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The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh

Atmos
Climate Change
Nature
Creativity
Feminism
Climate Solutions
Climate Crisis
Cycles
Environmental Sustainability
Rivers
Renewable Energy
Music
Mental Health
Biomimicry
Environmental Justice
Death
Conservation
Community Engagement
Ecology
Nature Photography
Storytelling

Transform your life with nature as your guide. As the editor-in-chief of Atmos, Willow Defebaugh has dedicated her life to illuminating the wisdom of the natural world. In The Nature Of, she sits down with artists, scientists, and cultural pioneers—from Esther Perel to Maggie Rogers—to uncover what nature can teach us about creativity, connection, and change. Named one of Apple’s best podcasts of ... more

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How can we see nature as an invitation to break down binary thinking? In this episode, Willow sits down with environmental drag queen Pattie Gonia to explore the outdoors as a space that bridges divides. From hiking in heels to building community thr... more

How can getting in touch with our senses help us reconnect with the world around us? Nature has shaped the work of artist Olafur Eliasson for decades. From glowing suns indoors to melting glaciers in city streets, his installations invite us to see w... more

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Beneath our feet, fungi connect forests, turn death into life, and quietly sustain the world we live in. Mycologist Giuliana Furci has spent decades studying and sensing into them. In this conversation, she invites us to see life differently, not as ... more

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Note: This episode includes a brief mention of death by suicide. Please take care while listening.

Willow sits down with award-winning author Terry Tempest Williams to explore the spiritual dimensions of attention, climate change, and our relationsh... more

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Recent Guests

Pattie Gonia
Best dressed guest, climate activist and drag performer
Self-identified artist and activist
Episode: Drag Queen Pattie Gonia: Nature Isn’t Binary, and Neither Are We
Olafur Eliasson
Icelandic Danish artist
Artist
Episode: Artist Olafur Eliasson on Seeing What We’ve Been Blind To
Giuliana Furci
World-renowned mycologist and founder of the Fungi Foundation
Fungi Foundation
Episode: Giuliana Furci Is Your Guide to the Enchanting World of Fungi
Terry Tempest Williams
Author and environmental writer, writer-in-residence at Harvard Divinity School
Author/Environmental Advocate
Episode: Uncovering the Holy Ordinary with Terry Tempest Williams
Suzanne Simard
Scientist and author focused on forest ecology and the Mother Tree Project
University of British Columbia (context from episode)
Episode: Suzanne Simard: How to Be a Mother Tree
Alua Arthur
Death Doula and bestselling author of Briefly Perfectly Human
Death Doula/Author
Episode: Death Doula Alua Arthur: Dying Is the Secret to Living
Elizabeth Kolbert
Legendary environmental journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner
The New Yorker
Episode: Elizabeth Kolbert: Why Wonder Is Still Worth Searching For
Baratunde Thurston
Host of Life With Machines and a brilliant storyteller
Episode: Baratunde Thurston on Natural vs. Artificial Intelligence
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Author, indigenous scientist, and considered one of the pioneers in weaving science and indigenous wisdom.
Episode: Robin Wall Kimmerer: The Land Loves You Back

Host

Willow Defebaugh
Host of The Nature Of

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • Church

    10 stars. This is my religion. this is my purpose in life. this is art and the reason why we are alive. Everything teaches us, let us quiet down and notice the vibrant world around us and learn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angelinaaaaaaaaFox
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beautiful

    This podcast has become nervous system recovery for me, it’s truly a balm. Willow’s intelligent, thoughtful and deeply kind approach to her broad spectrum of guests and their work in the world, the depth of hope and connection in these conversations -all of it is cool, clear water. If you’re new to it, the Robin Wall Kimmerer & Rob MacFarlane episodes are favourites! I’m so grateful for it. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachel'sroom
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Words worth hearing

    Take a moment to quiet your mind and focus your intentions before listening, because without fail, this podcast contains some of the most relevant and thoughtful conversations out there. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cael_Kendall
    United States4 months ago
  • Thoughtful and inspiring

    Each episode feels like a deep dive into the heart of the subject and you can really tell Willow’s care that goes into the interviews and questions. I love listening when I want to feel inspired or open my mind to new ways of living more cyclically and with nature. 10/10!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelssizzle
    United States4 months ago
  • Stumbled upon, grounded within

    Such wisdom cultivated & nurtured in these responsible conversations ~ thank you for founding this space of inclusive activism & important accountability

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Warrioresss
    Australia4 months ago

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Listeners feel nourished and motivated to act with hope and resilience.
The host cultivates a calm, transformative interview style that deepens understanding of nature and culture.
Guests are curated with care, and conversations feel both inspiring and practically applicable.

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#7
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#47
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#1
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#12
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#16
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#58
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Giuliana Furci Is Your Guide to the Enchanting World of Fungi
Q: Is it fungi, funky fungi—what's the correct term for the kingdom and why does the naming matter?
Giuliana explains that the kingdom is fungi (or funga in some contexts) and emphasizes that naming matters for scientific clarity and justice in crediting these organisms within life on Earth.
Death Doula Alua Arthur: Dying Is the Secret to Living
Q: For anyone who's tuning in and learning about you for the first time, can you share exactly what is a Death Doula?
A Death Doula is a non-medical care and support person for the dying and their circle, providing emotional, practical, and psychospiritual support before, during, and after death to help create the most meaningful and intentional passing possible.
Elizabeth Kolbert: Why Wonder Is Still Worth Searching For
Q: What motivates you to keep reporting on these issues?
Curiosity about the world and the hope that my stories can rock readers to pay attention.
Elizabeth Kolbert: Why Wonder Is Still Worth Searching For
Q: How's environmental journalism going right now?
It has been tough seeing the indifference and hostility towards environmental issues.
Baratunde Thurston on Natural vs. Artificial Intelligence
Q: How are you navigating when to engage with AI and when not to?
I'm overwhelmed by the number of tools and apps, and while I try to engage with AI where it can help, I still value maintaining the core of my storytelling without AI outsourcing my creativity.

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The show features thoughtful conversations that tie nature, climate, and culture to creativity, relationships, and everyday life. Episodes commonly explore ecological wisdom, grief and resilience, and how science, art, and spirituality intersect to inform action and change. Notable strengths include a calm, probing interview style and guests spanning scientists, writers, and artists who illuminate how humans can live more interconnected with the living world. The format often blends personal storytelling with big-picture ideas, making complex topics approachable and practically inspiring for listeners who want to align values with action.

A standout quality is the emphasis on reciprocity with the natural world, seasonal pacing, and what it... more

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Recent guests on The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh include:

1. Pattie Gonia
2. Olafur Eliasson
3. Giuliana Furci
4. Terry Tempest Williams
5. Suzanne Simard
6. Alua Arthur
7. Elizabeth Kolbert
8. Baratunde Thurston

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