Today, I have the honour of speaking with Jon Young - a pioneering researcher, mentor, naturalist, wildlife tracker, author, storyteller, and leader in deep nature and people connection.

In this episode we discuss:

• How gratitude supports us to ‘go up the spiral and not down – it elevates us and is dependable
• Jake and Judy swamp – the thanksgiving address
• Nature connection verses deep nature connection
• The uniqueness of Jon’s work – the 4 key categories of relationships with nature
• The generation of the ‘Last child in the woods’ – before and after Television
• Gilbert Walking Bull and the 7 sacred attributes
• The power of wilderness & naturalist skills
• The creation of true leadership
• Taking your ideal scene to the ancestors and future generations – time is running out
• Don’t play small (see below the steps)
• Nature connection in danger
• How our nervous system has the instructions that we need
• 512 Project – 64 cultural elements that generate connection than disconnection
• Tracking connection Podcast: Living Connection 1st
• Tom Brown’s 7 steps to your Ideal Scene

Show Notes:

https://theoutdoorteacher.com/podcasts/jon-young

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Music by Geoff Robb: www.geoffrobb.com 

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