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Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers

Have you ever noticed how DNA’s spiraling structure mirrors the shape of seashells and flowers? How our circulatory system branches like tree roots? Nature doesn’t just surround us—we are nature. Our bodies, minds, and societies are woven into its rhythms, yet in today’s modern world, we’ve severed that bond, and the consequences ripple through our environment, politics, culture, and even spirituality.

Every other week, hosts Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh explore the profound connections between planetary health and human well-being. Through conversations with leading experts, they uncover how nature influences everything—from the way we design our cities to the way we govern, heal, and find meaning in our lives. As we face climate change, biodiversity loss, and deep societal shifts, rediscovering our place in the natural world isn’t just necessary—it’s transformative.

Join us on this biophilic journey. Follow and listen today, because nature holds the answers.

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Average duration
43 minutes
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108
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2021 - 2025
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Finding Deeper Wellness in Nature with Dr. Mark Campbell

Finding Deeper Wellness in Nature with Dr. Mark Campbell

On the surface, you may not think that the military or professional baseball have much to do with fields like wellness, mindfulness, or biophilia - but that’s exactly where you’d be wrong according t…

00:42:48  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
Beware of Biophobia with Journalist Emily Harwitz

Beware of Biophobia with Journalist Emily Harwitz

At this point, we all know that biophilia literally means the love of nature, right? But have you ever stopped to consider its opposite, biophobia? If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, we’d …

00:41:26  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
The Economics of Biophilic Design with Bill Browning and Catie Ryan

The Economics of Biophilic Design with Bill Browning and Catie Ryan

The health benefits of biophilic design are well-established: reduced anxiety, improved focus, lower heart rate, and generally just better overall wellbeing. However, how do those health benefits tra…

00:58:14  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
Getting Into the (Sea)Weeds with Keel Labs’ Aleks Gosiewski and Tessa Callaghan

Getting Into the (Sea)Weeds with Keel Labs’ Aleks Gosiewski and Tessa Callaghan

For the future of sustainable textiles, should we look no further than … the ocean? Today we’re speaking with Aleks Gosiewski and Tessa Callaghan, the founders of Keel Labs, a sustainable materials c…

00:37:55  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
Buildings That Last For 500 Years with ZGF Architects’ Kathy Berg

Buildings That Last For 500 Years with ZGF Architects’ Kathy Berg

This week, we’re exploring buildings that are biophilic, climate resilient, and set the gold standard for net positive, responsible design. Specifically, we’ll dive deep into two projects by ZGF Arch…

00:43:46  |   Tue 12 Sep 2023
Positive Tipping Points & Transformative Change with Dr. Tim Lenton

Positive Tipping Points & Transformative Change with Dr. Tim Lenton

If a negative climate tipping point refers to a critical threshold that triggers irreversible damage, then it stands to reason that a positive tipping point is the exact opposite - a beneficial axis …

00:45:14  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
How Dr. Sheri Parks is Reviving Indigo Dye and Cultivating Community in Maryland and Beyond

How Dr. Sheri Parks is Reviving Indigo Dye and Cultivating Community in Maryland and Beyond

This week, we’re exploring the intersection of agriculture, artistry, and history through the lens of indigo, a significant cash crop in the colonial period with inextricable ties to the slave trade.…

00:52:43  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
Nature, Culture & The Sacred with Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons

Nature, Culture & The Sacred with Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons

Our guest today, Nina, Simons, believes that the root of many social and environmental problems we face today can be traced back to a fundamental imbalance between traditionally masculine and feminin…

00:46:32  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
The Brain Is Your Client: Biophilic Architecture with Dr. Tuwanda Green

The Brain Is Your Client: Biophilic Architecture with Dr. Tuwanda Green

This week we’re diving into the world of human-centered architecture and its profound impact on brain health with Dr. Tuwanda Green, Adjunct Instructor in the School of Architecture at Virginia Tech.…

00:45:04  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
Biophilic Summer Reading: Our 2023 Picks

Biophilic Summer Reading: Our 2023 Picks

Jennifer and Monica here! We’ve officially reached the height of Summer. The days are long, it’s (very) hot outside, and there’s nothing we want to do more than hang out with a good book - preferably…

00:28:16  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
Beast Mode: Wildlife Recovery & Ecological Restoration with Environmental Philosopher Christopher J. Preston

Beast Mode: Wildlife Recovery & Ecological Restoration with Environmental Philosopher Christopher J. Preston

During the early weeks of the pandemic, when human activity and movement were significantly reduced, there were reports of various animals returning to urban landscapes. Think coyotes in San Francisc…

00:52:10  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Biodesign, Chemistry, & The Future of Fashion with Dr. Karen Pearson

Biodesign, Chemistry, & The Future of Fashion with Dr. Karen Pearson

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of biodesign, exploring the amazing opportunities that arise when science, technology, and fashion come together. Think faux leather that’s made with komb…

00:49:13  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Eco-Conscious Fashion & Nature’s Wisdom with Mara Hoffman

Eco-Conscious Fashion & Nature’s Wisdom with Mara Hoffman

This week, we’re thrilled to be speaking with fashion designer Mara Hoffman, the President and Creative Director of her own namesake brand, known throughout the world for its innovation and creativit…

00:46:31  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Biophilic Leadership Summit: The Nature of Wood with Bill Browning

Biophilic Leadership Summit: The Nature of Wood with Bill Browning

As humans, we have notable biophilic responses to natural materials, forms, fractal patterns, and so much more. However, one material stands out from the rest for the particularly strong fascination …

00:35:46  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Sustainable Packaging, In-Store Recycling, and Clean Standards with Credo Beauty Founder Annie Jackson

Sustainable Packaging, In-Store Recycling, and Clean Standards with Credo Beauty Founder Annie Jackson

We caught up with Credo Co-Founder & COO Annie Jackson at the 17th FIT Sustainable Business & Design Conference to talk all about clean beauty and the movement towards circularity in the beauty indus…

00:44:12  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Conversational Communities in Nature with Author Fred Dust

Conversational Communities in Nature with Author Fred Dust

In a world where people are so divided, what does it mean to have meaningful, thoughtful conversations? And is it even possible? If you asked today’s guest, Fred Dust, author of Making Conversation: …

00:45:56  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
The Simple Power of Being Outside with Merrell’s Lindsey Lindemulder

The Simple Power of Being Outside with Merrell’s Lindsey Lindemulder

lWhether we like to admit it or not, the outdoor industry can sometimes feel like an exclusive club. If you didn’t grow up camping, hiking, canoeing, or mountain biking, all of the gear, specialized …

00:48:02  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
Thin Places, Sacred Architecture, and Biophilic Patterns with Dr. Phill Tabb

Thin Places, Sacred Architecture, and Biophilic Patterns with Dr. Phill Tabb

Have you ever felt that you were on the precipice of a sacred experience? Or visited a place that left you with a profound sense of awe or serenity? If so, you’ve had a thin place experience. On toda…

00:48:01  |   Tue 07 Mar 2023
Olmsted, Awe, and America’s Public Lands with Author Jeffrey H. Ryan

Olmsted, Awe, and America’s Public Lands with Author Jeffrey H. Ryan

Have you ever hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail? Taken a family vacation to the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone? Or strolled through Central Park for some respite from the Manhattan hustle? If so,…

00:53:25  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
Nature and Renewal with Mindfulness Expert Nina Smiley

Nature and Renewal with Mindfulness Expert Nina Smiley

Adherents of biophilia know that humans have an innate connection to nature and living things. But in a fast-paced and technology-driven world, how do we cultivate - or even discover - that connectio…

00:37:31  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
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