Reskillience

Attachment Planeting with Josh McLean

Feb 18, 2024

Josh McLean, a social worker and Bush Adventure Therapy Facilitator, shares insights on hide tanning, nature connection, Attachment Theory, and the pale blue dot we call home. He discusses life, death, reskilling, and the importance of diversity in activism. Explore the transformative effects of nature on well-being and the challenges of mindfulness in a technology-dominated society.

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Quick takeaways

Tanning embodies ancestral wisdom and respect for life cycles, bridging tradition with mental health practice.

Nature connection crucial for mental well-being, advocating for regular breaks in green spaces to combat screen-based living.

Vision for a harmonious world entails breaking barriers, fostering relationships through shared nature experiences and stories.

Deep dives

The Art of Tanning: Connecting Tradition with Modern Mental Health Practice

Tanning, a traditional human craft, is celebrated for preserving animal skins and the warmth they provide. The speaker shares a personal journey from veganism to tanning, highlighting the shift from seeing furs as trophies to honoring life through the ancestral practice. The podcast explores the intersection of tanning, personal resilience, and celebrating life cycles, emphasizing the importance of facing the visceral realities of existence. By integrating ancestral skills like tanning with modern mental health practice, the speaker, Josh McLean, bridges the gap between tradition and contemporary well-being.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Life, Death, and Reskilling with Josh McLean

2min

Embracing Mortality Through Tanning and Craftsmanship

20min

Embracing Diversity in Activism

27min

Exploring Nature's Influence on Human Well-being

4min

Navigating Self-Compassion and Mindfulness in Daily Life

3min

Envisioning Unity Through Shared Experiences and Learning

4min

Engaging with Workshops and Future Projects

3min

Have you considered the backstory of your leather shoes? Are you curious about the process that transforms raw hides into luxurious handbags? Do you wonder how tanning relates to personal and collective resilience? Ever thought about nature connection through the lens of Attachment Theory? If so, my guest today is sure to massage your mind.

It’s Josh McLean, a social worker and Bush Adventure Therapy Facilitator who also happens to be an expert in the lost art of hide tanning.

You might know him as the guy from The Bush Tannery, but he’s increasingly bringing his wicked set of ancestral skills to bear on modern mental health practice.

I first met Josh at a rabbit tanning workshop he was leading in the middle of the city, and I was really honoured that he was made the time to reconnect and join me on the podcast to share his fascinating perspective on life, death, the past, the future, changemaking, bridge building and the pale blue dot we call home. So, please enjoy this ye olde skills edition of Reskillience with Josh McLean.

The Bush Tannery

Josh’s tanning workshops at CERES

Outdoor Health Australia

Get in touch with Josh ~ thebushtannery@gmail.com

Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot

Attachment Theory

Book ~ Attached by Dr. Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller M.A

Screen Based Living

Attention Restoration Theory