What if Nature isn’t separate from us, but something we can be in dialogue with?

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Saskia von Diest — founder of Ecofluency, PhD holder, consultant and Nature communication educator — about relearning an ancient human capacity: communicating with the more-than-human world.

We explore Nature communication as a practice of deep listening rooted in intuition, presence and sensory awareness — and why communicating with plants, animals and landscapes may be far more natural than we’ve been taught.

We also talk about ecological healing, land intelligence, belonging, humility, embodiment and expanded ways of perceiving reality. Saskia shares how this work can support both personal transformation and our relationship with living systems.

Again and again, this conversation returns to one remembering: we are not separate from Nature.

This episode is less about adopting a belief — and more about what becomes possible when we begin listening differently.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Nature communication
01:04 – Saskia’s journey into this work
07:20 – Founding Ecofluency
09:37 – What Nature communication actually is
14:15 – Reconnecting with belonging
16:42 – Practicing communication with Nature
20:26 – How plants communicate
23:25 – Imagination vs. intuition
26:25 – Understanding ecosystems through listening
33:58 – Co-creating with the land
38:04 – Ethics of Nature communication
45:36 – Animal communication & dimensions of consciousness
48:28 – Humor in spiritual practice
51:06 – Navigating ontological shifts
54:19 – Embodiment, movement & perception
58:03 – The body as a listening instrument
01:00:29 – Learning opportunities in Nature communication
01:03:23 – Messages from Nature for inner peace

Connect with Saskia von Diest

• Website: ecofluency.org
• Instagram: @ecofluency
• Facebook: Ecofluency

Resources

• Online Nature Communication Course (May) and Rhythms of Remembrance Retreat Canada (September) - ecofluency.org/teaching-events
• Other Voices - Resources Nature Communication - ecofluency.org/resources/othervoices

Connect with me

• Instagram: @annehochwald
• Website: annehochwald.com

What if the parts of you you’ve been avoiding… are actually the doorway to your deepest power?

In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Sorensen to explore his journey from atheism to spirituality – and the profound shifts in perception, identity, and inner awareness that came with it.

This conversation goes far beyond the idea of “self-improvement.” We dive into shadow work, emotional depth, and the subtle patterns that shape how we experience reality. Joseph shares how learning to feel – instead of analyze or suppress – became a turning point in his growth, and why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to understanding ourselves.

We also explore the nature of perception itself. What does it mean to sense beyond the visible? To recognize patterns, energy, and unseen dynamics? This episode opens up a perspective where reality is not fixed, but fluid – shaped by awareness, attention, and the willingness to question what we think we know.

Joseph speaks about shadows not only as the parts we reject, but also introduces the idea of the “golden shadow” – the hidden potential, gifts, and power we haven’t yet allowed ourselves to embody. We talk about identity as something layered, constantly evolving, and why breaking out of rigid labels can be both disorienting and deeply liberating.

This episode is an invitation to soften your grip on certainty.
To feel more.
To question more.
And to recognize that transformation doesn’t come from fixing yourself – but from meeting yourself, fully.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to spiritual awakening
02:45 – From atheism to spirituality
05:46 – Frequencies, energy & perception
08:48 – Meditation & inner transformation
11:50 – Anxiety, mental health & awareness
14:46 – Identity, labels & self-concept
17:35 – Sensitivity & perceiving patterns
20:44 – ADHD, autism & self-understanding
23:33 – The shadow side of awakening
26:30 – Patterns in perception & reality
32:06 – Tuning out external noise
33:44 – Shadow work & integration
40:51 – The golden shadow
55:05 – Identity as layers
01:04:46 – Duality & polarity
01:08:04 – Life cycles & growth
01:11:01 – The limits of language
01:16:21 – Curiosity & self-discovery
01:19:27 – Change & uncertainty
01:27:40 – Emotions as a gateway

Connect with Joseph E. Sorensen

• Instagram/Threads: @j3sor3n
• Linkedin: Joseph Sorensen
• Substack: Leakythoughts

Connect with me

If you want to share thoughts, questions, or wishes for future episodes — or if you feel called to connect or work with me — you can reach me here:

• Instagram: @annehochwald
• Website: annehochwald.com

I also share more personal insights and occasional special offers in my Telegram group, created as a safe space — only when there’s something meaningful to share:

• Telegram: HOME FREQUENCY

Your energy needs clarity. Not constant openness.

In this episode, I talk about energetic boundaries and protection in a very practical, grounded way — especially if you feel easily affected by other people, spaces, or emotions.

We go into what it actually means to protect your energy, without fear or isolation.
Because shielding isn’t about shutting yourself off — it’s about deciding what gets access to you and what doesn’t.

In the first part, I share how energetic protection really works:

• why your intention matters more than any technique
• how your awareness already shapes your energetic field
• and how you can consciously create boundaries instead of reacting to everything around you

In the second part, I guide you through a visualization to build your energetic shield.

This is a simple but powerful practice you can use anytime you want to:

• feel more contained
• create distance from external energy
• or come back into your own space

Protection is not something outside of you.
It’s something you create — and strengthen — from within.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Energetic Shielding

01:37 Understanding Energetic Sensitivity

03:52 Exploring Energetic Boundaries

07:59 Practical Exercises for Shielding

11:44 Guided Meditation for Shielding

21:43 Conclusion and Reflection

Connect with me

If you want to share thoughts, questions, or wishes for future episodes — or if you feel called to connect or work with me — you can reach me here:

• Instagram: @annehochwald
• Website: annehochwald.com

I also share more personal insights and occasional special offers in my Telegram group, created as a safe space — only when there’s something meaningful to share:

• Telegram: HOME FREQUENCY