Connection is the Medicine
Connection is the Medicine
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Connection Is The Medicine Podcast!I am your host Eaden Shantay. I will be interviewing beautiful souls about connection to self, community, nature and Spirit. We are living at a time when disconnection is leading to great conflict and suffering across the globe. I believe that we can make the greatest positive impact through connection and especially connection to our deeper selves. This podcast is a part of the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, offering programming at True Nature in Carbondale, CO and Loma Sagrada in Nosara, Costa Rica, dedicated to inspiration, connection and self discovery. BIO//EADEN SHANTAYEaden grew up in a family with a deep love for arts, live music, architecture, and nature. His father was an award-winning property developer, his mother a modern dancer. Eaden’s upbringing, as well as his path of healing, greatly influenced his life and desire to create sanctuaries (True Nature Healing Arts, Colorado, USA and Loma Sagrada, Nosara, Costa Rica) for restoration and personal growth. Eaden has been passionately seeking growth, community, and sacred space for over 30 years. He has a knack for bringing together talented people to support the evolution of his vision. He also loves sharing yoga philosophy, meditation, and conscious living classes and workshops.Find Eaden on IG @eadenshantayThank you for listening,EADEN SHANTAYCo-Founder | Co-President at:CONNECTION IS THE MEDICINEwww.connectionisthemedicine.com+Co-Founder of:TRUE NATURE + LOMA SAGRADAwww.truenaturehealingarts.comwww.lomasagrada.com
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The podcast covers topics such as self-connection, community engagement, and relationship with nature and spirit. For instance, the inaugural episode discusses the significance of connection for wellbeing, exploring personal narratives and insights from both the host and guests. Episodes also delve into subjects like yoga philosophy and conscious living practices, actively promoting paths to self-discovery.
Welcome to the Connection Is The Medicine Podcast!
I am your host Eaden Shantay. I will be interviewing beautiful souls about connection to self, community, nature and Spirit. We are living at a time when disconnection is leading to great conflict and suffering across the globe. I believe that we can make the greatest positive impact through connection and especially connection to our deeper selves.
This podcast is a part of the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, offering programming at True Nature in Carbondale, CO and Loma Sagrada in Nosara, Costa Rica, dedicated to inspiration, connection and self discovery.
EADEN SHANTAY
Eaden grew up in a family with a deep love for arts, live music, architecture, and nature. His father was an award-winning property developer, his mother a modern dancer. Eaden’s upbringing, as well as his path of healing, greatly influenced his life and desire to create sanctuaries (True Nature Healing Arts, Colorado, USA and Loma Sagrada, Nosara, Costa Rica) for restoration and personal growth.
Eaden has been passionately seeking growth, community, and sacred space for over 30 years. He has a knack for bringing together talented people to support the evolution of his vision. He also loves sharing yoga philosophy, meditation, and conscious living classes and workshops.
Find Eaden on IG @eadenshantay
Thank you for listening,
EADEN SHANTAY
Co-Founder | Co-President at:
CONNECTION IS THE MEDICINE
www.connectionisthemedicine.com
+
Co-Founder of:
TRUE NATURE + LOMA SAGRADA
In this episode, Eaden Shantay interviews Lindsay Branham, an environmental psychologist and eco-dula, who shares her profound journey of reconnecting with nature and the healing it has brought her.
Lindsay discusses her eco-awakening, the importance of understanding the subject-object relationship with nature, and how historical disconnection has shaped our current relationship with the environment. She shares her personal healing journey through nature, the exploration of various healing modalities, and the impact of psychedelics on her life.
The conversation also delves into the concept of erotic ecology and the collective responsibility we have towards environmental justice.
Takeaways
- Lindsay Branham emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature as a healing practice.
- The concept of eco-awakening highlights the ongoing process of becoming aware of our relationship with the earth.
- Understanding the subject-object split can deepen our connection with nature.
- Historical disconnection from nature has roots in philosophical shifts dating back to the 15th century.
- Personal healing journeys can be profoundly influenced by nature and its elements.
- Psychedelics can serve as transformative allies in the healing process.
- Collective healing is intertwined with environmental justice and the health of our planet.
- Erotic ecology invites us to view our relationship with nature as one of intimacy and connection.
- Nature can provide a sense of safety and belonging that is crucial for healing.
- The journey of healing is not just personal but also collective, emphasizing our interconnectedness.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Lindsay Branham
01:36 Eco-Awakening and Connection to Nature
08:23 Understanding Aliveness and Sentience
10:11 Historical Context of Disconnection from Nature
12:52 Personal Healing Journey and Autoimmune Issues
24:55 Nature as a Source of Healing and Agency
34:17 The Interconnectedness of Healing and Nature
36:05 Transformative Experiences: From Personal to Collective Healing
37:53 The Role of Nature in Personal Healing
40:38 Embodied Communication with Nature
45:03 The Journey of Healing: A Year in Nature
51:14 Psychedelics and Healing: A New Frontier
59:27 Erotic Ecology: Deepening Our Connection with Nature
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