The Relationship Series Part 2: How to Grow Together in a Conscious Partnership with Alyssa Benjamin and David Sleininger from 2023-12-13T21:49:16.646498

“I think one of the best thing’s we’ve done to ensure the likelihood of our long term success is to really see this relationship as something that’s unfolding in the present moment, and being ve...

Bringing Birds Back: A Journey of Remembrance and Rediscovery Featuring Writer and Birder Tenijah Hamilton from 2023-12-13T21:49:16.640002

Since 2021, Tenijah has hosted and produced Bring Birds Back, a podcast about conservation, formal/ citizen science, and of cours...

Each One, Teach One: Inclusive Communities for the Modern Nature Enthusiast with Michael Washington of Usal Project from 2023-05-17T11:00

For this week's episode, I’m speaking with Michael Washington. Michael is the founder of Listen

The Relationship Series Part 1: Planting the Seeds of a Conscious Partnership Featuring Alyssa Benjamin and David Sleininger from 2023-04-19T11:00

This week, my partner David and I are chatting about….drumroll, relationships! Specifically romantic relationships. This episode is very different from the type of content I usually have on this...

To the Last Bite: How to Minimize Food Waste and Savor Every Flavor with Alexis deBoschnek from 2023-03-22T11:00

“I think if I can inspire people not to be perfect, but just a little more conscious–that would be a win. And hopefully, the recipes become part of people’s repertoire that they make on ...

Flipping the Script (Hard-won Lessons From the Past Year with Alyssa Benjamin) from 2023-02-22T12:00

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A New Way of Being with Breathwork Facilitator and Healing Guide Regina Rocke from 2022-03-23T11:00

This week I’m speaking with Regina Rocke, a breathwork teacher, and healer who uses many modalities including yoga, tarot, Ayurveda, and movement practices to help people in their spiritual jour...

The Great Regenerative Agro-tourism Experiment with Nick and Spencer of Solar Punk Farms from 2022-02-23T12:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the city, move to a small, rural town and build a regenerative, community-oriented farm?  Well, Nick and Spencer of Solar Punk Farms did jus...

Astrologer, Teacher and Intuitive Mary Grace Allerdice on Heart, Earth, Space and Your Place In It All from 2022-01-26T12:00

This week I’m speaking with my friend and fellow nature enthusiast Mary Grace Allerdice. Mary Grace (or MG as I like to call her) uses astrology, divin...

Healing From the Inside/Out with Lisa O’Connor, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Intuitive Healer from 2022-01-12T12:00

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Earth Medicines and Indigenous Wisdom with Curandera Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz (Season 3 Finale!) from 2021-10-13T11:00

This week, (episode 50 and the final episode of Season 3), I’m speaking with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, a curandera, indigenous foods activist, and natural foods chef whose work is deeply rooted in ...

How to Become Creatively Fearless with Spiritual Provocateur Ayesha Ophelia from 2021-09-29T11:00

The earth is a schoolroom, and what a joy to be able to continue to remember through all these wild and wonderful means.” - Ayesha Ophelia 

If you’re looking to expand and transform your r...

The Universe and You with Vedic Astrologer Blaine Watson (Part Two) from 2021-09-15T11:00

This week is the second part of an interview I had with Vedic astrologer Blaine Watson. In this final part of my conversation with Blaine, we discuss: How Blaine’s interpretation of a chart chan...

The Universe and You with Vedic Astrologer Blaine Watson (Part One) from 2021-08-25T10:00

This week on the podcast, I’m speaking with my Vedic astrologer - Blaine Watson. 

Blaine has been a life-long student of astrology, having studied it since childhood. In 1980, on a trip to...

How to Develop a Kinder, Compassionate Relationship with Your Body Featuring Pilates and Movement Instructor Helen Phelan from 2021-08-11T10:00

This week, I’m speaking with Helen Phelan, a body neutrality pilates and movement instructor who believes that everyone deserves to feel good in thei...

A Joyful Approach to Climate Activism Featuring Writer, Eco-Strategist and Podcast Host Alexa Gantous from 2021-07-28T11:00

Today’s guest is a very dear friend of mine – Alexa Gantous of Trash Talk Studio. Alexa is a cre...

Your Body as Nature featuring Somatic Energy Healer David Sleininger from 2021-07-14T10:53:24

“We are all interacting with the energetic world already whether we are aware of it or not.” This week, I’m speaking with my favorite human on this earth - my partner Listen

Medicinal Mushroom Magic with Tonya Papanikolov of Rainbo from 2021-06-23T10:23:12

This week I’m chatting with Tonya Papanikolov, the founder of Rainbo. Rainbo is a medicinal mus...

Encouraging Black Adventure with Courtney Lanctot of The Unpopular Black from 2021-05-26T11:00

This week, I’m speaking with Courtney Lanctot founder of The Unpopular Black @theunpopularblack, whose mission is to "encourage Black a...

How to Align Your Routine With The Cycles of Nature Featuring Ayurvedic Doctor and Holistic Healer Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya (Part 2) from 2021-05-12T11:00

Today’s episode is the final part of a series of conversations with my Ayurvedic teacher Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya. As many of you already know, Dr. Bhas...

EP 39: How to Align Your Routine With The Cycles of Nature Featuring Ayurvedic Doctor and Holistic Healer Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya from 2021-04-28T11:00

This week I am so excited to welcome back Our Nature’s first repeat guest, my Ayurvedic teacher Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya to focus on the...

EP 38: Ancient Greek Wisdom for Modern Times with Kristina Headrick of Yia Mas from 2021-04-14T15:19:49

This week, I’m speaking with Kristina Headrick of Yia Mas, a lifestyle brand and workshop series inspired by the traditions of wellness and self inquiry embedded in Hellenic culture. Yia Mas’ ai...

EP 37: Reclaiming Your Wild Spirit with Wildlife Tracker and Regenerative Rancher Doniga Markegard from 2021-03-31T14:03:14

This week, I’m speaking with Doniga Markegard, a wildlife tracker turned regenerative rancher. In her memoir, Listen

EP 36: Elemental Wisdom for Better Health and Vitality Featuring Nadine Artemis of Living Libations from 2021-03-17T12:00

This episode will forever change the way you relate to the sun, your dental health and your microbiome. In this first episode of Season 3, I speak with one of my personal heroes – Listen

EP 35: (Season 2 Finale) How Simple Can Be Sacred With Jenn Tardif of 3rd Ritual from 2020-10-21T12:39:03

“A hammer is just a hammer. But it’s you, by way of your intention, that either uses it to build something or destroy something.”

“We’re always surrounded by natural patterns, but when the...

EP 33: Three Practices for Grounding with Grace This Fall (solo episode) from 2020-09-30T12:00:23

In this episode, I want to touch on three autumn-oriented practices that have been instrumental in helping me feel more grounded as I move through waves of anxiety and grief. We have nature with...

EP 31: Still stressed? How Hemp Can Help with Alexis Rosenbaum of Rosebud CBD from 2020-08-26T13:00:12

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EP 30: Stressed? Meet Your Herbal Allies, With Nadine Joseph of Peak and Valley from 2020-08-12T13:14:41

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EP 29: Movement for Every(body) with Jules Bakshi of GOOD MOVE from 2020-07-29T13:57:09

This week on Our Nature, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of my favorite individuals and teachers Jules Bakshi. She’s a dancer, choreographer, certified pilates instructor, Integrative Nutri...

EP 28: Star Powered With Psychological Astrologer Danielle Beinstein from 2020-07-15T12:00:08

This week I chat with Danielle Beinstein, a psychological astrologer who combines astrology with archetypes to reveal and reflect different aspects of the human psyche. She believes that astrology ...

EP 26: The Transformation From Within from 2020-06-10T12:00:11

This week, I will not be putting out a typical Our Nature episode like I usually do because this is not a typical time. Many of us who are white are waking up to the ways that our unearned privileg...

EP 25: An Unfolding Life Featuring Photographer, Textile Artist and Private Chef April Valencia from 2020-05-20T11:00:08

This week I’m chatting with April Valencia, a photographer, textile artist, sustainability consultant and private chef. She’s shot for Apiece Apart, Levi’s Made and Crafted, Sezane, Gjusta, among o...

EP: 23 Embracing Water to Know Ourselves, Featuring Water Healer Jobi Manson from 2020-04-22T11:00:09

There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary than by sharing an episode that focuses on the life giving element of water. Jobi Manson is a water healer, a creative director, phot...

EP 21: The Healing Power of Sound With Music Therapist Andrea Cortez from 2020-03-25T11:00:27

This week’s episode is an incredibly fascinating conversation about music and sound with Andrea Cortez. Andrea is a board certified music therapist, sound artist and sound meditation instructor. Sh...

EP 20: High Vibrational Beauty with Kerrilynn Pamer of CAP Beauty from 2020-03-11T11:00:04

Welcome back to Season 2 of Our Nature with the authentic and delightful Kerrilynn Pamer of CAP Beauty. Kerrilynn is the co-founder of natural beauty store CAP Beauty and the co-author of the bests...

EP 19: (Season 1 Finale!) Going all in, with Homesteader David Sleininger from 2019-12-19T00:00:23

Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Our Nature! This week’s guest is a very special one to me because he happens to be my boyfriend. David Sleininger is a former jazz musician turned homesteader t...

EP 17: In Observation of the Natural World With Photographer Molly Steele from 2019-11-20T13:44:18

This week on Our Nature, I spoke with Molly Steele, a Los Angeles-based analog photographer who whose work evokes an emotional discourse of intimacy, nature and alternate lifestyles separate fro...

EP 15: Welcome To The Slow Flower Movement With Florist Elena Seegers of Le Fleuriste from 2019-10-23T11:00:11

In nature, flowers exist for reproductive purposes. But, for humans, they’ve been a source of awe and inspiration for centuries. For Georgia O’Keefe, they were her ever-generous subjects. In “A ...

EP 13: Mushrooms, Mycelium and More with Andrew Carter, Co-founder and CEO of Smallhold from 2019-09-25T18:42:19

Mushrooms may be one of nature’s true mysteries, which is probably why we can’t get enough of them. In this episode, I talk to Andrew Carter, co-founder and CEO of Smallhold, the only mushroom f...

EP 12: How To Sleep Better With Buffy Co-founder and CEO Leo Wang from 2019-09-18T16:26:09

Each of us, at some point or another, has struggled to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or to feel rested after sleeping through the night. This week, we talk all things sleep with Buffy co-founder ...

EP 11: Honoring Our Past and Hopes For The Future from 2019-09-11T15:20:01

Hi ! Welcome to a very special and very short edition of the Our Nature Podcast. The date this episode will air will be on Wednesday, September 11th, which is the same date and day of the week t...

EP 09: How to Heal Your Body With Plants Featuring Herbalist Rachelle Robinett from 2019-08-28T11:00:09

Rachelle Robinett is an herbalist, holistic health practitioner and this week’s guest on the Our Nature Podcast. After spending many years working in marketing in the fashion industry, Rachelle ...

EP 08: A Pain Free Existence With Alexander Technique Practitioner Alan Katz from 2019-08-21T10:00:05

If you’ve ever been injured or have suffered from chronic pain of any kind, this episode is for you. Alan Katz is an Alexander Technique practitioner who came to Alexander Technique after a deva...

EP 07: The Color of Your Energy With Aura Reader Susanna Merrick from 2019-08-14T11:00:14

This week's episode is all about energy. Specifically, your energy, also known as your aura, and what it says about you. I chat with intuitive aura reader Susanna Merrick who sees people’s aura ...

EP 05: How To Be A Citizen Of The Natural World With Foraging Expert Laura Silverman from 2019-07-31T11:00:35

Laura Silverman is a writer, branding consultant, and Founding Naturalist of The Outside Institute, which aims to foster a greater connection between individuals and the natural world. Before cr...

EP 04: How To Feel Good In Your Space With Feng Shui Practitioner Susan Balaban from 2019-07-24T12:00:07

Susan Balaban is an Astrologer and Feng Shui practitioner who uses her readings to empower people to live their lives with authenticity. As a self-described skeptic of all things spiritual, Susa...

EP 03: The Mystery Of Nature With Artist Emily Johnston from 2019-06-27T10:10:12

Emily Johnston is an artist and photographer whose work takes her around the world exploring the intimate landscapes of our relationships to each other and to our environments. In this episode o...

EP 02: A Path To Deeper Consciousness With Rastafari Anthony Bailey from 2019-06-27T10:05:08

Weed. Marijuana. Ganja. Cannabis. This substance is the topic of the moment. Wrapped around this herb are issues of race, culture, politics, human rights, our relationship to the natural world a...

EP 01: Ayurvedic Chef Divya Alter – What To Eat For How You Feel from 2019-06-27T10:00:02

Have you heard of the term Ayurveda and wondered what it’s all about? Or maybe you already know the basics, but would like to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of this system of medicine...

EP 00: Welcome to the Our Nature Podcast from 2019-06-24T21:20:51

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