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Forest of Thought

Ingrid M. Rieser
Listening
Birth
Beauty In Nature
Spirituality
David Rothenberg
Interspecies Music
Deep Ecology
Birdsong
Philosophy Of Music
Evolution
Environmental Awareness
Nature Sounds
Nervous System
Postpartum Culture
Artificial Intelligence
Nature
Human Experience
Whales
Birds
Doomer Optimism

Conversations that explore the ideas we live by – re-examining the familiar and catching glimpses of the new. forestofthought.substack.com

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How can myth and folklore help us find our way in the second half of life? What can we learn from the places we inhabit, and the stories that are rooted in the land?

Dr. Sharon Blackie is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, spea... more

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The arrival of a new baby entails an opening between the worlds. It’s a liminal in–between space, where life is vulnerable until the baby has fully arrived and the window is safely closed. All over the world, people have developed traditions, rituals... more

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What does it mean to say that a river is alive? And if a river is alive, could it have legal rights that protect it from abuse and exploitation? What kinds of practices could affirm our interconnectedness with the rest of the living world? Do our Wes... more

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Birth can be difficult to talk about, because it's so complex and paradoxical. It can be beautiful and traumatic, often at the same time; it’s intensely personal and highly political; it’s something extraordinary that is also entirely ordinary. You g... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon Blackie
Author and mythologist
Author and mythologist
Episode: 42. How myth, folklore and place help us find our calling in the second half of life // SHARON BLACKIE
Opokua Britton Cavaco
Doula, author and nurse; writer on birth and postpartum culture; podcast host
Independent practitioner; author
Episode: 41. In between worlds – on creating cultures of care after birth // OPOKUA BRITTON CAVACO
Pella Thiel
Ecologist, farmer, author and educator
On the Rights of Nature Podcast; Embassy for the Baltic Sea
Episode: 40. LIVE: Is a river alive? On enlivenment, animism and nature's rights // ROBERT MACFARLANE & PELLA THIEL
Robert Macfarlane
Writer on nature, people and place
Independent author; Is a River Alive? author
Episode: 40. LIVE: Is a river alive? On enlivenment, animism and nature's rights // ROBERT MACFARLANE & PELLA THIEL
Kristina Turner
Author and birth activist
Author, Birth Activist
Episode: 39. Birth as a rite of passage // KRISTINA TURNER
Kimberly Ann Johnson
Body/trauma expert, sexological body worker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, author
Self-employed / Independent practitioner
Episode: 38. How we honor our nervous systems and cultivate pleasure as a pathway towards health // KIMBERLY ANN JOHNSON
Jenny Koos
Fertility awareness expert, author, Holistic Reproductive Health practitioner
Author and Holistic Reproductive Health practitioner
Episode: 37. Embracing our cyclical nature // JENNY KOOS [Blood Mysteries pt. 1]
Andy Stirling
Professor of Science and Technology Policy, University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Episode: REPRISE: Imaginations of Control // ANDY STIRLING
Michael Marder
Iker Basque Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of the Basque Country
University of the Basque Country
Episode: 36. Thinking with plants – on Hildegard of Bingen’s ecological theology // MICHAEL MARDER

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Ingrid Rieser
Host with emphasis on philosophy, ecology, and culture; central editorial voice across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • So refreshing…

    …to hear about “impoverished narratives,” related to lack of imagination sbout a collaborative future, at the root of our present situation.

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    5
    Mary Rothschild
    United States3 years ago
  • Biodiversity of thought

    This inspiring and thought-provoking podcast is a breath of fresh air from the usual US/UK biases of English language podcasts. The breadth of conversation is heartening, taking in ecology, science, psychology and politics, and how these all impact not just human life, but all life on earth. The interviews and conversations usually take place outside in Sweden, which makes a subtle yet surprising change to how 'two people in a room' shows usually go. Ingrid is a responsive and interested intervi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SwanArmada
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • LOVE this podcast

    The scope, the tempo, the complexity yet communicativeness, the forest analogy, and especially of course, the content. Thankyou!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sleepeei
    Sweden6 years ago

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Careful, compassionate interviewing that avoids dogma.
Grounded in nature and ecology, with accessible philosophy.
Insightful and expansive, with a broad, thoughtful scope.

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36. Thinking with plants – on Hildegard of Bingen’s ecological theology // MICHAEL MARDER
Q: Could you maybe introduce St. Hildegard a little bit for those who don't know her and say something about how it was that you came to write a book about her?
Hildegard was a 12th‑century Benedictine abbess and polymath whose work spans natural history, visions, letters, and music; her Viriditas concept links vitality to an ongoing renewal in plants, which sparked the idea to vegetalize the canon and bring plant life into theological and philosophical discussion.
34. The subtle art of listening // KERI FACER
Q: What is the role of silence and pausing in effective listening?
Silence is described as a productive space for thought and feeling to surface; pausing allows the mind to settle, enabling deeper understanding and more thoughtful, measured responses rather than reactive commentary.
34. The subtle art of listening // KERI FACER
Q: How do different forms of listening relate to action and change?
The guest explains that listening must be connected to the possibility of action; without a pathway to respond to what is heard, listening risks becoming performative, hence the emphasis on a politics of listening that couples hearing with collective response.
34. The subtle art of listening // KERI FACER
Q: Was there a quality in the listening that made you feel heard?
The guest discusses the felt experience of being truly listened to as a sense of being seen and held, where the space allows for truthful sharing without immediate judgment, and where pauses and attentiveness create a felt sense of connection.
33. “Our crisis is an aesthetic crisis” – on art, education and ecology // JAN VAN BOECKEL
Q: What could art making and aesthetics mean to us in these difficult times?
Art can deepen our sensibilities and help us stay connected to the world through direct, embodied experience, countering numbness and offering a way to engage with complex crises without retreating into denial.

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What is Forest of Thought about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful conversations blend ecology, philosophy, and culture, often centered on nature, embodiment, and transformative practices. Guests range from mythologists and birth activists to philosophers, scientists, and educators, exploring how culture, science, and spirituality shape our relationship to the world. The show frequently features cross-disciplinary dialogues that connect personal experience with broader ideas about care, rights of nature, listening, and cyclical living, offering rich, context-driven insights for listeners seeking contemplative, impact-led discussions. A notable strength is its ability to weave practical tips with deep theoretical perspectives, making complex topics accessible and relevant for audiences exploring ... more

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Recent guests on Forest of Thought include:

1. Sharon Blackie
2. Opokua Britton Cavaco
3. Pella Thiel
4. Robert Macfarlane
5. Kristina Turner
6. Kimberly Ann Johnson
7. Jenny Koos
8. Andy Stirling

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