The Breath of Life with Yulia Bogdanova
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<p>Live conversations with people whose lives are shaped by interconnectedness. On what makes us feel alive, and pulse with the breath of life. </p><p>How would our life and decisions change if we could experience interconnectedness—not just intellectually, but in our bones? With fellow humans and other beings in this tapestried world. </p><p>Connect with me: <a href="https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about</a><br><br> </p>
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January 15, 2026
Inner Rewilding as a Lived Practice with Holly Copeland
<p>In this episode of <i>Breath of Life</i>, I’m in conversation with <b>Holly Erin Copeland</b>, a former conservation ecologist, who now describes her work as guiding people to the <i>wild within</i>.</p><p>We explore the body as a place of knowing, the limits of purely cognitive understanding, the importance of felt, embodied experience, and what it means to stay open-hearted in the midst of global crisis.</p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Inner Rewilding</p><p>05:36 The Journey of Transformation</p><p>09:28 The Role of Inner Work in Activism</p><p>14:19 Four Pillars of Heart Opening</p><p>30:32 Embodiment and the Human Experience</p><p>35:11 Trusting the Process of Life</p><p>37:59 The Journey of Trust and Letting Go</p><p>42:36 Connecting with Nature for Healing</p><p>47:14 Experiencing Interconnectedness Beyond Altered States</p><p>48:26 Aligning with Your Wild Heart</p><p>51:15 Navigating Good and Evil in the Human Experience</p><p>57:30 The Power of Collective Experience</p><p>01:02:45 Practical Steps for Inner Rewilding</p><h2><b>About the guest</b></h2><p><b>Holly Erin Copeland</b> is a former conservation ecologist and former Director of Science at a nature conservancy. After years of environmental work shaped by urgency, burnout, and grief about the state of the planet, her path shifted inward.</p><p>Today, she guides people toward what she calls the <i>wild within</i>, working at the intersection of meditation, somatic practice, and nature connection. Holly is the author of <i>Inner Rewilding</i>.</p><p>→ Holly on Substack:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oliviasayworth.substack.com/"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hollyerincopeland.substack.com/">https://hollyerincopeland.substack.com/</a></p><p>→ Rewilded Morning Ritual Guide: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://holly-copeland.mykajabi.com/">https://holly-copeland.mykajabi.com/</a></p><p><b>Stay in touch:</b><br> → <i>The Breath of Life</i> on Substack<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@yuliabogdanova">https://substack.com/@yuliabogdanova</a></p><p>→ <i>Connect on LinkedIn<br></i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliabogdanova/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliabogdanova/</a></p><p>→ <i>Nature Flow Lab<br></i> Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://natureflowlab.com/"> https://natureflowlab.com/</a></p>
December 12, 2025
What Forests Teach Us About Regeneration with Wendy Peterman
<p>In this episode of the <i>Breath of Life</i> podcast, Yulia talks with <b>Wendy Peterman</b>, a forest soil scientist and conservationist with over 20 years of experience working in land management and environmental systems.</p><p>We explore what forests can teach us about regeneration, resilience, and working with complexity rather than against it. The conversation moves between science and lived experience touching on nature connection, empathy, leadership, conservation work, and what happens when human systems forget they are part of living systems.</p><hr><p></p><h2><b>Chapters</b></h2><p><b>00:00</b> Growing up in forests and early belonging<br><b>04:20</b> Nature connection and “nature deficit disorder”<br><b>07:40</b> Soil, humus, and the role of decomposition<br><b>10:30</b> Forests as home, regulation, and perspective<br><b>14:10</b> Complexity, interdependence, and forest systems<br><b>18:00</b> Science, empathy, and holistic thinking<br><b>22:45</b> Human systems vs. living systems<br><b>27:05</b> Leadership, listening, and adaptability<br><b>31:20</b> Forests, resilience, and learning from failure<br><b>35:30</b> Apex predators, balance, and power<br><b>41:45</b> Disconnection, domination, and modern culture<br><b>46:00</b> Forest Thinking and practical applications<br><b>52:10</b> Closing reflections</p><p></p><hr><p></p><h2><b>About the guest</b></h2><p><b>Wendy Peterman</b> is a forest soil scientist and conservationist with more than two decades of experience working in land management and environmental systems. She grew up in the forests of Northern California and has spent her career studying soil, forest ecology, and complex living systems. Today, she supports grassroots and conservation organizations in developing resilient structures that honor relationship, balance, and regeneration. She is the author of <i>Forest Thinking</i>.</p><p></p><p>→ Wendy on Substack:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oliviasayworth.substack.com/"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@wendybrd">https://substack.com/@wendybrd</a></p><p>→ Pattern Synthesis webpage: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patternsynthesis.com/">https://patternsynthesis.com/</a></p><p><b>Stay in touch:</b><br>→ <i>The Breath of Life</i> on Substack<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@yuliabogdanova">https://substack.com/@yuliabogdanova</a></p><p>→ <i>Connect on LinkedIn<br></i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliabogdanova/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliabogdanova/</a></p><p>→ <i>Nature Flow Lab<br></i> Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://natureflowlab.com/"> https://natureflowlab.com/</a></p>
November 29, 2025
Body As the Place of Knowing with Eline Kieft
<p>In this episode, Yulia talks with Elina Kieft, a Qigong teacher, a shamanic practitioner, dancer, and anthropologist.</p><p>They explore the body as a place of knowing, a bridge between self and nature. Elina shares her journey from dance and anthropology to Qigong and shamanic work, and how movement, breath, and imagination connect us to the life force that flows through all things. The conversation touches on animism, embodied consciousness, empathy, archetypes, and the wisdom of trees and animals as teachers.</p><p>00:00 The Body as a Place of Knowing<br>05:40 Dance, Nature, and Early Curiosity<br>10:30 Remembering Lost Senses and Intuitive Knowing<br>15:40 Sensitivity, Pain, and Living in a Human Body<br>20:05 The Alchemy of Qigong<br>26:15 Animals, Elements, and Seasons as Teachers<br>31:10 Shape-shifting and Embodied Empathy<br>34:20 Archetypes as Patterns of Energy<br>37:25 The Body’s Literacy and Ways of Perceiving<br>43:30 Learning Through the Body<br>45:30 Simple Practices to Reconnect — The Wisdom of Trees</p><p> </p><p>About the guest:</p><p>Elina Kleft is a shamanic practitioner, dancer, anthropologist, and Qigong teacher. Born in the Netherlands and having lived across Europe and Africa, she brings together movement, nature connection, and embodied awareness. Her work explores how breath, body, and imagination can open us to a deeper relationship with the world. She teaches Qigong, mentors individuals, and leads programs that draw on movement, archetypes, and the natural elements.</p><p> </p><p>→ Eline on Substack: <a href="https://elinekieft.substack.com/" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://elinekieft.substack.com/</a></p><p>→ Eline’s webpage: <a href="https://www.elinekieft.com/" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.elinekieft.com/</a></p><p>Stay in touch:<br>→ The Breath of Life on Substack<br><a href="https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about</a></p><p>→ Berlin Breath Walks<br>Slow walks using breath and forest presence to recalibrate your nervous system.<br><a href="https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/p/berlin-breath-walks" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/p/berlin-breath-walks</a></p><p>→ Nature Flow Lab<br>Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.<br><a href="https://natureflowlab.com/" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://natureflowlab.com/</a></p>
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<p>Live conversations with people whose lives are shaped by interconnectedness. On what makes us feel alive, and pulse with the breath of life. </p><p>How would our life and decisions change if we could experience interconnectedness—not just intellectually, but in our bones? With fellow humans and other beings in this tapestried world. </p><p>Connect with me: <a href="https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about" ipsnoembed="false" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about</a><br><br> </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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