Connection Matters Podcast

In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal journey through breakdown and the four essential practices that became my lifelines, helping you build your own resilience toolkit for life's inevitable challenges. Key Themes and Topics Join me as I explore the counterintuitive wisdom that our most painful breakdowns often contain hidden gifts, if we have the courage to move through rather than aroun...

In this soul-nourishing episode, I share personal stories and practical wisdom for anyone feeling alone in their passion for connection, nature, and spirituality. You'll discover four powerful approaches to honor your path while navigating relationships with loved ones who may not understand your practices or interests. Key Themes and Topics Explore how to practice nature connection and everyday s...

We explore the four essential elements of sacred space - intention, connection, presence, and evolution - and I guide you through practical, heart-led ways to declutter, create meaningful rituals, and invite beauty into your home, no matter the size or stage of life you’re in. Whether you're a soulful entrepreneur, a busy parent, or someone craving more everyday spirituality , this episode offers...

Join me in exploring how simple intentional shifts can transform ordinary gatherings into powerful spaces of genuine connection and growth.  In this warm and engaging episode, we dive deep into the elements that make gatherings meaningful—whether in your home, community, or workplace. You'll learn how to create safety and structure, incorporate beauty and gratitude, and cultivate authentic sharing...

Ever wondered what exactly "Cultural Emergence" means, and how it could make a tangible difference in your daily life? Join me, Leona Johnson, as we dive deeply into this powerful practice, exploring how intentional culture-making influences everything from our personal well-being to collective transformation. You'll learn about the essential role of vision, discover practical tools and principles...

This episode explores the transformative practice of connected self-leadership through journeying through the elements of presence and self-awareness as foundations for authentic leadership. Discover how to distinguish between the voice of fear and your inner wisdom, and learn how nature connection can strengthen your self-leadership practice. We explore the research behind mindful awareness, disc...

Through storytelling, science, and practical wisdom, we’ll uncover: ✨ The unique lessons and energies each element offers ✨ Simple, everyday practices to integrate elemental connection into your life ✨ How tuning into the elements can bring clarity, balance, and renewal ✨ Why nature-based wisdom is essential for heart-centred living By the end of this episode, you’ll have a fresh perspective o...

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with fresh strategies to bring ease and clarity into even the busiest days. Plus, don't miss the  Flow with Nature: Daily Guide to Expanding Time and Focus . It's a FREE Nature-Based Time Management Guide to help you start a nature-connection practice that can reshape your days.  Check out the full write-up, blog post and show notes here.     Thank You...

To dive deeper into these themes and explore detailed podcast notes inclduing more about Manda's new novel Any Human Power, check out my latest blog post here.  More about Manda Scott Manda Scott is an award-winning novelist and host of the acclaimed Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series, her previous novels have been short-listed for the Orange Prize, the Edgar, Wil...

In this episode you’ll learn practical tools like journaling prompts, nature-based practices, and rituals for release—all designed to help you navigate and transform inherited patterns with compassion and intention. We also explore ways to tap into the strengths and wisdom of your lineage, turning ancestral connection into a source of healing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that invites you...

To read more about the episode read the full blog post here. Jon Young’s personal journey into nature connection and cultural mentoring The influence of Indigenous communities like the Bushmen of the Kalahari The impact and legacy of Jon’s mentor, Tom Brown Jr., and his teachings on peace, love, joy, and purpose. The role of sensory integration and emotional regulation in human wellbeing Community...

In this inspiring and enriching conversation Leona and Looby talk about the Model of The Eight Shields and how following the natural patterns of flow from daily and seasonal, to life stages and their corresponding energies, can create the optimum conditions for connection, healing and growth. Using this model powerful fields of connection and emergence can occur. They discuss how entering these en...

Things we talk about in this episode Working with Men, We can be vulnerable, i can thrive in relationships, Boarding school trauma Life in a monastery- Falling apart and putting self back together again Mens work- Andy’s man club - it's ok to speak. The Work- Folsom Prison- Vulnerability is a super power. By talking we give permission for others to talk. Initiation Robert Blye- manhood doesn’t hap...

Things we talk about in this episode How the mainstream medical establishment is opening to integrative medicine 5 Ways to wellbeing- New Economic Foundation Phil Hammond-What causes your health issues. CLANGERS Connect-Learning-Active-Noticing-Gratitude-Eating well-Resting-Sleeping Nature as a way to better health Green social prescribing Psychedelics- history Psychedelic assisted therapy Psyched...

Things we talk about in this episode Many different ways to breath Breath as a way to access pure presence and consciousness. Many health and wellbeing benefits to breathing The rise in awareness due to breathwork and technology and lockdown A way to help us come back to our essence and connect to ourselves as natural beings, one with life. Out of body experiences. Creative collaborations of breat...

Things we talk about in this episode Living at Earth worm- radical routes housing co-op. Humans as interdependent beings. Radical Routes- National Network of intentional communities. The importance of supportive Networks Mother Nature Project- International Project- Mother Nature Card Decks and Mother Nature Circles- Personal growth. A global need for gathering on circles for connection, healing a...

What is NVC? A consciousness, a mindset, way of being Compassion and connection Pactical tool- listening, open questions Clear and simple structure to help us communicate with curiosity and compassion Marshall Rosenburg talked about it as a spiritual practice A choice a way I live life Ahimsa- sanscrit- non-violence - a=absence of -violence NVC a tool of social change NVC being used in Bosnia, Pal...

Things we talk about in this episode Everyone has what it takes inside them to become a song sharer The realisation that everyone can sing including me Singing needs to be for everybody Vision for a world in which everybody sings What a singing circle is like The voice- X factor gives us the idea we are or not a singer The power of the effect on children Sense of unity thats created by groups Word...

Things we talk about in this episode The Journey from disconnection to nature connection Pivotal moments of change and how they show up The Art of Mentoring Eight Shields Community a culture of nature connection Mentoring Conscious Eldering- James Stark- living from deep compassion and joy Our struggles to be human beings Regenerative Design in Nature Awareness RDNA Weaving Earth School Deep natur...

Links mentioned in this episode Helpers Mentoring Society Links https://www.helpersmentoringsociety.net/ https://www.instagram.com/helpersmentoring/ https://www.facebook.com/helpersmentor https://helpersmentoringsociety.mykajabi.com/bisonproject Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast My personal instagram is   https://www.instagram.com/connection.matters.leona/ Support us on P...

Things we talk about in this episode The Womens mysteries Jane Hardwick Collins- Moon Song Birth as a portal- rites of passage  How we as women manifest things Blood mysteries Welcome at the thresholds. Women In Power- Predator within Wild Power Cycles of life Working with the current Honouring and recognising the potency to take time to process, dream, vision. Working with the energies Mothers an...

Things we talk about in this episode Why are there certain groups who are not connected? Jon's story about family and connection observations Research project- Tom Brown jar- Apache teacher San Bushmen of the Kalihari- oldest Culture on the planet- the cradle of connected culture Common Elements of connection Gratitude Customs Connection Practices Creation of The Art of Mentoring Connection is a d...

Things we talk about in this episode How we are educated out of connection with the other than human world. The way language separates us Connective language Connective practices to deepen our relationships Relationships need to be tended Why we would want to open the channels of connection to plants and other beings Multi dimensional world St Johns Wort and traditional knowledge Links mentioned i...

Links mentioned in this episode https://www.globalsocialleaders.com/ www.future-foundations.co.uk #gslfest #gslgoals #smallactions #bigimpact Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ My personal instagram is   https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Jo...

Things we talk about in this episode The benefits of meditation for the different stages and ages of your family How and when to introduce meditation to kids The number one tool to come into the present moment and build mental and emotional wellbeing Discover how to respond versus react so you can become more present and engaged with your children The five parts to emotional overwhelm and triggers...