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Deep Nature Connection & The Sacred Attributes with Jon Young

Author
The Outdoor Teacher
Published
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://theoutdoorteacher.com/podcasts/jon-young/

Today, I have the honour of speaking with Jon Young - a pioneering researcher, mentor, naturalist, wildlife tracker, author, storyteller, and leader in deep nature and people connection.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How gratitude supports us to ‘go up the spiral and not down – it elevates us and is dependable
  • Jake and Judy swamp – the thanksgiving address
  • Nature connection verses deep nature connection
  • The uniqueness of Jon’s work – the 4 key categories of relationships with nature
  • The generation of the ‘Last child in the woods’ – before and after Television
  • Gilbert Walking Bull and the 7 sacred attributes
  • The power of wilderness & naturalist skills
  • The creation of true leadership
  • Taking your ideal scene to the ancestors and future generations – time is running out
  • Don’t play small (see below the steps)
  • Nature connection in danger
  • How our nervous system has the instructions that we need
  • 512 Project – 64 cultural elements that generate connection than disconnection
  • Tracking connection Podcast: Living Connection 1st
  • Tom Brown’s 7 steps to your Ideal Scene

Show Notes:

https://theoutdoorteacher.com/podcasts/jon-young

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Music by Geoff Robb: www.geoffrobb.com 

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