Nurtured by Nature
Science
Fiona MacKay
Do you care deeply about the natural world? Have you struggled with eco-anxiety, overwhelm & despair due to the constant negative narrative about the environment & the mass depletion of biodiversity? Do you feel a sense of powerlessness & hopelessness in the face of the inaction at governmental level?I’m on a mission to shift the conversation, searching out empowering solutions & evidence of what’s already being achieved, to restore our collective hope & remind us that we are not powerless bystanders. At Nurtured By Nature I bring together a fascinating diversity of guests, offering their unique perspectives & guidance, as we discuss ways to marry ancient wisdom & modern culture in a synergy that enables us as a society to restore balance to our lives & environment & fully take responsibility for our role in healing our world. I provide you with a space that you can return to for constant hope and inspiration, knowing that by coming together as a community, it allows us to amplify our impact, as we discover the tangible solutions of how we can all get involved & embrace these ideas to create a powerful movement for positive change. Expect to hear stories & advice from authors, artists, photographers, musicians, health & wellness practitioners, incredible businesses prioritising nature, foragers, gardeners, farmers, food producers, scientists, conservationists & charities involved in habitat restoration, species protection & rewilding, & many more diverse voices, all united by our deep & abiding love for the natural world & a desire to make a positive impact. So pull up a chair, join us in conversation & help weave these important messages into the world, whilst being empowered to make your own positive impact, to be part of the solution as we rediscover our true place in nature’s incredible tapestry.
Start Where You Are with Molly Ellis, The Wild Felter
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the lovely Molly Ellis. Molly is the wildlife artist behind the brand The Wild Felter, based in the south of Ireland. During this inspiring episode we pondered how sometimes the most important thing isn’t knowing the answer but simply being prepared to ask the question. Molly shared how her love and relationship with nature only began in her thirty’s but has now shaped her family, business and home, where she has utilised renewable energy, the rather un-glamorous sounding post-consumer waste packaging and created a haven for wildlife by allowing nature to take the lead in re-wildling her garden. Learn more about Molly:Molly Ellis is the wildlife artist behind the brand The Wild Felter. She works from her cottage on the south of Ireland creating a range of endearing gifts and homeware that is affordable, ethical and comes from a love of Irish biodiversity. Her love of animals and the environment inspired her to decarbonise her home and further inspired her to make work that fulfils this ethos for her customers. Her range of wildlife art is available in prints, originals, jewellry and ceramic on her website Thewildfelter.ieShe is also involved in an award winning shop in Fermoy, The Blackwater Valley makers.Website: thewildfelter.ieInstagram: www.instagram.com/wildfelterFacebook: www.facebook.com/thewildfelterOther useful links from this episode:Black Water Valley Makers: https://blackwatervalleymakers.com/Irish Schools Sustainability Network: https://www.issn.ie/More Environmentally Friendly Packaging Solutions: Search for these things in your locality: post consumer waste, bio cello, kraft tape.EcoLand: https://ecoland.com/Support the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay
53:2516/12/2022
Monday Mini - Ideas For a Less Wasteful Christmas
Hello everyone and welcome to the first of my Nurtured by Nature Monday Mini Episodes, designed to be a little snippet of connection to kickstart your week. Recorded whilst gazing in wonder out across mother nature's beautifully adorned wintry landscape, in this week's episode I invite you to join me on social media to share our ideas for having a less wasteful Christmas. From thinking about ways to decorate our homes, to sustainable gift ideas, including sharing our favourite nature inspired books, and looking at ways to be more eco-conscious with our gift wrapping and packaging. I look forward to hearing from you all - as I'm looking for some new books for my own collection. Support the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay
07:2512/12/2022
Finding Our Purpose with Laura Sweet
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the lovely Laura Sweet. Laura is an artist and writer based in California. During this inspiring episode we dived into how her homeschooling created space for her and her children to gain a deeper reverence for nature. Offered up stories around our shared love of trees, discussed some of our favourite books and explored how Laura was inspired by Mary Reynolds' "We are the Ark" to create a sanctuary for nature in her own backyard, whilst nurturing her secret addiction to buying plants. Learn more about Laura: Laura Sweet is an Artist and Writer living her version of a hand made life in a faraway place, north of Northern California, USA. Her work is to live sustainably in her small and mostly wild place. Taking nothing for granted, she makes the most of what is already around her. Creating with her hands keeps life curiously joyful, while writing hones her intent for humility and gratitude. Her family inspires her love to see the simple goodness in every colorful and contrasting detail. When everything is sacred, nothing is wasted.Website: https://laurasweetstudios.com/Instagram: @halflight_lettersFacebook: @halflightlettersFind out more about the We Are The Ark Movement:https://wearetheark.org/We Are The Ark Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804968449865497/Authors/Books mentioned in this episode:Mary Reynolds -We Are The Ark https://marymary.ie/Sharon Blackie - The Enchanted Life https://sharonblackie.net/Robin Wall Kimmerer - Braiding Sweetgrass https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/Clarissa Pinkola Estes - Women Who Run With Wolves https://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/Support the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay
01:01:2609/12/2022
Nurtured by Nature - Welcome to our community
Welcome to the Nurtured by Nature Podcast. We will be launching our first full episode on Friday 9th December 2022, so watch this space. In the meantime, we invite you to take a moment to listen to our welcome episode with our host Fiona MacKay, explaining more about the inspiring community of nature lovers we look forward to creating and serving through this podcast. If you love the natural world and are interesting in exploring ways that you can deepen your connection with nature in all areas of your life, or you are passionate about the environment and conservation then you'll fit right in and we're excited to have you join us on this adventure. Support the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay
09:0711/11/2022