Futuresteading
This is a conversation about the future. About creating a culture that values tomorrow. We reckon a slower, simpler, steadier existence is the first step - one that’s healthier for humans and the planet. We call it Futuresteading. Each week we chat to community builders, ritual makers, food growers, health wizards and environmental wisdom keepers, gathering practical advice and epic solidarity - so we can all nut this thing out together. Join our nitty, gritty, honest and hopeful convo every Monday during our 16 episode seasons. Support the pod by shouting us a cuppa >>> buymeacoffee.com/futuresteading
Futuresteading
Ep 211 Julie Brams - The Call of the Earth To Create a Kinship with Nature
Do you ever feel a profound connection with nature?
Dive into a captivating conversation with Julie Brams - American forest therapy guide and author of "The Nature Embedded Mind". Julie emphasizes the necessity of reclaiming our relationship with nature, "We are never separated from nature; it’s time to reclaim that connection!"
To truly embrace our connection with nature, we must acknowledge the ties that bind us to the Earth and each other. By fostering kinship with the natural world, we can find comfort, wisdom, and healing. Julie's insights remind us that our mental and emotional well-being is intertwined with the health of our planet. As we reclaim our nature-embedded minds, we pave the way for a more harmonious existence with the Earth, ultimately leading to a more just and sustainable world.
Throughout the conversation we explore the deep kinship we hold with the natural world and how this connection can lead to healing and understanding. From the emotional landscapes of joy and grief to the transformative power of observation and presence.
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We talked about:
- Remembering our belonging to land, life, and each other
- We are inherently interconnected; separation from nature is a learned narrative that can be unlearned
- Reclaiming a nature-embedded way of being is essential for personal and collective healing
- Observation, presence, and attentiveness deepen our relationship with the living world
- Curiosity and play open pathways for reconnection, learning, and resilience
Joy naturally emerges as we reweave ourselves into ecological rhythms
Grief is a valid and necessary response to loss, signalling care and commitment to life
- Healing the earth and healing ourselves are reciprocal, inseparable processes
- A heart-centred approach to relationships strengthens communities and future possibilities