The Wild Minds Podcast

Welcome to Episode 52!

In this episode Marina talks about her online course 'The Advanced Certificate in Forest School and Outdoor Learning'.

• Why Forest School and Outdoor Learning is a game changer f…

My guest today is Amie Andrews, and in this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of nature-based solutions for health, wellbeing, and community resilience.

In this episode we discuss:

• Th…

Welcome to Episode 50! In this episode Marina talks about minimizing harm, critiquing neoliberalism, and exploring land ownership, indigenous perspectives, and sustainable practices.

In this episode, …

In this episode, I explore themes of environmental education, behaviour change, and empowerment with researcher, writer, and campaigner Lewis Winks.

In this episode we discuss:

• Rewilding, nature connec…

What if wild, not domesticated, should be our normal instead of factory-farmed lives?

What if you could cultivate fulfilling lives and contribute to a healthy natural world? 

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Welcome to Episode 48, the final episode of Season 6.

I began by thinking about what it would be like to be an animal, a human animal, being force fed in a container of sorts. Trying to imagine the l…

This was a powerful interview with Nadia Shaik, who is a naturalist, conservationist and land justice activist working with Right to Roam.

Nadia has worked in Land Policy for the RSPB for over 10 yea…

In this episode  I take a look at the four guiding principles that underpin the early years foundation stage in the UK and consider how these principles could also underpin wellbeing.

Sometimes it app…

In this episode, I'm speaking with Sam Williams, headteacher of Redcliffe Nursery School, a state-maintained nursery school in the centre of Bristol.

I particularly enjoyed the thoughtful exploration …

October has arrived and the days are growing shorter and colder, yet at this time of year, we also experience a last rush of some of the edible plants before the winter. For example you can find nett…

My guest today is Sophie Christophy, co-founder of the Cabin and the Lodge, both self-directed learning communities for home educated young people.

In 2016 Sophie established the philosophy and concep…

It’s good to be back for a new season and notice autumn arriving! Isn’t it incredibly difficult to get away from screens and allow time for play, reflection, rest and social connection. 

On a recent w…

Welcome back to Season 6! My guest today is David Cowell, Managing Director of ALP Schools, which runs special educational needs independent schools, funded by the local authority.

These five schools…

This is the final episode of Season 5 until we meet again on September 23rd around the Autumn Equinox!

I find myself once again in July, re-committing to taking time to slow down and make sure I sp…

I’m thrilled to introduce my guest, Rebecca Wildbear. Rebecca is the author of Wild Yoga, a book that guides us to inhabit our bodies and listen to the animate natural world. She tracks dreams, invit…

Welcome to Episode 38! Today, I'm delving into the transformative power of nature in education and health. I'll be sharing the backstory of Circle of Life Rediscovery, my community interest company, …

In this episode, I’m so excited to speak with Dylan Walker, who describes himself as part entrepreneur, part ecologist, and part educator.

Dylan uses innovative techniques to spark our imaginations, i…

Today, I'm beginning to delve into the fascinating world of biomimicry and nature's patterns, exploring how these principles can help us become net contributors in our communities and beyond and of c…

My guest today is Dr Deborah Benham. In addition to her academic career as a biologist, Deborah is a biomimicry educator, a Gaia Education and Transition Towns trainer, and has huge experience in how…

In episode 34, Marina defines outdoor learning and shares practical examples of its implementation in schools. Additionally, she explores the broader social and economic context we live in and questi…