# Ep. 041: The Lost Art of Nature Connection Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilder-podcast-6446398/ep-041-the-lost-art-of-nature-connection Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilder-podcast-6446398/ep-041-the-lost-art-of-nature-connection.md Podcast: [Wilder Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilder-podcast-6446398) Published: 2025-06-18T09:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcast Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7ce2a697-9fc9-4fe9-b75c-302fec0ba856.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wilder-podcast-6446398/episodes/ep-041-the-lost-art-of-nature-connection Duration seconds: 3532 ## Resource Summary In this episode of The Wilder Podcast , hosts Chloe and Tom explore the concept of nature connection, discussing its importance for mental health and wellbeing, the barriers that prevent it, and the pathways to rekindling our relationship with the natural world. They explore the significance of understanding nature connection, particularly among adolescents, and stress the need for systemic change to encourage deeper engagement with nature. The conversation underscores the reciprocal relationship between people and the environment, calling for a shift in language and policy to strengthen nature connection across society. Prof Miles Richardson's books Website The Blackbird's Song Reconnection Nature Connection Research Group Takeaways Nature connection is vital for mental health and wellbeing. The UK ranks low in both nature connectedness and biodiversity. Urbanisation and technology are major contributors to disconnection from nature. Emotional engagement and education can foster stronger nature connection. Adolescents often experience a notable dip in nature connection during their teenage years. Research shows a strong correlation between nature connection and pro-environmental behaviour. Engaging the senses is a powerful way to deepen nature connection. Community involvement plays a key role in successful nature restoration projects. Nature connection should be seen as a reciprocal relationship. Systemic changes are essential to improving access to nature for everyone. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 10:49 – Understanding Nature Connection 16:01 – Defining Nature Connection 21:25 – Nature Connection and Wellbeing 32:55 – Barriers to Nature Connection 45:43 – Pathways to Nature Connection 50:48 – Engaging Adolescents in Nature Connection 55:54 – Reflections and… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wilder-podcast-6446398/episodes/ep-041-the-lost-art-of-nature-connection/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilder-podcast-6446398/ep-041-the-lost-art-of-nature-connection.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.