Wild Voices – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

“Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer. They prepare. They adapt. They perform extraordinary acts of metamorphosis to get them through. Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world, maximizing scant resources, carrying out acts of brutal efficiency, and vanishing from sight, but that’s where the transformation occurs. Winter is not the death of the life cycle, but its crucible.”

― Katherine May, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

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Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

In this episode, we chat with Diana Cotten, a local businesswoman, nature lover, and country-life extraordinaire! Diana shares with us the details about her latest venture - a plant shop coming to the West Tennessee area! This hilarious episode covers everything from the plant shop to bean dust and an extensive conversation about snakes. 

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Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

Come along with us on our journey to The Mystic's Garden in Enville, TN where we had a facinating conversation with owner Mikki Patterson. In this episode, we explore the wonderful ways that Mikki uses herbal remedies to treat a variety of issues, both physically and mentally. Mikki talks about calming teas, foraging, and shares great advice for those looking to add herbal remedies to their daily wellness routine.

Mentioned in this episode:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mystic's Garden (Facebook)⁠⁠⁠ —Follow Mikki on Facebook for upcoming events, tea recipes, and so much more!
• November 16th Retreat — Register for the Autumn Nature Retreat at: ⁠⁠https://lu.ma/kzh1w30d⁠⁠

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

For more information about the podcast or to be a guest on our show, email wildvoicespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Lamun, author of The Garden of Earth—Living Remedies & Earth-Honoring Practices. In this episode, we eat a few things from Laura's yard and discuss the great uses and benefits of wild plants in West Tennessee and the Southeast. Laura also gives tips on foraging and aromatherapy and gives a sneak peek into her new book, which will be coming out later this year.

Mentioned in this episode:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Garden of Earth⁠⁠ —Visit Laura's website for access to her books, CDs, and more information about Optimystic Health.
• November 16th Retreat — Register for the Autumn Nature Retreat at: ⁠https://lu.ma/kzh1w30d⁠

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

For more information about the podcast or to be a guest on our show, email wildvoicespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

This episode of Wild Voices was recorded after a captivating Forest Bathing session with Certified Forest Therapy Guide and co-host Nicci Gano at Wooded Trail System at Union University. The unique experience of being led through the forest with guided prompts, followed by warm tea and participant feedback, was truly unforgettable.

Join us on this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of forest bathing, laugh, and experience the joy of having your cup filled with beautiful experiences, people, and nature. It's a journey of learning and inspiration that you won't want to miss.

Whether you're a forager, gardener, mushroom hunter, forest bather, or just curious about all the glorious things surrounding and sustaining you, we invite you to join us on this journey as we bring engaging stories, expert interviews, and exciting perspectives on all things wild and beautiful.

Mentioned in this episode:

• ⁠⁠The Restorative Willow—Visit Nicci's site to learn more about Forest Bathing, Wednesdays in the Woods, and upcoming classes.

• November 16th Retreat - More info will be provided on our social media platforms.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

For more information about the podcast or to be a guest on our show, email wildvoicespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, where nature speaks and stories come alive, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano. We will be launching our first full episode in the coming week! In the meantime, we invite you to take a moment to listen to our introduction episode and learn more about us and the journey we plan to take with this podcast.

Whether you're a forager, gardener, mushroom hunter, forest bather, or just curious about all the glorious things surrounding and sustaining you, we invite you to join us on this journey as we bring engaging stories, expert interviews, and exciting perspectives on all things wild and beautiful.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Restorative Willow - Check out Nicci's site to learn more about Forest Bathing, Wednesdays in the Woods, and upcoming classes.
• That Tree by Mark Hirsch - An iPhone Photo Journal Documenting a Year in the Life of a Lonely Bur Oak

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Please Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

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Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

The snow settled in, and we did too! Snuggle up and enjoy this episode where Nicci and I talk about all the great events and happenings in the coming months!

Upcoming Events:

Wild Voices Spring Retreat - March 22, 2025 at CloverPenny Farms. More details to come!

RetreatAble: A wheelchair-accessible nature retreat - April 25-27, 2025 at Camp Wawbeek - Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps 1450 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Women's Virtual Winter Poetry Circle 2025 - The group will meet each Thursday from January 23rd to March 20th (Skipping February 13th) from 7-8 PM Central Time.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

For more information about the podcast or to be a guest on our show, email wildvoicespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

In this episode, we chat with Brad Gano about all things landscaping. Brad, a private landscaper in Denver, Colorado sat down with us for a great conversation about grasses, trees, and tips for getting the most out of your landscape. Check out the episode as Brad shares his knowledge, and the dogs provide some additional comedic action (yes, there was a dog fart in the camper - that was rough).

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

For more information about the podcast or to be a guest on our show, email wildvoicespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

Now that the holidays are coming to a close, many people may be feeling the need to reflect and focus on self-care. That can often include therapy. In this episode, we chat with Renee Roark about Adventure Therapy. Renee shares how her approach to therapy within nature takes a different approach to helping her clients heal through connecting with nature. 

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How to connect with Renee:

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.

Winter is upon us in West Tennessee! With the cold (and recently rainy) weather rolling in, there’s no better time to start planning fun winter projects to connect you to nature and your creativity. In this episode, we discuss a few of our favorite things to do during the winter and offer up some of our favorite resources. Stick around to learn more about Nicci’s upcoming Winter Solstice event at the end of the episode! 

Mentioned in the show:

Backwoods Mama - Raising Outdoor Kids (Blog): Josée Bergeron’s blog is a space of encouragement packed with resources for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to get outside and connect with nature with their kids. 

Making Healthy Treats for Wildlife (Backwoods Mama)

Seedtime: Visualize exactly when to seed, transplant, or harvest crops in your garden all year round - based on your local area.

Mindful Creative Writing with Melissa Jean: Explore how mindfulness practice and creative writing/journaling can interact with one another in the service of healing, self-expression, and the generation of powerful, grounded, expansive creative work.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help us connect with nature lovers across the Earth.

For more information about the podcast or to be a guest on our show, email wildvoicespodcast@gmail.com