The Wild Minds Podcast
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?
The Wild Minds podcast is brought to you by me, Marina Robb, an author, entrepreneur, Forest School and Nature-based Trainer and Consultant, and pioneer in developing Green programmes for the Mental Health service in the UK. I am the founder of https://www.circleofliferediscovery.com (Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC) and https://www.theoutdoorteacher.com (The Outdoor Teacher) and creator of practical online Forest School and nature-based training for people working in mental health, education and business.
Tune in for interviews, insights, cutting-edge and actionable approaches to help you to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the natural world.
https://www.geoffrobb.com (Music by Geoff Robb)
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Bringing the Outdoors into Mainstream Education with Linda Dupret
We're kicking off Season 5 with an inspiring interview featuring Linda Dupret, a former headteacher with extensive experience leading an urban-based primary school.
Linda's passion for the outdoors d…
Wrapping up Season 4: Love, Grief, and the Call for Ecocide Law
Episode 32 is the last episode in Season 4! Marina is pulling together some of her thoughts about the last few weeks, and Season 5 will begin on 17th June.
In this Episode Marina discusses:
- What's Eco…
Exploring Education & Unschooling with Clare Caro
In Episode 31, My guest Clare Caro and I get to explore if the ‘recipe of school’ is synonymous with education. Clare works as a co-director of the social enterprise Root-and-Branch Out, and with t…
There Is Nothing Irrational About Emotions!
In Episode 30, Marina is exploring how we exile certain feelings to our unconscious, and how much we need them back, when we are ready, to be able to feel our grief and to avoid looking for relief in…
The Radical Act of Warmth in an Avoidant-Attachment Culture with Sarah Peyton
My guest today is neuroscience educator, Sarah Peyton, who is an author, an international constellations facilitator, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, and someone who has spent many yea…
Developing Our Inner Compass Through Relationships With The Non-Human World
In Episode 28, Marina is feeling more reflective as she revisits some of the themes from her conversation with Peter Owen Jones last week.
In this Episode Marina contemplates:
- A sense of sanctuary and …
The Seduction of Order with Peter Owen Jones
My guest today is Peter Owen Jones, who is an ecological thinker and activist, as well as a celebrated BBC TV presenter.
In this episode we dive into:
- Are your dancing days ever done?
- What gets sacrific…
Behaviour is Communication
In Episode 26, Marina looks at:
The importance of knowing that our behaviour does not really reflect what is going on internally and that most of the time we are not aware of our how our unmet needs…
Why Love Matters with Jon Cree
To kick off Season 4, Marina is speaking with Jon Cree, who is the co-author of their book, “The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy”.
They dive into:
- What underpins a healthy model…
Why is Experiential Learning Needed in Education
In Episode 24, Marina looks at:
- Our mind's potential
- What is your Ecological Niche?
- Embracing the Nature-Centric Model.
- Choosing where to direct your attention.
- Fostering a quieter mind.
- Action as an ant…
Beyond Modernity Eco-Systemic and Tentacular Thinking with Roger Duncan
Season 3, Episode 23:
In this week's podcast, I'm chatting to Roger Duncan, an eco-systemic psychotherapist within the NHS.
For over 30 years, he worked within the nature therapy world, was one of th…
Ecological Niches: Unravelling Our Role
In Episode 22, Marina looks at:
- Our mind's potential
- What is your Ecological Niche?
- Embracing the Nature-Centric Model.
- Choosing where to direct your attention.
- Fostering a quieter mind.
- Action as an ant…
Indigenous Spirituality with Angharad Wynne
Season 3, Episode 21:
In this week's podcast, I'm chatting to Angharad Wynne, who is a writer and storyteller, a place-maker and heritage specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field.
We d…
Earth’s Whispers: Embracing Winter's Wisdom
In Episode 20, Marina looks at:
- How nature reminds us to listen and slow down
- The wisdom of trees
- What this time of year provokes and invites
- Remembering the importance of welcoming in the new and the …
A Story of Education and Knowledge with Rowan Salim
Season 3, Episode 19:
For this Episode, my guest today is Rowan Salim, who is a geographer, facilitator, community gardener and storyteller who loves playing, making things, meeting people, and engag…
Are You Risk Averse?
In Episode 18, Marina looks at:
- The empowerment of educators and those who work with young people.
- What we have lost since the 1920’s, in terms of children’s roaming radius!
- The cultural lens of risk a…
Navigating Risk and Adventure Playgrounds with Tom Williams
Season 3, Episode 17:
Welcome back to Season 3 – thank you to all my listeners from around the world! I have some great conversations lined up for you for this season.
My guest today is Tom Williams…
What does healthy soil and water have to do with regenerating life?
Season 2, Episode 16:
In this episode, Marina shares her new understanding about our planet’s water cycle and how we can begin to consider ways of cleaning our own water from our taps.
As the last ep…
Regenerative Agriculture and Approaches with Deborah Barker
Season 2, Episode 15:
My guest today is Deborah Barker, who brings 25 years’ experience of working in the rural economy, and creative arts in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
In this convers…
Deep Nature Connection & the Importance of Attachment to a Place
Season 2, Episode 14:
In this episode, Marina looks at:
1. The difference between nature connection and deep nature connection
2. The 5 pathways to Nature Connection described by Derby University (link…