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What Are You Doing Here ?Part 2 | Beth Pratt | National Wildlife Federation | Coexisting with WildlifeCores.Corridors.Carnivores
Join us for part 2 of our engaging conversation with Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation. Beth shares her passion for wildlife conservation, focusing on her pivotal role in the
Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project. Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is helping animals safely navigate human-dominated landscapes.
Beth's warmth and wit shine through as she discusses the importance of coexisting with wildlife in our increasingly urbanized world. Her kindness towards animals and humans alike, combined with her tireless advocacy, has made her a respected voice in conserva...2024-08-2746 min
What Are You Doing Here ?Beth Pratt | National Wildlife Federation | Coexisting with WildlifeCores.Corridors.Carnivores | pt.1
Join us for an engaging conversation with Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation. Beth shares her passion for wildlife conservation, focusing on her pivotal role in the
Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project. Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is helping animals safely navigate human-dominated landscapes.
Beth's warmth and wit shine through as she discusses the importance of coexisting with wildlife in our increasingly urbanized world. Her kindness towards animals and humans alike, combined with her tireless advocacy, has made her a respected voice in conservation...2024-07-2452 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth014. Insights from a 444-mile pilgrimage of presence with zahra alabanza and Devin CowensThe healing & heartwarming story of a 444-mile bicycle pilgrimage through the Southern United States, that Devin and zahra took with the intention not only of retracing, but of repaving the sorrowful routes of their enslaved ancestors, with an authentic abundance of joy and of love.
Listen as each mile creates new pathways of appreciation, celebration, and reconciliation on this pilgrimage of presence.
Watch the video highlights here.
And connect with them here: zahra alabanza & Devin Cowens.
Did you love this episode? Please leave a 5-star rating so it can reach more peop...2024-07-041h 11
Heart to Heart with the Earth013. The courageous adventures of an intuitively-guided plant-based chef - in conversation with t. addison brownT. Addison Brown has held many roles. She's a film director and multi-media producer, the host of the 'What Are You Doing Here?' podcast," a passionate elephant conservationist and, also, a dear friend of mine.
Today she shares stories about her inspiring and unexpected journey of becoming a plant-based chef and helping people transition into a plant-based lifestyle. It's a down-to-Earth, rich conservation that took us in a number of directions:
what it means to live your life guided by Spirit
the hurtful impact of overriding each other's choices
the magical power of vegan lumpias
infusin...2024-02-021h 13
Heart to Heart with the Earth012. Taking inspiration from Martin Luther King's nature practiceEver since I visited the Ebenezer church in Atlanta years ago, on Martin Luther King’s birthday I like to remember his relationship with nature.
How he made time for this vital connection even though his days were full.
How he drew as much inspiration from the stars as he did from the land.
How they infused him with clarity and courage.
How the wisdom he received from nature showed up in his thoughts, his words and his actions.
And how so many of the lessons he left us on the...2024-01-1426 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth011. Reflections on my conversation with Dr. Manisha - nourishing your body, heart, mind & soul during winterWhat did you think of my Diwali conversation with Dr. Manisha in the last episode: strengthening our inner light and dark times? Have you been applying some of her recommendations? How have you been feeling?
Today I wanted to share some reflections on all of the goodness that Dr. Manisha shared with us, so as to help you soak in and benefit from it:
1 - Appreciating our common desire to elevate light during dark times.
2 - Attuning towards what is unfolding.
3 - Healing with our inner light
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2023-12-3120 min
What Are You Doing Here ?Help Is On The Way | Wildlife Vet. Dr. Sharon Mulindi"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”
~ Albert Einstein
The results are in for our most listened to year end wrapped by the almighty Spotify (wink) and this episode comes out on top across all listening platforms so we are rebroadcasting it.
Wildlife Vet. Dr. Sharon Mulindi, ... we can't help but think that a chat with Sharon who has devoted her life to aiding wildlife in Kenya is appropriate for a year end wrap up. Wi...2023-12-221h 12
Heart to Heart with the Earth010: Strengthening our inner light in dark times - a Diwali conversation with Dr. ManishaAncient wisdom for these times from the most beloved Indian festival of lights, Diwali.
Join us in this unhurried conversation with Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar.
It's medicine for these painful times.
Resources:
- Ayurvedic Healing
- Free Guide: Calling in a Better Winter2023-11-101h 03
Heart to Heart with the Earth009. 9 Things keeping me heart to heart with the Earth.Sharing this episode, fresh out of the hospital. It's a compilation of poetry, good news, rituals and resources for grounding during these devastating times.
Here are the links:
The Run4Salmon Instagram post: The excellent news from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe of Mt. Shasta.
The film: One Word Sawalmem.
My altar for Día de los Muertos. (Instagram post)
The Path to support Grandmother Flordemayo and Unci Rita.
The video on 12 Foods to Prevent Breast Cancer by Dr. Kristi Funk.
Free resource: Calling in a Better Winter – a gentle guide (and calming coloring book) for the reluct...2023-11-0322 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth008. Aligning with nature's rhythms: savoring the hidden wisdom of the Harvest MoonJoin me as a disappointing morning at the farmers market leads me to find the hidden meaning of the bright Harvest Moon, within the blue-black mysteries of the last summer fruit. Together, we'll attune to the gifts of impermanence and let the Earth's wisdom guide us in a sweet session of weekend nature practice.
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Today's spotlight brought to you by Todd Schulte of Todd Schulte Design. They believe in using the power of design for good and work exclusively with purposeful organizations to create compelling brand identities, websites, and collateral that make a positive impa...2023-10-0619 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth007. An equinox message of encouragement: how to remind young people that recovery is a real possibility.An uplifting message for this Equinox season and how to remind young people that recovery and regeneration is a real possibility.
Resources:
Free Online Class: Resilience for Earth Lovers
Greta Thunberg's message
Song Akaal by Ajeet and Trevor Hall
Photo of my neighbor's tree. 🍎 2023-09-2418 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth006. Reflections on my conversation with Desirae - loving yourself to love the Earth.If you loved our last episode with Desirae Harp, this one is for you! In this episode, I've pulled my favorite threads from our conversation and crafted prompts that you can use this weekend for journaling, sketching, music-making, or meditation. Join me as we explore the transformative power of song, reconnect with our indigenous roots, embrace cross-pollination as a form of medicine, find alignment in the presence of a baby, and reflect on what ones alive for us when we remember that we are nature.
Connect with Desirae Harp.
Register for the Free Online Class – Resil...2023-09-0914 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth005. Aligning with the Earth through song - in conversation with Desirae HarpIn this soul-satisfying episode, we delve into the profound potential of song to help us align to the rhythm of the Earth, in particular when travelling through difficult passages in life. Join us as our very first guest, Desirae Harp, shares her personal and cultural insights, emphasizing the importance of intention, self-love, and deep listening during the season of stillness and reflection.
Show Notes:
Desirae discusses her cultural connection to winter and its role as a time of cleansing and preparation. She explores the significance of cold water, snow, and the teachings of elders in attun...2023-09-011h 08
Heart to Heart with the Earth004. How to stay connected with nature when working indoorsDiscover how to infuse nature into your work routine. In this episode, I share actionable tips for creating outdoor and indoor workspaces, incorporating sensory nature experiences, and fostering a deeper connection with the Earth, offering you a refreshing way to approach your work and stay grounded.
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Title: How to Stay Connected with Nature When Working Indoors
Description: Tune in to the Rosa Guayaba Podcast as host Natasha Deganello Giraudie offers practical insights into maintaining a strong bond with nature even while working indoors. Discover transformative ways to seamlessly integrate the outdoors into y...2023-08-2512 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth003. The strength of your rootsA nature-centered guided practice to become familiar with your inner strength and resilience. Inspired the Dalai Lama, embark on a transformative journey as you visualize becoming a tree with strong roots, grounding yourself in qualities that empower you to weather life's storms and flourish.
Title: Cultivating Inner Resilience: Becoming the Tree with Strong Roots
Description: Join us on a nature-centered mindfulness journey as we draw inspiration from the Dalai Lama's wisdom. In this episode, you'll step into the role of a tree with strong roots, discovering qualities that foster resilience. Embrace the soothing gui...2023-08-1912 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth002. Healing through rematriationJoin me on a serene hike while exploring the meaning and promise of rematriation and how it relates to recovering our resilience.
Healing through Rematriation
Introduction:
Hosts: Natasha and Rasqui
Location: Hiking on the golden hills of Coast Miwok land
Setting: Peaceful afternoon amidst chaotic events - fires in Maui and Oregon, hurricane projections in Tongva land, Also celebrating of the watershed climate crisis Montana ruling
Finding Peace Amidst Chaos
Reflecting on the current chaotic events of fires and hurricanes
Embracing the peace and beauty of nature during difficult times
C...2023-08-1808 min
Heart to Heart with the Earth001. Coming heart to heart with the EarthWelcome to the Rosa Guayaba Podcast: Coming Heart to Heart with the Earth.
In this debut episode, we begin a journey of re-membering and healing – for ourselves and the Earth.
I invite you to have a listen while you're outside, with one single earpod in, letting the sounds of nature into your experience.
This podcast is meant to be casual and informal, like a series of voice notes that infuse you with the goodness of nature. Together, we'll journey towards a more meaningful connection with ourselves, each other, and the world around us by com...2023-08-1706 min
What Are You Doing Here ?David | The 40 Year Old Vegan | A former slaughterhouse inspector unveils the dark side of animal agriculture.Welcome to an ENCORE of this captivating episode where we unveil the dark side of animal agriculture.
We are honored to have an extraordinary guest with us David," The 40-Year-Old Vegan" David's journey is nothing short of remarkable, having undergone a profound transformation from a former slaughterhouse inspector to a passionate animal rights activist.
David, now in his forties, spent years immersed in the heart of the animal agriculture industry, witnessing firsthand the inner workings of slaughterhouses and the realities faced by countless animals. The exposure to the often harsh and distressing conditions ignited a...2023-08-0959 min
What Are You Doing Here ?Part2 | Coexisting with Wildlife | Beth Pratt, National Wildlife Federation's Executive DirectorWe invite you to join us in this continued, engaging discussion with author, advocate, and the National Wildlife Federation's Executive Director, Beth Pratt, as we further explore the profound connection between conservation science and the essence of human existence. In this conversation, we will delve into the depths of what it truly means to be human, fostering a harmonious coexistence with wildlife, and contemplating the future trajectory of human life on our beloved planet Earth.
" P22, the majestic mountain lion who captured the hearts of many, passed away recently. He was an iconic symbol of urban wildlife...2023-07-1346 min
What Are You Doing Here ?Part1 | Coexisting with Wildlife | Beth Pratt, National Wildlife Federation’s Executive Director for California | Part 1We have the deep honor of opening this show with our nature practice guide natasha deganello giraudie, who poetically expresses the theme of this series | Cores, Corridors, Carnivores. Calm your body, clear your mind, open your heart & uplift your soul by deepening your relationship with the Earth.
We invite you to explore a nature practice with natasha, too. Nature Practice Guide
Our featured guest on this episode is Beth Pratt, a lifelong advocate for wildlife, Beth has worked in environmental leadership roles for over twenty-five years, and in two of the country’s largest national parks...2023-06-2152 min
What Are You Doing Here ?Jennifer Brent | On the California Wildlife Center's taking responsibility for the protection of native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and conservation (ENCORE s2.7)This week we are rebroadcasting our conversation with Jennifer Brent, Executive Director of the California Wildlife Center.
Our nature practice guide Natasha Deganello Giraudie sets the tone for us with a beautiful Land Blessing. Together we can deepen our relationship to the more -than-human world at this critical time. We encourage you to take it slow ... find a tree to sit under and relax into this important conversation.
California Wildlife Center takes responsibility for the protection of native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and conservation. It is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of native California...2023-03-2557 min
Between the Moon9. Reimagining our Relationship with Winter with guest Natasha Deganello GiraudieWhat if the grips of winter were the gifts of winter? What if our human rhythms were more like the rhythms of the seasons?In today’s episode I am joined by filmmaker and nature practice teacher Natasha Deganello Giraudie. She is a dear friend and colleague and someone I've had the pleasure of connecting with through being guided by the moon, seasons, and nature. Natasha has worked with the New Moon Calendar Journal for the past six years as an integral part of her work and personal practice.We talk about her cr...2022-11-2035 min
What Are You Doing Here ?Sharon | Help Is On The Way | s3.6
“Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”
~ Albert Einstein
Wildlife Veterinarian, Sharon Mulindi joins us from her mobile vet unit position in Northern Kenya.
The mobile Vet units tackles some pretty import conservation concerns to assist the regional KWS vet in interventions which include treatments, rescues, disease surveillance and collaring. The mobile vet unit is sponsored by Save The Elephants, Ewaso Lions and Grey's Zebra Trust in collaboration with th...2022-09-181h 12
What Are You Doing Here ?natasha | sing to the earth | s3.preludeOn this episode we take a deep dive into how we can live in right relationship with our mother Earth and why that feels so essential for humans right now. We begin with a conversation with Natasha, this conversation, friendship and guidance with deepening my own relationship with the natural world has been a bit of a lifeline for me, and I sense it can be for you too. You will find some bits of laughter, guidance and an invitation to Sing to the Earth.
This episode is a prelude to our next season where we explore...2022-03-191h 06
What Are You Doing Here ?jennifer | california wildlife center | s2.7First up, our friend and nature practice guide Natasha Deganello Giraudie sets the tone for us with a beautiful Land Blessing. Together we can deepen our relationship to the more -than- human world at this critical time. We encourage you to take it slow ... find a tree to sit under and relax into this important conversation.
On this episode we catch up with Jennifer Brent the Executive Director for California Wildlife Center.
California Wildlife Center takes responsibility for the protection of native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and conservation. It is dedicated to the rescue and r...2021-12-0559 min
What Are You Doing Here ?grace | foster green | s2.3Are you ready to weave yourself into nature?
If you are able... take a walk or hang out under a tree while listening this episode.
Friends of Emerging World Project and our community have contributed to the mosaic of voices, natural earth sounds and music that you will hear throughout our brilliant conversation with our guest, Grace Kimaru.
21 year old Grace Kimaru is an environmentalist from Nyeri, Kenya. She is an urban and regional planner focusing on the environment, climate change and human rights advocacy. Her passion runs deep when it comes to mo...2021-09-0940 min
The Optimist Daily's Weekly RoundupJune 22, 2021We're celebrating World Unity Week with 7 lessons we can learn from Indigenous wisdom keepers, inspired by Natasha Deganello Giraudie's short film, 'Sawalmem.' Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!2021-06-2217 min
Threads of the Sunawakening to life & finding deeper soul nourishment from everyday nature with Natasha Deganello GiraudieNatasha is a mother, a Nature Practice teacher and a documentary film-maker. Natasha and I explore how to find deeper soul nourishment from everyday nature. How can we align our wellbeing with the wellbeing of the earth. Natasha used to run nature retreats for organisations like the UN, one world Ayurveda, Google and Airbnb. She now facilitates a global community of people through her Nature Practice program. We cover: What Nature practice is and how we can attune to nature biological homelessness - an experience from having torn ourselves away from our natural home and en...2021-01-241h 34
Flow BusinessBuilding A Nature Practice For Your Body, Mind, And Spirit with Natasha Deganello Giraudie — Ep. 80If you've been listening to my podcast and following me on my personal journey, you know I love all things nature, hiking, and connecting with the environment. These moments when I'm outside bring me moments of clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with my intuition. Today, we're going to find out why that's the case for all of us...even if you're a city-dweller! In this episode, I am joined by Natasha Deganello Giraudie, a nature practice teacher. She helps nature lovers (like me!) to find a deeper and more freeing connection with the Earth to...2021-01-1551 min
The Engage For Good Podcast with Alli Murphy55: How Short Videos Can Have a Big Impact for NonprofitsToday on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Natasha Deganello Giraudie, the CEO of Micro-Documentaries. Natasha and her team produce 1-2 minute authentic, actionable and affordable documentaries for purposeful companies and nonprofit organizations.
Natasha makes the case for short videos that give viewers a powerful taste of the aspirational goals of a cause. She also offers some tips for nonprofits that want to make their own impactful videos.
Finally, Natasha tells listeners how they can access a free guide from Micro-Documentaries that explains everything from writing compelling titles and climbing search engine rankings...2013-05-1621 min
Digital Production BuZZD P BuZZ - November 15, 2012Join Larry Jordan and Michael Horton this week as they talk with: Natasha Deganello Giraudie, CEO/Founder, Micro-Documentaries Natasha Deganello Giraudie, CEO & founder of Micro-Documentaries, managed crews from many corners of the world to produce a series of 3-4 minute films of young people demonstrating how they live, work and engage with technology. The project was sponsored by Cisco. We talk with her about what she did. Grant Burton, Producer/Digital Analyst, Royal Australian Air Force There is a continuing conversation about the business model of broadcast television. Where’s the mo...2012-11-161h 00