As the light softens and the air begins to cool, September invites us to prepare for the season ahead. In this episode, we explore fall's deeper meaning, the foods and herbs that support immunity and grounding, and how gentle practices like Qigong, yoga, or Pilates can strengthen your body while honoring its call for rest. Learn how to align with the season's rhythm so you enter winter nourished, resilient-,resilient and connected.

In this episode, we explore the roots of late Summer,summer a season of grounding, nourishment, and transition. Discover how Earth's Allies,allies from healing herbs to seasonal foods, can support balance and well-being during this shifting time. We'll also connect with the wisdom of animal and plant allies, offering gentle guidance for reflection and renewal as summer begins to wane.

What if the seasons didn’t just mark time, but echoed our deeper return to self? In this episode, I follow an unexpected thread—starting with a walk to Smail Lake and leading to memories I didn’t know were mine. Through nature’s language of trees, water, and intuition, I found myself reconnecting to family roots, old joys, and a sense of place I didn’t know I was missing. This is a reflection on the cycles that shape us, and how tuning in to nature’s rhythm can quietly guide us home

In this first episode of the Body, Mind, and Tao podcast, we explore the deep wisdom of forests and what they reveal about health and connection. Inspired by The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, we look at how trees communicate, share nutrients, and live in interdependent harmony—and what that teaches us about our own well-being.

You'll discover:

• How tree root systems and mycorrhizal networks mirror human cooperation

• Why calm, regulated ecosystems reflect a calm, regulated body

• How nature teaches us to reconnect with seasonal rhythms and each other

• Why slowing down and observing the natural world supports healing

This is the beginning of a journey into seasonal, Taoist-inspired wellness—rooted in nature, guided by rhythm, and open to wonder.

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Mentioned in this episode:

📖 The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

• Buy the book: Bookshop.org

• Listen on Audible: Audible.com

🌿 Learn more at: www.healthymindhealthymatter.us

In this short welcome episode, you'll hear what Body, Mind and Tao is all about — a calming space to explore holistic health, mindfulness, and the flow of life through Taoist wisdom.

If you're looking for balance and gentle guidance in your wellness journey, this is where it begins.