In this insightful conversation, Susan Bauer-Wu shares learnings from her personal journey—from oncology nursing to serving as president of the Mind & Life Institute (a non-profit founded by the Dalai Lama to bridge science and contemplative wisdom)—and what it means to weave inner healing with planetary healing.

With profound gentleness and wisdom, she speaks of grief, the impermanence of life, and the role of feedback loops—ecological and emotional—in either accelerating destruction or catalyzing healing. Together, we explore the potential within a single seed to transform despair into nourishment, and disconnection into belonging.

Susan offers reflections on slowing down, connecting with the Earth, and living in a way that honors our shared future. We delve into the power of local action, the grief of biodiversity loss, and how healing our relationship with nature is inextricably tied to our collective well-being.

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About our guest, Susan Bauer-Wu

Susan Bauer-Wu is a dedicated Earth steward, author, mindfulness teacher, clinical scientist, and organizational leader. She is the former president of the Mind & Life Institute, a non-profit with global reach founded by the Dalai Lama to bridge science and contemplative wisdom. In her work with Mind & Life, she championed “human-earth connection” as a priority focus area. Susan is the author of A Future We Can Love: How We Can Reverse the Climate Crisis Through the Power of Our Hearts & Minds (Shambhala, 2023), and also Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion & Connectedness (Shambhala, 2025). She is an avid gardener and hiker who is nourished by connection with trees and animals and is outside as much as possible.

In this heart-expanding conversation, Tracee Stanley invites us into a deeper remembrance—of the luminous self within us that exists beyond sorrow, beyond fear, beyond all that the world tells us we are.

Together, we explore the power of ritual, the sacred act of rest, and how reconnecting with nature can restore a sense of wholeness. Tracee shares profound insights on being present for the wounded places—within ourselves and on the Earth—and how tending to these spaces with reverence opens the door to healing.

Join us for this conversation of presence, peace, and deep belonging.

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With peace,

natasha

The healing & heartwarming story of a 444-mile bicycle pilgrimage through the Southern United States, that Devin and zahra took with the intention not only of retracing, but of repaving the sorrowful routes of their enslaved ancestors, with an authentic abundance of joy and of love. 

Listen as each mile creates new pathways of appreciation, celebration, and reconciliation on this pilgrimage of presence.

Watch the video highlights here.

And connect with them here:  zahra alabanza  & Devin Cowens.

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And - here's your link to book your free Calm by Nature - mapping session.

xo,

natasha

T. Addison Brown has held many roles.  She's a film director and multi-media producer, the host of the 'What Are You Doing Here?' podcast," a passionate elephant conservationist and, also, a dear friend of mine.

Today she shares stories about her inspiring and unexpected journey of becoming a plant-based chef and helping people transition into a plant-based lifestyle.  It's a down-to-Earth, rich conservation that took us in a number of directions:

Join us for a heartfelt conversation that delves into the depths of conscious living, culinary artistry, and the transformative power of intuitive choices.

Connect with Addison on Instagram, on her website and on her podcast.

Ever since I visited the Ebenezer church in Atlanta years ago, on Martin Luther King’s birthday I like to remember his relationship with nature.

How he made time for this vital connection even though his days were full.

How he drew as much inspiration from the stars as he did from the land.  

How they infused him with clarity and courage.  

How the wisdom he received from nature showed up in his thoughts, his words and his actions.  

And how so many of the lessons he left us on the social justice front can also be applied to restoring our wellbeing and the Earth’s.

I hope you enjoy it.  

Highlights:

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Reference:  Common Ground Magazine, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ecological Thinker

What did you think of my Diwali conversation with Dr. Manisha in the last episode: strengthening our inner light and dark times? Have you been applying some of her recommendations? How have you been feeling?

Today I wanted to share some reflections on all of the goodness that Dr. Manisha shared with us, so as to help you soak in and benefit from it:

1 - Appreciating our common desire to elevate light during dark times.

2 - Attuning towards what is unfolding.

3 - Healing with our inner light

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Join us here for Opening to the Medicine of Winter.

And thank you so very much for considering to leave the show a star rating on the show made on Apple podcasts or on Spotify.  

Beautiful diya photo by Chart Chaturvedi. 

Ancient wisdom for these times from the most beloved Indian festival of lights, Diwali.

Join us in this unhurried conversation with Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar.

It's medicine for these painful times.

Resources:

- Ayurvedic Healing

- Free Guide: Calling in a Better Winter

Sharing this episode, fresh out of the hospital.  It's a compilation of poetry, good news, rituals and resources for grounding during these devastating times.

Here are the links: 

Artwork by Cindy Chischilly.

Cindy Chischilly is Diné (Navajo). She was born and raised in the high desert of Shonto, Arizona on Diné land (also known as the Navajo Nation). She is the co-founder of White Canyon Design, and works as a brand consultant, graphic designer, illustrator and educator. Cindy is community-driven, bringing awareness of Indigenous issues to the forefront of her work. She believes good design can change our world. 

Purchase her Snowfall Greeting Card 12-Pack at Eighth Generation, a Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe. 

Join me as a disappointing morning at the farmers market leads me to find the hidden meaning of the bright Harvest Moon, within the blue-black mysteries of the last summer fruit. Together, we'll attune to the gifts of impermanence and let the Earth's wisdom guide us in a sweet session of weekend nature practice.

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Today's spotlight brought to you by Todd Schulte of Todd Schulte Design.  They believe in using the power of design for good and work exclusively with purposeful organizations to create compelling brand identities, websites, and collateral that make a positive impact in the world.

Spotlight is Allison Wolf of Vibrant Planet. They’re building a digital platform that leverages data to help forest services, municipalities, and tribal authorities better manage their conservation and restoration efforts, helping to modernize planning for forest resilience and recovery.

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An uplifting message for this Equinox season and how to remind young people that recovery and regeneration is a real possibility.

Resources:

Free Online Class: Resilience for Earth Lovers

Greta Thunberg's message

Song Akaal by Ajeet and Trevor Hall

Photo of my neighbor's tree.  🍎