# Liz Monson – Reclaiming the Magic

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Podcast: [Mind & Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-life-594422)
Published: 2025-08-14T08:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mindandlife.podbean.com/e/liz-monson-%e2%80%93-reclaiming-the-magic/
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## Resource

In this episode, Wendy speaks with Buddhist scholar and meditation teacher Liz Monson. Liz is one of the pioneers in combining Buddhist teachings with nature-based practices, and her work helps us connect in an embodied way to the fundamental interconnectedness of the world. This conversation covers many topics, including: how spirituality and connection to nature fed into her path to Buddhism; nature-based practices in the Buddhist tradition; moving beyond human-centrism; the energies of the natural world; the sandcastle of the constructed self; why human beings are really here; lessons about human nature from 9/11; wisdom from the trees; practices to connect with the elements of nature; working with elemental energies to understand emotions; understanding the divine masculine and feminine archetypes; psychedelics and meditation as complementary pathways toward awakening; an experiential approach to suffering and healing; and the need for self-compassion and love. Full show notes and resources

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