The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia

Mountain Biking and Mindful Presence with Carmel Ecker | The Enchanted Earth Podcast

Maureen Calamia

In this episode of the Enchanted Earth podcast, Carmel Ecker, a life coach, marketing consultant, and mountain biker, shares her unique journey of intertwining her passions with nature. Host and guest discuss the meditative aspects of mountain biking, the enchanting experiences with wildlife, and Carmel's background growing up in nature-rich environments. The conversation delves into the therapeutic essence of nature, the spiritual connections formed with the natural world, and how these experiences impact personal growth and self-awareness. Join the discussion to explore the profound tranquility that nature offers and find out how to embrace its transformative energy in your life.

00:22 Meet Carmel Ecker: Life Coach and Mountain Biker
00:58 Embracing Multiple Passions
03:02 The Joy of Mountain Biking 
04:28 Experiencing Nature Through Biking
12:39 Childhood and Connection to Nature
15:26 A Profound Experience in Nature
34:29 Nature as a Healer
37:30 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

About Carmel Ecker - 
Carmel Ecker is a mountain bike coach, life coach and communications professional who finds inner peace on mountain bike trails. A 27-year veteran of her sport, Carmel has found that navigating the trails near her home in Victoria, British Columbia, brings a focus and a joy no other activity can provide. Through the challenges of divorce, single parenting, career changes and more, biking in the forest has helped her stay mentally and physically healthy. She now loves introducing new riders to the joy of spending time in nature on a bike. Find her at: https://youroneamazinglife.com/

About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.

COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/

BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859

SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/

SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia