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Rooted: A Podcast About Nature & Wellbeing

What if nature isn't simply good for us—but foundational to human health and wellbeing?

In this episode of ROOTED, I sit down with naturopathic doctor and NatureQuant advisor Dr. Owen Wiseman to explore the growing evidence connecting nature exposure to better physical health, mental wellbeing, resilience, and quality of life.

But this conversation goes beyond individual health habits.

Together, we explore how cities, healthcare systems, schools, workplaces, and communities are shaped by access to nature—and what happens when generations become disconnected from the natural world. Owen introduces concepts like environmental generational amnesia and shifting baseline syndrome, explains how nature prescriptions are being integrated into healthcare in Canada, and makes a compelling case for viewing nature not as a luxury, but as essential infrastructure.

If we are nature, what are the consequences of designing lives and systems that keep us apart from it?

This conversation invites us to think differently about health, wellbeing, and the role nature plays in helping both people and communities thrive.

Enchanted earth podcast

Join us in this deeply insightful episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Owen Wiseman, a renowned naturopathic doctor and advocate for nature therapy and ecopsychology.

Dr. Wiseman delves into the concept of environmental generational amnesia, highlighting the loss of human connection with nature over generations. He shares his childhood stories filled with sensory experiences that shaped his understanding of nature as an active participant in our healing process. Discover the profound impacts of nature on our well-being, from reducing stress to fostering kindness, and learn how urban planning and personal daily practices can help reconnect us to the natural world. This episode promises to inspire you to see nature not just as a backdrop but as an integral part of human health and happiness.