
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyScienceNatureSociety & Culture | |||

Hope isn’t found in looking to the future; it’s in the past. This week, Willow sits down with legendary writer and activist Rebecca Solnit for a conversation about uncertainty, change, and the stories we choose to believe about what’s to come. Togeth... more
What can seeds teach us about memory, resilience, and the possibility of renewal? This week, Willow sits down with Vivien Sansour, seed keeper and founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. They explore how seeds carry stories across generations... more
What does it mean for beauty to be part of ecology rather than separate from it? Willow sits down with Jorge Blanco, Davines' North America Culture & Creative Director, for a conversation about regenerative agriculture, green chemistry, and the hidde... more
How do we stay open amid uncertainty? In this episode, Willow sits down with Maria Popova, writer and founder of The Marginalian, for a conversation about meaning, wonder, and the unknown. They explore Maria’s idea that “selfing” sits at the root of ... more
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I primarily listen to naturalist oriented podcasts.
This is my favorite.
It’s very good. Willows passion is refreshing and she’s very thoughtful. Allows guests to talk. Encourages them.
I love how each episode is a lesson we can learn from nature and told by individuals who truly love, transcend, and embody a well lived life. The way they speak about each of their life’s purpose, has me falling in love with all the wonder the world has to offer. I use much of these topics as themes for my toddlers unit studies. This is a truly inspirational listen!
This podcast is such a gift. Many of us feel a yearning for these types of dialogues in our lives. Each guest sparks such deep learning of the wisdom of nature, often bringing me to tears, molding my worldview, and filling me with hope for the future. It is conversations like these that will move the collective towards an eco-cultural awakening. Thank you, Willow. 🌎💚
These conversations, with so many of these marvelous people, who live, work, play, and participate in the journey of being human, with wisdom, kindness, generosity and a blossoming understanding of the interconnectedness of all things, is the kind of medicine we all need in our lives right now. Thank you for creating the space for us to access their work, their books, their thoughts and their words. Gifts, all of them.
I’ve been binge listening to Willow and company since discovering this a few weeks back. I have never wept so much, so often and come away so inspired each episode.
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The show centers on human life in conversation with nature, art, science, and culture. Across episodes, guests range from climate activists and poets to forest ecologists and innovative artists, all connected by a curiosity about how the natural world informs creativity, ethics, and daily living. Highlights include regenerative beauty, forest ecology, mortality and meaning, and nature-based spirituality, with a steady emphasis on practical ideas that help listeners live more connected, hopeful lives. A standout quality is the host's ability to weave scientific insight with lyrical storytelling, creating intimate, transformative conversations that feel both grounded and expansive.
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Recent guests on The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh include:
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