In this episode, Gaby dives deep into the benefits of nature, past the well-known physiological effects.

Timestamps:

0.00 Intro

1:40 Nature poem by Aboriginal writer Gail Kay

2:30 Gleaning peace from nature

7:21 Awe and humility

10:16 How nature inspires connectedness and spirituality

13:26 Why being present matters

16:16 The benefits of witnessing beauty

18:26 What we can learn from how nature deals with trauma and loss

19:50 Honouring life

22:21 Letting go

23:05 Growth after loss

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Gaby Georges is a multi-disciplinary artist, creative grief guide and founder of The Grief Cocoon. Her work is inspired by her beloved mother, Samira, who she lost to cancer at the age of twenty. She supports people to creatively process, befriend, and transform their grief through creative writing, movement, rituals, and community connection. Through The Grief Cocoon, Gaby offers creative online workshops, a podcast, educational online content, a mobile community app, and 1:1 support. Follow her on Instagram⁠ or work with her 1 on 1⁠.

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Acknowledgement of Country: This episode was produced on the sacred lands of the Gimuy-walubarra Yidi People. We pay respect to elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people listening.