The Nature Connection Podcast

Jun 04 2024 26 ep. 47 mins 4
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The Nature Connection Podcast is for the wild people of the earth yearning to come home to nature and themselves. In the podcast we explore ways in which nature and ancient earth skills can enrich modern life, how it can support (mental) health and the regeneration of our planet. This show is hosted by Sanne Giesen, nature connection coach, herbalist and regenerative leadership guide with a background in psychology.

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Episode 26: Human Nature Connection with Carleigh Fairchild

Jun 04 2024 59 mins  
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 experi

Episode 25: Mindful Rewilding with Micah Mortali

May 28 2024 68 mins  
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_rewild

Episode 24: Nature’s Intelligence for Optimum Health with Lars van den Nieuwenhoff

May 21 2024 58 mins  
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.

Episode 23: Big Life Adventures with Michan Biesbroek and Heleen Vogels

May 14 2024 71 mins  
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 happ

Episode 22: The Story is in Our Bones with Osprey Orielle Lake

Jan 25 2024 68 mins  
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 Eart

Episode 21: Building Community and Knitting as Activism by Ilse Donker

Dec 21 2023 50 mins  
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 po

Episode 20: Gender Dynamics and the Parallels with Nature with Nienke Thurlings

Dec 08 2023 77 mins  
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 l

Episode 19: The Rewilding of Self, Family and Community with Jessica Carew Kraft

Nov 24 2023 64 mins  
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 “

Episode 18: Animism, Natural Crafts and the Council of Plants with Janina from Wilder Medicines

Nov 09 2023 59 mins  
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 craf

Episode 17: Play and Connection through Forest Bathing and Eco Arts with Summer Lajoie

Oct 26 2023 65 mins  
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 conne