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Finding Your Right Mind — with Vanessa Potter
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Вміст надано Vanessa Potter. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Vanessa Potter або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Join my 'consciousness road-trip' where I delve into the many ways we can help ourselves live less frenetic and stressed-out lives. With regular guests, I'll discuss different 'mind practices' from mindfulness, yoga, compassion, bodywork, forest bathing psychedelics — no practice is off bounds. I'll talk about the science behind each practice, what it's really like to experience, the pitfalls and challenges and how we can discover our own wisdom. If you want to find out what made me quite so curious about mind and body practices, check out my book "Finding My Right Mind: One Woman's Experiment to put Meditation to the Test", (Welbeck 2021) Got questions or topics you'd like me to cover? contact me at www.vanessapotter.com
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Вміст надано Vanessa Potter. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Vanessa Potter або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Join my 'consciousness road-trip' where I delve into the many ways we can help ourselves live less frenetic and stressed-out lives. With regular guests, I'll discuss different 'mind practices' from mindfulness, yoga, compassion, bodywork, forest bathing psychedelics — no practice is off bounds. I'll talk about the science behind each practice, what it's really like to experience, the pitfalls and challenges and how we can discover our own wisdom. If you want to find out what made me quite so curious about mind and body practices, check out my book "Finding My Right Mind: One Woman's Experiment to put Meditation to the Test", (Welbeck 2021) Got questions or topics you'd like me to cover? contact me at www.vanessapotter.com
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×In this interview I talk to Sage from Go Jauntly (which is a walking App) about the different ways we can walk - whether it's alone or with friends or family. Go Jauntly is a start up, providing tons of digital mapped walks via their App. We found huge crossover with what we do at ParkBathe - their members experience some of the clarity and calming nature of forest bathing too. Check out their nature notes and Green Care Code, which are really great ways to discover and bring nature into your life. You may already do something like this. If you do, let us know ! Go Jauntly offer food tours, shopping tours, street art walks - fun games and family adventure walks so there is something for everyone. You can connect with other walkers too through their online community. If you like the episode and found it useful do leave us a review and share it with friends and family. Maybe there is someone you know who is sceptical of 'walking for wellbeing', but who would enjoy a street art tour or a pub walk? Support the show…
This episode is a real treat. I had an inspiring chat with Rachel Crowther from Street Wisdom, the social movement, that gets people from all around the world walking, looking at and experiencing their local streets in a whole new way. Have you ever taken yourself off the beaten path - just to see what you might find? If not, try it sometime. If you'd like some hints on how to do this, you can use the short audio prompts provided by Street Wisdom. The idea is that the 'idea' (or whatever solution or inspiration you are looking for) is likely to be found on your doorstep. That might sound a bit wild or silly - but think about it. How many times have you taken a walk to clear your head, work through a problem or come up with a new approach? Street Wisdom follows this principle, with a whole host more. And...as we discovered has many overlaps and parallels with the ParkBathe project. https://www.streetwisdom.org Support the show…
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Welcome to another ParkBathe conversation where we dig down (literally) into nature and conservation. This episode features Dinosaur island and a fascinating area of research, namely, paleo planting. I talk to Dr Lil Stevens from the National History Museum about the ancient-looking ferns found on "Dino island" inside Crystal Palace park. Dino Island got its name because it is found in the middle of the lake and is surrounded by famous (and super cool) dinosaur monuments. It's pretty hard to visit Crystal Palace and not be steered in the direction of these famous concrete beasts. Lil is the Collections Task Force Manager at the National History museum and is a paleo botanist who volunteers with the Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. That means Lil has lots to say about fossils, plants and "palaeoenvironments". She starts by telling me the story of a rare fossil tree she found near her home. I loved chatting with Lil, she manages to bring prehistoric environments to life with passion and vigour. If you'd like to visit the park and see the dinosaurs (and ferns) up close check out the next open day talk hosted by https://cpdinosaurs.org and support their important conservation work. If you enjoyed this episode why not leave us a review and check out the other interviews in the ParkBathe series. Presented by Vanessa Potter, Edited by Melissa Green. Support the show…
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This week I am sharing a fascinating chat with Joanna Bristow-Watkins, a forest bathing guide based in Surrey. We talk about what it's like to be a guide and what benefits there are to be gained from forest bathing in an ancient woodland - from evoking childhood memories via the limbic system to why rain is just SO awesome. Joanna and I get into the science of forest medicine and also some of the common experiences reported by people who have gone on her walks. Some of which might surprise you. If you've ever toyed with becoming a forest bathing guide yourself, you might find this very useful. Joanna Bristow-Watkins, Reyad Sekh Em® (Egyptian Alchemy Healing) Practitioner & Teacher www.harmonyhealing.co.uk Produced & edited by Vanessa Potter Support the show…
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Today I’m sharing a poignant and at times, emotive interview with Emily Finch as she describes her deeply personal and intense relationship to trees. London-based artist, Emily has always had an affinity to the natural world, but this took on a new meaning when she experienced an unexpected tragedy. Here at ParkBathe, we know that trees are amazing (check out our dedicated TREE EPISODE in series 3 called Geeking out on Trees) but we can all gain an additional layer of insight when we listen to other people's stories of how nature - and trees - can heal us. Its another interview that mentions lockdowns which feels so old now -but you'll hear how Emily's story is just as relevant now as ever. Remember to SUBSCRIBE and drop us a line at parkbathe@gmail.com or tag us on social media. www.emzfinchart.co.uk Produced by Vanessa Potter, edited by Melissa Green. Photography by Joanna Nicole. Support the show…
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I really wanted to share this interview. Although it was recorded just after the last lockdown, so much of what Louise talks about is relevant today. We discuss plant blindness - how 'not noticing' the evidence of nature around us renders us blind to the natural world. If we can learn to notice our local trees or wallflowers - even a hedge on the walk to work - we start to forge a relationship with nature, which leads to pro-conservation behaviours. We discuss the relationship children have to nature and how critical it is to introduce them at an early age and how that changes from culture to culture and from exposure at a young age. Packed full of thoughtful insights and information I promise you will feel inspired and hopefully motivated to get out into your local park :) Do subscribe and connect with us on social media, email us on parkbathe@gmail.com and leave us a review ! https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england Produced by Vanessa Potter and Edited by Melissa Green. Support the show…
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1 Stefan Batorijs: The language of nature and a cathedral made of trees. 1:04:57
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1:04:57Welcome to series 4! We are kicking off this series with a thought-providing conversation with Stefan from Nature and Therapy UK, where he combines a mixture of ancient wisdom with modern science to help people navigate their lives more effectively. Stefan and I talk about the language of trees, how sometimes they give us the words we can't find for ourselves and how nature reflects our own inner landscape far more than we realise. This interview was one of the many we used for series 3, but like so many experts I spoke to, I felt you should hear everything Stefan had to say. http://natureandtherapy.co.uk/ Support the show…
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Welcome to the episode 7 of our ParkBathe podcast, getting our hands dirty as we dig into conservation, environmentalism and giving back to nature. What is conservation? What is ReWilding? Kirsten and I shed some light on these topical themes and ponder if activities like forest bathing encourage pro-environmental behaviours. We hear from conservationists, environmental and re-wilding experts at Rewilding Britain, and Trees for Life and find some helpful ways to best support nature, whether that’s in our gardens, allotments, in our kitchens, online or on a larger scale. We hear from Gonzovationist Ceri Levy and author of the Joyful Environmentalist, Isabel Losada along with a host of nature experts - we've left no rotting log unturned ;) We promise you'll discover something new and you might find you understand the nuances of the conservation battle a little bit more too - and even feel inspired to take action. We have tips on where to start green volunteering locally. There are TONS of links in today's show notes too and check out the BONUS. Remember to subscribe and share this episode to anyone else who might like to listen. Connect with us on social media too :) Show notes links: https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/ find a green gym https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk Richard Bunting, Press & Media, Rewilding Britain https://eu-citizen.science/projects join a citizen science project https://treesforlife.org.uk/support/plant-a-tree/ Donate to plant a tree Kat Murphy Education Manager, Trees for Life https://earthwatch.org.uk/get-involved/tiny-forest Tiny Forest link up landowners/funders/volunteers who want to grow a Tiny forest https://earthwatch.org.uk/get-involved/naturehood Naturehood offers weekly tips on Facebook to help wildlife https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet Conservation podcast https://www.isabellosada.com https://www.triodos.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucysinvitation Website: www.lucysinvitation.ca Lucy Szczesniak Forest Bathing guide https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6176042/ https://www.powerforconsciousliving.com/empathy-with-nature https://gonzovation.com/ https://invisiblepalace.org.uk https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/great-north-wood https://hughwebsterauthor.wordpress.com/blog/ Hugh Webster Conservationist https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography/staff/1013/dr-steve-carver Dr Steven Carver, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds Written by Vanessa Potter and Kirsten McEwan and edited by Melissa Green. Support the show…
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Conservation, re-wilding and environmentalism are such huge topics that we have spilled out into our bonus episode with more though-provoking ways to think differently about helping ourselves and our planet. Conservation isn't always about looking forwards (of course, that is essential !) but it can help our perspective to look back too and Lil Stephens, a paleo-botanist, helps us do that. Chantelle from the Great North Wood project tells us what you can get from volunteering with them and Louise Montgomery gives the lowdown on how being out in green spaces volunteering can benefit our wellbeing too. Listen out for tips to look at your home in a new light from Isabel Losada, author of the Joyful Environmentalist - and see what changes you could make today. Written and produced by Vanessa Potter. For all links see the main episode ! DO leave us a review and subscribe :) Support the show…
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1 Blue Health: Watery delights and Secrets of Crystal Palace Park 1:00:29
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1:00:29Welcome to this week’s episode which dives into blue Health and Crystal Palace Park ! We have so much to share in this packed-out episode. Meet the amazing Crystal Palace dinosaur team, hear from the lovely paleo-botanist Lil as she explains the planting around the lake. We celebrate the unsung female heroines of the'dino world' and give a shoutout to some of the amazing groups operating in the park. We’ve talked a lot about green health - so Kirsten explains how water can help our wellbeing too - from walking by lakes or canoeing down the Thames. We hear about the history of Crystal Palace park and some of the hidden delights it has to offer locals and those who visit on the train ! And don't forget to check out the bonus where Jules Howard, all-round zoologist and pond nerd gives us instructions on how to save frogs by giving them a new home - in your back garden ! Remember to subscribe and send a photo if you make your own pond - we'd love to see which critters visit it ! LINKS: https://www.gojauntly.com https://www.juleshoward.co.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england @StonesSpeaking https://www.speakingstones.org/ @CritMoment https://cpdinosaurs.org https://www.crystalpalaceparktrust.org/park-people/ https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcrystalpalacepark/ https://crystalpalacefestival.org/?doing_wp_cron=1644056438.5092930793762207031250 http://www.crystalpalacemuseum.org.uk https://invisiblepalace.org.uk https://www.capel.ac.uk https://cpsubway.org.uk https://filmfreeway.com/cpiff Written and presented by Vanessa Potter, audio edit by Melissa Green. SFX by Zapsplat.com Support the show…
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We have some treats for you in this week’s ParkBathe bonus. check out Sage's favourite walk from Go Jauntly, the walking App - guess where it is ! And I promised some instructions from Jules Howard, allround zoologist and pond nerd on how to create your own water wonderland in your back garden that will be full of jiggling, wriggling cool critters for you to seek out. Plus you’ll be supporting your local wildlife by creating a new watery habitat for frogs - so that makes you an environmentalist too! Lil Stevens from the National history museum gave me a few top tips of plants to look out for around the lake. That way you enjoy much more than just the fab dinosaurs and of course, a great day out. If you do make a bucket pond in your garden send us a picture ! we love hearing from you on social media and share this bonus with anyone who might like it. LINKS: https://www.gojauntly.com https://cpdinosaurs.org https://cpdinosaurs.org Support the show…
Here are some fun nature activities to do with friends and family in your local park. These activities can be done at any time of year and with pretty much any age group too - so big kids are catered for ! Stephanie Thorlby, one of our guest guides, brought some of her Forest School experience to our ParkBathe sessions. Learn how to make a 'leaf rose' in this bonus (which is a really simple to do but looks amazing) Why don't you share pictures of your own leaf rose on our social media channels? We also have an activity inspired by Andy Goldsworthy to help you create stunning pieces of art by using only natural elements. Check out his work on our FB group. Let your imagination go wild as you use twigs, leaves, stones, bark, petals or grasses to make your own art in the park - and leave it there for someone else to discover on their walk. Finally, we share the amazing work that Go Jauntly do. This is a walking App that has hundreds of FREE walks available for on their App. The really good thing is that you can not only choose the location and distance of your walk but see which ones are family friendly, dog friendly, rural or city based plus there are fun activities and games you can do along the way. Check our their 'Nature Notes' feature and the 'Green Care Code'. https://www.gojauntly.com Support the show…
Welcome to this episode examining the relationship between children and nature. Today we eavesdrop on some of our younger ParkBathers as they experience forest bathing in Crystal Palace park. We're also exploring our own experiences of nature from childhood – and how that relationship influences us and changes over time. We delve into the inevitable subject of how little children spend in nature and while we're not going to demonise screens and technology, we take a stark look at how damaging overuse of screens can be for children’s mental health, their sleep, mood and general wellbeing. (if you want some tips on managing your kid's tech time look up my interview with Dr Fintan Nagal from Series 1) Kirsten looks at the research suggesting that a connection to nature is our biological imprint - we have an affinity for the natural world. When children spend most of their time indoors, they miss out on that connection and become alienated from nature which triggers a host of issues, depression, obesity, and attention deficit disorder. Kids who have direct access to nature are better learners. Exposure to nature has been shown to reduce stress and increase attention spans. So, we're going to talk about the sense of awe and wonder being in nature evokes and show you exactly what happened when we took a group of teenagers on a forest bathing walk. You might be surprised at what we discovered - we were ! So listen to Kirsten explain the science behind why children need to develop a relationship with nature from a young age and hear input from our guests this week, Rachel Massey, Ellen Devine, Gary Evans, Sage Fitzpatrick and Andy Shipley. Don't forget to check out our Bonus Episode with tips to engage your children (and your Big Kids) in fun, creative park-based activities including some fun walks courtesy of the free walking App Go Jauntly. LINKS: https://tfb.institute https://www.otherwaystowalk.co.uk https://www.forestryengland.uk https://www.natural-inclusion.org https://www.gojauntly.com Support the show…
Happy new year and welcome to this new episode investigating everything you need to know about our sensory system and how we see, hear and feel when we're out in nature... Forest bathing is simply walking mindfully in nature while absorbing the woodland atmosphere – but of course – it’s so much more than that, and we can't delve into the benefits of being in nature without talking about our incredible senses. Humans have five basic senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste and so we take a whistle top tour of each giving you fun facts, science and interviews. Did you know we can detect trillions of different scents and that scientist have found that leaves can tell us when they're dehydrated? But we often overlook our sensory system, which is why we're going to talk about how our attention gets hijacked, auto pilot, attentional fatigue and the science of attention restoration (which is the amazing way nature restores our senses) We also look at why stress affects vision, how hearing in a certain way can be a game-changer for some - and lots more ! This week’s bonus track contains some really cool ways to use urban environments along with green spaces to boost creativity and open up your mind in a whole new way! so check that out. If you want to have a go at forest bathing yourself in the park check out our bonus audio guide, available in this series. LINKS: https://www.otherwaystowalk.co.uk https://www.streetwisdom.org https://tfb.institute https://www.natural-inclusion.org https://blogs.uoregon.edu/richardtaylor/ https://hubermanlab.com Written and produced by Vanessa Potter, editing by Melissa Green. Support the show…
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To accompany our episode on our sensory system here are some activities that you might like to try in your local green space, garden or in the streets where you live. We've talked a lot about fractals, these are the repeated geometric patterns which we find in nature, such as the veins on a leaf, the fronds of a fern, even snowflake on windows. Go out into nature and see if you can hunt down some of these patterns. You could make it a game with friends or family. We have lots of other ideas to boost your senses in fun, exciting and creative ways. There are also some great FREE sensory offerings from Andy Shipley, a nature facilitator who specialises in inclusion - check out the 'rhubarb' on his Sensory Odyssey Tour on his website (I'm not saying anymore !) We also have a sneak peek at the Street Wisdom Tune Up series, offering new ways to engage with and explore the streets where you live - so check out their website too. Join us next time where we'll be looking at how children and families engage with nature, and what we can learn from that. If you want to have a go at Forest Bathing yourself, try our FREE audio guide as part of this series. LINKS: http://natural-inclusion.org https://www.streetwisdom.org Support the show…
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