The Awaken to Nature Podcast
Welcome to The Awaken to Nature Podcast, where host Michael Holmwood guides you on an adventure of self-discovery and transformation through the powerful connection between nature and personal growth.
Whether it's exploring the natural world around us or delving into our inner selves, Michael believes that connecting with nature is the key to finding fulfillment and balance in our personal and professional lives.
In each episode, Michael shares his natural mindfulness journey to help deepen your experience and connection with nature. He also sits down with a wide range of inspiring individuals to uncover their knowledge, passion, and tools related to topics such as nature connection, transformation, mindfulness, spirituality, adventure, and well-being.
Through these conversations, you'll learn how to reconnect with your true self so that you can navigate the demands of modern life with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Join Michael on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and awaken your true nature.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Understanding the Rhythms and Cycles of Nature for Improved Health and Wellbeing w/ Kheyrne Danu
My guest today is Kheyrne Danu, a Woman’s Embodiment Coach, workshop facilitator and birth Doula based in Cape Town South Africa. Kheyrne feels that there is an ancient feminine pulse of life that mo…
Wild Food Foraging w/ Roushanna Gray
My very first guest on The Awaken to Nature Podcast is Roushanna Gray, an award winning wild food innovator and avid forager.
After many years of developing her knowledge and connection with the edib…
CTR - HOST: Michael Holmwood - Exciting Evolution of Cape Town Real
Hi Guys,
My 'Reflect & Review' process took me deeper than expected and am super stoked with where I am at now.
I'm happy to be sharing the news for the first time with your here. All is revealed in th…
CTR - Jenni Trethowan - Understanding Baboons in Cape Town
In this conversation I sit down with Jenni Trethowan the Founder and Director of Baboon Matters, an organisation which has provided a ‘Voice for Baboons’ for over 25 years.
In case you don’t know, bab…
CTR - HOST: Michael Holmwood - Reflect & Review
Hi Guys,
My 'Intuitive Impulses' are telling me to Reflect & Review, so here is a quick update regarding where I am at with Cape Town Real.
Follow the JOURNEY on social media to find out more;
Instagram…
CTR - Shamier Magmoet - Discovering Silence and Inspiration in the Ocean
Shamier Magmoet is a man on a mission to make a difference.
He grew up and still lives on The Cape Flats, which as he says, is a “bit of a rough neighbourhood”. It's a place where children can very ea…
CTR - Brian Bergman - Being of Service and Using Movement as Medicine
Brian Bergman is a qualified Vet who currently works from a Veterinary Practice in Khayelitsha. Although this in itself would be a fascinating conversation, we ended up not discussing it at all. Inst…
CTR - HOST: Michael Holmwood - My Journey So Far
Hi Guys,
Episode 11 is my first solo podcast. I thought it would be a good time to stop and reflect on the journey so far and to give you some insight into how I see things shaping up for Cape Town R…
CTR - Robyn Smith - Conscious Business and Living Your Truth
Robyn Smith knew from a young age that she had a purpose to fulfill and that she was going to make a positive impact on the world.
In this conversation we first travel back in time to 2006 when Robyn …
CTR - Ceinwen Smith - Discovering Connection with Plants, Birds and People
Ceinwen Smith grew up in the sleepy village of Noordhoek where her days were filled with horse riding, surfing and exploring the wild lands and oceans of the South Peninsula. She developed a strong c…
CTR - Matt Bromley - Uncovering Fear and Purpose with a Big Wave Surfer
Matt Bromley is a Professional Big Wave Surfer from Cape Town, South Africa. Growing up in Kommetjie, a seaside village on the South Peninsular of Cape Town, Matt had access to several big wave surf …
CTR - Eric Riemann - Uncovering the Business of Adventure
Eric Riemann is a company Director and Head of Operations for Adventure Inc. a company which has played an important role in growing the ‘Outdoor and Adventure’ market in South Africa. They represent…
CTR - Gary Te Roller - How To Step Up and Speak Your Truth
Gary Te Roller adopts a multi-pronged-approach to deliver his message and mission, which is to empower people to live and speak their truth. He is a Mindset and Performance Coach, Podcast host, Onlin…
CTR - Peter Daniel - How to Live Your Healthiest Life Today
Peter Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Soaring Free Superfoods. A company which pioneered the superfood category in South Africa and has been providing cutting edge education and inspiration for t…
CTR - Candice Bodington - Discovering the Life of a Digital Creator
Candice Bodington left the regular 9 to 5 in search of more! After Qualifying as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Advisor & SWEAT 1000 Instructor, Candice launched her company and brand Candibod, which …
CTR - Tony Budden - Cannabis: The Most Versatile Plant in the World
Tony Budden is the co-founder and Head of Business Development for Hemporium, a Cape Town based company that has pioneered the Cannabis industry in South Africa. Their mission is to provide eco-frien…
CTR - Peter Herrmann - Could Fungi Heal the World?
Peter takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of fungi, which after all is its own KINGDOM. So as you can imagine, there is a lot to talk about. Peter helps breakdown this complex world into…
CTR - Jade Bothma - Saving the Sea One Piece of Plastic at a Time
Jade is a 14year old young lady with some BIG dreams, one of them is to build a home for a homeless person using plastic that she, along with her team from Oceano Reddentes collect from polluted beac…