On Belonging, Connectedness, and Remembering Our PlaceHost: Simon WongEpisode Length: 40:1500:45 Meet Selma Lunde Fjæstad01:43 Selma's Connection to the Australian Bush03:22 Foraging Memories and Cultural Differences08:20 The Importance of Nature Connection10:01 Selma's Research and Personal Values11:30 Norwegian Upbringing and Nature Excursions17:59 Mindfulness and Nature's Lessons21:12 Challenges of Modernity & Nature Deficiency35:24 Personal Practices for Nature Connection37:44 Gratitude and Closing Remarks
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Episode 3: Francesca Varney
On Knowledge, Belonging, and ReciprocityHost: Rowena MorrowEpisode Length: 56:0000:36 Meet Francesca Varney01:34 Exploring Henry Littledyke Reserve05:08 The Silent Walk: Connecting with Nature09:16 Reflections on Human-Nature Relationship17:33 Cultural Perspectives on Land and Nature22:48 Personal Stories and Reflections26:15 The Significance of Local Knowledge27:33 Finding Our Way Home: Ecological Metaphors29:09 Indigenous Connections & Cultural Heritage31:00 The Concept of Composting Ideas33:16 Embracing Stillness and Inner Awareness35:08 The Profound Connection with Horses42:53 Lessons from Personal Experience53:37 Reverence for Nature and Final Thoughts
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Episode 2: Sarah Patterson
On Listening, Loving, and BelongingHost: Simon WongEpisode Length: 32:3200:32 Meet Sarah Patterson01:19 A Walk on the Coastline with Sarah02:37 The Importance of Love and Connection07:14 Learning and Unlearning from Nature09:30 Reflections on Community18:20 The Great Myth of Alignment28:33 Insights from Cartels: Power and Innovation29:56 Conclusion and Gratitude
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Pilot: Dr Peter Hayward
On Memory, Cycles, and BelongingHost: Simon WongEpisode Length: 21:4700:34 Meet Dr. Peter Hayward01:22 Exploring Sherbrooke Forest02:43 The Kokoda Memorial04:25 Reflections on War and Memory10:25 Lessons from the Forest18:17 The Impact of Meat Consumption19:53 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
An experimental series of conversations from the forest floor that offers a unique ecological lens on life, making complex concepts accessible through natural metaphors and real-world applications.
Australia