Practical Permaculture | Gardening and Intentional Living

Ep 65# Cas Tognarini I Mental Health Nurse I Permaculture Nurse I 1.3 Acre farm


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This week Alysse chats to Cas (aka The Permaculture nurse on socials). Cas discusses her experiences with permaculture and mental health. She also shares how she and her partner moved to a larger property during COVID and embraced permaculture principles.

 

Cas has a background in mental health nursing and her

passion is integrating permaculture into mental health care. She is currently pursuing a PhD in permaculture and mental health. We discuss the importance of
incorporating permaculture ethics into healthcare systems and the potential for social prescribing to promote mental health and wellbeing. Cas shares her vision for their farm, including workshops, community engagement, and
sustainable housing.

 

Hope you enjoy this week’s episode! Our season finale. We

will be back on 18th October for season 4.

 

Find more here:

Social Links @littleternfarm @thepermaculturenurse

Website

www.littleternfarm.com

www.thepermaculturenurse.com

 

Takeaways:

• Permaculture principles can be integrated into mental

health care to promote wellbeing and resilience.

• Social prescribing, which involves prescribing social

activities and programs, can be a valuable tool in promoting mental health.

• There is a need for more research and initiatives that

explore the intersection of permaculture and mental health.

• Building a sense of community and connection is essential

for promoting mental health and sustainability.

• Permaculture can be a powerful tool for creating

sustainable and resilient homes and communities. Prioritize community and wildlife in your permaculture journey

• Find a balance between giving to the community and taking care of yourself

• Approach projects in stages and seasons, allowing for rest

and reflection

• Embrace mindfulness, rituals, and intentional living

• Start where you are and use what you have to begin your

permaculture journey

 

Keywords: permaculture, mental health, COVID, farm, social

prescribing, community engagement, sustainable housing, community, wildlife,
balance, burnout, stages, seasons, mindfulness, rituals, intentional living,
starting where you are

 

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