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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
Beneath the Waves with Sonja Bochart | Enchanted Earth Podcast
In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, join the intriguing conversation between the host, Maureen Calamia, and Sonja Bochart, an expert in biophilic and regenerative design. With over 25 years of interior architecture experience, Sonja shares her insights into the connection between design, health, and nature. Dive deep into the transformative power of biophilia, the importance of co-creating with nature, and the significance of shared human experiences. Discover fascinating personal stories, the impact of nature on well-being, and the future of holistic design practices. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that highlights the essence of living in harmony with the natural world.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:28 Welcome to the Enchanted Earth Podcast
00:50 Guest Introduction: Sonja Bochart
01:51 Exploring Biophilic and Regenerative Design
05:08 The Evolution of Design Practices
09:13 Childhood Memories and Nature Connection
12:13 The Power of Vulnerability in Design Workshops
16:55 Adapting Design Workshops During the Pandemic
22:27 Stories of Nature and Design
30:08 Building Resilience Through Nature
30:40 The Power of Conscious Recharging
31:45 Finding Personal Healing in Nature
34:25 Overcoming Fear Through Scuba Diving
36:41 Embracing Disruption for Growth
39:56 Sharing Stories and Ecotherapy
50:18 Navigating Through Challenging Times
52:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Sonja Bochart -
Sonja Bochart connects more than 25 years of interior architecture experience with a concentration in healthcare project work to expertise in biophilia and regenerative design. Following work with the International Living Future Institute and an early focus on biophilic design integration, Sonja pursued her Master's degree in regenerative design. Today, her work with clients intersects at the health and wellness of people and the planet. Sonja’s unique approach to regenerative design thinking brings a process-oriented lens to many points -whether that is before the design process to facilitate participatory visioning and planning; throughout to manage change; or after completion to measure design impact.
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