The Awaken to Nature Podcast
Welcome to The Awaken to Nature Podcast, where host Michael Holmwood guides you on an adventure of self-discovery and transformation through the powerful connection between nature and personal growth.
Whether it's exploring the natural world around us or delving into our inner selves, Michael believes that connecting with nature is the key to finding fulfillment and balance in our personal and professional lives.
In each episode, Michael shares his natural mindfulness journey to help deepen your experience and connection with nature. He also sits down with a wide range of inspiring individuals to uncover their knowledge, passion, and tools related to topics such as nature connection, transformation, mindfulness, spirituality, adventure, and well-being.
Through these conversations, you'll learn how to reconnect with your true self so that you can navigate the demands of modern life with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Join Michael on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and awaken your true nature.
Episodes
38 episodes
Weathering the Storm: How to Hold On and When to Let Go
Have you ever been through a storm in your life that felt like it would never end?In this episode, I share my own experience of sailing through a storm in the Caribbean 23 years ago and how it relates to the personal challenges I've fac...
You Can Change Your Life by Doing This One Thing
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The Importance of Celebrating Your Wins
Everyone has their sights set on the end of the year and the new goals they want to achieve.Why not do the opposite and take some time to acknowledge the journey you have experienced this year? That way, the goals you achieve in 2023 wi...
How to Re-Enchant Your World and Restore the Sacred with Isla Macleod
I am so pleased to be sharing this magical conversation I had with Isla Macleod. Isla is a ceremonialist, ritual designer and transformational healer devoted to restoring the Sacred and supporting others in their quest for me...
I Did a Solo Wild Camping Trip, This is What Happened
I went on a 4 day/ 3 night solo wild camping trip into the wilderness of the Western Cape, here in South Africa. It had been on my 'to-do' list for 3 years! In this episode I share the reason why I procrastinated fo...
Rediscovering the Simple Path to a Happier, Healthier and More Peaceful Life w/ Alex Strauss
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Why I didn't publish any new episodes for 6months
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How Does Spending Time in Nature Benefit Your Mental Health?
This is Episode 2 of a three part miniseries:Why Time in Nature is Essential For Your Body, Mind and Spiritual Well-BeingAccess FREE Well-being Guide here
How Does Spending Time in Nature Benefit Your Physical Well-being?
Episode 1 of a three part miniseries:Why Time in Nature is Essential For Your Body, Mind and Spiritual Well-BeingAccess FREE Well-being Guide here
My Profound Experience with Life and Death
In this episode I share an encounter I had whilst visiting one of my favourite places; Cape Point Nature Reserve.During my solo trip into the reserve I had a couple of unique and special encounters with the Eland(worlds largest ante...
What is Forest Bathing and How Can it Improve Your Well-Being?
Access FREE Well-being Guide here.It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less.In this episode I share my take on what...
What is a 'Sit Spot' in Nature and How Can it Help You?
Access FREE Well-being Guide here.It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less.In this episode I share the Sit Spo...
How to Consciously Connect with Nature
The benefits from spending time in nature can be amplified through what I like to call Conscious Connection.In this episode I share the first step needed to create Conscious Connection. Its all about taking a mom...
Nurturing Community and Compassion through Nature Connection w/ Ruth Forest Clouds
Access FREE Well-being Guide here.It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less.Ruth is a qualified Forest Therapy and ...
Alive in Five - Exercise for Awakening Your Senses
In this episode I share my Alive in Five nature connection exercise. There are so many positive benefits to gain from spending time in nature. The quality of these benefits is directly related to the quality of your <...
Applying Natural Mindfulness whilst Hiking
In this episode of Awaken to Nature Meditations, I share an experience I had whilst hiking in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa. I share some of what I do to slow down and quieten the mind so that ...
Introducing Awaken to Nature Meditations: Nature Based Exercises and Experiences w/ Michael Holmwood
It has always been my intention to offer two styles of podcast episodes, so far I have only published Awaken to Nature CONVERSATIONS. These are the long form podcast episodes of me interviewing and connecting with inspiring gues...
Discovering True Nature Through the Art of Natural Mindfulness w/ Ian Banyard
Access FREE Well-being Guide here.It includes 7 ways to improve your well-being in 10minutes or less.Ian is a UK based Author, Natural Mindf...
Nature Connection, Herbalism and Wild Foods for Radiant Health w/ Cullen Taylor Clark
Cullen Taylor Clark is the co-founder of Aether Herbalist and Apothecary. A young company on a mission to restore our connection to the ancient art and healing benefits of herbalism. In today’s episode we hear how Cullen ...
Finding Connection Through Music and Rhythm w/ James van Minnen
James van Minnen is a professional percussionist who was inspired at an early age by his musical family and at school by a particular teacher who opened the doors to the world of Ethnomusicology.This sparked an interest that w...
Understanding the Rhythms and Cycles of Nature for Improved Health and Wellbeing w/ Kheyrne Danu
My guest today is Kheyrne Danu, a Woman’s Embodiment Coach, workshop facilitator and birth Doula based in Cape Town South Africa. Kheyrne feels that there is an ancient feminine pulse of life that moves through us all, her mission is to help pe...
Wild Food Foraging w/ Roushanna Gray
My very first guest on The Awaken to Nature Podcast is Roushanna Gray, an award winning wild food innovator and avid forager. After many years of developing her knowledge and connection with the edible landscape she created Vel...
CTR - HOST: Michael Holmwood - Exciting Evolution of Cape Town Real
Hi Guys,My 'Reflect & Review' process took me deeper than expected and am super stoked with where I am at now.I'm happy to be sharing the news for the first time with your here. All is revealed in this short episode, includi...
CTR - Jenni Trethowan - Understanding Baboons in Cape Town
In this conversation I sit down with Jenni Trethowan the Founder and Director of Baboon Matters, an organisation which has provided a ‘Voice for Baboons’ for over 25 years.In case you don’t know, baboons are the largest primates ...
