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Podcast: Forest Educator with Ricardo Sierra | A Podcast for Revolutionary Conversations about Nature-Based Education
Episode: Forest Educator Spotlight: Holding Space for Healing in Nature
Description: As nature educators, we often encounter students and participants who struggle with feelings of unworthiness or anxiety when it comes to connecting with the natural world. In this episode, I share the story of a student I worked with many years ago who had a deep desire to immerse herself in nature, but was held back by past traumas and a fear of rejection from the earth itself. Through our conversations, I learned the importance of approaching these situations with empathy and an open mind, rather than making assumptions. I share how I guided...