraft Local guide booksA New Path by Arthur Haines The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods by Nicole Apelian Civilized to Death by Christopher Ryan Find Jessica here Instagram @whyweneedtobewild Website www.jessicacarewkraft.com

What if the whole world was alive and could be your supportive council in your life? In this episode Janina from Wilder Medicines and I talk deeply about the idea of animism and plant allies. Janina shares her personal journey of uncovering, that has led her to South America, Berlin and the Black Forest in Germany. We also dive into the healing potential of engaging in natural crafts, the land-based rituals from our ancestors and you'll come to know a deeply soothing nature practice for moments of despair. Mentioned resources PoemsLost by David Wagoner Mary Oliver BooksBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererMirrors in the Earth by Asia SulerReturn by Lynx VildenThe Spell of the sensuous by David Abram PodcastMythic Medicine Find Janina here Instagram @wherethewildflowersblossom Website www.wildermedicines.earth

Forest bathe anywhere, anytime. In this episode Summer shares her journey of how one powerful question and five minutes of nature a day transformed her whole postpartum life. We’ll take a deep dive in what forest bathing is and what it can do for you and the importance of connecting with our own ancestors and the stories of the land. Through the lens of art, creativity and connection we reevaluate what it means to create with nature. And the importance of encouraging our children to engage in rest, play and nature connection. In this episode you’ll learn a couple of Summer’s favourite ways to connect with nature, even as a busy mom! Resources mentionedDocumentaryAndy Goldsworthy’s Rivers & Tides Find Summer atInstagram and facebook @listeningpinesWebsite www.listeningpines.com

What if you wouldn’t need any external tool for your healing? Just your breath and learning to be with your emotions and experiences? With my guest Jiska van den Brink (breathwork and mindfulness coach an trainer) we’ll dive into the power of the breath and mindfulness and it’s impact on our wellbeing and trauma resolution. As cherry on top Jiska shares a guided calming breathwork practice in this episode, to bring you back to a state of regulation and relaxation. You can find Jiska atWebsite www.mindlove.nlPodcast Mindful Navigeren (Dutch)Instagram @jiska_vandenbrink Mentioned resourcesPodcastsHubermanLab BooksLove Revolution by Nadja van Osch (Dutch)De Fontein, vind je plek by Els van Steijn (Dutch)Books by Gabor MatéThe Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman

What do bushcraft skills and personal development have in common? In this episode we dive in deep in the therapeutic context of the wild - and how you can use it to improve your mental wellbeing. My guest for this episode is Sam Gravestock, a therapeutic wilderness guide with a background in bushcraft skill. Sam shares how nature became a part of his life when going through a rough time. We talk about the danger of comfort and perceived safety, outdoor skills and Sam's favourite ways of infusing the everyday with nature. Resources mentioned Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Forest Bathing by Dr. Qi Ling Outdoor Survival Handbook by Ray Mears Bushcraft by Mors Kochanski Field Guide to Wilderness Survival by Tom Brown Jr. Field Guide to Living with the Earth by Tom Brown Jr. Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk 14 Peaks (Documentary) You can find Sam Gravestock on Instagram @man_of_tanith& @the_forest_path_ukWebsite www.theforestpath.co.uk Sam will be hosting his next men's guided therapeutic wilderness retreat on October 13th and 14th.

This nourishing inspiring episode is filled with Madame Formtastica's incredible knowledge on Witchcraft, Crystals and Earth-Based Magick. In our conversation you'll learn the creation story behind House of Formlab, the Winti roots of Madame Formtastica, as well as the conscious story behind the products. We'll dive in deep into gemstones, working with nature and how you can live an intentional magickal life. And also, discover if Sanne is a Witch in the broom closet. You can find Madame Formtastica on Instagram @house_of_formlab Website www.houseofformlab.com

Trigger warning for eating disorders. In this nourishing episode we dive into herbalism, nutrition and foraging for a greater connection with the land. With my guest Kara Swenson (Thistle Patch Wellness) we explore how we can learn from plants and how we can incorporate them into our lives to enhance our health and wellbeing. I hope this episode inspires you to get more attuned to the plants growing around you and get to know how they could support you.You can find Kara on Instagram @thistlepathwellness or check out her website thistlepatchwellness.com Kara's recommended books The holistic herbal – David HoffmanAll books by Matthew WoodPlants have so much to give us, all we have to do is ask - Mary Siisip Geniusz Kara's recommended podcasts The Holistic Herbalism PodcastThe Homegrown PodcastThe Herbal Womb Wisdom PodcastAre You Menstrual?

In this episode we’ll explore emotional regulation, nature connection and permaculture. With my guest Melissa Grace (Sacred Spring Coaching), we go on a journey to uncover the parallels between nature, emotional regulation and building community.  I hope that in this episode you’ll find hope for a brighter future ahead, feel seen and supported where you are at and get inspired to create your own community - or even your own secret garden! You can find Melissa on Instagram @sacredspringspodcast or check out her Sacred Springs Podcast Melissa’s Recommendations Books Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer Hunt, gather, parent - Michaeleen Doucleff Evolutionary Herbalism - Sajah Popham Wild Remedies - Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han Gaia’s Garden - Toby Hemenway Podcasts The Permaculture Podcast The Modern Homesteader Practices Forage - to connect with the world around you Observe the world - great practice for emotional regulation

How are our bodies and nature connected and how can we tap into the language that's at the core of both again. In today's episode you'll meet Judith Binias, a nature therapist who dedicated her life and work to restore the connection between our bodies and nature. In the episode we explore the nourishing power of movement, the importance of nature and body connection, eco anxiety and inclusiveness in the outdoor-world. Judith's recommendations Books Braiding Sweetgrass – Robin Wall KimmererYour Brain on Nature - Logan & SelhubWomen who Run with the Wolves - Clarissa Pinkola Estés Practices 5Rhythms – Gabrielle Roth Find Judith at Instagram @judith.binias Website https://seewithyourbody.de/