Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. The future of health is NOW ™️.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode Seventy-Climate Anxiety and Coping with Climate Mental Health Network Founder Sarah Newman
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It is hard to argue that changes to our environment are real. Regardless of political affiliation, geographical location, or level of education, it is ea…
Episode Sixty Nine-Guiding and Growing with Chair of Nature and Forest Therapy of Canada Ronna Schneberger
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Humans and forests have always had a deeply interdependent and harmonious relationship.
Humans depend on forests for vital resources like food, building …
Episode Sixty Eight-Casting and Conservation with Best Selling Author Steve Ramirez
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Humans have always found solace, support, and shared experience in our relationship with stories.
Storytelling is deeply rooted in the human experience an…
Episode Sixty Seven-Well in the Workplace with Maria Dee
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Wellness is a term that is far too often misunderstood and misrepresented.
Prioritizing our levels of wellness enhances quality of life, reduces the risk…
Episode Sixty Six-The Written Word and Natural World with Award-Winning Novelist, Poet, and Editor Wyn Cooper
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The written word has played a significant role in human growth and development.
The first written language is believed to have emerged in Mesopotamia (…
Episode Sixty Five-Community, Creativity, and Coming Home with Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Justin Lansing
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Music has always been an essential part of the human experience, with archaeological evidence suggesting it dates back to at least 40,000 years ago.
With…
Episode Sixty Four- Listening to the Land with Well Being Retreat Center Founders Don Oakley and Patty Bottari
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One thing I know for sure is that humans deal with many things. Our headlines are filled with economic insecurity, technological advancements, environmen…
Episode Sixty Three-Saving Small Farms with For Farmers Movement Founder Dana DiPrima
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Food is one of the foundational components of human existence that unites us all.
Whether food is part of our social and cultural interactions, part of ou…
Episode Sixty Two-The Importance of Sharing Information with Dr. Tyler Amell
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Humans crave information, an essential component of our daily lives.
The need for quality information is at the center of our personal growth, healthcare…
Episode Sixty One- Big League Wellness and Family Values with Retired MLB Pitcher Tim Collins
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Since humans have gathered, nature and community health have always been intrinsically linked, with nature providing countless benefits to human well-bei…
Episode Sixty- Learning From Nature with University of Michigan Graduate Student Sam Kocurek
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Nature has always had a way of showing unconditional love and support.
The natural world has never withheld its abundance, welcoming us to share its many …
Episode Fifty Nine- Grieving and Growing in Nature with Jason Stout
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Although we find ourselves in a time of division and struggle; there are universal human experiences that we all share.
Grief impacts everyone, regardl…
Episode Fifty Eight- Conservation and Clean Water With Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood
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Few things are more critical to human existence than water. We need water to survive and can only live for a few days without it.
Clean water is vital to …
Episode Fifty Seven-Foggy Forests and Watercolor Wonder with Artist and Educator Jackie Peacock
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Nature has always been a rich source of inspiration for artists and a central theme in many famous works.
Interactions with the natural world have created…
Episode Fifty Six-The Truth About Trees with US National Arboretum Director Dr. Richard Olsen
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Trees are vital to our world for many reasons. They cool the air, stabilize the soils, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and help to increase our Na…
Episode Fifty Five-The Power of Storytelling with US Army Veteran and Filmmaker Cameron Cushman
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Human beings are known for many things. Our love for sharing information in the form of stories is as old as our species itself.
The ability to tell stor…
Episode Fifty Four-Occupational Wellness and Thriving After Adversity with Dr. Natalie King
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One of the greatest measures of our quality of life is our ability to have proactive control of our health and well-being.
Sometimes we all need a bit of…
Episode Fifty Three-Resolutions and the Power of Lifestyle Change with Chelsea Kidd
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Happy Holidays!!!
The new year brings new chances to set and achieve goals, explore and prioritize aspects of our lives, and declare resolutions for lifes…
Episode Fifty Two (Season Three Premiere) - Emotional Wellness, Overwhelm and the Power of Community with Dr. Elisha Goldstein
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WE ARE BACK!!!
The holiday season is a time for family, faith, food, giving, and stress.
It is a wonderful time of year for experiencing a wide range of e…
Episode Fifty One (SPECIAL EDITION)- "Together We are Wellness" at the 2024 Annual Wellness Summit
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One of the most common challenges I hear from both patients and providers is that the health and wellness fields "operate in silos."
When teams, departme…