Terra Stories

Feb 18 2025 22 ep. 30 mins
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Terra Stories shares the stories of humankind and our profound connection with nature. This podcast aims to dispel the myths that have kept Western cultures disconnected from the natural world and encourages you to embrace new ones where nature plays a central role. This journey will empower you to reconnect with yourself and nature, helping you become an agent of change in tomorrow’s world. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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(22) 'Would You Cut Humbaba's Trees?'

Feb 18 2025 16 mins  
What would you do if you stood before the spirit of the forest? How would you feel? And how would you treat its forest?This podcast episode comes at a time when I find myself looking around and witnessing how deeply we disrespect nature in so many ways—including the precious, life-giving forests of our planet. Deforestation, animal hunts, mining…As a fierce believer that storie

(21) 'Forest Wisdom for Agriculture' with Carolyn Hirshon

May 31 2024 39 mins  
Carolyn recalls romanticizing the woods after spending time with her father among the majestic Redwoods. Her connection to the forest deepened when she later, within her studies, traveled to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Surrounded by their rich forests, she was struck by a profound realization that changed her career path: these forests and their biodiversity were deeply intertwined w

(20) 'Forest and Fire, Unveiling Other Narratives' with Gabriela Müller

May 08 2024 40 mins  
Gabriela has always felt at home where she grew up, on a guest house farm on the Portuguese coast. Despite often leaving her land to travel and work, deep down she knew that, like indigenous trees, she belonged to that place. But one summer day, a wildfire swept through her father's land, devouring everything around. Her father was evacuated, leaving the fire time to pass. And when

(19) 'Restoring Mangroves on Funzi Island' with Dorcas Wakio

Apr 18 2024 31 mins  
Dorcas grew up in Kenya, where her father instilled in her the value of planting trees—his farm was full of trees and coffee plants. Dorcas also recalls the generational stories that were passed along: they once had forests full of trees that have now been cut down. These stories sparked a deeper appreciation for nature within her. While she once overlooked tree-cutting on farms,

(18) 'Exploring the Forest of the Mind' conversation with Rūta Žemčugovaitė

Mar 27 2024 51 mins  
Rūta's upbringing was enriched by her mother's presence and the wisdom of her grandmother, a passionate geologist deeply connected to the natural world and its spiritual essence. When her grandmother faced a grave illness, Rūta found herself pondering: “If we were able to present the diagnosis with a very different approach, how would people heal?” This question ignited her j

(17) 'Connecting to the Land through the Forest' conversation with Ana Mercedes

Mar 06 2024 47 mins  
Ana was raised in Venezuela with her family, who had been cattle farmers for generations. They, from whom she inherited Indigenous ancestry, maintained a deep connection to the land. However, due to increased governmental pressure, she was compelled to leave with her parents for Canada, thus becoming separated from her family, homeland, and culture. Growing up far from her ancestor

(16) 'Growing a Forest Oasis in the Desert' conversation with Billimarie Robinson

Feb 14 2024 49 mins  
After a long journey that took her from writing poems to strangers, to the Shakespeare & Company bookstore café in Paris, and to an immersive writing experience in a forest in Sweden, Billimarie found herself back in her mother's garden. "This is a man-made woods," Billimarie recalled a phrase that had struck her during her time in Sweden. "Man-made," she thought. Meanwhile, h

(15) 'Reviving Forests Roots: Season 2' introduction

Jan 31 2024 8 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 of Terra Stories.What’s on the agenda? FORESTS. 🪲🌳🌲🪵🍄 Specifically, “Reviving Forests Roots” explores forest ecosystems and their wisdom, deepening the intrinsic links between nature and humanity through the people who live and listen to it. It’s a journey to our roots, steeped in stories, to imagine, rediscover, and reconnect with the nat

(14) 'Learning from Trees: the Wisdom Hidden in Every Garden' poems with Naima A. Lemu

Nov 15 2023 25 mins  
Naima's father has always taken care of his garden as if he were hiding a secret within it. Naima couldn't help but wonder, 'how could such a tough person have such a tenderness to care for the plants, the fruits that grew on the trees, and the birds that latched on them.' It wasn't until she re-entered that sacred space, a few years after painful events, that Naima began to unra

(13) 'Overcoming Solastalgia: Finding Wonder in the Small Things' story with Justine Payton

Oct 25 2023 31 mins  
Justine's grandfather had a passion for photographing trees, particularly those with character. This made him a man who knew how to find wonder in the small things. Justine found her grandfather's legacy to be a guiding light amid the growing waves of the haunting melodies of a changing world. As she embarked on her own odyssey, she understood that the wonders of the world weren'