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Release Date: 02/14/2024
How to Speak on Climate with Rune Kier
Becoming Nature Podcast
If you care about something, you don’t always need to win with facts. You need to invite people in. Today's guest is anthropoligist Rune Kier. One of the things that stayed with me from this conversation was the question of what happens when we stop treating communication as a battle to be won. Because when something matters deeply to us — the climate, the living world, the future, our communities — it can be tempting to reach for more facts. More evidence. A stronger argument. The perfect response to someone who doesn’t see what we see. But facts don’t exist outside of...
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New with a K with Ryan James Kemp
Becoming Nature Podcast
In this conversation, I sit down with Ryan James Kemp and explore the deep connections between humans and nature, the importance of relational and embodied awareness, and the paradigm shifts needed for a regenerative future. We dig into concepts like 'new with a K', relational systems, spiritual intelligence, and the infra crisis, offering profound insights into living in harmony with the Earth. And we talk about elders and have a few moments of stillness, which I love in these conversations. The conversation has swirled with me through the Summer. I’ve connected it to the old stories that I...
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A Story of plants, fiber and fashion with Carry Somers
Becoming Nature Podcast
Is fashion more than just what we wear? In this episode, I speak with Carry Somers who shares her research and insights on the deep relationship between textiles, history, and the environment, emphasizing the importance of understanding the origins and stories behind our fibers to foster a more sustainable and reciprocal relationship with nature. From ancient fibres like oak bark used millions of years ago to modern discoveries in lakes, the story of fabric is a story of our relationship with the Earth. The fascinating part, natural fibres might have more potential than we think, if we look...
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Exploring the Enduring Wild: A Journey Through America's underdog lands with Joshua Jackson
Becoming Nature Podcast
In this episode, Joshua shares the profound impact of exploring the so-called “leftover” lands—places long dismissed as lifeless or inconvenient—that he now sees as sacred and bursting with biodiversity. You’ll discover how his immersive travels through desert dunes, salt flats, and sagebrush oceans rewrote his understanding of beauty and purpose in nature, and why these underdog landscapes deserve our attention and care. This conversation, as many of the others, was a long time in the making and I am truly grateful that it came together. His book is beautiful, and even more so the...
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Navigating Relationships in Therapy and Nature with Ruth Allen
Becoming Nature Podcast
I sit down with Ruth Allen and we talk about her journey to writing 'Weathering', her insights into eco psychology, and the importance of relationality in therapy. We explore the complexities of nature connection, the role of language in articulating experiences, and the expectations surrounding nature therapy. We get into the need for humility in understanding our relationship with nature and the significance of staying present in both human and ecological relationships. We also get real about the act of commitment, the concept of weathering, and the relationship between decay and personal...
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Elementals Special; ep 5 An Elemental Life
Becoming Nature Podcast
In this episode of the Becoming Nature podcast, host we sit down to talk about the fifth volume of the Elementals series with editors Gavin Van Horn and Nickole Brown. We explore the themes of kinship, belonging, and the urgent need for awareness of the elemental forces that shape our lives. The conversation delves into the indifference of the elements, the cultural shifts needed to respect them, and the importance of community and gratitude in our relationship with nature. The episode concludes with reflections on the power of light and an invitation to engage more deeply with the natural...
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Elementals Special; ep 4 Earth
Becoming Nature Podcast
In this conversation, Leora and I discuss the Earth Elementals volume, exploring themes of inheritance, responsibility, and the interconnectedness of life. Leora shares her journey as a geographer and poet, emphasizing the importance of understanding our relationship with the earth and its elements. The discussion highlights the diverse contributions of various authors, the intimacy of storytelling, and the significance of memory and history in shaping our future. They reflect on the power of poetry and the need for cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.We speak to the profound...
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Elementals Special; Air
Becoming Nature Podcast
This episode is the second of our podcast special, in a collaboration special with the . It is series that celebrates the Center’s series ‘Elementals’ as well as a celebration of the many voices that contributed to the series. It is a great honor to finally shares these episodes with you. In this episode I’m joined by writer and friend Nicholas Triolo. We explore the multifaceted nature of air represented in the volume. We discuss its significance in both personal and societal contexts. We delve into the concept of air bars and the economic implications of commodifying air. The...
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Elementals Special; Water
Becoming Nature Podcast
This episode is the second of our podcast special, in a collaboration special with the . It is series that celebrates the Center’s series ‘Elemental’ as well as a celebration of the many voices that contributed to the series. It is a great honor to finally shares these episodes with you. Writers Lyanda Haupt and Hannah Close join me in a conversation about water. We go with the flow of it all, moving through thoughts on how water is essential for various life forms, emphasizing its role in sustaining ecosystems. Lyanda shares her story of the American dipper, a bird that thrives in...
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Elemental Special: Fire
Becoming Nature Podcast
This episode is the first of 5 episode of a collaboration with the . It is a series to celebrate the Center’s series ‘Elemental’ as well as a celebration of the many voices that contributed to the series. It is a great honor to finally shares these episodes with you. In this episode of our special, I sit down with nature writer Isaac Yuen and contributor Rina Garcia Cua. We delve into the theme of fire, exploring its multifaceted significance and the personal and collective narratives surrounding this elemental force. They both share insights into their work, which blends, poetry,...
info_outlineIn this episode, the I speak to Richard Skrein. He shares about his work with a charity called The Garden Classroom, which brings nature experiences to inner city communities. We also discuss storytelling, being a facilitator and parent. Rich's work focusses on training adults to use the outdoors as a space for growth, learning, and healing. Tune in to learn more about their work and the transformative experiences they aim to create.