Bryan H. Shepard

Nature, Inc.

Society EN ↓ 5 episodes

Nature, Inc. is not a company, nor a podcast. Nature, Inc. is an audio documentary that explores the far reaches of our human connection to nature. From a biological, physical, physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social standpoint, author Bryan H. Shepard delves into the personal stories and insights of those touched by nature in some unique and life-altering way. They reveal how they came to experience nature and see the intersection of their human experience in new and astounding ways. Enjoy uncut, extended interviews that traverse a multitude of aspects of the natural world that sh...

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Bryan H. Shepard

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Part 2: Our Inherent Connection with Wolves – Paul and Colette Pondella and Shadowland Foundation 02.07.2026 1:14:58

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Part 1: Our Inherent Connection with Wolves – Paul and Colette Pondella and Shadowland Foundation 02.07.2026 1:31:41

Early along our journey of evolution, wolves taught us how to survive in the wild, both as hunters and as a strong family unit. With only roughly 55 wolves in the wild in California today, Paul and Colette Pondella have taken on a journey to educate as many as will listen how this gentle, peaceful relative is one of the few creatures that can actually help us save ourselves.

Part 2: Trees Are Our Family – A Conversation with Jeff Perry 30.06.2026 53:48

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Part 1: Trees Are Our Family – A Conversation with Jeff Perry 30.06.2026 1:11:23

They come in all shapes and sizes, are tall, sometimes towering over us many stories high, and appear inert, with not even a hint that they are moving. But are they? According to Jeff Perry, co-founder of hyper-local sawmill Angel City Lumber, trees offer us a lot more than we realize.

Introduction: Nature, Incorporated (Nature, Inc.) – The Journey Begins 17.06.2026 9:08

Our human condition is to be of nature. However, to grasp and cherish what gifts nature has to offer means we must tune our ears to a different frequency. The way nature speaks is subtle and gentle. It can also be loud and persistent. For those who have heard nature's calling, it resonates on a deeply personal, individual, and often magical level. Nature, Incorporated (Nature, Inc., for short), br...