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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 Deep Nature Connections with Forest Therapy Guide Josh Heath | The Enchanted Earth Podcast
In this episode, host Maureen Calamia sits down with Josh Heath, an environmental education specialist and certified forest therapy guide. They discuss Josh's journey from park management to becoming a naturalist and practicing forest bathing, a Japanese practice of sensory immersion in nature. Josh shares personal stories about his profound experiences in nature, the concept of invitations in forest therapy, and the importance of deep connections with nature for emotional and mental well-being. The episode delves into how nature can transform lives, emphasizing that profound nature experiences can be found right in our own backyards.
00:23 Meet Josh Heath: Environmental Education Specialist
02:24 A Journey Through Nature and Forest Therapy
03:52 Understanding Forest Bathing
08:42 Collaborations and Teaching Experiences
22:25 Profound Personal Experiences in Nature
37:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections
39:05 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
About Joshua Heath -
Joshua Heath is an Environmental Education Specialist at Promised Land State Park in Pennsylvania. A former outdoor adventure manager and naturalist at The Lodge at Woodloch, in Hawley, PA, Josh studied Park Management at Unity College in Maine. He was certified as a forest therapy guide by the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy in 2015.
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