What is Learning from Trees?

You're allowed not to listen. In fact, if you're arriving here in chase of solutions, you probably shouldn't... Learning from Trees is a podcast hosted by Shani Persson — for anyone who wants to expand, to learn, and to be more of themselves. Or simply to be, more. For the human who wants to stop chasing knowledge and start anchoring into inner knowing and wisdom, beyond the letter. Who wants to feel. To experience. To embrace embodiment as a pathway to expansion. For the soul who wants to co-create and grow through interacting with life — with nature, with themselves, with one another. For the creator who wants to honour their creative process — making things through the friction and doubts and peaks of being human. The artist who wants to dance with change, tap into their creative power, and be of service. This is for anyone who wants to savour their humanity. And maybe also — their divinity.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Learning from Trees

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by Shani Persson

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You're allowed not to listen. In fact, if you're arriving here in chase of solutions, you probably shouldn't... Learning from Trees is a podcast hosted by Shani Persson — for anyone who wants to expand, to learn, and to be more of themselves. Or simply to be, more. For the human who wants to stop chasing knowledge and start anchoring into inner knowing and wisdom, beyond the letter. Who wants to feel. To experience. To embrace embodiment as a pathway to expansion. For the soul who wants to co-create and grow through interacting with life — with nature, with themselves, with one another. For the creator who wants to honour their creative process — making things through the friction and doubts and peaks of being human. The artist who wants to dance with change, tap into their creative power, and be of service. This is for anyone who wants to savour their humanity. And maybe also — their divinity.

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Episode thumbnail for 14 The rhythm of health: on structure, curiosity, discernment and building relationships - a conversation with Veronica Paige

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14 The rhythm of health: on structure, curiosity, discernment and building relationships - a conversation with Veronica Paige

Veronica Paige on ancient wisdom, seasonal rhythm, decision fatigue, and building rituals that hold you through change.

Episode thumbnail for 13 Curious sleep: on habits, behavioural change, presence and the mysteries of the night - a conversation with Frida Rångtell

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13 Curious sleep: on habits, behavioural change, presence and the mysteries of the night - a conversation with Frida Rångtell

Sleep researcher Frida on curiosity, non-judgment, and small experiments — a different way to think about sleep, rest, and listening to your body.

June 21, 2026

12 Freedom within the frames: on dance, honesty, and the art of being you - a conversation with Rachel McNamee

This episode is an invitation to consider what it might mean to be fully yourself — not as a fixed identity to protect, but as something alive and curious that shows up differently in every room. I am joined by Rachel McNamee, a dancer with eleven years in a repertory company who spent a year away - not to leave dance, but to find herself outside the only frame she'd ever known. Together we move through what it actually feels like to return somewhere changed, and the question of how to bring a new shape back into an old space without losing it. We explore what Rachel carries from a life in dance: the discovery that freedom doesn't disappear inside structure - it often lives there. And what it actually takes to translate someone else's vision through your body. The observation, the relationship, the trust that builds between a dancer and a choreographer over time. And how much of that, it turns out, is just what it takes to truly meet someone. By seeking answers together, finding awe and laughter and surprising ourselves with what we find, we land on something neither of us expected: that receiving someone fully might be the most generous thing we can offer. A warm, unhurried conversation about expression, honesty, and what it means to actually meet each other. About Rachel: Rachel describes herself firstly as a human - one who spends a lot of time dancing, performing, creating, writing, talking, listening, loving. She grew up in Vancouver, Canada. In 2014, she moved to Europe to start her career as a professional dancer with Nederlands Dans Theatre. She is currently based in Göteborg, Sweden, dancing with GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, amongst other things. Rachel is interested in the body in all its forms of expression - how it holds and gives. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmacxx/ Substack: https://rachelmcnamee.substack.com/ This episode in headlines Stepping away from comfort and into exploration Entering old spaces in new shapes Growth moves in more directions than we think Finding improvisation and liberty inside every frame Meeting the unknown with curiosity Translating vision into movement Languages - what do we really understand? Feeling fully expressed What the body gives and what the body holds Taking up space when you're wired to adapt Performance is honesty Receiving as giving, giving as receiving

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What is Learning from Trees?: You're allowed not to listen. In fact, if you're arriving here in chase of solutions, you probably shouldn't... Learning from Trees is a podcast hosted by Shani Persson — for anyone who wants to expand, to learn, and to be more of themselves. Or simply to be, more. For the human who wants to stop chasing knowledge and start anchoring into inner knowing and wisdom, beyond the letter. Who wants to feel. To experience. To embrace embodiment as a pathway to expansion. For the soul who wants to co-create and grow through interacting with life — with nature, with themselves, with one another. For the creator who wants to honour their creative process — making things through the friction and doubts and peaks of being human. The artist who wants to dance with change, tap into their creative power, and be of service. This is for anyone who wants to savour their humanity. And maybe also — their divinity.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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