<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2148646/open_sms">mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com </a>Familiar voices from within the Mindful Birding Network share what Mindful Birding means to them. We hear these questions answered by <a href='https://natureinmind.org/'>Alex Harper</a>, Dr. Barbara Patterson, <a href='https://www.nature-canheal.com/'>Dr. Joe Blanda</a>, <a href='https://www.birddiva.com/'>Bridget Butler/Bird Diva,</a> and <a href='https://www.faraazabdool.com/'>Faraaz Abdool</a>.In our Mindful Birding Nerding science segment, Dr. Holly Thomas explores the science of why birdsong holds benefits to our wellbeing and provides an overview of a study published in Scientific Reports on birdsong and anxiety. We follow up with our Joy of Birdsong segment hearing from birdsong recordist and birding guide <a href='https://fieldguides.com/guides/chris-benesh/'>Chris Benesh</a>, who offers us some peaceful moments with a Townsend’s Solitaire. Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Intro Birdsong & Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark <a href='https://www.themindfulbirdingnetwork.com/'>Mindful Birding Network Website</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbirdingnetwork/'>@mindfulbirdingnetwork</a> Produced by Co-hosts <a href='https://ornitherapy.com/hollymerker'>Holly Merker </a>and Holly Thomas

mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com Familiar voices from within the Mindful Birding Network share what Mindful Birding means to them. We hear these questions answered by Alex Harper, Dr. Barbara Patterson, Dr. Joe Blanda, Bridget Butler/Bird Diva, and Faraaz Abdool. In our Mindful Birding Nerding science segment, Dr. Holly Thomas explores the science of why birdsong holds benefits to our wellbeing and provides an overview of a study published in Scientific Reports on birdsong and anxiety. We follow up with our Joy of Birdsong segment hearing from birdsong recordist and birding guide Chris Benesh, who offers us some peaceful moments with a Townsend’s Solitaire. Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Intro Birdsong & Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark Mindful Birding Network Website Instagram: @mindfulbirdingnetwork Produced by Co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2148646/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com </a>Familiar voices from within the Mindful Birding Network share what Mindful Birding means to them. We hear these questions answered by <a href="https://natureinmind.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alex Harper</a>, Dr. Barbara Patterson, <a href="https://www.nature-canheal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Joe Blanda</a>, <a href="https://www.birddiva.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridget Butler/Bird Diva,</a> and <a href="https://www.faraazabdool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Faraaz Abdool</a>.In our Mindful Birding Nerding science segment, Dr. Holly Thomas explores the science of why birdsong holds benefits to our wellbeing and provides an overview of a study published in Scientific Reports on birdsong and anxiety. We follow up with our Joy of Birdsong segment hearing from birdsong recordist and birding guide <a href="https://fieldguides.com/guides/chris-benesh/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Benesh</a>, who offers us some peaceful moments with a Townsend’s Solitaire. Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Intro Birdsong &amp; Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark <a href="https://www.themindfulbirdingnetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mindful Birding Network Website</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbirdingnetwork/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@mindfulbirdingnetwork</a> Produced by Co-hosts <a href="https://ornitherapy.com/hollymerker" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holly Merker </a>and Holly Thomas

Episode 2: Mindful Birding & Birdsong

The Mindful Birding Podcast – Cultivating the health benefits and joy of Mindful Birding&nbsp;Join co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas, along with other voices of the Mindful Birding Network and beyond, as we explore topics surrounding the practice of Mindful Birding.&nbsp; Episodes will delve into this style of observation, which pairs together elements of mindfulness and birding, amplifying the personal wellness benefits of both. Here, you’ll find episodes featuring insights into Mindful Birding from people around the globe, science segments, author interviews, tips for enhancing your Mindful Birding practice, plus a spotlight on the joy of birdsong.&nbsp;

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The Mindful Birding Podcast – Cultivating the health benefits and joy of Mindful Birding   Join co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas, along with other voices of the Mindful Birding Network and beyond, as we explore topics surrounding the practice of Mindful Birding.  Episodes will delve into this style of observation, which pairs together elements of mindfulness and birding, amplifying the personal wellness benefits of both. Here, you’ll find episodes featuring insights into Mindful Birding from people around the globe, science segments, author interviews, tips for enhancing your Mindful Birding practice, plus a spotlight on the joy of birdsong. 

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