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The Wandering MikeWeb Wandering 32 ChristopherIn this web wandering I sit down with Christopher Grant Ward.
We talk about his transition from a corporate life in New York City to an artistic life in Los Angeles. We also discuss the importance of nature in our modern life and how we are shaped by our human made inventions.
You can find out more about Christopher's furniture and podcast on his website:
https://www.christophergrantward.com
You can also follow him on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/christophergrantward
The episode wa...2025-03-121h 13
The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel goodThe Guardians of Truth Panel: Authenticity, Creativity + VulnerabilityThe New Edit of this Episode is ready for you to gain value from.In a dynamic convergence of visionaries, the Guardians of Truth panel delivered a soul-stirring exploration of the pillars shaping our human experience: authenticity, creativity, and vulnerability. This was an energetic uprising, a call to action to reclaim the power of living in alignment with our deepest truths.Each panelist shared wisdom, personal revelation, and transformative insights, reminding us that our greatest strength lies not in perfection but in raw, unapologetic humanity.Our Guardians of Truth Panelists: Jake...2025-01-231h 13
WORTHY and ABUNDANTHow to Rewire Your Brain with Nature with artist Christopher Grant WardSend us a textThis is an interesting conversation around society today and the connection to nature and time. Christopher Grant Ward is an award-winning artist based in Glendale, CA, known for his nature-inspired furniture pieces. With a background in scientific illustration, Ward infuses his work with a deep appreciation for flora and fauna, creating handmade one-of-a-kind pieces using traditional methods and sustainable materials.Christopher also hosts Rebel Nature, the podcast that explores how Nature can rewire our brains and change our perception of everyday things. On each episode, Ward explores how Nature...2024-12-301h 11
The ARC Party2025 Horror PreviewWelcome to 2025!This is the semi-annual Horror Preview episode, with my treasured guests Becky Spratford and Emily Hughes. Every six months, we gather to share with you all the extensive list of books we’re looking forward to in 2025. As is tradition, we talk about six months at a time, so I’m so excited to share with you all 36 books that we talked about in this episode, covering January to June of 2025. Emily and Becky are the guests for these episodes because they are unrivaled in knowledge of horror literature. Emily as the legendary cura...2024-12-271h 41
Rebel NatureWhy Wild Places You Will Never See Still MatterIn this episode I go on the trail, and off the trail to the highest lake in California, Lake Tulayino. I read my journal entries aloud as I go, and give you my perspective and what i am thinking about as I immerse myself in the wild country. Humanity needs to know that there are wild places that we are preserving. We need to know that we haven't consumed the entire world with our obsessive compulsion for technology and civilization and progress. There's always going to be a part of us that longs for simple, wild places, and even...2024-12-0123 min
The Mindful LivingReconnecting with Nature: Craftsmanship, Cognition, and Modern Life with Christopher Grant WardEpisode Summary:
In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana speaks with award-winning artist and naturalist Christopher Grant Ward about the transformative power of nature on human cognition and emotional well-being. They explore the impact of modern life’s overwhelming signals, the restorative effects of natural settings, and how reconnecting with nature can help regulate our internal rhythms.
Christopher also shares insights on his podcast, Rebel Nature, which delves into how nature influences our perception of time, technology, and creativity. Additionally, the episode touches on the evolving balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern ae...2024-11-2726 min
The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel goodHow to think with a Creative Heart with Christopher Grant WardIn this episode of The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good Podcast, we explore what it means to "think with a creative heart" with visionary artist and craftsman Christopher Grant Ward. Celebrated for his custom wood furniture crafted from sustainably sourced African wood, Christopher shares how his deeply personal approach to design allows him to co-create pieces that resonate with each client’s individuality. As the host of the Rebel Nature podcast, he delves into themes like the essence of humanity, the nature of time, and metaphysical curiosity. We discuss his artistic process, his views on intentional li...2024-11-101h 11