The Nature Connection Podcast

Sanne Giesen
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The Nature Connection Podcast

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.

  1. 06/04/2024

    Episode 26: Human Nature Connection with Carleigh Fairchild

    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

    59 min

  2. 05/28/2024

    Episode 25: Mindful Rewilding with Micah Mortali

    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

    1h 9m

  3. 05/21/2024

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

    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

    59 min

  4. 05/14/2024

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

    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

    1h 11m

  5. 01/25/2024

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

    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/

    1h 9m

  6. 12/22/2023

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

    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/

    51 min

  7. 12/08/2023

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

    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

    1h 17m

  8. 11/24/2023

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

    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

    1h 5m
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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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