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Holistic Nature of Us

Holistic Nature of Us

By Judith Dreyer

My intent is to take us, you and I, into a better understanding of the concepts behind our holistic nature and how that ties directly to the holistic nature of the world around us. How can we connect the dots in practical ways that we are nature and nature is in us?
Sharing a Passion for Sustainable, Regenerative, Growth Solutions: I feature a broad range of authors and educators, practitioners and others whose passion for this earth help us create bridges. We'll see what's trending, what's relevant to our world today not just for land use but to connect the dots between ourselves and nature. It's time for practical action and profound inner change so our natural world is valued once again.
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Holistic Nature of us: Meet Sara Daves, Conflict Resolution Facilitator

Holistic Nature of UsSep 01, 2020

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Holistic Nature of us: Meet Sara Daves, Conflict Resolution Facilitator

Holistic Nature of us: Meet Sara Daves, Conflict Resolution Facilitator

Description: Sara Daves shares a heartwrenching yet incredible story that demonstrates how unexpected life events shape us. Together we talk about how we can learn, grow, thrive, and become more through seemingly incomprehensible circumstances. I can't tell you more except to say that Sara is articulate and clear about her journey.
Today she is an Intuitive Purpose Coach, helping clients to clarify their true life's purpose so they can stop into their authenticity and manifest the magnificent life that is waiting for them. She relates the depths of her programs and encourages us to be daring, step into the unknown. Don't wait.

Sara is also a conflict resolution facilitator, helping others resolve their internal and external conflict at the core so they can heal their wounds and experience supportive, loving relationships.
We are in a time of social unrest, seeking solutions to centuries-old paradigms that need to shift for the benefit of ourselves on this planet.

Sep 01, 202030:07
Holistic Nature of Us: A Summary: Organizations that Contributed to Listener Enrichment

Holistic Nature of Us: A Summary: Organizations that Contributed to Listener Enrichment

I am excited to share with you a summary of the many organizations reflected in many of these podcast interviews. Dedicated folks, a part of organizations that seek ways to help with climate change, be a messenger of solutions each in their own way. They inspire and give me hope that when each of us contributes however big or small the step, we make a difference. Join me now for a summary of their mission and their talents. I enjoyed making this summary because each one reminds me that passion, doing what we love, taking a chance, looking outside the box is invigorating and rewarding.

Aug 25, 202022:48
Holistic Nature of Us: To Read is to Explore, Evolve, Embrace and Emerge: Part 2

Holistic Nature of Us: To Read is to Explore, Evolve, Embrace and Emerge: Part 2

My guests for this podcast series come from many locations and offer so many resources. I hope you enjoyed Part 1 which summarized 10 books mostly in the sustainable agriculture field whether home garden, farm, or ranch. Today's podcast summarizes 10 more books, some fiction, non-fiction, one for children's, and one for teens. And don't forget to play. Linda Wiggen Craft, one fo my first guests, is a garden designer and artist. She offers unique mandalas to color, another form of meditation. The transcript below contains the list of books mentioned in this podcast. Most are available through Amazon or their websites. Enjoy!

Aug 18, 202023:19
Holistic Nature of Us: To Read is to Explore, Evolve, Embrace and Emerge: Part 1

Holistic Nature of Us: To Read is to Explore, Evolve, Embrace and Emerge: Part 1

Reading opens doors not only to our imagination but prods our inner worlds. We travel to unfamiliar landscapes. We explore new ideas, creative thoughts, and learn. Hopefully, we evolve within ourselves too, relating to the human condition through stories both fact and fiction. and lastly, we can emerge changed. We use our inner senses to feel and know the heart of things, the trials, and the suffering. some even ask us to question more.
Through the written word we can explore, evaluate, and embrace new values, connections, and maybe expand our inner horizons so that we may make a difference in the outer world. Books! I am a bibliophile, a deep lover of books, and the power of the written word.

As producer and host of the podcast series, Holistic Nature of Us, I talk to folks all over our country, Canada, and even South Africa. I come away inspired by tireless efforts to make a difference here on our planet, one action step, one community, one organization at a time. So, I thought it would be fun to create a podcast that highlights several books from so many outstanding and inspiring guests. My guests come from all over the US but also the Netherlands, Australia, Poland, Ireland, and more. It's truly been an exciting project.

So here goes: a podcast created in two parts. There are so many authors and books that I had to divide the list into two and create two podcasts. I hope you enjoy these summaries, why I liked them. I hope you will send us your likes and preferences too. So many of you have written comments and I am really grateful. Who inspires you? We'd love to know.  Enjoy and thanks. Judith

Aug 11, 202021:60
Holistic Nature of Us: meet Ayana Young

Holistic Nature of Us: meet Ayana Young

Ayana Young is deeply concerned about environmental issues, including social justice, ecology, and land-based restoration. She has been the force behind a native species nursery and research center, including the establishment of the 1 Million Redwoods Project, and the film when When Old Growth Ends. Ayana is a podcast host on “For the Wild,” a weekly show featuring thought-leaders at the forefront of an environmental, artistic, scientific, political, and cultural shift.
Join us for discussions about her projects and how nature is teaching her and her team to have patience, slow down, and immerse within the community of plants.

Jul 06, 202034:07
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Ajamu Ayinde

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Ajamu Ayinde

I invited Ajamu Ayinde back to chat with him about what he is seeing in his clients at this time and what tips he can offer us. Mental health, and mental stamina are needed as we all support and help each other today. Join us for a thoughtful discussion.
Jun 02, 202033:58
Podcast: Holistic Nature of us: Meet Nate Liebenberg

Podcast: Holistic Nature of us: Meet Nate Liebenberg

My guest this week, Nate Liebenberg, co-founder of idiveblue.com, is passionate about bringing awareness to the problem we have created with throwaway plastics. They harm so many ocean species. They pollute these precious waters. They harm us.
May 26, 202039:14
Podcast: Meet Ayana Young, Activist, Radio and Podcast Host

Podcast: Meet Ayana Young, Activist, Radio and Podcast Host

Ayana Young is deeply concerned about environmental issues including social justice, ecology, and land-based restoration. She has been the force behind a native species nursery and research center including the establishment of the 1 Million Redwoods Project, the film when Old Growth Forests Die.
May 19, 202034:07
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Bettylou Sandy

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Bettylou Sandy

What food sources can you place in the landscape? Observation is the key to the best results. Bettylou gives us many practical tips for adding edibles to our landscape. Have fun, explore and experiment. Tune in for many practical how to's.
May 12, 202031:26
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D.

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D.

Dr. Seneff has devoted over 12 years to understand what has been skyrocketing autism rates in the US and around the world. When COVID-19 pandemic began she considered whether glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) might play a role.
May 05, 202035:30
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Michael Judd

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Michael Judd

Michael Judd is the author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist: How to have a yard and eat it too? Join us for an engaging and practical discussion about creating mulch, adding small fruit trees, plant diversity and more.
Apr 28, 202034:21
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen

Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen world-renown author, speaker. Dr. Bolen, a psychiatrist, a Jungian analyst known for her contributions to our understanding of archetypes, symbolism, and her activism by working for women's rights globally.
Apr 14, 202053:14
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Rev. Brother Mark D'Alessio

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Rev. Brother Mark D'Alessio

Brother Mark's message is timely. Through the stories of St Francis of Assisi and St Clare, he engages us in a timeless message that our world is Holistic. We are a part of this world, interrelated to all species and a part of the organism we call home.
Apr 07, 202051:55
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Gail Reynolds Returns

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Gail Reynolds Returns

Gail Reynolds, coordinator for the University of Connecticut's Composting Program, returns to share her tips and insights on what creates good composting practices.
Mar 31, 202033:59
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Ed Cleveland

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Ed Cleveland

Join us for an engaging discussion through the science and art of sound as a healing modality.
Mar 24, 202031:31
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Lana Nelson

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Lana Nelson

Join us for an engaging discussion. Lana shares her story, how the subconscious mind works and why using our intuitive capabilities to choose our foods works. Happy eating.
Mar 17, 202027:40
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Gail Reynolds, Plant Scientist

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Gail Reynolds, Plant Scientist

Join us for a fascinating journey into bogs where Gail highlights some plants useful in the wet areas on your property. At the very least, Gail opens our eyes to the variety of plant species that are found here, ones we can look for on future hikes.
Mar 10, 202032:18
Podcast: Holisistic Nature of Us: Meet Doug Tallamy

Podcast: Holisistic Nature of Us: Meet Doug Tallamy

No one likes the doom and gloom yet we are facing some very serious ecological issues. Nature has solutions and if we pay attention today, improve our own yards with sustainable plants and growth, we can make a difference.
Mar 03, 202031:49
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Agneta Borstein

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Agneta Borstein

Agneta Borstein, a professional astrologer, talks about astrology as a science and a language. What do the planets and signs say to us this year? Agneta believes this is a year to implement what we believe in, the time is now.
Feb 25, 202034:22
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Susan Hoffman-Fishman

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Susan Hoffman-Fishman

Susan Hoffman-Fishman, artist and writer was deeply moved by the Fukushima, Japan nuclear accident. She and art partner Elena Kalman have partnered up to create hands-on art dedicated to raising awareness about our precious water and homelessness.
Aug 06, 201929:25
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Andre-Phillipe Drapeau-Picard

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Andre-Phillipe Drapeau-Picard

So many of us are concerned about the declining monarch populations. Montreal Canada Insectarium has a 3-year program, Mission Monarch, part of an international research and education effort aimed at saving the migratory populations of monarchs.
Jul 30, 201933:14
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Sara Banta

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Sara Banta

Technology surrounds us. We place our phones near our computers while we watch big screen TVs. My guest this week, Sara Banta, returns with more information about the detrimental health effects technology is causing and gives us some solutions.
Jun 25, 201933:27
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Jeff Eleveld

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Jeff Eleveld

Can plants help us with our physical therapy? Do plants clean air, add moisture, and lift the mood? Meet Jeff, the plant guy, who offers therapeutic horticulture. He describes the joy, and the memories they stir up for us in so many ways.
Jun 18, 201927:20
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Woodrow Nelson

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Woodrow Nelson

Planting trees is one of the main focuses for the Arbor Day Foundation. Today's guest, Woodrow Nelson, tree lover, and planter, talks about the Arbor Day Foundation's initiative to plant 100,000,000 trees by 2020.
Jun 11, 201932:34
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Sara Banta

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Sara Banta

Sara Banta relates her story of family illnesses and her journey to bring foundational health back to her family. Through nutrition studies, understanding complementary medicine she helped each one find health.
Jun 04, 201935:08
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Tonya Pasternak, ND

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Tonya Pasternak, ND

Dr. Pasternak talks about spring allergens, our body's response and how naturopathic/integrative medicine work together to achieve an approach that supports our body's natural intelligence.
May 28, 201923:33
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us, Meet Kathleen Gage

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us, Meet Kathleen Gage

Plant-based eating that minimizes processed foods, meats and increases organic, purchases for fruits, veggies, legumes, and grains make a difference. Join us for an enlightening discussion where Kathleen shares her story benefits of plant-based eating.
May 21, 201928:24
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Christopher Salem

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Christopher Salem

Join Chris Salem and me for an engaging and inspiring discussion on how looking at our limiting beliefs, how getting to the root cause of our problems leads to more sustainable solutions.
May 14, 201926:05
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Massiel Abramsom

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Massiel Abramsom

She describes how urban families often struggle with the care of young infants and children. Housing insecure, food insecure, and job insecure doesn't leave much energy for their care. Her holistic approach fosters more consistent nurturing and considers a mind, body, spirit approach
May 10, 201931:38
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Dr. Gordon Pedersen

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Dr. Gordon Pedersen

Energy Medicine is another spoke on the wheel of health and healing. Several modalities like color and sound are medicines of the near future. Dr. Gordon Pedersen joins us to discuss energy medicine from the point of view of bioelectric medicine.
Apr 30, 201933:07
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Grandmother Nancy Andry

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Grandmother Nancy Andry

This Algonquin Water Song expresses loving gratitude for the water and raises the consciousness and connection of women with Mother Nature’s greatest gift. The song is easy to learn, and our hope is that millions of women will sing it, raising their own connection and awareness of the water they interact with daily even in the shower or at the sink.
Apr 23, 201937:35
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Vicki Wojcik, Pollinators
Apr 16, 201928:14
An Interview on Sustainable Success Show with Christopher Salem

An Interview on Sustainable Success Show with Christopher Salem

Judith Dreyer is interviewed on the Sustainable Success, Influencers Show on Voice America internet Radio. Her host, Christopher Salem, leads her into an engaging discussion, how can we embrace a more sustainable model for growth.
Apr 09, 201956:47
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Mark Shepard, Forest Restoration

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Mark Shepard, Forest Restoration

Mark Shepard returns and goes into more detail about succession only this time he addresses our forest ecosystem makeup. He defines forests as a "phase" in time. Intrigued? I hope so. Join us for an insightful and helpful discussion.
Apr 02, 201930:37
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Kimberly Kresevic Returns

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Kimberly Kresevic Returns

Soil science on this level is relatively new, yet so vital to agriculture Microbes offer so much to soil integrity and microbes offer so much in our biology.

Join Kimberly and me for another engaging discussion about soil and gut health.
Mar 26, 201932:56
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kelly Rafferty

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kelly Rafferty

Kelly and her group of volunteers polled, presented and accomplished the task of taking plastic bags out of dining services. She and her team offered practical tips, education, and alternatives to the student and faculty.
Mar 19, 201933:04
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kyleigh Hillerud

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kyleigh Hillerud

PIRG,a student advocacy group, non-partisan, non-profit, one where students can join, make a difference in a variety of ways. Kyleigh as Coordinator and her team are celebrating a huge success on campus, taking practical action over the past eight months.
Mar 12, 201927:35
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dan Blanchard, Author, Teacher, Coach

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dan Blanchard, Author, Teacher, Coach

Can we use the holistic model to grow better men? Yes, we can, with diligent effort, consistent parenting and more. My guest this week, Dan Blanchard, special education and social studies teacher in Connecticut's largest inner-city high school was chosen by the AFT-CT as the face and voice of educational reform.
Mar 05, 201931:27
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Craig Floyd

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Craig Floyd

Did you ever wonder what a single tomato's plant potential is? Tune in for specific growing tips and how to's for superb healthy tomato plants with high yield. In today's podcast, we talk about tomatoes, those red luscious fruits that are best eaten freshly picked on a hot summer's day.
Feb 26, 201935:05
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Gunther Hauk

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Gunther Hauk

Featured in the documentary, Queen of the Sun, he shares his wisdom, expertise and deep caring for the natural world. I am honored to have him here today and I hope you will be as inspired as I am by his wise counsel.
Feb 19, 201934:58
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kimberly Kresevic

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kimberly Kresevic

Soils need to be abundantly healthy with a strong biome in order to give us nutrient dense health sustaining food. Sustainability, regeneration are the operative words for soil health and long term maintenance in agriculture. Whether small backyard farming or large scale agriculture, Kim's company is changing how we build soil one farm at a time.
Feb 12, 201930:57
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Katherine Hauswirth, Author

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Katherine Hauswirth, Author

Nature is full of surprises. Walking slowly, with more mindfulness and focus on one aspect in the stillness can bring many surprises. Join us for an enlightening discussion about nature, the art of nature writing and meet a naturalist.
Feb 05, 201929:48
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Owen Taylor, Seed Keeper

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Owen Taylor, Seed Keeper

Owen Taylor is a long time community gardener, seed saver and food justice activist whose passion for seed keeping led him to found Truelove Seed Company in 2017.
Jan 29, 201934:10
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Craig Floyd, Coogan Farm Manger

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Craig Floyd, Coogan Farm Manger

Do you garden? If so, have you ever wondered what the potential of a single nonhybrid tomato plant could be? My guest this week, Craig Floyd, manages an 11,000+ square foot acre garden for the Denison Peqoutsepos Nature Center in Mystic CT.
Jan 22, 201934:05
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Mark Shepard, Founder RAD

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Mark Shepard, Founder RAD

Meet Mark Shepard who founded Restoration Agriculture Development, RAD, in order to save viable ecosystems while growing nutrient-rich food. Folks are making a difference!
Jan 15, 201932:24
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Joan Palmer

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Joan Palmer

TIOSN, offers a one-year certification program in Sustainable Health and Nutrition. Joam Palmer, the founder of TIOSN, shares how she is attempting to connect the dots between our health, the health of the planet. through gardens and nutrition.
Jan 08, 201933:22
Podcast: Holistic Nature Of Us: Agenta Borstein, Professional Astrologer

Podcast: Holistic Nature Of Us: Agenta Borstein, Professional Astrologer

Agneta Borstein returns to Holistic Nature of Us, with her opinions and expertise about the energy, the feeling for 2019. And as a great treat and honor, she runs down all our sun signs and gives us practical advice. Jam-packed with guidance and takeaways I hope you enjoy this New Year's Day treat. She gives us food for thought for creating our vision boards for 2019, too, all providing inspiration to kick off 2019.
Jan 01, 201901:15:55
Podcast: Holistic nature of Us: Caig Standing Bear, Storyteller

Podcast: Holistic nature of Us: Caig Standing Bear, Storyteller

Winter solstice is upon us. Our seasonal wheel turns once again into a new season marked by the path of the sun and the moon. It is said that Grandfather Sun starts his return to Grandmother Moon.

Meet Craig Standing Bear, Storyteller, flute player, moccasin maker tell a story for our Winter time. Winter in indigenous tribal life here in America was a time to fix and mend, a time for stories. The Storyteller was valued and held a place of esteem. After all, he had the news, the gossip, and the tales to pass along from one tribe to the next. 

Dec 21, 201824:29
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Lisa Barrett

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Lisa Barrett

Color has a physiological response 24/7 in our bodies. We are activated by color and we can be calmed by color. Join Lisa and I as we explore how color affects us and how art therapy provides a valid and worthwhile dimension to a therapeutic practice.
Dec 18, 201830:19
Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Deb Sodergren

Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Deb Sodergren

Deb Sodergren, Energy Body Vibration Expert/ International Speaker, Author reminds us: mindfulness, including nature walks, getting out into the fresh air and being grateful, all keep us centered and grounded as we enjoy family and friends.
Dec 11, 201831:34