From Boardroom to Forest Path with Cindy Olsen | The Enchanted Earth Podcast

In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, host Maureen Calamia welcomes mindful outdoor guide Cindy Olsen. Cindy shares her journey of connecting with nature from a young age, recalling her earliest memory of touching a fern during a hike with her mother. She discusses her transition from a corporate career to becoming a nature therapy guide and emphasizes the transformative power of nature in dealing with grief, finding personal connection, and understanding the world around us. Cindy highlights the importance of slowing down, asking for permission from nature, and fostering deeper relationships with the environment. The conversation also touches on the concepts of soul, personality, and the mystical aspects of nature. The interview aims to inspire listeners to explore their own connections to nature and consider the therapeutic benefits it offers.

00:00 Introduction to Cindy Olsen's Nature Connection

01:51 Cindy's Early Memories of Nature

04:23 Corporate Life and Rediscovering Nature

05:29 Becoming a Nature Educator

06:36 The Magic of Sensitive Plants

08:31 Mindfulness and Intimacy with Nature

18:00 Guiding Others in Nature Therapy

23:18 The Role of Permission in Nature Connection

31:55 Grief and Healing in Nature

38:41 Concluding Thoughts and Inspirations

About Cindy Olsen

Cindy Olsen is the founder of Cindy By Nature, LLC. which offers award-winning mindful nature programs throughout the Northeast and retreats worldwide. She is certified through the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and Mindful Schools. She is an environmental educator with the Sheldrake Environmental Center, as well as a meditation teacher with Pause To Be Present Meditation. Her work has been featured in Forbes and was winner of Best of Westchester Award.  She is passionate about sharing the powerful physical and mental benefits of nature and mindfulness with others. 

Website: https://www.cindybynature.com/

About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.

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BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859

SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/

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