The Nature Based Therapy Podcast

In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg speaks with Dr. Matilda van den Bosch, a physician and environmental health scientist renowned for her work at the intersection of nature, health, and public policy. With expertise in both medicine and landscape planning, and through her work with ISGlobal and the World Health Organization, Matilda has contributed to shaping global...

In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg speaks with Simone Borelli, Forestry Officer at FAO, who has dedicated his career to urban forestry, agroforestry, and sustainable landscapes. With extensive experience in international projects, policy development, and capacity building, Simone has played a key role in integrating trees and green spaces into cities worldwide. The...

Managing RESONATE – An Interdisciplinary Approach with Julia Egger In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg speaks with Julia Egger, Project Manager for RESONATE at the University of Vienna. With a background in linguistics and psycholinguistics, Julia brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to managing this large-scale Horizon Europe project, which explores the rol...

In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg sits down with Professor Cecil Konijnendijk, a leading expert in urban forestry, green spaces, and nature-based solutions. With decades of experience, Cecil has played a key role in shaping urban forestry policies and strategies worldwide. They discuss his journey into urban forestry, his contributions to major EU projects, and the...

In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg speaks with Dr. Anna María Pálsdóttir, Associate Professor in Environmental Psychology of Landscape Architecture and Senior Lecturer in Nature-Based Interventions at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Anna María has been at the forefront of conceptualizing and evaluating nature-based interventions, particularly in reh...

In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg speaks with Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Wolf, a Social Scientist Researcher at the University of Washington. With a background in landscape architecture and environmental planning, Kathy has dedicated her career to studying how urban nature impacts human behavior, health, and well-being. The discussion explores how our relationship with n...

Restorative Environments & the Future of Nature-Based Therapy with Terry Hartig In this episode of the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, Johan Östberg speaks with Professor Terry Hartig, a pioneer in the study of restorative environments and nature experiences since the early 1980s. With a background in environmental psychology, social ecology, and epidemiology, Terry has conducted groundbreaking...

In this special introductory episode, Johan Östberg and Professor Cecil Konijnendijk present the Nature-Based Therapy Podcast, exploring the science, policy, and practice behind nature-based solutions for health and well-being. They discuss the RESONATE project, an EU-funded initiative focused on strengthening the connection between people and nature to create healthier, more resilient cities. Lis...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Nature-Based Therapy Podcast , where we explore the transformative power of nature in improving health and well-being! Our special guest is none other than Dr. Mathew White , a leading expert in nature and health, who will dive deep into how nature-based therapy can benefit us all. This podcast is part of the RESONATE HORIZON project, a groundbreaking i...

This podcast is part of the international RESONATE research and development project, a groundbreaking initiative funded by Horizon Europe. RESONATE brings together global leaders in nature-based therapy research, practice, and policy to create meaningful impact across health, environmental, and societal sectors. Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, researcher, or simply passionat...