Ep. 3: Intro to Bothies

Joe and Chloe explore the idea of forest bathing and eco-therapy, followed by a guided visualisation meditation about trees and community-building.

This week, Jess Starwood, a forager, plant-based chef, and herbalist joins the podcast to dive into what foraging for foods means for our bodies and the environment, how to get started with herbalism, and why ethically sourcing local foods is important.

Join us as we discuss renewable energies, the current energy provider landscape, and possibilities for our future with David Yaffe, global energy expert, lawyer, author and professor of energy law at Georgetown University.

Chloe and Erin discuss the importance of soil health and the divine feminine metaphor of Nature's cycles in this insightful interview about reconnecting to Mother Earth.

Joe and Chloe use two questions as a jumping off point for discussions that can be a useful tool for conservationists to consider when planning new projects: why is wildlife important [to an area] and why should others should get involved with conservation?

This week Chloe interviews Pep, a passionate problem-solver who has worked in two dozen countries, helping governments, companies and social sector entities sharpen their thinking about sustainability, renewable energy, and climate resilience.

Learn about the history of ‘bothying’ and imagine your next walking adventure with Chloe and Joe, followed by a body scan meditation.

This week is a show and tell, where Chloe and Joe each bring topics to discuss ranging from Big Cat conspiracies in the UK and clean water concerns in the seas. Chloe finishes the episode with a special cultivation of loving kindness meditation in light of the recent events unfolding in the United States, and in support of the Black Lives Matter protests.

Featuring stories about how Kodharma started in the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, how mindfulness in nature inspires Joe and Chloe, and stories about white poplar trees and tides.