In this podcast, Darcia Narvaez discusses the importance of early life experiences in shaping our personalities and values. She emphasizes the need to reconnect with the Earth and the impact of disconnection from nature on moral development. The conversation delves into the concept of the evolved nest for raising children, matriarchal societies, and the interconnectedness of the universe through vibratory matter. It also explores the significance of nurturing children through trauma, play, and alternative practices for creating a better world.

Darcia Narvaez, Professor Emerita at the University of Notre Dame, dives into the importance of 'The Evolved Nest' for child development. She discusses how communal child-rearing methods and nature immersion positively impact emotional and neurological growth. Modern medical practices during childbirth are critiqued for disrupting essential bonding experiences. Narvaez also sheds light on the effects of trauma on both human and animal societies, particularly young male elephants, advocating for holistic approaches to nurturing based on ancestral wisdom.

Darcia Narvaez and Gay Bradshaw discuss the importance of nurturance, community support, attachment, and reconnecting with nature in raising children and creating connected communities. They explore topics such as allomothering in African elephants, the devastating impact of government actions on Native American communities, the role of relationship and attachment in early brain development, challenging myths separating humans from other animals, and embracing localized communities and natural world.