My intent is to take us, you and I, into a better understanding of the concepts behind our holistic nature and how that ties directly to the holistic nature of the world around us. How can we connect the dots in practical ways that we are nature and nature is in us? Sharing a Passion for Sustainable, Regenerative, Growth Solutions: I feature a broad range of authors and educators, practitioners and others whose passion for this earth help us create bridges. We'll see what's trending, what's ...
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Holistic Nature of us: Meet Sara Daves, Conflict Resolution Facilitator
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Description: Sara Daves shares a heartwrenching yet incredible story that demonstrates how unexpected life events shape us. Together we talk about how we can learn, grow, thrive, and become more through seemingly incomprehensible circumstances. I can't tell you more except to say that Sara is articulate and clear about her journey. Today she is an …
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Holistic Nature of Us: A Summary: Organizations that Contributed to Listener Enrichment
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I am excited to share with you a summary of the many organizations reflected in many of these podcast interviews. Dedicated folks, a part of organizations that seek ways to help with climate change, be a messenger of solutions each in their own way. They inspire and give me hope that when each of us contributes however big or small the step, we mak…
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Holistic Nature of Us: To Read is to Explore, Evolve, Embrace and Emerge: Part 2
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My guests for this podcast series come from many locations and offer so many resources. I hope you enjoyed Part 1 which summarized 10 books mostly in the sustainable agriculture field whether home garden, farm, or ranch. Today's podcast summarizes 10 more books, some fiction, non-fiction, one for children's, and one for teens. And don't forget to p…
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Holistic Nature of Us: To Read is to Explore, Evolve, Embrace and Emerge: Part 1
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Reading opens doors not only to our imagination but prods our inner worlds. We travel to unfamiliar landscapes. We explore new ideas, creative thoughts, and learn. Hopefully, we evolve within ourselves too, relating to the human condition through stories both fact and fiction. and lastly, we can emerge changed. We use our inner senses to feel and k…
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Holistic Nature of Us: meet Ayana Young
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Ayana Young is deeply concerned about environmental issues, including social justice, ecology, and land-based restoration. She has been the force behind a native species nursery and research center, including the establishment of the 1 Million Redwoods Project, and the film when When Old Growth Ends. Ayana is a podcast host on “For the Wild,” a wee…
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Ajamu Ayinde
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I invited Ajamu Ayinde back to chat with him about what he is seeing in his clients at this time and what tips he can offer us. Mental health, and mental stamina are needed as we all support and help each other today. Join us for a thoughtful discussion.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Ajamu Ayinde
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of us: Meet Nate Liebenberg
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My guest this week, Nate Liebenberg, co-founder of idiveblue.com, is passionate about bringing awareness to the problem we have created with throwaway plastics. They harm so many ocean species. They pollute these precious waters. They harm us.Door Judith Dreyer,MS, BSN and Nate Liebenberg
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Podcast: Meet Ayana Young, Activist, Radio and Podcast Host
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Ayana Young is deeply concerned about environmental issues including social justice, ecology, and land-based restoration. She has been the force behind a native species nursery and research center including the establishment of the 1 Million Redwoods Project, the film when Old Growth Forests Die.Door Judith Dreyer, BSN, MS and Ayana Young
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Bettylou Sandy
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What food sources can you place in the landscape? Observation is the key to the best results. Bettylou gives us many practical tips for adding edibles to our landscape. Have fun, explore and experiment. Tune in for many practical how to's.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Bettylou Sandy
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D.
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Dr. Seneff has devoted over 12 years to understand what has been skyrocketing autism rates in the US and around the world. When COVID-19 pandemic began she considered whether glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) might play a role.Door Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D. and Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Michael Judd
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Michael Judd is the author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist: How to have a yard and eat it too? Join us for an engaging and practical discussion about creating mulch, adding small fruit trees, plant diversity and more.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Michael Judd
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen
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Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen world-renown author, speaker. Dr. Bolen, a psychiatrist, a Jungian analyst known for her contributions to our understanding of archetypes, symbolism, and her activism by working for women's rights globally.Door Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen and Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Rev. Brother Mark D'Alessio
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Brother Mark's message is timely. Through the stories of St Francis of Assisi and St Clare, he engages us in a timeless message that our world is Holistic. We are a part of this world, interrelated to all species and a part of the organism we call home.Door Judith Dreyer, MS< BSN and Rev. BR. Mark D'Alessio
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Gail Reynolds Returns
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Gail Reynolds, coordinator for the University of Connecticut's Composting Program, returns to share her tips and insights on what creates good composting practices.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Gail Reynolds
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Ed Cleveland
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Join us for an engaging discussion through the science and art of sound as a healing modality.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Ed Cleveland
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Lana Nelson
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Join us for an engaging discussion. Lana shares her story, how the subconscious mind works and why using our intuitive capabilities to choose our foods works. Happy eating.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN, RN and Lana Nelson, author
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Gail Reynolds, Plant Scientist
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Join us for a fascinating journey into bogs where Gail highlights some plants useful in the wet areas on your property. At the very least, Gail opens our eyes to the variety of plant species that are found here, ones we can look for on future hikes.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN, RN and Gail Reynolds
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Podcast: Holisistic Nature of Us: Meet Doug Tallamy
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No one likes the doom and gloom yet we are facing some very serious ecological issues. Nature has solutions and if we pay attention today, improve our own yards with sustainable plants and growth, we can make a difference.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN, and Doug Tallamy, Author and Educator
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Agneta Borstein
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Agneta Borstein, a professional astrologer, talks about astrology as a science and a language. What do the planets and signs say to us this year? Agneta believes this is a year to implement what we believe in, the time is now.Door Judith Dreyer and Agneta Borstein
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Susan Hoffman-Fishman
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Susan Hoffman-Fishman, artist and writer was deeply moved by the Fukushima, Japan nuclear accident. She and art partner Elena Kalman have partnered up to create hands-on art dedicated to raising awareness about our precious water and homelessness.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Susan Hoffman-Fishman
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Andre-Phillipe Drapeau-Picard
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So many of us are concerned about the declining monarch populations. Montreal Canada Insectarium has a 3-year program, Mission Monarch, part of an international research and education effort aimed at saving the migratory populations of monarchs.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Andre-Phillipe Drapeau-Picard
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Sara Banta
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Technology surrounds us. We place our phones near our computers while we watch big screen TVs. My guest this week, Sara Banta, returns with more information about the detrimental health effects technology is causing and gives us some solutions.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Sara Banta
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Jeff Eleveld
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Can plants help us with our physical therapy? Do plants clean air, add moisture, and lift the mood? Meet Jeff, the plant guy, who offers therapeutic horticulture. He describes the joy, and the memories they stir up for us in so many ways.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Jeff Eleveld
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Woodrow Nelson
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Planting trees is one of the main focuses for the Arbor Day Foundation. Today's guest, Woodrow Nelson, tree lover, and planter, talks about the Arbor Day Foundation's initiative to plant 100,000,000 trees by 2020.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Woodrow Nelson
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Sara Banta
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Sara Banta relates her story of family illnesses and her journey to bring foundational health back to her family. Through nutrition studies, understanding complementary medicine she helped each one find health.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Sara Banta
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Tonya Pasternak, ND
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Dr. Pasternak talks about spring allergens, our body's response and how naturopathic/integrative medicine work together to achieve an approach that supports our body's natural intelligence.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Dr. Tonya Pasternak
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us, Meet Kathleen Gage
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Plant-based eating that minimizes processed foods, meats and increases organic, purchases for fruits, veggies, legumes, and grains make a difference. Join us for an enlightening discussion where Kathleen shares her story benefits of plant-based eating.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Kathleen Gage
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Christopher Salem
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Join Chris Salem and me for an engaging and inspiring discussion on how looking at our limiting beliefs, how getting to the root cause of our problems leads to more sustainable solutions.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Christopher Salem
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Massiel Abramsom
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She describes how urban families often struggle with the care of young infants and children. Housing insecure, food insecure, and job insecure doesn't leave much energy for their care. Her holistic approach fosters more consistent nurturing and considers a mind, body, spirit approachDoor Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and massiel Abramson
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Dr. Gordon Pedersen
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Energy Medicine is another spoke on the wheel of health and healing. Several modalities like color and sound are medicines of the near future. Dr. Gordon Pedersen joins us to discuss energy medicine from the point of view of bioelectric medicine.Door Judith Dreyer,MS, BSN and Dr, Gordon Pedersen
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Grandmother Nancy Andry
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This Algonquin Water Song expresses loving gratitude for the water and raises the consciousness and connection of women with Mother Nature’s greatest gift. The song is easy to learn, and our hope is that millions of women will sing it, raising their own connection and awareness of the water they interact with daily even in the shower or at the sink…
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Vicki Wojcik, Pollinators
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"Build it and they will come!" Vicki reminds us that every garden plot contributes to their needs. So can you add more? I hope so. Check out PollinatorPartnership.org regional planting guides for suggestions.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Vicki Wojcik
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An Interview on Sustainable Success Show with Christopher Salem
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Judith Dreyer is interviewed on the Sustainable Success, Influencers Show on Voice America internet Radio. Her host, Christopher Salem, leads her into an engaging discussion, how can we embrace a more sustainable model for growth.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Christopher Salem
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Mark Shepard, Forest Restoration
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Mark Shepard returns and goes into more detail about succession only this time he addresses our forest ecosystem makeup. He defines forests as a "phase" in time. Intrigued? I hope so. Join us for an insightful and helpful discussion.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Mark Shepard
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Kimberly Kresevic Returns
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Soil science on this level is relatively new, yet so vital to agriculture Microbes offer so much to soil integrity and microbes offer so much in our biology. Join Kimberly and me for another engaging discussion about soil and gut health.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Kimberly Kresevic
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kelly Rafferty
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Kelly and her group of volunteers polled, presented and accomplished the task of taking plastic bags out of dining services. She and her team offered practical tips, education, and alternatives to the student and faculty.Door Judith Dreyer. MS, BSN and Kelly Rafferty
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kyleigh Hillerud
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PIRG,a student advocacy group, non-partisan, non-profit, one where students can join, make a difference in a variety of ways. Kyleigh as Coordinator and her team are celebrating a huge success on campus, taking practical action over the past eight months.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Dan Blanchard, Author, Teacher, Coach
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Can we use the holistic model to grow better men? Yes, we can, with diligent effort, consistent parenting and more. My guest this week, Dan Blanchard, special education and social studies teacher in Connecticut's largest inner-city high school was chosen by the AFT-CT as the face and voice of educational reform.…
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Craig Floyd
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Did you ever wonder what a single tomato's plant potential is? Tune in for specific growing tips and how to's for superb healthy tomato plants with high yield. In today's podcast, we talk about tomatoes, those red luscious fruits that are best eaten freshly picked on a hot summer's day.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Craig Floyd
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Gunther Hauk
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Featured in the documentary, Queen of the Sun, he shares his wisdom, expertise and deep caring for the natural world. I am honored to have him here today and I hope you will be as inspired as I am by his wise counsel.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Gunther Hauk
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Kimberly Kresevic
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Soils need to be abundantly healthy with a strong biome in order to give us nutrient dense health sustaining food. Sustainability, regeneration are the operative words for soil health and long term maintenance in agriculture. Whether small backyard farming or large scale agriculture, Kim's company is changing how we build soil one farm at a time.…
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Katherine Hauswirth, Author
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Nature is full of surprises. Walking slowly, with more mindfulness and focus on one aspect in the stillness can bring many surprises. Join us for an enlightening discussion about nature, the art of nature writing and meet a naturalist.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Katherine Hauswirth
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Owen Taylor, Seed Keeper
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Owen Taylor is a long time community gardener, seed saver and food justice activist whose passion for seed keeping led him to found Truelove Seed Company in 2017.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Owen Taylor
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Craig Floyd, Coogan Farm Manger
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Do you garden? If so, have you ever wondered what the potential of a single nonhybrid tomato plant could be? My guest this week, Craig Floyd, manages an 11,000+ square foot acre garden for the Denison Peqoutsepos Nature Center in Mystic CT.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Craig Floyd
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Mark Shepard, Founder RAD
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Meet Mark Shepard who founded Restoration Agriculture Development, RAD, in order to save viable ecosystems while growing nutrient-rich food. Folks are making a difference!Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Mark Shepard
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Joan Palmer
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TIOSN, offers a one-year certification program in Sustainable Health and Nutrition. Joam Palmer, the founder of TIOSN, shares how she is attempting to connect the dots between our health, the health of the planet. through gardens and nutrition.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Joan Palmer, MS
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Podcast: Holistic Nature Of Us: Agenta Borstein, Professional Astrologer
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Agneta Borstein returns to Holistic Nature of Us, with her opinions and expertise about the energy, the feeling for 2019. And as a great treat and honor, she runs down all our sun signs and gives us practical advice. Jam-packed with guidance and takeaways I hope you enjoy this New Year's Day treat. She gives us food for thought for creating our vis…
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Podcast: Holistic nature of Us: Caig Standing Bear, Storyteller
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Winter solstice is upon us. Our seasonal wheel turns once again into a new season marked by the path of the sun and the moon. It is said that Grandfather Sun starts his return to Grandmother Moon. Meet Craig Standing Bear, Storyteller, flute player, moccasin maker tell a story for our Winter time. Winter in indigenous tribal life here in America wa…
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Lisa Barrett
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Color has a physiological response 24/7 in our bodies. We are activated by color and we can be calmed by color. Join Lisa and I as we explore how color affects us and how art therapy provides a valid and worthwhile dimension to a therapeutic practice.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Lisa Barrett
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Podcast: Holistic Nature of Us: Meet Deb Sodergren
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Deb Sodergren, Energy Body Vibration Expert/ International Speaker, Author reminds us: mindfulness, including nature walks, getting out into the fresh air and being grateful, all keep us centered and grounded as we enjoy family and friends.Door Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN and Deb Sodergren
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