
Transnatural Perspectives Podcast
By The Transnatural Perspectives Podcast
The "more than human" podcast. Cultivating perspectives on Society and Culture across environments and landscapes around the world! Become a supporter of the show www.patreon.com/transnaturalpod #outdoors #nature #adventure #education #ecology #Friluftsliv #philosophy

Outdoor Adventure and Epilepsy w/ Fran Turauskis of Seize Your Adventure
Outdoor Adventure and Epilepsy w/ Fran Turauskis of Seize Your Adventure
Transnatural Perspectives Podcast Dec 02, 2020
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Outdoor Therapy in Spain - Natalia Ruiz de Cortázar Gracia (Psychologist /Director - Asociación Experientia)
Outdoor Therapy in Spain - Natalia Ruiz de Cortázar Gracia (Psychologist /Director - Asociación Experientia)
Natalia Ruiz de Cortázar Gracia is a Psychologist and a pioneer in the establishing of Outdoor Therapy in Spain. Natalia is the Director of Asociacion Experientia, the premier provider of outdoor psychotherapy for individuals and families in Spain. Asociacion Experientia also hosts the International Wilderness Therapy training program each year. Natalia shares her journey of becoming an Outdoor Therapist, her time spent studying and working in Wilderness Therapy the United states and later adapting methods to the Spanish and European contexts at-large. Find out how you can participate as a client or as a practitioner who wants to learn how to be a therapist in nature. To learn more visit asociacionexperientia.org/ or follow on instagram, facebook and more. Full list of topics below :)
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Topics (in order)
Opening Thoughts
The terms: Nature Based / Outdoor / Adventure Therapy and in English & Spanish
What is outdoor therapy? Nature as context & Tool
What does “Outside” look like?
How did Natalia become an Outdoor Therapist?
Transferring methods from the United States to Spain
Developing Experientia & Establishing Outdoor / Adventure Therapy unique to Spain
Become an Outdoor Therapist! International Training programs with Experientia
Training Experiences: Successes, Difficulties and Integration
How to participate and what to expect
The future of the organization
Get in Contact!
Closing Thoughts
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Mar 13, 202356:25

Nordic Friluftsliv Now (feat. The NORFRI Masters)
Nordic Friluftsliv Now (feat. The NORFRI Masters)
What is Friluftsliv? Where does Friluftsliv intersect with sustainability, health, tourism and more? And, what does the Furture of Friluftsliv look like? The Nordic Master in Frilufstliv Studies program (NORFRI) may hold some of these answers...and surely it all makes for an interesting conversation. In this episode we've gathered 3 students of the NORFRI program to discuss all these topics AND MORE! So, if you're a Friluifts-nerd like our host, or even a bit Frilufts-curious, you're gonna love this episode. Click here For more info on the NORFRI Masters Degree program. Full list of topics and time stamps below :)
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00:00:00 Introduction: “Reopening Life’’: tour guiding, ecosocial work and the International Adventure Therapy conference
00:09:20 What is the NorFRi Program
00:12:24 TEOS program sister program
00:13:27 Creating a TransNordic model and internationalization of Friluftsliv
00:15:40 What is Friluftsliv?
00:20:00 Progressive Perspectives in Pedagogy
00:21:22 Sustainability & Friluftsliv: Is spending time in nature enough to build empathy?
00:27:55 Divisions Deep Ecology & Ecosophy
00:32:10 Sustainability: Friluftsliv as Tourism
00:37:00 Changing Climate, Landscapes & Identities
00:49:00 Friluftsliv, Tourism and Covid
00:52:45 Friluftsliv & Health in Periurban Landscapes across the Nordics
01:04:50 Place Responsive Pedagogy under the pandemic
01:06:45 The Future of the NORFRI program
01:20:20 Closing Reflections
Music: ''Future'' by Fazerklang
Aug 02, 202201:25:52

The Nature of Sound: Sounds of the Ocean (Joshua Sam Miller)
The Nature of Sound: Sounds of the Ocean (Joshua Sam Miller)
Today we begin our series on ‘The Nature of Sound’. In this series we’ll be talking with people who are working at the intersection of sounds and the natural environment. Who better to start that with than globetrotting. multi-instrumentalist Joshua Sam Miller? Joshua is a world recording artist, composer and producer on a mission to connect people to the natural world through sound. Joshua travels the world collecting sounds from nature and combining them with musical traditions from all corners of the earth - all culminating in his live a remote multi-media experiences that provide a place for listeners to relax and embody sound. Joshua is here to talk to us about recording his latest album, Sounds of The Ocean, which is to be released 08 June 2022 and can be found at www.soundsoftheocean.com. Original music for this episode is titled 'Greetings' off the new album Sounds of The Ocean by Joshua Sam Miller. You can find info on Joshua's music, podcasts, live events and other work at: https://www.joshuasammiller.com/ & https://www.soundsoftheocean.com/ Please Consider supporting The Transnatural Perspectives Podcast by leaving a episode based donation, become a monthly sponsor or share any questions or ideas with us @ www.transnaturalpod.com Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram TIMESTAMPS (+/- 30 seconds accuracy) 00:03:20 Introducing Joshua Sam Miller 00:04:057 Choosing Instruments to compliment what it sounds like underwater 00:05:55 Joshua’s Musical and Nature-Based Origins 00:08:00 Leaving and Returning to Music 00:09:45 Connecting with Nature in a New Way 00:15:00 Accepting and Integrating Technology, Nature and Music 00:18:50 Making Sounds of the Ocean 00:30:30 The Live Concert Experience 00:36:40 Bringing the Ocean Experience and Working with Local Communities 00:41:55 The Global Audience Response & The Call to Costa Rica 00:48:10 New Album, World Oceans Day at the UN, & The Future 00:52:40 The Embodied Sounds Podcast 00:54:20 Audience Question: Most Used Instruments? 00:58:10 Audience Question: Working with Sounds from Other Landscapes? 00:59:50 Audience Question: Increased Accessibility via Virtual Reality (VR) Experience? 01:05:30 Where to connect with Joshua and Sounds of the Ocean 00:07:35 Closing Thoughts 01:09:35 Song: ‘’Greetings’’ from Sounds of the Ocean by Joshua Sam Miller (Released: 08 June 2022)
Jun 01, 202201:13:38

Recapturing Life: Biking the Great American Rail-Trail ( Whitney Washington )
Recapturing Life: Biking the Great American Rail-Trail ( Whitney Washington )
Whitney Washington is an Adventure Filmmaker, Storyteller and Long Distance Cyclist. I first came across Whitney’s work via Instagram in the summer of 2021. I along with many others watched for months as Whitney traveled by bike across the United States. Via social media, Whitney weaves followers an inspirational narrative tale of self-exploration while refurbishing a childhood bike and riding it 3000 miles across the North American continent with minimal previous biking or camping experience. Our conversation cover the trials, tribulations and joys of solo bike-packing and how Recapturing one’s life can mean challenging one’s nightmares to live out one’s dreams. Please LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. For more info check out Whitney's Instagram (@recapturinglife) or website (https://beacons.ai/recapturinglife) Consider leaving a tip, donation or sponsorship for this episode or others @ www.transnaturalpod.com Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Youtube/ Medium. TIMESTAMPS (+/- 30 seconds accuracy) 00:00:00 Introduction: Opening Perspectives, Whitney Washington, Sponsorship Campaign 00:06:45 North Florida and Urban Sprawl, Whitney’s nature-based upbringing: Allowing myself to tell my own story, From corporate media to Cycling across the United States 00:15:15 Celebrating Movement, Recapturing Life 00:20:20 Riding Rail trails 00:25:28 Learning by Doing: Be Prepared and Improvise along the way 00:30:48 A journey of Wellness and Self Care, challenges and fears 00:35:00 Input from friends and Family, The appeal of the Long Journey 00:42:30 The kindness of strangers and meeting new friends 00:47:22 Making Nature Connections along the way 00:52:45 Overcoming tough times on the road: IOWA is NOT FLAT 00:56:30 Biking into the Future! Alaska to Argentina! 00:59:30 Where to stay up to date with Whitney’s work and journey 01:00:30 Recapturing Life: Confronting the ‘Nightmare’ 01:02:00 Closing Perspectives SFX: freesound.org Music: ''Future'' by Fazerklang
Apr 23, 202201:07:05

Digital Mobile Technology & Outdoor Education ( Imre Van Kraalingen )
Digital Mobile Technology & Outdoor Education ( Imre Van Kraalingen )
In this episode we discuss the impact of digital mobile technology on Outdoor Education with Cultural Anthropologist Imre van Kraalingen. Imre's PhD research, via the Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Life Studies (Friluftsliv) at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, aims to develop accounts of how mobile technologies form a part of contemporary teaching and learning experiences in higher outdoor education in Norway. Also, hear some comparative insights about winter outdoor life in Florida and Norway and we discuss a listener's questions about integrating the outdoors into daily lessons. All that and a whole lot more! Please sens you questions & comments! Please share, subscribe, support and enjoy! Thanks for listening!
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Learn more about Imre's work here: https://www.nih.no/en/about/employees/imre-van-kraalingen/
Read Pathways to learn more about Outdoor Education and activities here: https://www.coeo.org/pathways-journal/
Timestamps:
00:00:50 Opening thoughts: Show updates, Comparative reflections on Winter in Florida & Norway
00:11:40 Imre van Kraalingen: Cultural Anthropologist, Research and International Super Volunteer
00:16:10 PhD Research in Outdoor Education with Adults
00:19:50 Connections & Controversy: Norwegian Outdoor Culture and Digital Technology
00:26:45 Understanding the nuances of technology use in Outdoor Education
00:36:10 Intentionality: the opportunity to adapt mobile technology to outdoor pedagogy
00:44:50 The accessibility gap to mobile tech around the world and it’s relevance
00:46:25 ‘’The Wall’’ of mobile tech as a classic challenge that Outdoor Ed is uniquely prepared for
00:49:00 Adaptability and Intentional use: the pedagogical use of tech in Outdoor Education
00:57:20 Further Research: Impact of Technology on Outdoor Experiences and International Online Outdoor Studies Forum
01:02:00 Reflections, Listener Question: How to get my student in touch with nature more regularly, Place Based Mindset, Adventure Around the Corner and more
Music Credit: 'Future' by Fazerklang
Feb 10, 202201:15:27

Research on the Frontier of Discovery: From Antarctica to The Moon ( Wilson Cheung Wai Yin )
Research on the Frontier of Discovery: From Antarctica to The Moon ( Wilson Cheung Wai Yin )
This episode was originally released a year ago, but due to technical difficulties has only resurfaced now!
Wilson Cheung Wai Yin is the founder and director of Polar Research and Expedition Consultancy as well he is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), a Member of The Explorers Club and on the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, Humanities & Social Sciences Expert Group...he’s a graduate of the TEOS program where we studied together and you hear a lot about on this show. Wilson is a true renaissance person with a detailed professional skill set that covers just about anything one could imagine in the Air, on the Land, ice or below the sea. He guided everywhere you can imagine in the arctic and polar regions of the world, quite opposite of his native Hong Kong. In today's conversation we discuss his early nature experiences when growing up in Hong Kong, his experience in polar guiding, cross-cultural research in tourism and climate change, The role of citizen science in tourism, his plans to travel to space...yeah that’s right I said space...and a whole lot more.
Wilson's photography is on Instagram @polarwilson or contact him via his website www.preconsultancy.com/
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00:08:07 from From Polar guide to polar scientist
00:09:46 How Wilson’s experience in Polar tourism exploration began in Antarctica
00:12:47 The role of Language and Skill in becoming a Polar Guide
00:13:52 Wilsons early nature experiences growing up in Hong Kong’s British colonial period.
00:17:40 From failing entrance exams to representing his university on scholarship in Antarctica
00:24:45 Advantages and Disadvantages of pursuing a career in the Outdoors in Hong Kong
00:26:56 Working in “Paradise” a.k.a Antarctica as a Polar guide
00:28:51 Antarctica and the Asian Perspective (or lack of an Asian arctic exploration connection)
00:32:00 Antarctica as an International Space for Humankind
00:35:00 Antarctica as a place to influence peace
00:38:46 The Antarctica Treaty
00:42:05 Wilsons Polar Research
00:43:52 Growth of Chinese Tourism in Antarctica
00:49:28 Is it possible to avoid Disneyfication or McDonaldization of tourism Activity in Antarctica
00:53:30 The Need for arctic tourism & Citizen science Tourism in on Polar Tourism
00:59:56 Wilson climate and glacial melt research
01:10:24 Wilsons quest for a mountaineering world record
01:12:15 Researching on the Frontier of Discovery
01:16:45 Preparing for space travel and Moon Lab Construction
01:20:33 Outlook on a challenging Future and advice on achieving dreams and goals
01:25:45 Wilson's upcoming publications
01:25:00 Closing reflections
Dec 24, 202101:29:18

Reimagining Cemeteries as Recreational Spaces in Aotearoa/New Zealand ( Karl Nesbitt )
Reimagining Cemeteries as Recreational Spaces in Aotearoa/New Zealand ( Karl Nesbitt )
Karl Nesbitt has spent his career working in Parks and Recreation management in Aotearoa / New Zealand. Karl serves on the World Urban Parks Cemeteries committee and he has lead a number of initiative to transition cemeteries into recreational spaces, particularly in rural communities, whilst collaborating with the indigenous Maori community and other religious and cultural groups to create more equitable and accessible outdoor recreations spaces. Please Enjoy! Share! Send us your thoughts!
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Plus check out my new song ‘Home Burial’, from my solo musical project BoTik. The album addresses, amongst other topics, existential environmental issues. For more info and the link to listen, visit Listen to the whole album, ''Songs At The End of the World'', available at www.botikmusic.com
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:59 Podcast updates, Lithuania, New Music & introducing our guest, Parks and Recreation Cemetery specialist Karl Nesbitt
00:08:35 Landscape in the Land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa/New Zealand
00:11:50 Settler/Indigenous co-governance and the influence of Indigenous knowledge’s on Politics, Education and land management
00:18:30 Transitioning cemeteries into recreation: Cultural Past, present & future in Aotearoa/New Zealand
00:25:45 Cemetery as a consistent place of peace and greenspace around the world
00:35:25 Different perspectives on death
Current examples of cemeteries being (re)designed as recreational areas
Taboos and Opposition to Cemeteries as a recreational spaces
Cemeteries as highly accessible places for nature connection and play
00:41:30 Future of Cemeteries is in welcoming transition and respecting cultures
00:43:49 Closing Reflections
00:50:40 New Song: 'Home Burial' by BoTik
Dec 06, 202155:04

Nature Connection, Consciousness, Spirituality & Indigenous Knowledge ( Graham Ellis-Smith )
Nature Connection, Consciousness, Spirituality & Indigenous Knowledge ( Graham Ellis-Smith )
Graham Ellis-Smith has provided services in a range of areas concerning Aboriginal people, culture and economic development for over 25 years. Graham's work has focused on employment and enterprise development, intercultural and environmental education (2 Way), access to and management of land; and culturally aligned and appropriate healing processes for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. In this episode we dig deep into Graham's life and experience perspectives on indigeneity, spirituality and universality throughout all aspects of his work.
Plus check out my new song ‘Midnight Sun’, from my solo musical project BoTik. This is the newest single from the album ''Songs At The End of the World'' coming out October 2021. The album addresses, amongst other topics, existential environmental issues. For more info and the link to listen, visit linktr.ee/BoTik
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00:00:00 Welcome Back! Season 2!New Music!
00:05:00 Getting to know Graham and his local landscape
00:10:00 An Authentic Outdoor Education:Growing up with the Australian Bush as Playground
00:19:10 Connection consciousness, Indigeneity & Spirituality
00:27:30 Fundamental truths expressed through nature & shared indigenous origins
00:31:28 The Life Cycle: parallels across peoples and outdoor programs
00:42:30 Aboriginal Elders and Quantum Physics
00:43:45 Facilitating open spaces to talk about ‘strange’, ‘supernatural’ and otherwise spiritual experiences
00:50:20 Graham’s introduction into Aborigianal society
00:55:32 Acceptance and Responsibility to the land
00:57:40 Why have we forgotten about out connections with nature
01:03:32 How are we remembering who we are?
01:06:00 Outdoor Programs :‘Slowing down’ & being ‘’present’’ into
01:15:00 Mindfulness: Negotiating our Past and future while remaining in the present
01:22:00 Aboriginal Teachers on destroying the earth, destroying ourselves
01:24:52 Re(Creation): What are we re-creating when engaging in recreation?
01:34:00 Awareness: Falling asleep Collectively, Waking up individually
01:36:45 Take the opportunity to provide triggers, sew seeds, and build bridges
01:39:50 Closing Reflections
01:43:00 Song: “Midnight Sun” by BoTik
Oct 13, 202101:48:18

Season 1 Synopsis: A Community of Education
Season 1 Synopsis: A Community of Education
Live from THE PARK! Big thanks to everyone for tuning in, listening up and speaking out during this first season of the Transnatural Perspectives Podcast. The journey has just begun but I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past season. It's be great and it's also been a ton of work behind the scenes (and maybe on our brains too!) and some critical distance is in order to recharge and marinate with some really expansive ideas on the horizon! In this episode I discuss Oslo Parks, Podcast Origins, Shout out to teachers, evolving perspectives on community based education and, of course, my top 17 episodes of the season. While we break, I hope you have time to enjoy yourself and catch up on all of our previous episodes while you're at it! Please Share, Subscribe & Support this podcast!
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00:01:44 Oslo Parks
00:03:48 Origins of the Podcast
00:06:38 Taking a podcast break
00:07:59 We all have the ability to educate
00:10:42 Same Planet...Different Worlds
00:12:30 Teaching! Hollywood production...without the support!
00:15:11 Diversified Community Based Education
00:17:15 My top 17 episodes: Thank yous and brief summaries
00:35:48 Closing Reflections
Jun 10, 202139:44

Speaking Through Coal: The Art of Appalachian Fatalism, Resource Extraction and Electracy ( Ernie Roby-Tomic )
Speaking Through Coal: The Art of Appalachian Fatalism, Resource Extraction and Electracy ( Ernie Roby-Tomic )
In this new episode we hear from Artist and Researcher Ernie Roby-Tomic in the wake of his recently released, online exhibition *Exposing Coal Seams and Appalachian Fatalism with Digital Apparatuses* published in the (online) Nordic Journal for Artistic Research. Ernie Roby-Tomic is a multimedia artist and researcher who uses, among many mediums and methods, music, poetry, archival research, video game design, GIS and 3D printing via the paradigms of Electracy and Verticality to tell the stories of resource extraction of rural coal country culture in West Virginia in the United states.
The view the exhibit visit: https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/748182/903553/3503/8621
Visit ErnieRoby.com for more info about Ernie's work
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction (Listen! Share! Subscribe! Donate! Enjoy!)
00:05:00 All about balkan brass music and the Guca festival in Serbia
00:10:00 How we know each others, Florida and The Moonbus Fesitval
00:15.:00 Ernie's Art, Sleep Science and Labor movements in Late Capitalist Society
00:19:15 Reclamation: Exhibition on Resource extraction culture in Appalachia
00:24:00 Growing up in an Appalachian Coal mining culture
00:26:00 History of the Appalachian mountains and Coal mining
00:29:30 Politicization of the Coal Industry
00:36:20 Influence of Black Lung Disease and Japanese Video Games
00:44:20 Mining for Data recreating coal mining maps
00:56:00 Theory of Electracy, Heuristics & Talking through the bodies of miners
01:08:45 Walking us through the Exhibition Landscape
01:18:00 Redneck activism and Politics role in Coal Country
01:28:00 The Green Bank Observatory: Themes of paradox and verticality at the intersection of environment, society and industry.
01:34:45 Connection and reclamation through technology and familial relations
01:37:45 Appalachian Fatalism: The coal cycle, Disaster Ballads and Feminist Critique
01:55:00 Energy Extraction: Performance Project on the Sago Mine disaster, Doom Tubas and Sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm6j3y84_0g&t=256s
02:08:00 Are you making Electracy?
02:11:00 Final Reflections
May 21, 202102:16:31

Experiential Education: Foster Care & Roma Communities in Hungary w/ Árpád Bárnai
Experiential Education: Foster Care & Roma Communities in Hungary w/ Árpád Bárnai
Árpád Bárnai is the director of the Academy of Experience in Budapest. The Academy supports local youth in foster care programs and Roma communities through offering Outdoor and Experiential Education workshops, activities, and other community-building exchange opportunities. Learn more about Árpád's work with the Academy of Experience here https://elmenyakademia.hu/en/. Listen to Árpád's "Source" Podcast https://anchor.fm/source-podcast Visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com for more info on this podcast, blog, writing services, and how you can become a $upporter of the show. Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Youtube/ Medium. Please Share, Subscribe & Support! Music by Fazerklang SFX: freesounds.org
In this episode (in this order)
00:00:00 Episode Opener
00:02:18 Introducing Arpad Barnai
00:05:50 Environment in Budapest, Hungary
00:12:20 Growing up in Hungary, nature connections, Grandma’s Village
00:18:45 The phenomenon of place based exploration vs charismatic mega experiences
00:20:35 Nature Connection & Ecological Consciousness in Hugarian Culture
00:25:45 Ecological issues in Hungary
00:29:00 Arpad’s work with Experiential Education at the Academy of Experience
00:39:25 Circumstances of Roma Communities & Experiential Education programs with Roma Youth in Budapest
00:48:35 The value of volunteering, exchange and creating a new community in a new place
00:54:50 The power of the facilitator
01:08:15 Societal oppostion, support and the role of discrimination encountered
01:12:45 The future of Social work and Environmental Experiential Learning
01:14:40 Arpad’s Podcast “The Source” & The Power of Discussion and Long form conversation
01:22:00 Closing Reflections
Apr 23, 202101:27:36

Ecofeminism, Surfing & Leisure Culture w/ Dr. Rebecca Olive
Ecofeminism, Surfing & Leisure Culture w/ Dr. Rebecca Olive
Dr. Rebecca Olive is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Her feminist cultural studies research has focused on women’s experiences surfing and issues of localism, in the water and on social media. Her work focuses on issues of equity and diversity in action/lifestyle sports and cultures.
Learn more about Dr. Olive's work at www.movingoceans.com
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Timestamps
Introduction
00:04:00 Interview start and Dr. Olive’s amazing writing
00:05:20 Researching nature-based sports and the politics within Surfing, Sex & Gender politics
00:09:20 Place-based research: Why Surfing? Why the Sea’?
00:14:10 Best and worst of Surfing: The culture doesn’t always do justice to what activities have to offer.
00:15:20 Localism and Exclusivity in Activity
00:19:35 Loving and researching problematic issues
00:22:55 Research Method: “Thinking the Social through the Self”f, auto/ethnography, Shared experience & Knowledge.
00:24:50 Issues in Accessibility & learning to surf
00:35:10 That “Aha moment” that lead to an interest in the localist culture & politics around surfing
00:40:15 Living with Sharks and understanding one's place in the environment and limitations.
00:54:24 Humans/Nature: Roller skiing in Norway, National identity and Climate Change
00:59:05 Feminism and Ecofeminism
01:04:23 Understanding misconceptions of Feminism
01:09:03 Critiques of Ecofeminism
01:10:32 Gendering and Feminisation of Nature
01:14:00 Gender as a starting point for Rethinking the Politics & Ethics of our societal relationships
01:15:45 Appreciating the nature of one’s place
01:24:13 The importance of Sport & Leisure in achieving Social and Ecological sustainability and Systemic Change
01:32:30 Moving Oceans and more work from Dr. Olive
01:33:39 Closing Reflections
Mar 17, 202101:37:16

Ecological Economics w/ Dr. Ove Daniel Jakobsen
Ecological Economics w/ Dr. Ove Daniel Jakobsen
Dr. Ove Daniel Jakobsen is a Researcher and Professor of Ecological Economics at Nord University in the Arctic town of Bodø, Norway. Ove has dedicated his life to the study of Ecological economics and has written many books on the topic including his latest, Anarchism and Ecological economics. Ecological Economics takes a Transdisciplinary approach to the topic of economics that connects Ecology, Sociology and Culture while taking a holistic, decentralized, community lead, bottom-up approach in designing a more sustainable economy for both humans and the inhabitants of more than the human world. Please contact the show with your questions and thoughts via www.transnaturalperspectives.com More on Dr. Jakobsen's work, books and contact information at https://ovejakobsen.com/ Visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com for more info on the podcast, our blog and writing offers, and how you can become a monthly supporter or donor to the show. Follow on @Transnatualpod on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Medium Please Share, Subscribe & Support! Time Stamps 00:04:29 A Transdisciplinary Study: Ecology, Sociology and Culture 00:07:49 Integrating Utopian Dialogue in Business and Education 00:13:00 Ecological Economics: A bottom up approach consisting of decentralized cooperative networks 00:14:50 What does ‘’The Good Life’’ look like in real life? 00:17:50Connecting nature, Individual development and Systems change 00:21:10In practice: Transition Towns in England 00:28:30 Demystifying the term UTOPIA 00:30:30 Why Greenwashing and Harm Reduction is problematic 00:32:45 Changing From Economic Growth to Green Growth 00:34:45 Why Growth? 00:37:00 The role of optimism: Start talking about what we SHOULD be doing TO develop! 00:40:45 From Crushing Capitalism to Eco Anarchism 00:48:00 Ove’s Book Anarchism and Ecological Economics More information: Introduction to Ecological Economics w/ Dr. Jakobsen (in English): https://mediasite.nord.no/Mediasite/Play/9be3ad1823024f4fbba694b02a6c2d791d
Mar 02, 202157:03

The Life Cycle: Travel Writing as Environmental Activism w/ Dr. Kate Rawles
The Life Cycle: Travel Writing as Environmental Activism w/ Dr. Kate Rawles
Dr. Kate Rawles is an Outdoor Philosopher, Writer, Cyclist and activist who is using her love for epic journeys to communicate on environmental issues. Her upcoming book, The Life Cycle, sets our focus on Biodiversity as she bikes from Costa Rica to the southern tip of South American. Kate Joins us from here home in Northern England to discuss everything from what she left academia become a full time Environmental Activist and Travel writer! For more information about the Adventures of Dr. Kate Rawles and her writings visit her website www.outdoorphilosophy.co.uk or find her on Twitter @CarbonCycleKate For all show info, blog articles, and other information visit www.transnaturalperspectives.com Please Share, Subscribe & consider donating to the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transnaturalpod One time or Custom Donation: Paypal.me/InternationalSuper Follow on Twitter / Facebook / Medium @TRANSNATURALPOD / Youtube Music by Fazerklang SFX: freesounds.org Time Stamps 00:00:00 Pre-Show Notes 00:04:00 The Life Challenge of balancing Academia and Activism 00:06:15 Evolving Awareness of Existential issue sin the World of Adventure 00:08:37 How Tradition Adventure Narratives has been instrumental in the environmental crisis 00:11:37 Why approaching Adventure by Bike is innately unique? 00:14:36 Adventure Plus! Adventure With a Purpose 00:19:00 Adventure as an Engaging way to communicate on Environmental Issues 00:20:06 The Carbon Cycle Journey across North America 00:24:00 Kate’s Adventure Writing process 00:26:55 Traveling alone vs. Travelling with a partner 00:30:31 Dealing with Deadlines, Destinations and Fear of missing out while on Journeys 00:34:08 Dreaming of a trip with no end! 00:37:12 The Life Cycle: Newest Book and Journey through South America 00:38:01 BioDiversity in South America 00:42:20 Projects Kate visited on her journey through South America 00:46:44 How can someone prepare for such a journey? 00:47:51 Why ride a bamboo bike? 00:49:30 Logistic of where to stay? 00:51:33 Wildlife, Food and Camping on the South America Trip 00:52:59 Vegetarian eating in North America vs South America 00:55:07 Transatlantic Travel on a Carbon Diet: Cargo Ship Cruising! 00:59:32 Overall representation of Environmental Issues in 2021 vs 2006 01:02:10 How to Contact Kate 01:04:00 Post-Show reflections
Feb 17, 202101:10:04

The Tiny House Movement w/ Alice Wilson
The Tiny House Movement w/ Alice Wilson
Alice Wilson is an ERSC funded PhD researcher in Urban Sociology at the University of York in the U.K. Wilson's PhD research focuses on the experiences of women in the UK Tiny House movement and the potential that Tiny Houses have to address inter-generational justice issues whilst moving closer to achieving our environmental justice goals in the U.K. and around the world. As well, is the Director of Ophouse Tiny housing project in York & co-founder of Women in Academia.
Connect with Alice via Twitter https://twitter.com/neither_both
Tiny House Research in Action http://tinyhouseresearch.co.uk/ & https://www.ophouse.co.uk/about
Women in Academia: https://www.womeninacademia.org.uk/
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00:05:00 Origins of Alice’s research in Tiny Houses (Working from the inside out!)
00:09:25 The Place of Tiny Houses in Society
00:11:40 Legalities of Tiny House Living and Why Alice can’t live in her Tiny House
00:15:48 Communities Researched in the Study
00:17:55 Women in the current tiny house movement
00:20:29 Intergenerational Justice Issues
00:26:00 Social & Cultural Goals: Communication & Demystification of People living in Tiny Houses
00:28:45 Environmental Benefits of Tiny Houses: Sustainability!
00:30:43 Less space, less stuff, better LIFE!
00;34:00 Tiny Houses, Homelessness and affordable housing
00:38:58 Tiny Houses Nexus of accessibility to shelter and social mobility!
00:40:10 OpHouse - Tiny House Community and THE FUTURE
00:45:04 The Women in Academia Organization
Jan 31, 202156:03

Ecological Consciousness in the COVID era w/ Bob Henderson
Ecological Consciousness in the COVID era w/ Bob Henderson
Dr. Bob Henderson is an Outdoor Educator, Travel Guide, Speaker and Author of many great books on both Canadian Outdoor Recreation and Norwegian Friluftsliv. As well, Bob was a professor of Outdoor Education for 29 years at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Bob joins us from the Oak Ridges Moraine in Ontario for a conversation on trends observed in outdoor activities, land use, education and more in the COVID era (thus far) as they relate to Ecological Consciousness. We also reflect on how these trends may influence the years to come. This is an exercise in reflection and renegotiation of our actions, education and methods of communication in this overarching era of the Anthropocene. What do you think of our observations? Agree? disagree? Did we leave something out? Is there something you'd like to ad? Contact the show to let us know :) Check out the times stamps below & contact the show if you have a topic you'd like to discuss.
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Time Stamps
00:01:17 What is Ecological Consciousness?
00:03:00 Is Ecological Consciousness something we’re becoming conscious of OR something within our consciousness?
00:06:04 Ecological Consciousness as “The Matrix” and the Two pillars of Ecological Consciousness
00:08:37 Connections between COVID and Ecological Consciousness
00:09:30 The Rise in the Kidnapping Domestic Pets and “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
00:13:30 Seeking comfort, Hygge & Koselig-ness as the world becomes increasingly harsher
00:15:00 Rise of Norwegian Friluftsliv in North American Popular Culture and critique from Indigenous populations
00:19:00 More Friluftsliv = More Accessibility to the Outdoors
00:22:15 Forest are filling up! Outdoor equipment is SOLD OUT
00:24:30 How has increased activity in the forest altered the outdoor culture , the parks, trails and transportation infrastructure of these areas?
00:31:00 International VS Local “Tourism” in the time of COVID
00:35:00 Consciousness of Increased Screen Time
00:37:15 Changes in how people are thinking about travel
00:41:25 Increased Demand for Alternative Schools
00:45:40 Climate Change awareness and media narrative in the age of COVID
00:47:50 Fusion of Social, Cultural and Ecological Sustainability
00:52:55 Ecologizing Education, Politics and Society at large
00:55:41 Environmental Communication & Literacy
00:58:45 Environmental Education for Adults
01:00:17 Lack of will to accept Climate Change
01:02:20 Renegotiating our Inert Ideas & the Adventure of change
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Jan 13, 202101:17:13

Outdoor Adventure and Epilepsy w/ Fran Turauskis of Seize Your Adventure
Outdoor Adventure and Epilepsy w/ Fran Turauskis of Seize Your Adventure
Fran Turauskis is a writer and creator of the Seize Your Adventure podcast, which showcases stories of adventurers and outdoor lovers alike who also happen to have epilepsy, After Fran walked the Camino de Santiago, solo, in 2017, she became uncomfortable with descriptions such as 'brave' and 'inspirational' when people learned about her epilepsy diagnosis. She created the Seize Your Adventure podcast to normalize the idea of epilepsy in adventure settings. Fran has a lot of good ol’ adventure stories to share with us as well we discuss where this all fits in both the classic and emerging adventure narratives. If you looking for more information on this term the “adventure narrative” check back to episode 2 of this podcast where we break that term down in detail with Bob Henderson. Check out Fran's work at her website Seize Your Adventure. Follow Fran on Twitter | Facebook.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:00 Welcome Fran to the show
00:04:30 What does Fran mean by “Seize your Adventure”?
00:05:45 What is Epilepsy?
00:08:05 What are some initial concerns, in regards to activity, when one finds out they have epilepsy?
00:09:50 How did the podcast start and Fran’s experience with epilepsy?
00:12:45 Fran’s adventure’s before and after finding out she has epilepsy
00:15:30 Can nature connection help with symptoms of epilepsy?
00:17:30 Why is there such a lack of research on the topic Epilepsy and Outdoor Recreation?
00:21:00 Are there certain activities that are maybe more conducive towards the epileptic experience?
00:25:54 About Fran’s recent Ultra Run
00:29:37 Fran’s interpretation of Adventure
00:31:47 Finding Adventure in London
00:35:00 Finding one’s “Inner Peak”
00:39:52 How is the “Adventure Narrative” evolving?
00:44:53 Things people with epilepsy might need to think about before going on a journey?
00:47:20 Tips about how friends can support a fellow traveler who happens to have epilepsy
00:50:26 Particular pre-journey logistical planning for those with epilepsy
00:53:45 Organizations that work with Epilepsy and Outdoor Pursuits
00:54:56 Seize Your Adventure and site-specific dramaturgy
00:56:20 Fran’s favorite microadventures and future plans
00:57:47 Fran’s obsession with BEARS!
00:59:54 Closing Reflections
Dec 02, 202001:03:13

Evolving Perspectives on Travel w/ Jason Moore (Zero to Travel Podcast)
Evolving Perspectives on Travel w/ Jason Moore (Zero to Travel Podcast)
Jason Moore is the host of the Zero to Travel podcast, one of the longest-running and most widely listened to travel podcasts available. Jason is also the co-founder of Location Indie, an online community that helps people combine their love of travel and entrepreneurship into sustainable ways of life that are not dependent on being in a single location. After interviewing over 400 travellers over the past 7 years on his podcast, Jason is here to share with us his nuanced perspectives on the state of travel and evolving perspectives on "What travel really means?". As well, Jason is a fellow USAmerican living in Oslo, Norway, neighbour and a good friend, so we have lots to reflect on about life in and "outside the box". If you like what you hear on this show, you can check out an episode we did together over on his podcast and many others at The Zero to Travel Podcast. Follow Jason on YouTube | Twitter |
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00:01:55 Etymology of the Word Travel
00:05:48 How this podcast got started
00:07:05 What does Transnaturalism really mean? An example...The Global Potato!
00:09:17 Living in Norway: Where Nature is the Home of Culture! How does nature inform the culture?
00:11:15 Zero 2 Travel Podcast: Sharing perspectives & Helping people travel the world on their terms
00:19:23 Changes in perceptions of travel due to climate change and pandemic times. Have you seen any trends happening in the way that people are travelling?
00:20:37 Human Powered & Slow Travel
00:26:44 Josh’s month biking trip in Norway, the layers of that experience & identifying with the roadside flora and fauna.
00:30:43 Shifting your mindset: Finding nature in cities and Landscape Architecture.
00:35:20 Get that “travel feeling” in your daily life and creating your own micro-adventures
00:39:27 Choosing Your own Adventure & the evolution of the travel mindset
00:46:05 Why study the Outdoors?...and the associated myths
00:48:00 Taking the time and space to appreciate things...when away or at home
00:50:58 Setting limitations in a world of unlimited options may lead to more freedom. The pandemic puts this to the test in a big way.
00:54:25 Digital Nomadism, Location Independence, and the Triangle of freedom
00:58:42 Personal fulfillment can lead to a positive impact on your community and environment at large
01:02:19 How can you connect with Jason?
01:03:41 Closing thoughts
Nov 25, 202001:07:02

Wild Swimming : Purposeful Adventure and Water Conservation in the U.K. w/ Laura Sanderson
Wild Swimming : Purposeful Adventure and Water Conservation in the U.K. w/ Laura Sanderson
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Laura Owen Sanderson is the founder of "We Swim Wild" a non for profit organization that inspires, unites and empowers wild swimming communities and water users to take action against microplastic pollution and other silent contaminates in U.K waterways. Laura, base din Snowdownia, Wales in the U.K., stopped by the virtual studio to share her story of how wild cold water swimming changed her life, taking her from the pain of chronic illness to becoming an advocate for water conservation and her current mission of swimming across all 15 national parks in the U.K. while organizing over 100 volunteers to conduct the largest citizen science water research project ever conducted in the country. Laura’s story is one that shows the healing power of nature connectedness and the ability to return the favour by becoming a defender of the voiceless natural world. Find out more by visiting www.weswimwild.com. Watch the film “Hydrotherapy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oe5Qnip9Bs&feature=share
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00:03:20 Welcome Laura! What is wild swimming?
00:04:45 Healing Fibromyalgia and inflammation with cold water swimming
00:09:20 Growing up in Snowdonia, disconnecting from nature while teaching &reconnecting for wellness
00:11:25 Laura’s film “Hydrotherapy”
00:14:15 Research on the health benefits of cold wild swimming
00:16:39 The Fear of open water & The surge of wild swimming in the time of COVID
00:18:40 Staying safe while wild cold water swimming
00:20:13 What is the “We Swim Wild” organization?
00:23:20 Citizen Science: mapping micro plastics in U.K. water with The #Waterloggers
00:26:17 #SourceToSea project: Swimming every national park in the U.K.
00:33:30 Silent contaminants & Agriculture Sewage
00:34:15 Initial findings from #SourceToSea project
00:35:30 Citizen Science as a form of activism
00:39:14 Tourism with a purpose
00:43:10 Urban Wild Swimming
00:45:50 Top Tips for getting started with wild swimming in your own local swim spot
Nov 17, 202053:35

"Outward Bound" : Psychology, Education, Activity & Environment w/ James T. Neill
"Outward Bound" : Psychology, Education, Activity & Environment w/ James T. Neill
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Today we speak with James T. Neill who is an educational psychologist and professor at the University of Canberra. James’ expertise and interests lie in outdoor education, adventure therapy, green exercise, experiential education and more. James is a pioneer in his research with Outward Bound and other adventure therapy programs as they relate to life skills, mental health, and adjustment to health and medical conditions. James also has some incredible adventures on the high seas in his efforts to collect hard to get data on Outward Bound, a story he will share with us.
00:00:00 Intro & Welcome James T. Neill
00:07:04 A researcher of many themes! Are you an Ecopsychologist? Struggling for an identity!
00:10:36 The Education of picking fruit
00:13:39 An life-changing accident: Practice to Research
00:16:10 Collecting research on Outward Bound (OB) in the 1990s: Retracing Columbus' voyage
00:20:50 OB experiments in the field
00:29:28 Where is the ‘sweet spot’ for stress levels in an Outdoor Experience?
00:33:39 The Intra-Indigenous consciousness & Graham Ellis Smith
00:38:35 Green Exercise
00:41:34 Are multi-day Outdoor experiences better than short? Nature photos, well being, and Wilderdom,
00:50:25 Project Adventure Carl Rohnke, Facilitation & Thomas James’ “Can the Mountains speak for themselves”?
00:54:12 Motivation, Sustainability & Privileged Perspectives
00:58:30 The future for Outdoor Education: Sustainable, Low Impact & Reflective
01:04:43 Bring on the Climate Change & lessons form COVID
01:06:34 The Outward Bound “Cult”
01:10:01 Why are people attracted to Charismatic Super Activities?
01:13:14 Re-creation through Recreation & Dramaturgy in post-communist Czech Republic
01:18:37 Are our unsustainable actions (like addiction) a form of compensation for lack of indigenous bodily expression?
01:23:47 Time Management & COVID
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Nov 10, 202001:31:07

Transboundary Nature Preservation along the European Green Belt w/ Klaudja Koci
Transboundary Nature Preservation along the European Green Belt w/ Klaudja Koci
Klaudja Koci joins us from Prespa National Park in Albania where she currently specializes in Transboundary Nature preservation through her work as the Outdoor Education Programs and Project Coordinator with the PPNEA - (Organization for the Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania). Klaudja has served as professor of Outdoor Sports at the University of Sports in Tirana, as well, as a former Erasmus Mundus student herself, Klaudja is a strong advocate and promoter of ERASMUS exchange programs and projects in the region. (Timestamps & topics covered at the bottom)
For more information on Klaudja, PPNEA, and Prespa National park follow this link https://ppnea.org/2020/10/15/meet-klaudja-koci-ppneas-outdoor-education-programs-coordinator/
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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Music
00:00:15 Welcome to the show
00:06:16 Klaudja Koci is in Prespa National Park in Albania
00:09:06 From Transcultural European Outdoor Studies (TEOS) and to Transboundary Conservation work with Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania
00:14:56 Getting to know Prespa National parks Landscape and Culture
00:19:16 Nature Connection in Albanian Culture
00:21:51 Projects and initiatives at Prespa / Establishment of PPNEA
00:24:06 Important of transborder cooperation and PRESPA NET
00:26:46 Transboundary/ Transcultural Challenges
00:32:41 Plans for more transboundary community engagement
00:36:31 transboundary summer schools and field research opportunities
00:37:31 History of communism the region,The European Green belt, and further importance of this transboundary exchange
00:43:30 Regionalism & research in the Green Belt; Being the guide and facilitator of nature and culture
00:48:39 Need for research in the area and working with ERASMUS education exchange programs
00:54:10 How to study or research in Prespa with PPNEA
00:57:16 What is the ERASMUS and other education funding and exchange opportunities in Europe
01:06:11 Klaudja’s PhD plans in Transboundary Nature Preservation in England, Netherlands, and Albania
01:10:53 Klaudja’s outdoor origins, Transcultural European Outdoor Studies & sail boat trip in Cumbria, England
01:15:10 Transformation Teaching Outdoor Sports at the University of Tirana
01:17:26 Klaudja’s message on experiencing nature to the Transnatural World
01:22:00 Closing Reflections
01:23:25 Music
Nov 02, 202001:23:53

Wilderness Survival, Sustainable Living & Other Sauna Stories in Finland w/ Huck Middeke
Wilderness Survival, Sustainable Living & Other Sauna Stories in Finland w/ Huck Middeke
Huck Midekke is a Wilderness Guide and Survival Instructor based in Eastern Finland. Huck is the founder of NordicByNature which provides wilderness guide services, sustainability consulting, and survival workshops around the world, as well, he is Chairman of the International Wilderness Guide Association. Huck's latest endeavour is the establishment of Nomad Town/ Resilience Hub, an off-grid, minimalist, mobile, community that lies on the outskirts of Joensuu, Finland. We discuss much theory and philosophy of survival and it’s importance connect with nature in our anthropocentric world. Huck also introduces us to some methods of wilderness survival practice like the S.T.O.P method, the 6 Survival priorities, the 8 Shields Model and the practice of the #FullMoonFullStop which he suggests to use in daily life. I think we might be exploring some new frontiers here in the world of podcasting, at least on this show because our guest Huck is joining us from a sauna in Northern Finland. Enjoy! Share and Subscribe! (Timestamps at the end of this description below)
More about Huck: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmf2IY-JV-RrTlSV8LBlC7A
NordicByNature (Guiding, Education and Sustainability Consulting) - https://www.nordicbynature.net/
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Time Stamps
00:00:16 Opening Thoughts
00:06:24 The importance of saunas in Finland and the North
00:11:31 Connecting through tech, screens, listening and the versatility of the podcast
00:15:08 Josh’s Sauna Experience
00:18:08 Humans Hibernating in the Winter
00:19:20 The Eight Shields Model
00:23:10 What is Nomad Town?
00:35:15 Wilderness Survival & the 6 Survival Priorities
00:47:26 The Power of trying
00:52:28 The S.T.O.P tool & the “Full Moon Stop”
00:59:50 Egocentric VS Ecocentric
01:05:41 Positive & Critical Thinking
01:16:15 Meet Reality: Go Outside!
01:17:30 Breathing Exercise
01:19:39 Invitation to visit Nomad Town
01:26:16 Closing Reflections #outdoors
#nature #finland #Wilderness #education #ecology #philosophy #outdoorlearning #wildpedagogy #podcast #environmentaleducation #survival #sauna #nomad #sustainability #sauna
Oct 21, 202001:28:16

Environmental Education, Diversity & Nature-Based Spiritual Arts w/ Deb Matlock
Environmental Education, Diversity & Nature-Based Spiritual Arts w/ Deb Matlock
Deb Matlock calls the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, U.S.A. her life-long home, one rooted in the local rivers, mountains, and animals. Deb has been a Nature-Based Spiritual Arts Practitioner and Environmental Educator for over 25 years. Deb currently teaches in the Environmental Education program at Prescott College, as well, Deb is a coach and workshop organizer who facilitates animal communication, shamanic style journeys, and nature connection through her spiritual guidance practice, Wild Rhythms. Deb is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Education from Antioch University of New England. We discuss Deb's work with students, clients, and the more-than-human world, as well as, emerging concerns of diversity in education, spirituality, and the rising thirst for nature connection around the world. If you'd like to contact Deb with questions or inquire about pursuing your own nature-based spiritual artistic path please visit wild-rhythms.com
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#outdoors #nature #spirituality #WildRhysthms #education #ecology #philosophy #outdoorlearning #wildpedagogy #podcast #environmentaleducation #animals #shamanic #colorado #diversity
Oct 13, 202001:25:34

A Sense of Wonder: Learning with Landscape, Ecology, and Imagination in the Pacific Northwest with Victor Elderton
A Sense of Wonder: Learning with Landscape, Ecology, and Imagination in the Pacific Northwest with Victor Elderton
Victor Elderton has lead a life of imagination, exploration, community and education in the great outdoors of British Columbia. Victor has been working within Nature-based Learning and Leadership for 30+ years primarily with the Cheakamus Center just outside of Vancouver, Canada. He is currently working on a PhD at Simon Fraser University about the Impact of Place & Nature-based Experiential Learning for Students who Attended North Vancouver Outdoor School over the past 50 years.
More info on the Cheakamus Centre https://cheakamuscentre.ca/
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#outdoors #nature #adventure #education #ecology #Friluftsliv #philosophy #outdoorlearning #wildpedagogy #podcast #worldteacherday
Oct 06, 202001:41:27

Friluftsliv, (Anti)Adventure Narratives & Cultivating Ecological Consciousness with Bob Henderson
Friluftsliv, (Anti)Adventure Narratives & Cultivating Ecological Consciousness with Bob Henderson
Bob Henderson is a Writer, Speaker, Educator, and Travel Guide from Ontario, Canada who served for 3 decades as a professor of Outdoor Education at McMaster University, as well, he is the current resource editor for Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education. Together, in the episode, we dig into a number of topics including Friluftsliv, the ‘3rd way’, the anti-adventure narrative, the role of the facilitator, technology in the wilderness, wild pedagogies, cultural change, and how all education is political (and more!). For more info on Bob's Travels, teachings, and writings you can check out his website: bobhenderson.ca.
Other Links to topics mentioned:
Pathways' New Wild Pedagogies Issue (Edited by Bob Henderson): https://wildpedagogies.com/onewebmedia/Pathways%20Spring%202020%2032-3%20FINAL%20PRINT.pdf
Pathways Journal @COEOoutdoors (archive of issues): https://www.coeo.org/pathways-journal/
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#outdoors #nature #adventure #education #ecology #Friluftsliv #philosophy
Sep 29, 202001:13:31

Ecologizing Education: Estella Kuchta and Sean Blenkinsop
Ecologizing Education: Estella Kuchta and Sean Blenkinsop
Our guests Estella Kuchta & Sean Blenkinsop discuss their long-term research project and upcoming book "Ecologizing Education". Ecologizing Education is a radical new, pedagogical model—one that aims to spark massive cultural change, resist and overcome alienation, prepare learners for the challenges of an uncertain future, and potentially reverse industrialized nations’ current destructive course.
Links of interest below.
Estella Kuchta's new book Finding the Daydreamer available at Elm Books - https://www.elm-books.com/daydreamer_p/n-02.htm
Website: https://estellakuchta.com/
Sean Blenkinsop Center for Imaginative Education - http://ierg.ca/ Website: https://www.sfu.ca/education/faculty-profiles/sblenkinsop.html
Wild Pedagogies Books & Publications: https://wildpedagogies.com/Publications
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#outdoors #nature #adventure #education #ecology #Friluftsliv #philosophy
Sep 21, 202059:41

Welcome to Transnatural Perspectives: An Introduction
Welcome to Transnatural Perspectives: An Introduction
Welcome to the Transnatural Perspectives where we’re putting nature in focus as we cultivate global perspectives on Society & Culture across Environments & Landscapes. Here is just a little introduction to tell you what this show is all about.
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"Nature the Home of Culture" quoted from Dahle; et. al (2007). Norwegian Friluftsliv: A Lifelong Communal. Nature first outdoor life the friluftsliv way(pp. 23-36). Toronto: Natural Heritage Books
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