#57 The Healing Power of Nature and Nature-Based Practices for Mental Health with Amanda Bailey
In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with Amanda Bailey, certified International Forest Therapy Guide, accredited ACCP Advanced Transformation Coach and Meditation Teacher, and Cacao Facilitator.
Amanda shares her journey as a nature-based wellbeing practitioner, from childhood memories of nature, the impact of city life on her mental health, to her eventual reconnection with nature through forest therapy.
In this episode:
The conversation delves into the origins of forest bathing in Japan and its mental and physical health benefits. Amanda reveals her experiences with forest therapy, the benefits of cacao as a plant medicine, and her transformative journey to Guatemala to learn about cacao from the Mayan people.
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Please connect with Amanda to learn more about her nature-based practices, events and experiences.
Amanda blends ancient nature-based practices with transformational coaching, offering practical steps for individuals to connect with nature in their daily lives.
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Soundbites from Amanda
"Nature therapy has proven mental health benefits."
"The biophilia hypothesis suggests a need for nature."
"How can I honour this?"
"Cacao is the food of the gods."
"These ancient practices are coming up for a reason."
"Just to get out in a way that is easy."
Podcast Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Amanda Bailey and Her Work
01:29 Childhood Memories of Nature
07:05 Reconnecting with Nature After City Life
12:41 The Impact of Nature on Mental Health
16:31 Journey into Forest Therapy
22:31 Understanding Forest Bathing and Its Origins
28:14 The Responsibility of Caring for Nature
31:30 Reconnecting with Nature through Forest Therapy
34:19 The Magic of Cacao: A Journey into Plant Medicine
39:52 Exploring Cacao's Roots in Guatemala
46:39 Integrating Ancient Practices into Modern Life
53:26 Simple Steps to Connect with Nature
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