by Neil Hickson
The ‘We All Need Nature’ podcast is based on the simple idea that humans are part of nature and need some daily contact with the natural environment to thrive. Research shows how a lack of contact with the natural world can negatively impact our mental and physical health and, conversely, how more contact can be positive. The modern Western lifestyle and industrial working environment detach us from nature. This podcast looks to explore this problem, examine the consequences and find solutions.
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July 6, 2025
Professor Michelle Howarth, Andy Rimmer, Emma Allan-Taylor, Lauren Gwynne, and Chris Kirkland explore the benefits of nature for mental health through social prescribing initiatives at Edge Hill University in this interview episode.
January 6, 2025
<p>In this illuminating episode, retired Occupational Therapist Alison Blundell shares her wealth of experience and reveals how green spaces can become powerful therapeutic environments. Through engaging stories from her three-decade career, Alison explains how occupational therapy goes far beyond what many might expect – it's not just about getting people back to work, but about helping them find meaning and purpose in everyday activities.</p> <p>Join host Neil Hickson at his community farm as Alison explores how natural environments can be thoughtfully adapted to help people facing various challenges, from stroke recovery to dementia. She shares inspiring examples of how simple activities like planting seeds or walking through a garden can be transformed into meaningful therapeutic experiences that build confidence and restore dignity.</p> <p>Whether you're interested in social prescribing, healthcare, or the healing power of nature, this episode offers fresh insights into how green spaces and occupational therapy can work together to help people rediscover their capabilities and sense of self. Alison's passionate perspective reveals why connecting people with nature might be more powerful than we ever imagined.</p> <p><br /></p>
December 2, 2024
<p>Join host Neil Hickson as he sits down with Cecilia Holmes, a pottery teacher and former nurse, to explore how creativity can be a powerful antidote to our modern mental health challenges. In this intimate conversation, Cecilia shares her journey from burnout to balance, revealing how working with your hands—particularly through art and craft—can be a transformative experience for mental well-being.</p> <p>Learn how:</p> <ul> <li><p>Simple creative activities can pull us away from passive digital consumption</p> </li> <li><p>Art provides a therapeutic escape from everyday stress</p> </li> <li><p>Reconnecting with your inner child through creativity can boost emotional resilience</p> </li> </ul> <p>Whether you're feeling disconnected, struggling with mental health, or simply curious about the healing potential of art, this episode offers inspiring insights into how making something with your hands can mend the mind. From pottery workshops to community connections, Cecilia demonstrates that creativity isn't just a hobby—it's a lifeline.</p> <p>Tune in and rediscover the joy of creating, playing, and healing.</p> <p>A 'We All Need Nature' production exploring green social prescribing and holistic well-being.</p> <p><br /></p>
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The ‘We All Need Nature’ podcast is based on the simple idea that humans are part of nature and need some daily contact with the natural environment to thrive. Research shows how a lack of contact with the natural world can negatively impact our mental and physical health and, conversely, how more contact can be positive.
The modern Western lifestyle and industrial working environment detach us from nature. This podcast looks to explore this problem, examine the consequences and find solutions.
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