The Importance of Wild and Natural Experiences

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I remember spending so much time in nature as a child. I would want my children to be a little bit wild, to always be dirty and a little bit messy. There is so much of this recent science that shows how valuable those early experiences are. In Australia, our First Nations people, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are the oldest known civilization on Earth. They have such a deep idea of country and connection to the land. And they've known it for thousands and thousands of years.

This week we're discussing the secret and the science behind the healing powers of nature. Our generation has become increasingly detached from the outdoors and our wild roots, with over 90% of our days spent indoors or on a screen, often at the expense of our mental wellbeing, sense of self, psychological and spiritual connection with the land and overall physical health. In this episode we explore ideas around nature deficit disorder, recent longitudinal studies on the impacts of green spaces on our mental health and practices such as forest bathing, forest schools, water therapy and what we can learn from the deep connection that Indigenous groups have with the land. We also discuss how we can easily integrate more time outdoors into our daily routine to radically improve our psychological wellbeing. Listen now.

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