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The Wild Minds Podcast

The Outdoor Teacher
Mental Health
Climate Change
Outdoor Learning
Forest School
Nature Connection
Education
Nature-Based Therapy
Nature
Environmental Sustainability
Ayurveda
Community Engagement
Environmental Education
Ecotherapy
Health Benefits Of Nature
Education Curriculum
Biodiversity
Community Well-Being
Nature-Based Learning
Conservation
Land Ownership

What if wild, not domesticated, should be our normal instead of factory-farmed lives? What if you could cultivate fulfilling lives and contribute to a healthy natural world? The Wild Minds podcast is brought to you by me, Marina Robb, an author, entrepreneur, Forest School and Nature-based Trainer and Consultant, and pioneer in developing Green programmes for the Mental Health service in the UK. I... more

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In this final episode of Season 13, Marina looks at how the endings of autumn invite us to slow down, honour our ancestors and grieve together, and why sharing our feelings in community, human and more-than-human, can help us feel more alive and conn... more

In this tender and wide-ranging conversation, Grief Walker Aralyn Doiron joins Marina to explore how facing death, feeling our grief and remembering our ancestors can bring us more fully alive.

Topics include:

• First encounters with death: Aralyn ... more

In this episode I'm looking back on our Circle of Life Rediscovery 'Green Health Virtual Gathering, Embedding Nature in Practice – From Vision to Delivery'. It brought together psychiatrists, a GP, psychotherapists, nurses and NHS teams to explore on... more

In this episode, Marina looks back at the questions that came up at the *Outside for Everyone* webinar and asks why we adults find it so hard to take learning outdoors, and what we can do about it.

In this episode:

• Why experiential learning stick... more

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Recent Guests

Aralyn Doiron
Artist, storyteller, Grief Walker and director of Tides
Tides
Episode: Elders at the Centre with Grief Walker Aralyn Doiron
Michael James
Forest School practitioner based in Somerset; author of Forest School and Autism (first edition)
Forest School community
Episode: Reimagining Inclusion - Forest School, Autism & the Power of Relationship
Stefania Donzelli
Independent researcher with a PhD in social sciences; Forest School practitioner
Italy-based researcher
Episode: Reimagining Inclusion - Forest School, Autism & the Power of Relationship
Dr Ralph Mortimer
GP based in Brighton and chair of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Regional Group of Greener Practice
Greener Practice
Episode: What if Nature is Part of Medicine?
Geoff Robb
Musician, guitarist, co-director at The Outdoor Teacher; creator of The Music of Trees show
The Outdoor Teacher
Episode: The Music of Trees
Tim Rigg
GP (General Practitioner) with experience in Frome Health Connections and nature-based health initiatives
Frome Medical Practice / Health Connections Project
Episode: What If Your GP Could Prescribe Nature?
Mo Wilde
Forager, research herbalist, ethnobotanist, author of The Wilderness Cure; founder of The Wild Biome Project
The Wild Biome Project
Episode: The Wilderness Cure: What Happens When We Eat the Wild with Mo Wilde
Jessica Newberry LeVey
Senior Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford; part of Climate Cares
University of Oxford; Climate Cares
Episode: Can We Teach Climate Change Without Overwhelming Young People?
Angela Hanscom
Pediatric occupational therapist, author of Balanced and Barefoot, founder of TimberNook
TimberNook
Episode: Restoring the Occupation of Childhood

Host

Marina Robb
Host of The Wild Minds Podcast; founder of Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC and The Outdoor Teacher; long-time nature-based educator and wellness advocate.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Inspiring and insightful

    This is a great podcast. Thoughtful, humane and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Professor Braveheart
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent 🌱

    I love Marinas podcasts, her natural and engaging way, her openness and curiosity, in addition to the great guests that she invites!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawn DawnDawn
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wild minds

    Marina is so inspirational, and allows thoughts and ideas to flow into you. Exciting you to explore new perspectives to share with both colleagues and the young minds, we are inspiring for the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunny& bright
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • I could listen to these ideas every day!

    I have really enjoyed all of your episodes so much!! Thank you for the important and meaningful work that you do. Please continue your incredible offerings of love for our earth and those that inhabit her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    this game is somtimes anoying
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent 🌱

    Marina has a totally natural way of being herself and of being in conversation with others,and I love her enthusiasm, her curiosity, the way she draws out of people, and the fantastic, inspiring changemakers she interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawn DawnDawn
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Powerful blend of mindfulness and practical nature-based learning; highly meaningful.
Broad, hopeful exploration of health, nature, and education inspiring for the future.
This series connects education, health, and environment in a compelling way.
The host's natural curiosity and engaging style bring great guests to life.
Thoughtful, humane, and inspiring—this show elevates genuine ideas.

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Elders at the Centre with Grief Walker Aralyn Doiron
Q: What would be some of the things that you could speak to that would help us come back into our feeling body?
Doiron recommends returning attention to present-moment bodily sensations and allowing feelings without judgment. She suggests beginning with one quiet minute a day in which a person accepts whatever they feel.
Elders at the Centre with Grief Walker Aralyn Doiron
Q: What do you think is going on, or what was going on for you, that got you so interested in this area?
Doiron traces her interest to seeing an eight-year-old neighbor's body at a funeral and noticing how adults whispered about death. She became curious about subjects people avoided and believes that distancing death from daily life separates people from nature and community.
What if Nature is Part of Medicine?
Q: Why now for linking health care with nature?
The doctor explains that climate change is already affecting mental health and that environmental solutions have co-benefits for health; the relationship between environment and health is becoming more evident in practice and policy.
The Music of Trees
Q: So what's it like just for a moment being here with me?
Geoff describes the interview setting as feeling like a job interview but still comfortable, highlighting the collaborative dynamic between the hosts.
The Wilderness Cure: What Happens When We Eat the Wild with Mo Wilde
Q: What were you doing during your year of eating wild foods, and why did you decide to undertake it?
I wanted to test if I could actually live on wild food with community support, especially during times of food scarcity and global disruptions; it began as a personal challenge to enact my teaching and explore resilience, and it evolved into ongoing work with the Wild Biome Project.

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The show centers on nature-centric living, education, mental health, and holistic wellbeing, featuring conversations with educators, health professionals, foragers, and climate researchers. Episodes explore outdoor learning, nature-based therapies, traditional ecological knowledge, and practical strategies for integrating nature into health, education, and daily life. Notable threads include the healing power of the natural world, play and development, climate education, and the intersection of science with spirituality and ceremony. The format often blends expert interviews with personal storytelling, actionable takeaways, and a strong emphasis on community, belonging, and sustainable living. A standout trait is its consistent focus on act... more

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2. Michael James
3. Stefania Donzelli
4. Dr Ralph Mortimer
5. Geoff Robb
6. Tim Rigg
7. Mo Wilde
8. Jessica Newberry LeVey

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