Connection Matters Podcast

Things we talk about in this episode How such words of clarity and insight come through Where the journey to a more spiritual perspective began Seeking connection and meaning Ingspacka- community- a place of seekers, healing, inspiring journeys, singing together sense of home. I’m not weird any more, people who are similar to me Finding a place where I was inspired welcome, home, a place personal...

Things we talk about in this episode Activating Cultural Emergence Eight Shields and Jon Young People and Permaculture Challenge and Awaken Connection Practices Move and invigorate There is no bin Disrupting patterns Challenge our conditioning to shift mindset. Designing for life from consciousness Who is this work for? What are the practical applications of it  and outcomes when people start movi...

Things we talk about in this episode Remembering our ancestors and the rich tapestry that has gone before us. What practices support us when times are hard. How do people manage to uphold dignity and connection in times of extreme hardship Jordan hall, Jaimie Wheal -Self-organising networks Jem Bendel- We are in Climate crisis What is resiliency and how do we create it and maintain it in self and...

Things we talk about in this episode How practices make a difference Breath embodiment, shamanism, How have practices changed during lockdown Life- No accidents, no blame, be with what is and let the wind blow through you and Many Paths to connection and relationship Products of our ancestors beliefs and world views How we stay in a space of non duality and connection The importance of presence an...

Things we talk about in this episode The value of experiencing community and nature connection as a young adult USA- Interlocken- centre for experiential education Finding connection and healing. From lost teen to purposeful adult. Louise Chawla - Research on Significant life experiences Positive, meaningful and memorable experiences being a catalyst for change The importance of enthusiastic and s...

Things we talk about in this episode Importance of politics in the whole of the idea of nature connection The journey from the indoors to the outdoors Last child in the woods The Collaboration of Outdoor Play Therapists conference Animal assisted therapy Children who show us the way.risk-averse Lessons from nature Ways to understand transitions and work through them Benefits of Risk Sanitisation o...

Things we talk about in this episode Connection to our lineage and ancestors How to live a more intentional life Choosing how we want to feel and that energy we want to create rather than being fixed on specific ideas The importance of being able to notice and name your needs and longings How we can evolve from the paradigm of right and wrong into a culture of curiosity and everyone's needs matter...

Things we talk about in this episode How do we create a nature connected culture Way of nature UK Free to learn- Peter grey The Visionaries- an organisation that creates nurturing school communities that support young people into healthy adulthood The way of council Adrian's old life living in London working towards having a porsh Engineering a village where he now lives in Tuscany Give up house a...

Things we talk about in this episode Journey into Nature Connection Thomas Schorr-Kon- Trackways Wilderness Awareness School The Art of Mentoring The power of long term mentoring The Forest School Associations-  Nature Premium Campaign FSC- Forest School Camps Red Squirrel Resources Links mentioned in this episode www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast https://redsquirrelresources.co.uk http://w...

Books Mentioned in this episode The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson Untamed by Glennon Doyle Links mentioned in this episode https://marthahunthandler.com/ 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...

Things we talk about in this episode The Sandy Hook Tragedy and Scarletts experience of losing her son. Forgiveness is a choice then a process The Choose Love Movement Why do we need a Social and Emotional Learning programme in Schools PTSD and Post Traumatic Growth The courageous Rwandan Genocide orphans who reached out to the brother of Jesse Lewis to give him the strength to move forwards Heali...

Things we talk about in this episode Talbarou a French retreat centre in France Nature Culture- An Introduction to the Art of Mentoring and the Eight Shields Earth Culture- An introduction to Permaculture Similarities between Eight Shields and Permaculture Differences between Eight Shields and Permaculture The nature connected earth based cultures that inspired the origins of both Eight Shields an...

Things we talk about in this episode It is possible to have a business that has a mission that is much more than making money Asking great questions to get better results In some instances, as humans, as communities, we are further away from each other than we’ve ever been What are the patterns of how a healthy natural system flows and what can we learn from this? Joanna Macy describes this moment...

Things we talk about in this episode The rise of the field of nature connection and Forest School The internet as a forum to reach more people even in nature connection work Family camps as a way of creating connection and community The importance of holistic play and learning for all ages The benefits of risk taking and play for children as they grow The Eight shields model of nature connection a...

Links mentioned in this episode www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast https://www.souland.org/   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 Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionray Bio...

Things we talk about in this episode Connection work in all the many fields is ultimately the same thing Science, spiritual and soul Tuning into our bodies to allow our capacity for pleasure Connection to our self is is a devotional act to yourself Connection to our body comes first and is the foundation The benefits of understanding the pleasure scale Healing from cancer through natural methods,...

Things we talk about in this episode Only through filling up with joy can we be generous medicine wheel teachings - seeded Native American teachings Spirituality comes through the natural world Earth based spiritual trainings for women Martine Prechtel- Guatamala, Vermont Initiation - meeting with the natural world- understanding of the source of all life Ecopsychology Relationships between beings...

Things we talk about in this episode Gratitude for technology that allows us to connect and create Womens and mens circle - connecting and unifying The power of transforming space through dance Music is a leveller Music as a way of bringing community, social justice, togetherness How can we bring accessibility to music and creativity? Music as medicine Voice work - vibrational expression or our es...

Things we talk about in this episode The Art of Mentoring Cultural Healing The power and magic in catching storie The Eight Shields Model for nature connection The Village- the many elements of the Art of Mentoring that make a well held and healthy, safe and happy gathering Grief Ceremony - a place to be witnessed, supported and to release whatever needs to move - Dominant Culture not connected, w...

Things we talk about in this episode Sal's journey into working with the Lakota Sioux traditions. Gratitude to the ancestors including, Godfrey Chipps, the woptika lineage and all those who have held onto the traditional teachings. The decision of the native elders to pass their traditional teachings out to the world because the world needs it People are suffering because of the disconnection sick...

Things we talk about in this episode Gratitude for natures power to restore Happiness and wellbeing Dan’s early experience of noticing nature Biophilia - we all have a natural love of life and the living world; the affinity of human beings for other life forms The importance of adults mentoring children in nature The importance for nature connection for mental health The beauty and miracle of natu...

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Things we talk about in this episode Gratitude for purpose and meaning Mistakes as learning opportunities Personal fears, being made wrong, public speaking as an edge Public speaking leading to admiration OR blame and criticism neither of which are desirable How well do we know ourselves Bright Sky as a living organism -Bridging professional business skills with spiritual community -Bringing peopl...

Things we talk about in this episode The nuance and subtlety of good quality Forest School Provision Growth in popularity of Forest SChool Modern nature starved lives and the ability to recalibrate in the outdoors The power of presence and time in nature Benefits of nature connection Being in nature is not 'normal' for everyone Humans are physiologically designed to feel good in nature Science rei...

Things we talk about in this episode Permaculture as having moral and ethical grounding as well as ecological Permaculture being rooted in appreciation of indigenous wisdom as well as in innovation of science and technology. Permaculture as a living evolving dynamic process of working with nature to find ways of meeting our many different needs practically and otherwise. Permaculture works at both...