Ray Tiller is a wildlife filmmaker, Brave Wilderness host, and the creative force behind the YouTube channel Fintastic Films. In this episode, Ray shares how childhood wonder, media, and Midwest bike rides led him to a dream job working alongside his idol-turned-mentor, Coyote Peterson. We chat about how parents can foster curiosity for nature, use media as a tool for learning (not just zoning out), and help kids fall in love with “scary” animals like snakes and sharks. Plus, Ray ...
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Ray Tiller is a wildlife filmmaker, Brave Wilderness host, and the creative force behind the YouTube channel Fintastic Films. In this episode, Ray shares how childhood wonder, media, and Midwest bike rides led him to a dream job working alongside his idol-turned-mentor, Coyote Peterson. We chat about how parents can foster curiosity for nature, use media as a tool for learning (not just zoning out), and help kids fall in love with “scary” animals like snakes and sharks. Plus, Ray ...
EP 25: From Balanced and Barefoot to TimberNook: Why Outdoor Play is Essential with Angela Hanscom
The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast
50 minutes
4 weeks ago
EP 25: From Balanced and Barefoot to TimberNook: Why Outdoor Play is Essential with Angela Hanscom
Today’s guest is someone who changed the way I view childhood development. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and the author of one of my favorite parenting books, Balanced and Barefoot. In this episode, Angela and I dive deep into the neuroscience behind nature play, how over-structured environments are hurting our kids, and why kids need boredom, movement, risk—and dirt. If you’ve ever questioned why your child fidgets, climbs trees, or me...
The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast
Ray Tiller is a wildlife filmmaker, Brave Wilderness host, and the creative force behind the YouTube channel Fintastic Films. In this episode, Ray shares how childhood wonder, media, and Midwest bike rides led him to a dream job working alongside his idol-turned-mentor, Coyote Peterson. We chat about how parents can foster curiosity for nature, use media as a tool for learning (not just zoning out), and help kids fall in love with “scary” animals like snakes and sharks. Plus, Ray ...