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| How to Attract Conscious Love (with Asa Baav) | 04 mars 2026 | 01:10:14 | |
Guest: Asa Baav — Love & Relationship Coach In this episode Leona talks with Asa Baav about the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women attracting unavailable love — and the inner work that changes everything. They cover:
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| What Can Nature Teach Us Today? Biomimicry, Community & Regenerative Design with Deborah Benham | 25 févr. 2026 | 01:01:19 | |
Guest Bio Deborah Benham is a marine biologist, nature connection practitioner, and biomimicry educator based in Dorset, England. She works with Transition Network International supporting community-led action across 60+ countries and is co-creating the Living Systems Alliance—a collaboration bringing biomimicry, permaculture, and regenerative design to communities worldwide. Deborah lives in the UK's largest cohousing community and is passionate about helping people reconnect with nature, learn from living systems, and become positive keystone species in their ecosystems. Resources MentionedDeborah's Work & Resources:
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Website: www.deborahbenham.com Website: www.leonajohnson.life "I'm not depressed, I just haven't had any nature connection for the last few weeks." - Deborah Benham "Nature doesn't have a bin. There is no waste. Everything becomes food for something else." - Deborah Benham "We're not a plague. We're not a blight. We've just gone off course." - Deborah Benham "That's how culture can arise from nature connection—not forced, not manufactured, but arising naturally when people have the opportunity to gather around the land they're stewarding together." - Deborah Benham "What can I learn from nature today? Just open up your senses and really listen. Notice with curiosity. See what you come back with." - Deborah Benham "We don't need to change everything. We just need to remember. And when we forget—because we will forget—we need to start again." - Leona Johnson "Connection first. Design as nature. Do it together. That's how we create the culture that comes next." - Leona Johnson Call to ActionTake Deborah's closing question on your next walk: What can I learn from nature today? Then share what you discover—tag us on social media or leave a comment on the blog. Want to go deeper? Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| What Can Nature Teach Us Today? Biomimicry, Community & Regenerative Design with Deborah Benham | 18 févr. 2026 | 01:02:53 | |
Guest Bio Deborah Benham is a marine biologist, nature connection practitioner, and biomimicry educator based in Dorset, England. She works with Transition Network International supporting community-led action across 60+ countries and is co-creating the Living Systems Alliance—a collaboration bringing biomimicry, permaculture, and regenerative design to communities worldwide. Deborah lives in the UK's largest cohousing community and is passionate about helping people reconnect with nature, learn from living systems, and become positive keystone species in their ecosystems. Resources MentionedDeborah's Work & Resources:
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Website: www.deborahbenham.com LinkedIn- Deborah Benham Website: www.leonajohnson.life Take Deborah's closing question on your next walk: What can I learn from nature today? Then share what you discover—tag us on social media or leave a comment on the blog. Want to go deeper? Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Why Your Inner Critic Isn't the Enemy (And What to Do Instead) with Jo Bell | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:59:42 | |
Jo Bell is a trauma-informed coach who works with women ready to stop editing themselves and enter a new era of living unfiltered. She is the creator of Rise, her signature group experience, where women move from overthinking, people-pleasing and self-doubt into a deep trust in themselves, emotional steadiness and a life that feels like it fits. Key Topics Explored
Links 📖 Read the complete blog post with practical takeaways. 📥 Access Jo Bell's free Sel -Talk script book here. See Jo's offerings on her website here. 🌿 Join Designing A life Aligned with Your True North - FREE Masterclass with Leona Johnson
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| Strengthening the Web: Why Gathering Matters Now | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:24:42 | |
Over the past few weeks on the podcast, we’ve been talking about orienting. About wintering well. Slowing down. Consolidating. That still matters. But in this episode, I can feel a shift, and I wanted to follow it. This conversation is about gathering. Not the grand, impressive kind, but the small, ordinary, life-giving kind that quietly strengthens our web of connection before we need it to hold us. In this episode, I explore: Why so many people feel relationally under-nourished, even when they’re doing a lot of inner and personal growth work How adult life leads to quiet drift rather than dramatic rupture, and why that matters Simple, doable ways to create warmth, rhythm, and reliability in your relationships A personal story about how my own world became narrower, and what helped widen it again Why joy, laughter, and shared experience matter just as much as depth Practical guidance on how to listen and reflect well in groups, without fixing, bypassing, or rushing to solve At the heart of this episode is a simple truth: This episode is accompanied by a longer written reflection, which you can read here: Free live masterclassIf this episode resonates, you might also like to join me for a free live masterclass: Designing a Life Aligned with Your True North This masterclass is for people who’ve done a lot of inner work, but whose lives still feel a bit off. Not because anything is wrong with you, but because growth doesn’t automatically tell us how to live. We’ll explore a grounded, wholistic approach to healing and leadership that honours heart, mind, body, and spirit. You’ll experience a simple practice to reconnect with your inner compass, alongside real examples from my work with people navigating change and transition. Thank you for listening, and for the care you bring to how you live and relate. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Consolidation: How to Set This Year Up Well (Without Burning Out) | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:29:35 | |
It's mid-January, and somewhere between the first week and now, something shifted. Not collapse, not panic—just a low-grade fatigue and a wondering: "I thought this year would feel different by now." In this episide; you'll hear about the three patterns that keep people stuck, the discipline of saying no to create meaningful yeses later, and practical ways to build rhythm before ambition. This isn't about doing more. It's about inhabiting your life more fully. In this episode:
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| Wintering Well - How Nature Teaches Us to Begin the Year Gently Begin Your Year | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:20:50 | |
January has a lot of opinions about how we're meant to begin the year — and most of them are loud, fast, and not especially kind to our nervous systems. But nature tells a very different story. In this episode:
If you're longing for permission to begin this year differently — gently, in relationship with the season you're actually in — this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: The Life Compass Curriculum & Community — now open for enrollment with special bonuses including a Spring Nature Quest weekend and a one-to-one deep dive. Details at connectionmatters.co.uk Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| How to Orient Your Life (Instead of Making Resolutions That Fail) | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:27:33 | |
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| New Year Special- A ceremonial journey from snake wisdom to horse power | 31 déc. 2025 | 00:32:14 | |
What if the crossing from one year to the next isn't meant to be rushed through with resolutions and champagne, but honoured as a sacred threshold where transformation actually happens? In this special New Year's Eve episode, I'm inviting you into something different—a ceremonial journey to honour the Year of the Snake (2025) and welcome the Year of the Horse (2026). This isn't your typical podcast episode. This is a guided threshold experience for anyone who feels the weight of what this past year asked of them and is ready to step into the new year with intention, clarity, and authentic purpose. We explore why liminal spaces are where real transformation happens, how to witness your year without judgement, and the power of release ceremonies to let go of what you're no longer meant to carry. I share insights about working with the snake's teaching of descent and shedding, and how the horse is now calling us to rise, reclaim our direction, and move with bold action towards what our spirits have been longing for. Drawing from my decade of ceremonial training and work as an ecotherapist and life coach, this episode offers a complete threshold practice—from witnessing what was, to releasing what's done, to calling in what's ready to be born. Whether you're a heart-centred entrepreneur, nature connection practitioner, or simply someone seeking everyday spirituality and connected self-leadership, this ceremonial journey is for you. Ready to go deeper? Read the full blog post for expanded insights, written practices, and a blessing for the crossing. Visit https://www.leonajohnson.life/resources for free downloads including the Purpose Foundations guide to support your journey into 2026. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| How Do You Know When You're Living Your Truth? A Winter Solstice Reflection | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:27:48 | |
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This threshold moment is asking something of you. The question is: are you ready to answer? Listen now, then dive into the blog for the full journey. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Reflections from a Fire Quest; Ancient ceremony, modern transformation and the courage to stop playing small | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:34:20 | |
In this deeply personal episode, I take you on the journey of a fire quest—an ancient ceremonial practice where you sit with fire through the night in prayer and reflection. You'll discover what fire teaches us about unwavering commitment, letting go of what no longer serves, and the courage it takes to stop playing small and step fully into your calling. Key Themes and Topics:In this episode, we explore:
If you've been holding back, dimming your light, or waiting for permission to step into your purpose, this episode will challenge and inspire you. Whether you're standing at a threshold or simply curious about what ceremony and nature connection can offer, you'll leave with a clearer sense of what it means to stop playing small. Call to Action:After listening, head to my website to read the full blog post with three actionable practices you can use to work with fire's wisdom this week. You'll also find free resources including guided meditations, connection practices, and insights to support your journey of connected self-leadership and everyday spirituality. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| I Cannot Be Bothered: When Resistance Signals Your Next Transformation | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:29:34 | |
Ever feel like you just can't be bothered? When even the things you love feel exhausting and the idea of change feels overwhelming? This episode reveals why that feeling isn't a character flaw, it's actually a sign that you're in the sacred space between who you've been and who you're becoming. Key Themes & Topics:In this deeply honest conversation, we explore the patterns of transformation that show up for heart-centered entrepreneurs and anyone on a personal growth journey. You'll discover how to recognise when "I can't be bothered" is actually your intuition signaling that change is needed, and why autumn and winter amplify these feelings of resistance. We dive into the compassionate practice of watching yourself avoid, without shame, and the powerful questions that create genuine shifts in perspective. Learn how to move from awareness into aligned action through connected self-leadership practices that honour your timing while preventing the kind of stuckness that leads to burnout. This episode weaves together everyday spirituality, nature connection wisdom, and practical life coaching tools to help you navigate resistance with self-compassion. Whether you're avoiding a big decision, feeling disconnected from work you once loved, or sensing that something needs to change but can't quite name it—this conversation offers a framework for understanding what's happening and how to move through it. Perfect for conscious entrepreneurs, spiritual seekers, and anyone who's ever felt stuck between knowing what needs to shift and actually making it happen. Call to Action:Read the full blog post with additional insights and actionable practices at: www.leonajohnson.life/blog Ready to get clear on your unique purpose and values? Download the Purpose Foundations guide and explore other free resources to support your transformation at: https://www.leonajohnson.life/resources Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| When Grief Becomes Medicine with John Scaife | 03 déc. 2025 | 01:18:39 | |
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of grief work and ritual practices that reconnect us to our wild souls and the natural world. John shares his journey from investment banking to becoming a spiritual translator and grief ritualist, drawing on teachings from influential figures like Robert Bly, Michael Mead, Malodoma Some, and Martin Prechtel. We explore why unexpressed grief manifests as exhaustion and addiction in our lives, and how traditional cultures understood that grief needs tending, witness, and community. You'll discover the practice of making offerings to the sun and other nature-based rituals that help us remember our reciprocal relationship with the Earth. We discuss the importance of rites of passage and meaningful initiation in a culture that lacks these essential markers of transition and belonging. This conversation illuminates how men's work and emotional expression are reshaping masculinity, why storytelling and myth matter for cultural healing, and practical ways to integrate ceremonial practices into everyday life without falling into consumer spirituality. Whether you're navigating a transition, feeling disconnected from nature, or seeking deeper meaning in your daily life, this episode offers both wisdom and actionable practices for reconnecting with what matters most. JOHNS GRIEF CEREMONIES WEBSITE 📍 If this conversation stirr something in you about clarifying your own direction (what truly matters, where you're going, and what you're here to do) my Purpose Foundations mini-course £27, might be exactly what you need. In under 90 minutes, you'll reconnect with your values, envision the world you want to help create, and define your unique mission. It's a structured process to uncover your own answers, designed for the thoughtful, heart-led person who's at a crossroads and craving clarity. Investment: £27 Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| When Fear Wants to Contract You: Creating Vision in Uncertain Times | 18 oct. 2025 | 00:34:25 | |
This episode explores the importance of connected self-leadership during times of transformation and uncertainty. We dive into why feeling fear is essential rather than something to push down, how contraction shows up when we're afraid, and why focusing only inward disconnects us from the interconnected web of life. I'll guide you through practical exercises for clarifying your values, crafting a personal vision grounded in everyday spirituality, and discovering your unique mission. Drawing on concepts from Joanna Macy's Great Turning and systems theory, we explore how breakdown precedes breakthrough, and why your individual vision contributes to collective transformation. This is for heart-centered entrepreneurs, conscious leaders, and anyone seeking personal growth through nature connection and community. Whether you're experiencing eco-anxiety, economic uncertainty, or simply feeling called to step into your highest potential, this episode offers tools for life coaching yourself through fear and into inspired action. Call to Action:Ready to get clear on your own vision and values? Head over to my blog page at https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast to download your values, vision and mission prompts OR purchae my complete Purpose Foundations Course for £27 so that you can get crystal clear on your priorities, your vision for the world and your personal mission. Sign up for my mailing list to stay connected and receive tools for connected self-leadership and everyday spirituality delivered straight to your inbox. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Mystic Nomad: A Woman's Wild Journey to True Connection with Annette Knopp | 08 oct. 2025 | 01:06:52 | |
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Whether you’re exploring everyday spirituality, connected self-leadership, or simply seeking a more meaningful, embodied life, this conversation offers both wisdom and practical reflections for your own journey. Call to Action: Connect with Annette and pre-order her book here: https://www.annetteknopp.com/book Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Where Are the Men? The Quiet Revolution of Masculine Healing with Hugh Newton | 20 août 2025 | 01:05:59 | |
Hugh shares his personal journey from emotional numbness to wholeness, revealing how patriarchal conditioning restricts men's emotional capacity while perpetuating cycles of trauma. We discover the quiet revolution of men choosing love over competition, the importance of men's groups in creating profound brotherhood, and why foundational healing work often needs to happen in same-gender spaces first. This conversation challenges us to move beyond victim-perpetrator narratives and recognize our shared humanity in the journey toward personal growth, heart-centered leadership, and spiritual connection. In This Episode, We Explore:
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About Hugh Newton: Hugh has been facilitating men's healing work for 28 years through organisations like the Mankind Project and his own Sovereign's Journey program. He works with men in their 40s and beyond, helping them move from survival mode to authentic service and love. Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Hugh: https://www.thesovereignsjourney.co.uk Ready to explore more? Read the full blog post on my website and join me for a FREE Masterclass: "Designing a Life Aligned with Your True North" Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Three Big Choices That Changed My Life - What Are Yours? | 06 août 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
In this episode, we explore what it really means to live authentically in a world full of expectations. I'll take you behind the scenes of my unconventional choices: why I converted a van and how it became my sanctuary during challenging times, why I've invested in coaches and mentors for over 14 years straight, and how I've never worked a full-time job in my entire career. We dive deep into the courage required for connected self-leadership, the philosophy of "enough" versus endless accumulation, and why conscious choices aren't selfish - they're actually deeply generous. You'll discover practical ways to identify where you might be living from "shoulds" instead of authentic choice, and how to start designing a life that reflects your deepest values. This isn't about copying my exact choices - it's about finding the courage to create your own version of conscious living. Perfect for heart-centred entrepreneurs, conscious parents, and anyone feeling successful on paper but sensing something's still missing. Ready to dive deeper into conscious living? Start with my FREE 15 Minute Video Guided Life Compass Assessment to discover exactly where you're thriving versus where you might be living reactively across 8 essential life areas. Then join me for my free masterclass "Designing a Life Aligned to Your True North" on Wednesday, 6th August at 10:30am, where I'll share the exact framework for making aligned decisions from your whole self. Read the full blog post on my website and explore all my free resources at https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Connection Over Chaos - A Parent's Guide to Surviving Summer at Home | 23 juil. 2025 | 00:30:50 | |
In this honest episode, I take you inside our family's summer experiment and share the practical wisdom I've learned about staying connected to yourself and your children when everything feels unstructured and intense. Key Themes and Topics:We explore why self-care isn't selfish but essential for summer survival, how to create anchoring practices that ground you when routines disappear, and finding the sweet spot between structure and spontaneity that allows real connection to flourish. I share personal stories about navigating summer transitions, managing expectations, and what happens when you're spending more time together in less structured ways. You'll discover practical strategies for conscious parenting, connected self-leadership, and creating space for both yourself and your children to thrive during the long summer days. We also dive into the gift of boredom, releasing the myth of perfect summers, and how the way we parent creates ripples that extend far beyond our immediate family. Call to Action:Ready to create your own summer survival plan? Sign up for the 15 Minute Life Compass Assessment Here Head to my website to read the full blog post and explore my free resources at https://www.leonajohnson.life/resources where you can take the Life Compass Assessment—a beautiful pause to recalibrate and get clear on where you are and where you want to go in all areas of your life. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| All Eyes on Gaza - Real Lives, Real People | 16 juil. 2025 | 00:29:55 | |
In this deeply moving episode, I share a story about my recent video call with Noorhan, a 25-year-old mother in Gaza, and explore how personal healing work and collective action are inseparably connected. We'll journey through the cost of speaking truth in today's world, the magic that happens when we gather in solidarity circles, and why your sensitivity isn't weakness—it's exactly what the world needs. Learn practical ways to stay present with collective trauma, find your authentic response to injustice, and join a community committed to connected action. Please donate to Noor and her family using this link here. This isn't about prescribed activism—it's about discovering your own path to integrity and resistance through deep self-leadership and heart-centered connection. Follow Me on Facebook Or Instagram to find out about the Solidarity Session where we will come together to Join the mailing list to find out first about the Solidarity Sessions to join a co-working session to take small actions together like writing letters to our representatives, sharing petitions, contacting the weapons manufacturers, design a personal cermeony or any other such action that you feel would be more meaningful done together. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Bearing Witness to Whats Happening in Palestine Without Shutting Down: Sacred Practices for Processing Collective Grief | 01 juil. 2025 | 00:50:20 | |
https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/staying-awake-without-shutting-down This isn't your typical Connection Matters episode, but it might be one of the most important conversations we'll have. I'm sharing how to navigate the collective trauma of witnessing genocide in real-time while staying connected to your own healing and capacity for meaningful action. Key Themes and Topics: Call to Action: Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Stripped Back, Tuned In: Simplicity, Spirituality & Self-Leadership with Vicky Mateu | 24 juin 2025 | 01:06:35 | |
https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-helpWhat does it look like to live in deep alignment, with nature, with purpose, and with your own inner compass? In this rich and nourishing conversation, Leona sits down with long-time friend, teacher, and collaborator Vicky Mateu, whose life’s work bridges spiritual ecology, parenting, nature connection, and embodied living. Vicky brings a unique tapestry of training in emotional intelligence, oriental dietetics, grief tending, theatre, alternative education, and spiritual traditions. Her grounded yet luminous presence shines through in this conversation where she and Leona explore: Living simply and sustainably while raising a family off-gridTrusting intuition and listening to life’s quiet invitationsFinding beauty in everyday moments as a spiritual practiceThe healing power of nature, stillness, and cyclical livingForest School, rites of passage, and soul-rooted facilitationFacing illness, challenge, and uncertainty with grace and trustReclaiming the forgotten wisdom of indigenous and ancestral ways ✨ Vicky is co-facilitator of both: The Nature Quest, part of Leona’s year-long in-person Connection Matters Leadership ProgrammeThe Children, Nature and Spirituality weekend course, returning September 2025 in northern England. This conversation is a gentle and powerful reminder that your body knows, the land speaks, and simplicity often holds the medicine we need most. ✨ Want to dive deeper? And if you're ready to design a life aligned with your values, don’t miss Leona’s free masterclass: Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| The Ripple Effect: How Your Inner Work Transforms Everything (And Everyone) Around You | 17 juin 2025 | 00:31:08 | |
Join me for an intimate exploration of how personal transformation creates ripples that touch every relationship, community, and space you enter. You'll discover practical tools for emotional awareness, authentic connection, and joyful learning that transform reactive patterns into connected self-leadership. In this heart-centered episode, we dive deep into the interconnected web of personal growth, exploring how emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, and continuous learning support each other in beautiful, unexpected ways. I share the powerful RAIN practice for navigating difficult emotions, the art of deep listening that transforms relationships, and why approaching life with beginner's mind keeps us alive to possibility. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, we explore how emotions serve as messengers rather than problems to solve, how authentic vulnerability creates the foundation for nourishing relationships, and why lifelong learning isn't about collecting credentials but about staying curious and open-hearted. You'll discover how your inner work becomes your greatest contribution to cultural healing and regenerative living. Perfect for heart-led entrepreneurs, nature connection practitioners, conscious parents, and anyone seeking to move from scattered reactivity to purposeful, connected self-leadership. Ready to transform reactive living into connected self-leadership? Join my FREE masterclass "Beyond Self-Help: The Life Compass Method for Transforming Reactive or Scattered Living into Connected Self-Leadership and discover the framework that's helping hundreds create lives of deeper meaning and authentic connection. https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-help Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| How Nature Questing Awakens Your Inner Compass and Everyday Spirituality | 10 juin 2025 | 00:40:14 | |
In this inspiring episode, you'll learn how to design your own nature quest ceremony - whether you have four hours or four days - and discover how this ancient practice becomes a gateway to connected self-leadership and integrated living. Join me as I share intimate stories from my own questing journey, including my transformative 40th birthday solo ceremony and facilitating wild women in the Spanish wilderness. We explore the art of asking powerful questions that invite real insight, how to prepare for and hold sacred space in nature, and the crucial integration practices that bring the gifts of the land into your daily life. You'll discover why nature connection practices like questing become even more powerful when they're part of a complete framework for designing an authentic, aligned life. We dive deep into the difference between managing life reactively and creating it consciously, and how developing your personal compass through ecotherapy and everyday spirituality supports connected self-leadership in all areas of life. Ready to create your own nature quest ceremony? Discover how this practice fits into a larger framework for conscious living by downloading my FREE masterclass "Beyond Self-Help: The Life Compass Method for transforming reactive or scattered living into Connected Self-Leadership. https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-help [https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-help] Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Finding Your True North: Balancing Vision, Presence & Purpose in a Noisy World | 03 juin 2025 | 00:30:04 | |
So many of us feel caught between two extremes—trying to enjoy the present moment while also feeling pressure to figure out the future. In this heartfelt and practical episode, I dive into the deeper reasons traditional goal-setting often leaves us feeling stuck or unfulfilled, and why cultivating a “Life Compass” rooted in your values and purpose can be far more empowering than rigid life plans. We explore how vision and purpose are not the same—and how understanding both can help you feel more alive, focused, and connected to what truly matters. I share personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical tools you can use to begin designing a life that feels spacious, purposeful, and joyfully aligned. 🌀 Key Themes & Topics Discussed: The difference between vision and purpose—and why you need both The Life Compass model: a flexible, values-led way to navigate life Balancing your sacred masculine and feminine energies in action The importance of everyday spirituality and embodied practice How to move forward when you’re stuck—even if you’ve done “all the right things” Building resilience through connection with self, others, and the more-than-human world Call to Action: And if this episode speaks to you, consider joining the Life Compass Curriculum, my 6-month journey into embodied, values-led life design. We begin again in July and I’d love to welcome you into the community. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Rooted in Healing: How One Woman’s Herbal Journey Inspires Authentic Living - With Jane Christie | 27 mai 2025 | 01:20:43 | |
What You’ll Discover Early inspirations and her grandmother’s rose garden The medicinal and spiritual dimensions of herbalism Creating and working with flower essences like “Rebirth” (dandelion) Practical and intuitive approaches to herbal tea tasting The healing power of common herbs like nettle Navigating life transitions with authenticity and intuition The beauty of simple living and trusting your unique path This episode offers a soulful blend of storytelling, embodied wisdom, and inspiration for anyone navigating change or seeking deeper connection—with themselves, their work, or the natural world. Connect WIth Jane on: Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Beauty in Breakdown: 4 Resilience Practices for When Life Falls Apart | 20 mai 2025 | 00:31:32 | |
In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal journey through breakdown and the four essential practices that became my lifelines, helping you build your own resilience toolkit for life's inevitable challenges. Key Themes and Topics Call to Action: Ready to build your resilience toolkit? Complete the FREE 5 minute- Life Compass assessment snapshot here. Get clear on where you are, where you want to be, and what simple steps you can take to create more balance and resilience in every area of your life. And for a limited time receieve the FULL COMPREHENSIVE LIFE COMPASS CURRICULUM FOR FREE when you join the Connection Matters Membership Hub, which already includes live calls, and a supportive community that understands the journey of healing and growth. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| When Nobody Gets Your Connection Path: Finding Your Spiritual Tribe in a Disconnected World | 13 mai 2025 | 00:33:43 | |
In this soul-nourishing episode, I share personal stories and practical wisdom for anyone feeling alone in their passion for connection, nature, and spirituality. You'll discover four powerful approaches to honor your path while navigating relationships with loved ones who may not understand your practices or interests. Key Themes and TopicsExplore how to practice nature connection and everyday spirituality purely for yourself rather than trying to change others; learn strategies for finding and nurturing relationships with like-minded souls even when they're not in your immediate circle; discover how to become a culture creator who actively builds the community you wish existed; and understand why turning to the land itself can provide profound comfort when human connection falls short. This heart-centered guidance offers a framework for connected self-leadership that respects both your spiritual needs and your relationships with others who may be on different paths. Call to ActionVisit my website for the companion blog post that dives deeper into these four approaches with additional stories and insights: [https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/when-nobody-close-gets-your-connection-to-nature-and-spirituality-4-powerful-paths-forward] For a limited time, access my Life Compass Curriculum FREE when you join the Connection Matters membership! Explore my free resources page for additional support on your connection journey at leonajohnson.life/resources. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Creating Sacred Space at Home: It’s a Way of Being | 06 mai 2025 | 00:27:27 | |
We explore the four essential elements of sacred space - intention, connection, presence, and evolution - and I guide you through practical, heart-led ways to declutter, create meaningful rituals, and invite beauty into your home, no matter the size or stage of life you’re in. Whether you're a soulful entrepreneur, a busy parent, or someone craving more everyday spirituality, this episode offers grounded inspiration and gentle practices to help you create space that nourishes your soul and supports your purpose. Key topics include: What sacred space really means (beyond crystals and cushions) Simple rituals for clearing energetic clutter How to create space that evolves with your life Involving children or housemates in co-creating meaningful environments How sacred space ripples into your relationships, work, and wellbeing ✨ You’ll walk away with ideas, journal prompts in the blog, and inspiration to begin creating—or deepening—the sacred spaces in your life. 🎁 Don’t forget to explore the related blog post Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| The Art of Gathering - From Small Talk to Soul Talk | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:47:45 | |
Join me in exploring how simple intentional shifts can transform ordinary gatherings into powerful spaces of genuine connection and growth. In this warm and engaging episode, we dive deep into the elements that make gatherings meaningful—whether in your home, community, or workplace. You'll learn how to create safety and structure, incorporate beauty and gratitude, and cultivate authentic sharing. Drawing from personal stories, everyday spirituality, and practical life coaching insights, I'll guide you step-by-step through hosting connective circles, family meals, or impactful work meetings. Whether you're a heart-centred entrepreneur, facilitator, or simply someone who longs for deeper community, this episode offers tangible tools and inspiration for your journey in connected self-leadership and ecotherapy. For additional guidance and resources on creating meaningful gatherings, visit my website to explore the related blog and sign up for my mailing list to access your free guide and more soulful resources: www.leonajohnson.life/resources FREE Peace, Empowerment and Cultural Emergence Workshop- 6th Mat, 6.30pm (BST) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/36xK4FcZRYSEWBaCm6Baqg#/registration
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| Cultural Emergence Explained: Conscious Living & Connected Leadership | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:27:21 | |
Ever wondered what exactly "Cultural Emergence" means, and how it could make a tangible difference in your daily life? Join me, Leona Johnson, as we dive deeply into this powerful practice, exploring how intentional culture-making influences everything from our personal well-being to collective transformation. You'll learn about the essential role of vision, discover practical tools and principles for communicating authentically, and explore ways to embody this approach in everyday life and leadership. Together, we’ll imagine a culturally emergent day, discuss why shared language matters, and explore actionable frameworks—including the Design Web and the PEACE toolkit—to help you shape the life-enhancing culture you crave. Warm, inspiring, and deeply practical, this episode offers you insights and reflections to support your journey toward connected self-leadership, everyday spirituality, and meaningful personal growth. Call to Action: Find out more about the in-person week long PEACE retreat that taking place in June this year here. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Cultivating Connected Self-Leadership in a Disconnected World | 14 mars 2025 | 00:33:32 | |
This episode explores the transformative practice of connected self-leadership through journeying through the elements of presence and self-awareness as foundations for authentic leadership. Discover how to distinguish between the voice of fear and your inner wisdom, and learn how nature connection can strengthen your self-leadership practice. We explore the research behind mindful awareness, discuss how everyday choices become spiritual practice, and offer concrete strategies to integrate connected self-leadership into daily life. Perfect for heart-centered people, seeking everyday spirituality, and anyone ready to lead from the inside out rather than be guided by external expectations. Ready to strengthen your inner compass? Download a host of courses and free resources to continue your journey from my website. Click https://www.leonajohnson.life/resources to access these guides and join our community of conscious leaders cultivating deeper connection with themselves, others, and the natural world. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| The Elemental Connection: How Earth, Water, Fire & Air Deepen Your Everyday Spirituality | 11 mars 2025 | 00:38:02 | |
Through storytelling, science, and practical wisdom, we’ll uncover: ✨ The unique lessons and energies each element offers By the end of this episode, you’ll have a fresh perspective on how these fundamental forces shape your personal journey and how to cultivate their presence in your daily life. ✨ Free Resource for You! Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| How nature connection can help us find focus and flow | 07 nov. 2024 | 00:14:54 | |
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with fresh strategies to bring ease and clarity into even the busiest days. Plus, don't miss the Flow with Nature: Daily Guide to Expanding Time and Focus . It's a FREE Nature-Based Time Management Guide to help you start a nature-connection practice that can reshape your days. Check out the full write-up, blog post and show notes here.
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| Any Human Power with Manda Scott | 29 oct. 2024 | 01:22:18 | |
To dive deeper into these themes and explore detailed podcast notes inclduing more about Manda's new novel Any Human Power, check out my latest blog post here. More about Manda Scott Manda Scott is an award-winning novelist and host of the acclaimed Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series, her previous novels have been short-listed for the Orange Prize, the Edgar, Wilbur Smith and Saltire Awards and won the McIlvanney Prize. Her latest novel ANY HUMAN POWER is a Mytho-Political thriller which lays out a Thrutopian road map to a Flourishing future we’d be proud to leave to the generations that come after us. With degrees inveterinary medicine and a Masters in Regenerative Economics, Manda’s life is oriented towards creating radical new narratives that will pave the way to the total systemic change our culture and our world needs. Any Human Power is available for sale on Amazon. Readers can connect with Manda Scott on Facebook, Bluesky, Goodreads, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To learn more, visit https://mandascott.co.uk/ and https://accidentalgods.life Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Healing Ancestral Family Patterns for Personal Growth | 16 oct. 2024 | 00:16:01 | |
In this episode you’ll learn practical tools like journaling prompts, nature-based practices, and rituals for release—all designed to help you navigate and transform inherited patterns with compassion and intention. We also explore ways to tap into the strengths and wisdom of your lineage, turning ancestral connection into a source of healing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that invites you to reconnect with your roots and step into your fullest potential. And don’t forget to check out our FREE DOWNLOADABLE.pdf that offers further guidance, practices, and journaling exercises. Download it now and begin your journey of transformation! Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Re-wilding Our Nervous System For Connection with Jon Young | 10 oct. 2024 | 01:17:08 | |
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Tune in to learn more about how to deepen your connection with yourself, your community, and the natural world, and find out how you can bring these transformative practices into your life. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| The magic of immersive connection experiences with Looby Macnamara and Leona Johnson | 21 mai 2024 | 00:45:03 | |
In this inspiring and enriching conversation Leona and Looby talk about the Model of The Eight Shields and how following the natural patterns of flow from daily and seasonal, to life stages and their corresponding energies, can create the optimum conditions for connection, healing and growth. Using this model powerful fields of connection and emergence can occur. They discuss how entering these environments where encouragement, authenticity, joy and deep connection are designed as part of the foundational premise, can completley reset our nervouse system and enable us to return to everyday life at home resourced with tools and the deeply embodied experience of healthy culture and community. They discuss highlights from the PEACE (Peace, Empowerment and Cultural Emergence) programme that they run together as well as the amazing Art of Mentoring training camps that they have been part of and the Nature Culture Connection camp where they will be co-facilitaing in one of the guilds this August. Is it possible to actually live the dream? Is it possible to be so in tune with the feelings in your body that you have another way of truly knowing? They believe so. It is difficult not to be swept up into the field of passion and the beauty of the energy of collaboration between Leona and Looby. Happy Listening. Connect with Leona Connect with Leona on Instagram Guest Links Find out more about Looby at Applewood Permaculture Centre here And about Cultural Emergence here BOOK ONTO THE PEACE COURSE HERE- 18th-23rd June 2024 BOOK ONTO THE NATURE CULTURE CONNECTION CAMP HERE - 4th-10th August 2024
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| Working With Men with Piers Cross | 06 août 2023 | 01:06:26 | |
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Connect with Leona Leona Johnson -One-to-one connection mentoring with Leona plus online or in-person events Guest Links Men’s circle Videos on You tube- attachment trauma Podcast An evolving man Biography I am a transformational coach specializing in working with men who feel stuck in their relationships. I also help men overcome and heal from trauma, boarding school issues, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and live a happier and more fulfilled life. I am also an artist, a poet and a musician. I went to boarding school from ages 11-18. It was an exceptionally challenging time. I changed my name to Simon and then Ziggy Cross. I lost a friend to suicide, a teacher attempted to sexually abuse me and I tried to take my own life. On the surface I was a success. Underneath I was hurting. I then trained in International Business at universities in France and London. I worked for several Fortune 500 companies in Paris and London. In 1997, while in London, I started on an internal journey and started to study meditation and different self-healing paradigms. In 2000, I suffered burnout through a combination of my father passing, and leaving my long-term relationship. Essentially, I became homeless for a few months. I eventually left London to work in Africa helping volunteers. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Integrative medicine, psychedelic well-being retreats and the power of nature connection with Dr Duncan Still | 18 mai 2023 | 01:04:43 | |
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Connect with Leona Leona Johnson -One-to-one connection mentoring with Leona plus online or in-person events Biography and Links Dr Duncan Still is a doctor, an educator and a group facilitator currently working across multiple sectors. As well as being a GP, he is an Integrative Doctor for both the National Centre for Integrative Medicine (a national body specialising in the delivery of integrative healthcare education and services) - https://ncim.org.uk/ - and for Penny Brohn UK (a charity which provides holistic support to anyone affected by cancer) https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/ He has a particular interest in promoting nature as a way to health and is currently involved in a national project with NHS England and Natural England to help support GPs in bringing nature-based wellness into patients' lives. He also works with the Psychedelic Health Professionals' (PHP) Network as Academic Director and Retreat Facilitator. He is now mostly involved in their education work, designing/delivering courses for medical students, entry-level courses for members of the public and spearheading PHP's flagship educational offering: the 1-yr Psychedelic Facilitation Education Programme. For more info https://psychedelicnetwork.org.uk/ He is a lover of Nature and Food and tries to bring both together as often as possible through foraging and picnicking! https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/ https://psychedelicnetwork.org.uk/ Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Sacred Breath with Kerry Veitch | 27 avr. 2023 | 00:51:13 | |
Things we talk about in this episode Many different ways to breath Breath as a way to access pure presence and consciousness. Many health and wellbeing benefits to breathing The rise in awareness due to breathwork and technology and lockdown A way to help us come back to our essence and connect to ourselves as natural beings, one with life. Out of body experiences. Creative collaborations of breath and music- drum and bass. Trauma release. The reality of living in a disconnected culture that doesn't teach us to feel connected to ourselves and our inner wisdom. Water emersion and breath. Weekly breath sessions online. Connect with Leona Leona Johnson -One-to-one connection mentoring with Leona plus online or in-person events Guest Links https://www.thesacredbreath.co.uk/about Biography Kerry has been connected with rebirthing breathwork since 1993 and is a certified practitioner with two different schools. She now focuses now on embodiment practices such as Internal Family Systems and Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing, using a trauma informed approach. Kerry is a trainer with AIR School of Breathwork and Alchemy of Breath, guiding & supporting students through deep personal processes to achieve a qualification in breathwork facilitation. She loves sharing the healing power of the breath with others, by holding retreats, weekly online group sessions, 1:1 sessions, and her deepest love, warm water rebirthing. Kerry also co-founded and is the festival director of the UK’s first Breathwork Festival which is an annual event started in 2018, celebrating all kinds of breathwork. Kerry’s very grounded nature holds a very safe space for breather(s), holding them in their highest potential and being committed to the unfolding of each person’s own journey which of course is guided perfectly by our breath. Kerry has recently been voted in as the National Representative for the UK with the International Breathwork Foundation, and is a practitioner member of the Global Professional Breathwork Association. She holds much gratitude for all her teachers along her path, but more so her Auntie Lynn Veitch who has been a breathwork practitioner for nearly 40 years. Transforming unusual spaces into areas where arts can meet, inform and inspire people of all backgrounds, ages and cultures has been in Kerry’s calling from very early on. This passion for creating spaces for people to connect and inspire continued with work that sees Kerry producing an area of Glastonbury Festival for the last decade. Kerry has also been fortunate to have experienced & trained in Focusing, EFT & Co-Active Coaching & TRE. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Mother's as Leaders with Emma Gorbutt | 07 avr. 2023 | 00:58:17 | |
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Links mentioned in this episode Please support us on patreon here- www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast
https://linktr.ee/connection.matters.leona I love to connect with people on my personal instagram here https://www.instagram.com/connection.matters.leona/ Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson Emmas links Courses Leading Mother Nature Circles FREE Online Course With Emma & Looby starts 18th April Mothers as Natural Leaders Course at Applewood with Looby & Emma 16th-17th September 2023 Mothers As Natural Leaders Course 2023 – Applewood Courses A CEED of PEACE Course with Looby & Leona June 2023- June 2024 A CEED of PEACE Year Long Programme – Applewood Courses PEACE - Peace Empowerment And Cultural Emergence Course 8th-13th August with Looby & Leona Peace Course – Peace Empowerment And Cultural Emergence 2023 – Applewood Courses ACE - Activating Cultural Emergence Course with Looby 30th June - 2nd July Activating Cultural Emergence – ACE 2023 – Applewood Courses Websites Applewood Courses – Regenerating lifestyles, landscapes and livelihoods https://cultural-emergence.com/ Mother Nature Homepage — Mother Nature https://www.radicalroutes.org.uk/
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| NVC and Compassioante Communication with Sarah Ludford | 01 juin 2022 | 00:52:30 | |
Links mentioned in this episode www.sarahludford.co.uk www.nvc-uk.com www.cnvc.org PEACE (peace, empowerment and cultural emergence) Course - https://applewoodcourses.com/uk_courses/peace-retreat-2022/ The Art of Mentoring UK- https://artofmentoring.life/ Please support us on patreon here- www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast Join the connection matters podcast mailing list here. I love to connect with people on my personal instagram here https://www.instagram.com/connection.matters.leona/ Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://www.soundcloud.com/visionray Biography Sarah is a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication and works with individuals, families and organisations to increase compassion, understanding and connection. Sarah was a founder member of the NVC UK Conflict Transformation Weave, and draws on her lived experience of co-creating a restorative system in a large cohousing project in the North of England. Website: www.sarahludford.co.uk Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| A world where everybody sings- with Kate Valentine | 31 mars 2022 | 01:13:33 | |
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Links mentioned in this episode To find out more about Singing Mamas click https://www.singingmamaschoir.com/ To get more info on Live Wild Soul Sounds Singing in Nature Retreat click https://www.livewild.org.uk/live-wild-soul-sounds-singing-retreat/ Please support us on patreon here- www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast I love to connect with people on my personal instagram here https://www.instagram.com/connection.matters.leona/ Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://www.soundcloud.com/visionray Biography Kate Valentine is founder and network director of Singing Mamas CIC Kate is a registered nurse who has grown and developed the Singing Mamas movement for over a decade, reaching thousands of women. She is gifted in nurturing people, noticing the unique gifts in each woman, teasing them out, allowing people to feel their worth, find their voice and take their place as a leader. Kates passion for singing and for songs continually deepens as the years roll on.. she feels that she is meerly scratching the surface of the treasures.. if the natural state of voices, songs and singing were woven into the fabric of our human experience.. we would recognise singing truly is for our survival.
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| Bringing It Home with Sky Buitenhuis | 24 févr. 2022 | 01:07:54 | |
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Links we mention in this episode Information about all of my events is here Please support us on patreon here-https://www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast To find out more about the yearlong deep nature connection and culture repair program Bringing it Home (based on the 8 shields model) visit here You can also find out about the lighter touch 8 Shields course Ecological Homecoming here, which focuses on the core routines of deep nature connection that are mapped onto each of the 8 directions, also co-hosted by Sky and Peter. For more resources on the 8 Shields there is a free video mini series you can sign up for here here, there are carousel images for each direction on instagram, and you can watch free sample videos of Jon Youngs/the 8 Shields Institute 512 project here The training program Sky talks about its here- https://weavingearth.org/about-us/ https://www.facebook.com/WeavingEarth/community Our website is https://www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast I love to connect with people on my personal instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/connection.matters.leona/ Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://www.soundcloud.com/visionray Biography Sky- Maria Buitenhuis has extensive experience supporting people to deepen their connection to nature, including our own inner nature as part of the larger natural landscape. She is the co-founder of GIFT (Global Institute of Forest Therapy) and the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Aswell as designing and directing the organizations training programs, she has personally trained and mentored 100s of people to follow their passions of becoming forest therapy guides. She is currently the co-host for the Bringing it Home program, a yearlong journey of deep nature connection and culture repair based on the 8 Shields model. As a nature connection guide, she draws on her trainings as a Work-That-Re-Connects (as founded by Joanna Macy) and an 8-Shields (a pan-cultural model for deep nature connection and cultural repair) facilitator as well as many other influences and her own on-going personal journey of remembering and embodying her most enlivened natural state of being, and continues to actively learn from indigenous cultures and wisdom-keepers,. Within her nature connection work she also has a deep passion for supporting women's journeys of returning to the wisdom of their bodies through teaching fertility awareness/natural family planning and womb wellness. Sky loves to get elemental! What makes her feel most vital is communing with the Earth in various ways, such as wild-crafting with her hands, tracking animals, wild swimming and sitting quietly and listening out on the land. She really enjoyed getting her Level 2 Track & Sign cybertracker evaluation with the San people in Namibia. She also loves to dance, to sing and catch songs, and reading and writing poetry. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Creating and Understanding Meaning with Sal Gencarelle | 15 févr. 2022 | 01:36:15 | |
Links mentioned in this episode Helpers Mentoring Society Links https://www.helpersmentoringsociety.net/ https://www.instagram.com/helpersmentoring/ https://www.facebook.com/helpersmentor https://helpersmentoringsociety.mykajabi.com/bisonproject Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast My personal instagram is https://www.instagram.com/connection.matters.leona/ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionray Biography Salvatore has 30 years of mentoring and delivery of nature-based therapies and wellness practices. He has expert knowledge and experience in both ancient indigenous and modern therapies. His focus is on techniques which increase well-being for individuals, families, and communities. He has created a codified therapeutic method drawn from experiences and knowledge. Salvatore has designed and taught over sixteen courses based on this methodology and has presented these courses and seminars in 12 countries, to over 27 different cultures.Salvatore Gencarelle is the founder and current director of Helpers Mentoring Society, an international organization dedicated to supporting the revitalization of humanity’s relationship with hope and purpose, so that all life thrives. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Womens Blood Mysteries with Jill Kettle | 26 oct. 2021 | 01:05:53 | |
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Biography I am the mother of three lovely and very energetic children. I’m grateful to be living in a loving and supportive community where I find nourishment for my dreams and vision. I am passionate about nourishing our connection to inner wisdom and natural energy. I have more than seventeen years experience as an acupuncturist which you can read about here - www.acupuncturesussex.co.uk. This website is to share with you my path working with practices that serve the renewal of connection to life, inspired by my training with teachers from diverse contemporary and indigenous traditions. I am truly grateful for my years of study with Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine and movement practices as a pathway to a lifelong interest in healing and an exploration into what that really means. The first thread that took me from working exclusively with acupuncture and bodywork and beginning to explore honouring rites of passage and recognising the value of attending to our cycles was working with birth as a doula. This was a real doorway for me and a personal initiation into finding out more about my vision in life. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Deep Nature Connection and Culture Repair with Jon Young and Looby Macnamara | 11 oct. 2021 | 01:18:49 | |
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Links mentioned in this episode https://cultural-emergence.com/ https://www.jonyoung.online/ https://loobymacnamara.com/ https://applewoodcourses.com/ https://artofmentoring.life/ http://8shields.org/ Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ My personal instagram is https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson Biography Jon Young Looby Macnamara Jon and Looby Jon and Looby have been collaborating since 2016. They have been working together to emerge new tools and wisdom with the Cultural Emergence toolkit. Looby also mentored the 8 Shields Institute in design. Jon and Looby have taught many courses together including Cultural Emergence Leadership Training, an online Cultural Emergence Design course and both the Activating Cultural Emergence (ACE) and Peace Empowerment And Cultural Emergence (PEACE) courses. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Plant Communication with Klaudia Van Gool | 08 juil. 2021 | 01:07:33 | |
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Biography Doing a degree in Environmental Science after moving to the UK and having two daughters, brought things together and she realised she couldn’t think of anything better to do than work for the environment she loved and has continued to do ever since. In addition to the degree, she did many trainings in the fields of business, permaculture, education & teaching, facilitation, management, sustainability skills and personal development. She gathered many skills through training and practical experience: gardening, preserving, foraging, basketry, living willow structures, strawbale and cob building, bushcraft, herbal medicine and more. Once she started on the permaculture path, she got hooked and also started teaching and consulting on permaculture. This led to a particular social permaculture interest. In recent years she’s been involved with Extinction Rebellion, mostly focussing on regenerative cultures and deepening her curiosity for ceremony, herbal medicine and plant connection. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Global Social Leaders With Amy Mander | 17 juin 2021 | 01:06:28 | |
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Biography Future Foundations’ mission is to inspire young people to achieve their full potential and become leaders in their lives and within society. Our vision is a society where all organisations are led by socially conscious people, with every young person making the transition into adulthood with the foundations they need for their future. Amy is a proactive person motivated by the desire to empower people to be able to develop the capacity and control over the direction of their lives. This lead to her studying for a Masters in Social Anthropology and the impact of different influences on how we construct meaning in our lives. Amy works to build the capacity of young people and communities here in the UK and overseas. Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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| Restoring Inner Peace with Keli Carpenter | 27 mai 2021 | 01:22:44 | |
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Links mentioned in this episode Support us on Patreon- www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcast Contact Keli- https://TheOtherSideofAverage.com Keli's YouTube channel Keli on Facebook Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcast Connect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/ My personal instagram is https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/ Email Leona at practise- connectionmatterspodcast@livewild.org.uk The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson Biography Keli is no stranger to mind, body and spirit awareness. She first started practising transcendent meditation at the age of six, when her mother took her to learn Transcendental Meditation® (TM®), she was re-certified at 25. Keli is a Chopra Center certified Transcendent Meditation (PSM®) instructor, Forgiveness Coach and Breathwork Practitioner. Keli was recently featured as a guest speaker for The Embodiment Conference where I shared how meditation supports families and relationships to move closer to true fulfilment and happiness. Her commitment to maintaining her practice has allowed her to raise 3 beautiful children with mindfulness, overcome limiting self-concepts, heal her body of disease, accomplish pain-free childbirth and experience unity consciousness, yet Keli will be the first to attest that the practice is the path,fulfilment not the achievements. Keli’s goal as a transformational coach is to help aware souls learn and master the three most essential tools that help align you with your soul’s purpose — your essential nature and the truest expression of yourself — all whilst healing and transcending past resentments and stories that have kept you stuck and in pain. It is then that you experience the miracles and fulfillment of life in every moment (especially during life’s inevitable obstacles). Keli is passionate about coaching women, youth and families all over the globe to feel confident, empowered and strong in the way they live their lives.
Thank You for Listening! I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth! Stay Connected:
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