Episode 8: Trusting Our Children in the Learning Process and in Life with Nicki Farrell
In this episode I sit down with Nicki Farrell from Wildlings Forest School. We have such a powerful and meaningful conversation about trusting our children; both in the learning process and in life. We discuss the need for our children to re-connect with nature, and how nature is the most powerful learning tool.
We talk about why we don't resonate with the terms "Teacher" or "Educator" and we touch on our reasons for homeschooling our own children.
Where to Find Nicki and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
WILD BUSINESS https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/your-wild-business
Website: www.wildlingsforestschool.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlings_forestschool/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyHG5dHeCmvQdpzb_iNOWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcH-D5Hm9K8
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/wildlingsforestschool/
Books:
Free to Learn by Peter Gray
Tomorrow When the War Began (Series) by John Marsden
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
ABOUT NICKI:
Nicki is a highly experienced teacher and Forest School mentor who is passionate about all things nature play, risky play, adventurous play and especially a child's right to play. With nearly 20 years of teaching, guiding and mentoring behind her, ranging from the state school system to outdoor recreation and of course, her own successful business, Wildlings Forest School, alongside her business partner Vicci Oliver, Nicki has the depth and breadth of knowledge to be able to help you create, grow and scale your own wildly successful nature play business.
You can find out more about the Wildlings Forest School philosophy here and about Nicki here.
Episode 7: Heart Listening and Connecting to Country with Tiffany Gesler
In this episode I have a beautiful and powerful conversation with Tiffany Gesler from Sow and Nurtured. We discuss NAIDOC week, which this year is 3-10 July. It is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and this year's theme of Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
We have a conversation about Heart Listening, which is listening with all of our senses and connecting to Country.
Where to Find Tiffany and Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Caring for Country https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/research_pub/benefits-cfc_0_2.pdf
Miriam Rose Foundation Dadirri https://youtu.be/tow2tR_ezL8
NAIDOC https://www.naidoc.org.au
Instagram @sowandnurtured_
Facebook Sow & Nurtured
Favourite books
Songman: The Story of an Aboriginal Elder of Uluru by Bob Randall
Last Child In The Woods by Richard Louv
ABOUT TIFFANY:
Tiffany is a proud Aboriginal Gungarri woman who is a space holder for children and mothers. With many roles and experience in early childhood education, outdoor learning, Aboriginal liaison work, midwifery, doula work and women’s business Tiffany strives to connect women and children to their own nature through honouring the seasons and cycles of the land and connection to Country. Tiffany believes that children as a whole are losing their relationship with the land with little to no memories in nature as our fast paced society has disconnected us. Be it exploring the bush with a group of children or supporting a woman in birth. Tiffany's work all comes down to a love of holding space for families to rewild themselves and to remember that our own magnificence is not disconnected or any different to Mother Nature’s magnificence. We are not separate to her. Creating Sow & Nurtured, Tiffany’s mission is to support healing with the spirit of the land and her ancestors guiding her through connecting back to Country, reconciliation and age appropriate truth telling with children and families. This work and service supports us all mind body spirit in ways words can not comprehend but by just feeling and heart listening. Keep an eye out on Tiffany growing Sow & Nurtured as she opens Bush School in Toowoomba later in Spring 2022.
Episode 6: Syntropic Agroforestry and Living in Harmony with the Land with Danielle Yeo
In this episode I chat with Danielle Yeo about Syntropic Agroforestry, what it is and why it is different to conventional gardening. We discuss re-connecting to the land that we live on, so that we can live in harmony with nature, and also grow our own food sources in our backyard, including what to do if you live on smaller blocks or in the city. Danielle also shares how we can get our children connected to nature, have a love of growing food and also eat healthier from the food we grow ourselves.
Links on where to find Danielle:
Facebook: Syntropic Agroforestry Australia
Books:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Everything is Fucked by Mark Manson
ABOUT DANIELLE:
Danielle is your local gardener, mum of two, food forest grower and syntropic agroforestry facilitator. Launching the first food forest community garden the Lockyer Valley Syntropic Food Forest Friday 12:00PM 1st July. A quarterly membership where you will be learning in monthly workshops and planting days building out your first food forest that you’ll also have access to and benefit from for yourself and your family. Twenty natural humans or families will have the chance to become a founding member and have access to their own food security from July 2022. Contact Danielle on the Syntropic Agroforestry Australia facebook page.
Episode 5: Aware Parenting and Listening to the Big Feelings with Joss Goulden
In this episode I am joined by Joss Goulden, a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor. We have a beautiful conversation about Aware Parenting, including Joss’ personal story of how she came across Aware Parenting and has raised 2 children following this approach. We talk about listening to all the big feelings, how to listen to feelings and why Aware Parenting is something we are both so passionate about.
Links of where to find Joss:
Website: www.awareparenting.com.au
Facebook: Aware Parenting with Joss
Instagram: Aware Parenting with Joss
Podcast: Aware Parenting Stories Podcast
Books mentioned in the episode:
Aletha J. Solter’s books
Hold On To Your Kids by Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J Cohen
Connection Parenting by Pam Leo
Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort
ABOUT JOSS:
Joss is a parenting coach and mentor. She supports families to create more connection, awareness and joy in parenting. She is an Aware Parenting Instructor certified with the Aware Parenting Institute and has been practising Aware Parenting for 16 years. Joss is also a mother of 2 children, aged 18 and 16. Joss is passionate about sharing this beautiful approach with parents. “I love Aware Parenting because it creates strong, connected relationships in our families and gives parents the tools, based on scientific research, to support our children to be cooperative, connected to their authentic selves and loving. I believe that Aware Parenting is THE solution for so many of the challenges facing the world. I am also really passionate about Homeschooling and Natural Learning.”
Episode 4: Holding Space for Ourselves and Living a Playful Life with Shelley Clarke
In this episode I chat with Shelley Clarke a Physiotherapist, CranioSacral Therapist, Hand-in-Hand Parenting Instructor, Marion Method Mentor and a fellow Aware Parenting Instructor.
We discuss the importance of meeting our own needs and listening to our own feelings as parents. Sometimes this can be hard and confronting, so seeking our Listening Partners to hold space for us, so we know how it feels is a powerful way to feel heard and to heal from our own stresses. We then delve into another favourite topic for both of us, and that is; play. Not so much play for our children, but play for ourselves as parents, and how living a playful life brings more fulfillment and joy to our lives.
Links for where to find Shelley, and resources mentioned in the episode:
Website: www.shelleyclarke.com
Instagram: @_shelleyclarke_
Facebook: @shelleyclarkemindbodyparenting
Favourite Books:
Playful Parenting and Opposite of Worry - both by Lawrence J. Cohen
Attachment Play by Aletha J. Solter
Robert A. Johnson
Course: Inner Loving Presence Process by Marion Rose
ABOUT SHELLEY:
Shelley Clarke works supporting parents to understand their child's behaviour and develop rich long lasting relationships. She is a physiotherapist, CranioSacral Therapist and Parent Educator. She is a Hand in Hand Parenting and Aware Parenting Instructor, passionate about the nervous system, body and helping families thrive. She is a mother to three beautiful children.