The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
In The Enchanted Earth podcast, Maureen talks with her guests about their sacred stories in nature and how these experiences have given them insight into the magic and mystery of the consciousness behind the natural world and our lives.
We all have these stories, but when we give them space, we often can find treasures that can help us with new perspectives, messages on our path, and even guidance on our life purpose. These stories are mythic and connect us to our souls and higher consciousness, using the power of metaphors and symbols. ...the language of the natural world and the divine. Maureen's guests share stories of simple, yet profound nature connection, to experiences of oneness and transcendence, to dialogue with other-than-human beings. Stories that foster a deep sense of nature spirituality. Her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available wherever online books are sold (2024, Mango Publishing).
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
Exploring the Magic of Treehouses with Animal Planet’s Pete Nelson | The Enchanted Earth Podcast
Join us in this enriching episode of the Enchanted Earth podcast, where host Maureen speaks with Animal Planet’s Treehouse Master Pete Nelson. Pete shares his lifelong passion for creating awe-inspiring treehouses, detailing his journey from building his first tree fort in New Jersey to founding Nelson Treehouse and Supply. He dives into the spiritual connection he feels with trees, the intricate process of selecting the right trees for his projects, and memorable adventures from his career, including experiences that have transformed his perspective on nature. Listen in for remarkable insights, heartwarming stories, and the undeniable magic that nature and treehouses bring to our lives.
00:26 Meet Pete Nelson: The Treehouse Master
03:14 The Magic of Tree Selection
05:30 Building Treehouses: A Meditative Journey
11:09 A Story of Connection with Trees
19:43 The Rituals and Respect for Nature
27:16 The Healing Power of Nature
28:47 Forest Bathing: A Deeper Connection
30:24 Learning and Observing in Nature
33:56 Childhood Memories and Treehouses
37:00 Building Dreams in the Trees
43:45 Treehouse Hospitality and Conservation
47:23 Encouragement to Build Your Own Treehouse
49:29 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
About Pete Nelson
Pete Nelson fell in love with treehouses as a child, after building a backyard tree fort with his dad at their home in New Jersey. Today, he has created hundreds of treehouses around the world with his design and build firm, Nelson Treehouse and Supply. Pete has also published six books on the art and science of treehouse-building, most recently Be in a Treehouse. He has also shared many of his builds with global audiences as the star of the hit Animal Planet television series Treehouse Masters. In all of these projects, Pete has endeavored to equip others with the information and inspiration to get out into nature and up in the trees in a safe, sustainable, and fun way.
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