Return to Nature

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Ariana Victor, an investigative filmmaker and truth-seeker devoted to exposing the hidden forces impacting public health, the environment, and human freedom. With a background in documentary storytelling, she interweaves her love of research and compelling narratives to topics often ignored or censored. Her current film Just Look Up dives int...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Jen Craddick, a multi-sector entrepreneur, former petroleum industry professional, and a founder devoted to restoring traditional food systems while strengthening family centered farm life. Based in Kalispell, Montana, Jen operates Lovenwater Farm, a small agricultural enterprise focused on upscale, boutique style dairy production, livestock...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Will Harris, the owner of White Oak Pastures, a holistically managed regenerative ranch and farm in Bluffton, Georgia. Will is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture,...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Cole Mannix, the president and co-founder of Old Salt Co-op. As fifth generation of the Mannix family, his love for people, ranching, and land stewardship is deep rooted in Montana. Though his schooling and professional life have taken him many places beyond the ranch, his heart remains devoted to the cause of bringing people together around...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews eco fashion designer and filmmaker Jeff Garner. He and his sustainable label Prophetik are on a path of transformation, leading the evolution of fashion and changing our perception of luxury by creating sustainable, plant-based fashion. Born in the Civil War town of Franklin, Tennessee, and raised on a horse farm, Garner grew with a connected...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Brian Gorman, a regenerative rancher and co-owner of Blarney Ranch. He and his wife Karla raise grass-finished Dexter beef on a historic ranch in Trego, Montana. The ranch has been in continuous operation since 1894.  Brian was born and raised in Monterey Country, California, an area extremely well known for agriculture. The events of Septemb...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Chuck Duke, a seasoned stop-motion and CGI animator with over 40 years experience. At age 22 Chuck found himself working claymation for Will Vinton Studios sculpting and animating the California Raisins. Between 1985 and 1995 Chuck animated on several Emmy winning Television Productions for Will Vinton. He left Vinton Studio to work on his fi...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Mariah Gannessa, the founder of Four Visions, a global leader, educator, and advocate for the study, benefits, and uses of plant medicine. Born and raised in Northern California, Mariah now lives in Colombia, working directly with the Indigenous tribes. She’s spent the last decade immersed in the healing cultures of the Amazon and has dedicat...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Cory Hillis, a certified EMF specialist and the president of EMF Solutions Inc., a company creating products that are proven to normalize the effects of EMFs on human cells. EMFs, or electromagnetic frequencies, include both ionic radiation such as X-rays and non-ionic radiation such as cell phones, wi-fi, and even power lines. In many human...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Todd Ulizio, a farmer who co-owns both Two Bear Farm and The Farmers’ Stand in Whitefish, Montana. Todd grew up on a small vegetable farm in Connecticut and, since a young age, loved to be outdoors in nature. After feeling pressured to get a business degree and working for two years as an accountant, he found the courage to follow his own pat...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Brooke-Lynn Seemann, the owner of Vibrant Roots, a mushroom focused company based in the mountains of Whitefish, Montana that specialize in mushroom tea, elixirs, jun tea (the sister elixir to kombucha), mushroom chocolates, & more. As a health and conscious living enthusiast, Brooke is also a beekeeper, mycologist, mixologist, herbalist,...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Alissa LaChance, the owner and operator of Dirt Rich . Born and raised in Whitefish, Montana, she is passionate about spreading knowledge about the concepts and science of regenerative agriculture and providing a local product that helps gardeners and farmers maintain a holistic agricultural system to grow more nutrient dense food. Alissa hol...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews singer songwriter Monica Aben about how her healing journey impacted her creative journey. Hailing from California, Monica's musical journey began at a young age, mastering the piano and guitar while growing up in a music-loving and rhythm-filled home. Her music exudes passion, authenticity, and a profound love for life's adventures....

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Amanda Shine, a shepherd, teacher, and researcher passionate about soil health and regenerative agriculture. She and her husband Seth established Roving Ram Ranch in 2019 and provide affordable meat, wool products, and adaptive grazing services for local landowners who need their land regenerated.  Amanda started her livestock career working...

In the first episode recorded in the studio’s new sound room, join Melissa for her second solocast where she talks about the Earthing project and all that went into it. Animated during the studio’s renovation, there is much more to this video than meets the eye. Get the behind the scenes scoop on the start of the new studio space and the growth that has been happening in the background of the reno...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews author and singer-songwriter Alex Woodard about his latest book, Ordinary Soil. After meeting triple board certified MD, Zach Bush , on an island in Fiji right as the COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping the world, Alex was inspired by Zach’s mission of finding root cause solutions for human and ecological health and the importance of the soil micr...

Melissa sits down again with her sister, Ale, of Ale Life and Design to discuss their collaboration in renovating and restoring The Sisters Bloom’s new studio space in downtown Kalispell. A 1949 cinderblock warehouse last renovated in 1992, the building was in need of some love. The sisters reflect on the process of bringing Melissa’s overall vision for the space to life and how Ale’s unique desig...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Sasha Duerr about natural color and how we can participate in transforming our food and fashion systems. Sasha is an artist, designer and educator who works with plant-based color and natural palettes. She centers her practice and research on the collaborative color potential of weeds, food and floral waste, and local and seasonal ingredients...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Clint Ober about Earthing. Clint is the CEO of Earth FX Inc. and an instrumental pioneer of the Earthing movement. He spent decades working in the cable television industry, specializing in proper grounding of cable installations for safety and TV signal stability. Following a health challenge in 1995, he retired and embarked on a personal jo...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Emily Blythe Jones about eco mold-making materials and methods. An interdisciplinary artist specializing in sustainable sculpting methods and materials, Emily has researched and experimented with natural materials like glycerin, gelatin, and agar to successfully create molds for casting sculptures that are not only reusable, but also recyclab...

In this special episode of Return to Nature, Melissa shares an intimate conversation with her sister, Ale, about her own journey of healing and how it led her to create a business to help others thrive. Ale is an artist and designer passionate about curating conscious lifestyles and living spaces. After becoming chronically ill in her twenties with no answers from allopathic medicine, she began a...

In this episode of Return to Nature, Melissa interviews Leah Fanning about her journey to detoxify fine art and children’s paint supplies. Leah is the founder of Natural Earth Paint, an eco-friendly paint company based in Ashland, Oregon. She is a formally trained artist who decided to find non-toxic alternatives to her paint supplies so she could paint safely throughout her pregnancy. Natural Ear...

In the premiere episode of Return to Nature, we begin with a solo conversation with host Melissa Bloom.  Melissa is the founder of The Sisters Bloom, an eco-conscious stop-motion animation studio. After working for several years in the professional stop-motion animation industry in Los Angeles, she stepped away and embarked on a holistic health journey alongside her sister, learning firsthand that...

In our modern world, progress often comes at the cost of our health and the health of our planet. The good news is that individuals and companies across the globe have been innovating solutions that prioritize human and planetary health over profit.  Join Melissa Bloom, founder of The Sisters Bloom, for inspiring conversations with the people reforming their industries with eco-conscious values an...