We All Need Nature
We All Need Nature
Podcast Description
The ‘We All Need Nature’ podcast highlights the simple idea that humans are part of nature and benefit from daily contact with the natural environment in order to thrive.Since the Industrial Revolution, Western society has become increasingly detached from an outdoor life.Research shows a lack of contact with the natural world can negatively impact our mental and physical health. Conversely, more contact can have positive beneficial effects.We tell the stories of how reconnecting with nature has helped people improve their lives.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as the mental and physical health benefits of nature, personal transformation stories, and practical ways to engage with the outdoors. For instance, episodes highlight case studies like Vicki Birch's journey through water sports that altered her life and perspective, as well as discussions on the societal shifts since the Industrial Revolution that have led to increased detachment from nature.
The ‘We All Need Nature’ podcast highlights the simple idea that humans are part of nature and benefit from daily contact with the natural environment in order to thrive.
Since the Industrial Revolution, Western society has become increasingly detached from an outdoor life.
Research shows a lack of contact with the natural world can negatively impact our mental and physical health. Conversely, more contact can have positive beneficial effects.
We tell the stories of how reconnecting with nature has helped people improve their lives.
In this episode, I interviewed Vicki Birch, the Canals and River Trust’s Participation, Health & Wellbeing Project Manager (North West). Vicki came to volunteer for the day at our project, Burscough Community Farm. She told me the story of how getting involved with water sports changed her life, her family’s lives and even her career.
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