In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Iris Ray Nunn about deep listening, attunement to nature, and remembering what we already know.

Iris's background spans social entrepreneurship, clinical aromatherapy and body-work, activism, growing businesses and more recently regularly guiding at Uluru, one of the sacred sites at the centre of Australia. 

This is a welcoming and spacious conversation about sensing, slowing down, and reconnecting with the intelligence within. Iris guides us through deep listening practices, nature-based awareness, and presence.

This episode explores
• Deep listening as a way of knowing
• Nature as an intelligent collaborator, when we tune in
• Sensory awareness and embodied perception in nature
• Intuition and the unique, inner signal
• Creating space for emerging insight 

Guest links
• Iris Ray Nunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisraynunn/
• Deep Listening to Nature: https://www.deeplisteningtonature.com/contact
• Latest updates via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeplisteningtonature and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deeplistening2nature
• 10,000 AMEND https://www.facebook.com/AncientMotherEarthNewDreaming
• Words from Iris: “Learn rare, simple deep listening skills that awaken an embodied knowing of our belonging in Nature. Skills which can be easily shared with family and friends to bring greater peace and comfort in our world.
If you would like to know more about how you can help young Anangu mothers in their self employment efforts at Uluru, please get in touch."
All welcome to send a request or private message to https://www.facebook.com/iris.r.nunn 

Chapters
02:10 Iris’ childhood in the Gap, Brisbane, by the Enoggera Creek
07:20 The influence of water and nature
13:00 Uluru, ngangkari, healers and wisdom of elders
17:18 The origin of the Aṉangu and animal and plant family
21:30 The present moment, Aṉangu learning and sacred site insights
37:00 Finding the wild spirit through book writing
46:00 Having courage to go beyond the comfort zone and dropping fear

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Learn more about Sam: https://samanthabell.com.au
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Credits
Hosted by Samantha (Sam) Bell in Peregian Beach and Crabbes Creek, 16 February, 2026
Produced at the Peregian Beach office, 17-18 February, 2026
Natural Genius Podcast https://naturalgenius.com.au