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FuturesteadingEp 211 Julie Brams - The Call of the Earth To Create a Kinship with NatureDo you ever feel a profound connection with nature? Dive into a captivating conversation with Julie Brams - American forest therapy guide and author of "The Nature Embedded Mind". Julie emphasizes the necessity of reclaiming our relationship with nature, "We are never separated from nature; it’s time to reclaim that connection!" To truly embrace our connection with nature, we must acknowledge the ties that bind us to the Earth and each other. By fostering kinship with the natural world, we can find comfort, wisdom, and healing. Julie's insights remind us that our menta...
2025-12-211h 03
The Holy Wild with Victoria LoorzEarth, Soul & Learning Reciprocity from Trees with Leah RampyIn this conversation, author of Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, speaker, retreat leader and longtime spiritual formation guide Leah Rampy joins Victoria Loorz to explore spirituality as a lived relationship to the natural world—where trees are kin, not symbols, and reciprocity replaces extraction. Leah reflects on her journey from corporate life into a decolonizing spirituality & leadership rooted in ecological belonging, sharing stories of black walnut trees, Wild Church as a practice of community and communion, and the slow unlayering of protective armor. Together, they reflect on how awe and grief must be held together, how the de...
2025-12-2049 min
Radical SacredBeth Norcross and Leah Rampy on Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of TreesWe were so fortunate to meet Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy at The Wild Goose Festival! This chance encounter led us to reading their beautiful book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees and to the lovely and deeply rooted conversation in this episode. The way Beth and Leah invite us back to nature, remind us that we are one with the trees, and embody looking to the trees as our teachers have inspired us so deeply. May we each find our love for all beings renewed and reinvigorated by these women and their gorgeous work. Show Notes:D...
2025-11-261h 03
FLUXListening to Earth: a conversation at the crossroads of soul and storyThank you Susan J Tweit, Katharine Beckett Winship, Margaret Williams, MS, ACC, Lisa J. Marshall, Sally Gillespie, J. Paul Moore, Lisa Bardack, Lindsay McLaughlin and many others for tuning into my live video with Camilla Sanderson and Leah Rampy! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Homecoming at juliegabrielli.substack.com/subscribe
2025-11-2154 min
Dangerous WisdomEarth and Soul - Leah Rampy on Reconnecting in the Midst Ecological and Cultural Chaoshttps://dangerouswisdom.org/https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/earth-and-soul-book.htmlAmidst accelerating climate devastation and an uncertain future comes a clarion call to renew a deep and personal relationship with Earth.Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Rampy leads her readers on a soul journey into grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales, cedars, sparrows, and more, we see the necessity and urgency of le...
2025-09-191h 11
Sense-Making in a Changing WorldWisdom of Trees with Leah Rampy, Beth Norcross and Morag GambleJoin Morag Gamble in this episode with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross to explore the possibilities of transformative relationships between humans and the more-than-human, and discover the spiritual wisdom of trees. From deepening our understanding of thoughts beyond language to learning from trees and mycelial networks, they share stories about our connections to nature and our processes of becoming rooted and fluid.On Earth Day this year Leah & Beth released a book together called, Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, exploring:Moving from science to spirit: how forestry and ecology meet mystery.Trees as s...
2025-09-061h 02
Sustainable in the Suburbs5: How to Navigate Climate Emotions and Build Community Around You with Jen KnochHow do we hold the grief, rage, and love that come with caring deeply about the climate crisis and still keep going? In this conversation, I’m joined by my friend Jen Knoch, a Toronto-based sustainability advocate and the creator of the Climate Emotions Retreat, to explore what it looks like to feel these emotions fully, stay rooted in care, and take meaningful action alongside others.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, inspired, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to hold it all alone — and that small acts of tending and care...
2025-06-171h 05
Nurtured by NatureLessons From The Forest with Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy, Discovering The Spiritual Wisdom of TreesToday I'm delighted to welcome back Leah Rampy, from Episode 41, but this time we’re also joined by Beth Norcross to discuss their new book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Having worked together for several years guiding groups into the forest to seek wisdom from the trees, they created a 6 week online video course & wrote their new book, which offers opportunities to consider new ways of connecting with trees.The forest can teach us about love & light but also about darkness & death. During these challenging times that are calling us to examine the path we...
2025-06-091h 03
The Good Dirt: Sustainability ExplainedDiscovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees with Leah Rampy and Beth NorcrossIn this episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, we delve into the profound connections between spirituality, ecology, and our natural world with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross, co-authors of 'Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees.' The discussion explores how trees can teach us about relationships, gratitude, reciprocity, and resilience. The authors share personal experiences and practices for deepening our connection to nature and discuss the importance of understanding and preserving our natural ecosystems. They also touch on the environmental and emotional impacts of deforestation, the significance of native versus invasive species, and how small personal actions can contribute...
2025-06-061h 14
CarbonSessionsConversation on Spiritual Wisdom of Trees with Beth Norcross and Leah RampyIn this episode of CarbonSessions, we welcome Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy—educators, spiritual leaders, and nature advocates—who co-authored Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, a deeply reflective guide to reconnecting with the natural world. Rooted in ecology, theology, and lived experience, their book invites us to see trees not just as beautiful beings, but as teachers, companions, and mirrors of our own spiritual lives. Through stories, reflections, and accessible practices, Beth and Leah offer a path back to wonder, attention, and a renewed sense of belonging within the living world.🌳 In this ep...
2025-05-091h 09The Good Dirt: Sustainability ExplainedExploring Nature Based Land Care with Edwina von GalThis episode delves into the evolving art of ecological gardening and landscaping with Edwina von Gal, founder of the Perfect Earth Project. Edwina shares her journey from traditional landscape design to championing nature-based solutions, recounting her 'aha' moment with chemical-free gardening. The conversation broadens to discuss the cultural shifts in gardening aesthetics and the move towards living lands. Key topics include challenges and strategies for managing meadows and various invasive plants without chemicals, and the importance of community and professional education in ecological landscaping. Edwina also highlights upcoming events and resources offered by the Perfect Earth Project to support...
2025-05-091h 00
Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and SpiritualityDiscovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, with Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross | Ep. 128In this conversation, Leah Rampy and Beth Norcross discuss their book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, exploring themes of earth care, spirituality, and the deep connections humans have with nature. They emphasize the importance of recognizing our kinship with the living world and the wisdom that trees can impart. The discussion also highlights the significance of collaboration, the unique perspectives each author brings to the project, and the necessity of paying attention to the natural world as a means of understanding and learning. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of fostering deep relationships with nature to...
2025-04-3053 min
UNO Souls ChatHappy Earth Day! 🌳 Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of TreesJoin us for a fascinating podcast chat with the authors of 'Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees' Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy. We'll explore the profound connection between trees and spirituality. Tune in and celebrate the wisdom of trees!Available here: https://a.co/d/aJ9TP12UNO Souls is a wellbeing organization that centers and nurtures each person so they may blossom into their fuller self. ✨
2025-04-2238 min
Forum on Religion and Ecology: Spotlights5.15 Trees for Earth Day, with Beth Nortcross, Leah Rampy, & Laura PustarfiOn this special Earth Day episode, we feature the work of three writers who focus on the wonderful world of trees: Beth Norcross, Leah Rampy, and Laura Pustarfi. Beth and Leah are the authors of the new book (released on Earth Day 2025), Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Laura is the editor of an anthology (co-edited with David Macauley), The Wisdom of Trees: Thinking Through Arboreality (forthcoming in June 2025). Enjoy this thought-provoking discussion about trees and the questions they raise about agency, value, intelligence, wisdom, and relationality.
2025-04-2258 min
Making Meaning: Deep Conversations on Life, Purpose, and The Human ExperienceDon't Miss the Forest for the Trees: Opening our Eyes to the Everyday Divine with Beth Norcross and Leah RampyJoin host Reese Brown as she sits down with co-authors, speakers, teachers, activists, and meaning makers Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy to discuss the spiritual world that exists all around us, and their new book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees.A huge thank you to Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy for their time, energy, and meaning making in today’s episode!Read The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, out April 22nd: https://www.centerforspiritualityinnature.org/discovering-the-spiritual-wisdom-of-trees-bookFind Beth Norcross: https://www.bethnorcross.com/Find Leah Rampy: https://ww...
2025-04-081h 24
Solve For NatureReconnecting Amid Climate Chaos w/ Leah RampyLeah Rampy is a teacher, leadership consultant, and author of Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, who combines spirituality, ecology, and storytelling to guide individuals toward a deeper connection with the natural world and a sustainable way of living.Find Leah Rampy and Earth & Soul online: Leah Rampy's LinkedIn ProfileLeah Rampy's Facebook ProfileLeah Rampy's Instagram ProfileReweaving Earth & Soul - Leah Rampy's HomepageEarth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos - The BookFind me online:This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/solvefornatureBlog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/YouTube...
2025-03-2946 min
The Nature Connection PodcastEpisode 27: Earth and Soul with Leah RampyIt has been a hot minute - but we are back! A combination of illness and an intricate process around securing the land we live on but the podcast on the backburner. In the upcoming weeks there will be three juicy episodes from last year that still needed to be published.This episode features a conversation between Leah Rampy and The Nature Connection Podcast host Sanne about Rampy's book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting amid climate chaos, and the importance of reconnecting with nature and oneself.Leah shares her journey from presenting Al Gore's climate change...
2025-02-221h 01
Environmental Social JusticeDiscovering the Spiritual Wisdom of TreesLeah Rampy and Beth Norcross are co-authors of “Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees” a book that focuses on the wisdom we can learn from nature when we open ourselves to connect with them. Both authors draw on their extensive experience in science, forest ecology, and spirituality to explore our mutual relationship with trees, whose wisdom provides comfort, resilience, guidance, and hope during these challenging times.𝑵𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑵𝒐 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒔TM#Spirituality #MentalHealth #Nature #ForestBathing #Support #SocialJustice#Resources #Community #EnvironmentalSocialJustice
2025-02-1925 min
Unshod with D. Firth GriffithEmbracing Kinship in the Face of Climate Chaos with Leah RampyThis conversation with Leah Rampy, author of Earth and Soul, emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with the Earth amidst climate chaos. By exploring themes of kinship, responsibility, and deep listening, we uncover ways to foster relationship with nature that can lead to sustainable solutions for our planet. Learn more about Leah HERE. Buy Leah's book, Earth and Soul HERE.Learn more about Daniel and Unshod HERE.Leah Rampy is a writer, speaker, and retreat leader who weaves ecology, spirituality, personal stories, and practices to help others deepen their relationship to the n...
2025-01-131h 04
Sustainable Planetearth & soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Crisis with Leah RampyKimberly talks with Leah Rampy about earth & soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Crisis and her experience as a retreat leader.Key Topics Kimberly and Leah discuss include:
What to do when rats infest your community garden
Why humans would be a lot better off if we were as cooperative as nature is
How immigration’s impact on the New World is akin to terraforming in science fiction stories
Why modern society’s disconnect from nature is bad for people and the planet
How reframing our approach to climate issues shows us what we can gain...
2024-12-0559 min
Poets & WritersLeah RampyLeah Rampy in her interview tells us why we need nature and trees in our lives. She shares wisdom that we can use in our survival as a species…
2024-11-0530 minForum on Religion and Ecology: Spotlights5.5 Trees and Spirituality in Nature, with Beth NorcrossThis episode features Beth Norcross, founder and director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature, which provides numerous programs that offer spiritual guidance for developing deep, sustained, loving relationships with nature. She is also the co-author (with Leah Rampy) of a forthcoming book, Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, which will be published with Broadleaf Books on Earth Day (April 22) 2025. We discuss her perspective on the intersection of spirituality and nature, and her deep appreciation for the wisdom of trees.
2024-11-0447 min
Wild With NatureWaiting for rain: making it through climate changeAs a child, spending my summers with my dad in Idaho, USA, I don’t remember a year when the wildfire smoke was bad. Now, 20 years later in the neighboring state of Montana, I’ve come to expect smoke every summer. This month’s podcast takes place in my mom’s urban Missoula, Montana garden in the midst of increasingly severe weather events, as early September 2024 brought us another bout of intense wildfire smoke and as South America was burning up with drought and fires. As I write this from Oaxaca, Mexico on October 1, 2024, the fires in Brasil and Bolivia...
2024-10-0111 min
Wild With NatureEsperando la lluvia: sobreviviendo el cambio climáticoMientras yo era niño, pasaba los veranos con my papá en el Estado de Idaho, EU, y no recuerdo ningún año con una mala humarada de los incendios forestales. Ahora, 20 años después en el estado aledaño de Montana, he aprendido a anticipar una fea humarada cada año. El podcast de este mes tiene lugar en el jardín urbano de mi mamá en Missoula, Montana entre eventos climáticos cada vez más severos. Septiembre de 2024 nos trajo otro tiempo de humarada intensa desde incendios en Norteamérica, mientras Sudamérica también se estaba que...
2024-10-0114 min
Mind Full of EverythingLeah Rampy on eco-grief and the paradox of reconnection to the more-than-human worldAs we mourn human-induced ecological loss and violence to the more-than-human world, what space do we hold for grieving what we have lost in ourselves by creating walls that were once blurred boundaries between our bodies and the ecosystem? How do we create joy from what remains of our lost capacities to communicate and connect to other bodies through languages of the heart?
This month we bring to the space Leah Rampy, a writer, retreat leader, and educator who weaves ecology, spirituality, personal stories, and practices to help others deepen their relationship to the natural world. With...
2024-09-031h 00
FuturesteadingEp 146 Leah Rampy - The trees teach resilience - Beginning & ending in silence"When did we start othering earth to be overused & under-respected"?We humans are the younger brother & sister of other beings who have been here for longer than us & have more experience. Now it's time for humans to have humility, unlearn & relearn from those who haven't been so lured by the lux.Storytelling stepping stones will help us move to that place but a good storyteller also requires a good listener & it can be hard to hear the trees over the noise. Words can also fail us when the emotion of what we are losing is...
2024-08-251h 07
The Plant Spirit Podcast with Sara ArtemisiaListening to Earth and Soul with Leah Rampy#63 – Have you ever experienced connecting with an Anam Cara, or soul friend in Nature? Join us for a wonderful conversation with writer and speaker Leah Rampy on the invitation to reconnect with the beauty, awe, and wonder of the world in these edge times that we now find ourselves in. In this episode, Leah shares about the Celtic term Anam Cara which means soul friend, and how we can find this type of relationship with plants, trees, rivers, and places. She also offers insights on the power of listening and discernment in leadership, and how the...
2024-08-2231 minThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained207. The Intersection of Art, Environmental Stewardship and Education with Artist Heidi LowellHeidi is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas. She works in multiple media including clay and watercolor, striking a balance between classical and intuitive painting. For the past 10 years, she has sought to reduce the waste from art supplies in her own work by creating dyes that use the Earth’s soil, insects, and plants. She discusses her journey of learning about natural pigments, her artistic process, and the influences of science and nature on her work. We explore the intersection of art, environmental stewardship and education, especially as it comes to Heidi's commitment to sustainability and her effo...
2024-08-1647 min
Making Meaning: Deep Conversations on Life, Purpose, and The Human ExperienceReconciliation and Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos with Leah RampyJoin host Reese Brown as she sits down with activist, speaker, and author of Earth & Soul Leah Rampy to discuss climate chaos, our connection to nature, and the importance of feeling grief before reconciliation. A huge thank you to Leah Rampy for her time, energy, and expertise! Check out Leah’s Work: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/ Read Earth & Soul: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/earth-and-soul-leah-rampy/1144567826?ean=9781954805620Follow The Cohere Collective:https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/ https://www.tiktok.com/@th...
2024-08-131h 08
Absorb This Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.Earth and Soul by Leah RampyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/62349to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Earth and Soul
Author: Leah Rampy
Narrator: Erika Calvert
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 08-08-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Outdoors & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Rampy leads her listeners on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales, cedars, sparrows, and more, we see the necessity an...
2024-08-085h 43
Accidental GodsEarth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos with Leah RampyClearly we need urgently to shift the democratic dial towards something that might actually serve the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. But how do we get there? How do we open the doors to possibility so that we can shift from the disconnection of our culture to a path of real heart-mind connection to the web of life? Our guest this week is Leah Rampy, author of the book Earth and Soul, Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, a beautiful, many-layered weaving that is a memorial to the world that is dying around us, a paean...
2024-07-241h 10
The Human ChallengeEp 33 Earth & Soul ft Award-Winning Author Leah RampyOn this episode of The Human Challenge, Leah Rampy, award-winning author of "Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos", talks about the story of separation and "otherness" we have a society have been living in a predominant Western culture. To her, the biggest human challenge is that "being human is not about being separate... being human is about being part of that incredibly family tree... we are a leaf on it, but we are not the tree." Leah offers wise words about attention and intention to invite us to be more human to ourselves navigating a separated...
2024-07-2324 min
A Wild New Work128. Earth and Soul, with Leah RampyWhy should we listen to the land, and how do we even do so? In this gently flowing conversation with Leah Rampy, we discuss the benefits of communing with the Earth and ways to deepen the relationship that we already have with the land and that can never be severed.
About Leah:
Leah Rampy, Ph.D. is a writer, speaker, retreat leader, and educator who weaves ecology, spirituality, personal stories, and practices to help others deepen their relationship to the natural world. She is the author of Earth & Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos and a frequent speaker on spiritual ecology...
2024-07-231h 05
Environmental Voices Rising - Women at the MicEarth and Soul - a conversation with author Leah RampyClimate change is more than just rising temperatures—it's about the complex interactions within our global systems. In this podcast, Leah Rampy, the author of Earth and Soul, invites you on her journey to comprehend living in these transformative times. This is a conversation about a personal journey and the discoveries Leah made along the way searching for the collective paths to sustainability and offering guidance for a greener future.
2024-07-2234 min
The Planet TodayGuest Interview: Leah Rampy (Earth & Soul)Matt interviews Leah Rampy, the author of Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos.In her book, she leads her readers on a soul journey into grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. The book highlights the intersection of spirituality, ecology, and storytelling to discuss nature’s connection to our collective souls.Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos is the 2024 winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award and National Indie Excellence Awards.Make sure to check out our sponsor for today’s ep...
2024-07-1235 minThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained201. Exploring Eco-Spirituality with Mary & EmmaIn this thought-provoking episode, Emma and Mary delve into the concept of eco-spirituality, discussing its origins, significance, and their personal experiences with it. They reflect on various interviews they've conducted with guests who have touched on this topic, exploring the integration of spirituality with a love for the earth and nature. The episode is a deep dive into how eco-spirituality informs their work with Lady Farmer and The Good Dirt podcast, and how it serves as a path to healing both personally and globally.Key Points:
Introduction to Eco-Spirituality:
Eco-spirituality combines the study of ecology and...
2024-07-0527 min
Podcast Networking with Plants in the AnthropoceneEpisode 33 Kate Brelje interviews Leah RampyIn this episode, Kate and Leah Rampy discuss her new book, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. A few of the topics in this rich chat include weaving, oak trees, ecotones, ecological grief, and deepening our relationships with other living beings. To learn more about Leah, check out her website here: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/. To learn more about Earth & Soul, follow this link: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/books.html.
If you are interested in connecting with Networking with Plants in the Anthropocene, please visit our website networkingwithplants.org or email us at networkingwithplants@gmail.com .
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2024-06-2455 minThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained199. Coming to our Senses with Author and Retreat Leader Leah RampyLeah Rampy, author, educator and retreat leader, discusses her work and recent book release“Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos”. She emphasizes how facing the reality of climate change and loss can help us open our hearts and "come to our senses" , allowing our grief to empower us in reconnecting to the living world. Leah integrates ecology, spirituality and personal practices in guiding others to deepen this relationship. In this conversation, we also discuss the epidemic of loneliness, the importance of community, the concept of indigeneity and the challenges of finding one's place in a changing world. We hear...
2024-06-2153 min
FuturesteadingEp 137 Jane Stevens - By The Grace of Gaia Goes She! Jane Stevens is passing on the knowledge from her lifelong poly passions of gardening, herbalism, astrology and moon cycles as a gift to the world in the from of a book (one that carries a Chelsea green publishers mark on the spine & a Rosemary Gladstar forward no less). This Wisconsin based wealth of other-worldly wisdom shares why writing a book in her mid 60s is the perfect time of pass such earthly wisdoms. She speaks of planting seeds according to the moon cycles - are you familiar with the moon cycles? Creating gardens according to the 7 body chakras, the patte...
2024-06-0947 minCarbonSessionsA Conversation with Leah Rampy and Reconnecting Earth and Soul amid Climate ChaosEpisode Summary: today we are joined by Leah Rampy to discuss her book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, a project rooted in her lifelong connection to the living world. Leah shares how her book draws from her extensive experience in understanding climate change, biodiversity loss, and leading retreats and pilgrimages that invite deeper ecological connections. Leah shares her journey from corporate roles to advocating for environmental stewardship through initiatives like "Save Our Soil," while addressing the dangers of "othering" and promoting a kin-centric view of nature, leading with the heart, and embracing the grief and j...
2024-06-071h 04
New Human Living podcastEarth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, with Leah RampySend a textPlease join us and our guest, Leah Rampy, for a show on Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Amidst accelerating climate devastation and an uncertain future comes a clarion call to renew a deep and personal relationship with Earth. Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, Leah leads her readers on a soul journey into grief and loss to also claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales, cedars, sparrows, and more, we...
2024-05-161h 05
Writing for ChangeWriting for Change: An Interview with Leah Rampy who is Reweaving Earth and Soul on the Edge of LossIn this interview, Author Nancy Flinchbaugh interviews Leah Rampy the author of Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Leah is a writer, speaker, retreat leader and educator who writes to reweave Earth and soul on the edge of loss. In the interview she talks about spiritual practices that can help us navigate the changing climate. She advocates both a journey outward into the natural world as well as a journey inward deep into soul to listen and connect and discover what is ours to do in joining the Earth in its healing.
Connect with Leah and...
2024-05-1340 minNurtured by NatureHow to Live as our Hearts break for Mother Earth with Leah Rampy, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate ChaosWelcome to episode 41 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Leah Rampy, author of the recently released book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos.In Leah I found a kindred spirit, someone who has a deep love, respect & friendship for Mother Earth & all the beings we share our world with. Her beautiful book, is a sign post to hope for all of us, that emerged as she herself grappled with the question: How do those of us who care about the Earth live in these times? How do...
2024-05-101h 05Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and SpiritualityEarth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, with Leah Rampy | Ep. 104Every now and then, Earthkeepers features an interview with an author about a new book, but only ones that we recommend . That is certainly the case with Leah Rampy’s new offering, called Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. In the book, she explores what lies beneath our unwillingness to change how we interact with the natural world, but also what we can do to nurture deeper connections to our places. Guest: Leah Rampy Website Bio Author of Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos and more LinkedIn Mentions: Save Our Soil Climate Reality Bio...
2024-05-0644 min
Alight60 Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos: Leah RampySend a textAfter giving presentations on the dangers of climate change, Leah Rampy became convinced that something was missing from the conversations. With experience as a teacher, professor, corporate and nonprofit executive, and leadership consultant, she began a decades-long journey to understand what lies beneath our unwillingness to change our interactions with the natural world. Her growing commitment to re-weaving soul and Earth has been informed by leading pilgrimages and retreats, extensive reading and research, her contemplative practice, and the wisdom of the living world. She is the author of the new book, Earth and Soul: R...
2024-04-2750 min
Wild ConnectionEarth and Soul with Leah RampyAs we continue to celebrate Earth month, tune in to my conversation with author Leah Rampy. In this episode, we talk about her new book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Not only is it a heartfelt discussion, but I hope it will invite you to reconsider how you interact with the natural world and inspire you to make that a bigger part of your life (if it isn't already!)
If you want to keep up with Leah and purchase your copy you can visit her website: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/
If you want...
2024-04-2156 min
Native Plants, Healthy PlanetThe Buzz - Eclipse ItHosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. We announce two winners of autographed copies of Leah Rampy's "Earth and Soul"! After that we "cut" into "That's Hot". "This or That" has Tom and Fran going to the same well. Listener questions lead to Fran and Tom having questions. Will Tom and Fran EVER answer a "Take it or leaf it"? Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.
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2024-04-051h 36
Green Planet Blue Planet PodcastEp. 357 Earth & Soul with Author Leah RampyLeah Rampy shares her journey of reconnecting with nature and spirituality in the face of climate chaos. She emphasizes the importance of falling in love with nature and recognizing that love as the language of nature. Leah explores the spiritual wisdom of trees and the lessons they teach us about resilience, connection, and cooperation.
She highlights the genius of the natural world and the need to honor and learn from it. Leah also discusses the interplay between human intelligence and natural intelligence, as well as the potential of regenerative agriculture to restore ecosystems.
2024-03-2955 min
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and RegenerationReconnecting Earth And Soul Amid Climate Chaos With Leah RampyAs the climate chaos continues to worsen, our disconnect with the earth and soul is slowly becoming the norm. If not addressed at once, it will lead to even bigger and irreversible problems. Leah Rampy, a professor, leadership consultant, and corporate/nonprofit executive, leads the charge in reweaving earth and soul back together – before it is too late. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, she shares how to go beyond conventional American wisdom to create perfect solutions to the environmental problems we face right now without messing up the natural order of things. They also discuss how to guide the younger generations on...
2024-02-2848 min
Sense-Making in a Changing WorldEarth & Soul with Leah Rampy and Morag GambleTune in for an exploration of sense-making with author, educator, and local government councillor, Leah Rampy.If you're looking for insight into what it means to live in a changing world, the importance of remembering your kinship with the Earth and how to apply this to your daily practices, listen in to this episode.As well representing her local county as a councillor and writing books, Leah lives in a cohousing community, leads a local food initiative called Save Our Soils and runs the monthly gathering Church of the Wild. She also offers retreats and...
2024-02-1552 min
Environmental Social Justice𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥: 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒎𝒊𝒅 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒐𝒔After giving numerous presentations on the dangers of impending climate change, Leah Rampy became convinced that something was missing from the conversations. With experience as a teacher, professor, corporate and nonprofit executive, and leadership consultant, she began a decades-long journey to understand what lies beneath our
unwillingness to change our interactions with the natural world. Her growing
commitment to reweaving soul and Earth has been informed by leading over a
dozen pilgrimages and many more retreats, extensive reading and research, her
contemplative practice, and the wisdom of the living world.
Leah Rampy’s new book Earth & Soul: Re...
2024-02-0833 min
Homeward Bound (including The Great Humbling)The Great Humbling S5E5: 'Make Populism Good Again?'Here's a rundown of references from this episode... Leah Rampy, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos Bill Drummond, 45 David Mitchell, Unruly David Graeber & David Wengrow, The Dawn of Everything Jay LeSoleil, 'Green' Elites vs Green Left Populism Avtryck/Imprint – a documentary from the Swedish Transition Towns movement Chris Smaje (from 2016), 'Why I'm still a populist despite Donald Trump: elements of a left agrarian populism' 'Desert' – an anonymous anarchist text, quoted in Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing, The Mushroom at the End of the World Deb...
2024-01-1954 min
UNO Souls ChatEarth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos 🌱 🫶I am honored to be chatting today with Leah Rampy – Leah is an UNO Soul.Leah has a new book coming out called “Earth & Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos.” After giving numerous presentations on the dangers of impending climate change, Leah became convinced that something was missing from the conversations. With experience as a teacher, professor, corporate and nonprofit executive, and leadership consultant, she began a decades-long journey to understand what lies beneath our unwillingness to change our interactions with the natural world. Her growing commitment to reweaving soul and Earth has been informed by leading...
2024-01-0435 min
UNO Souls ChatListening to Earth's Wisdom with Leah RampyUNO Souls Chat: I am honored today to be chatting with Leah Rampy – an UNO Soul. She has worn many hats including an executive in different corporations (including Fannie Mae), she ran her own consulting business, she was the Executive Director of a non-profit (Shalem Institute), runs interfaith retreats, and now she lives in a cohousing community in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She is an amazing lady that I admire and is a beacon of light in the community. She is an activist in many areas including the environment, which she is very passionate about. She is r...
2020-12-0335 min