The NatureLed™ Podcast

Kathleen Lockyer, Occupational Therapist•www.kathleenlockyer.com

Join Kathleen Lockyer, occupational therapist and sensory specialist as she and guests discuss why nature is necessary for healthy development and emotional regulation, and how to make simple changes so you can lead yourself, and your family to peace, joy, and ease.

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Episodes

Scary or Funny?

In this episode, Scary or Funny, Caitlin Williams and Kathleen Lockyer talk about the type of risky-free-play called Scary-Funny. Caitlin is a wildlife tracker, bird language expert, forest therapy guide, forest therapy trainer, and mentor to many children. Some topics we discuss are: What is happening in our nervous system during scary-funny play? How scary-funny helps us stay young. Resilience through play. How life events become traumatic and how scary-funny play can help us build resilience....

Oct 31, 2022•27 min

Driving Fast and Taking Chances

In this episode I talk with Marianna Brussoni, developmental psychologist and risk researcher. You can learn more about Dr. Brussoni's work and extensive research at the Brussoni Lab.

Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 33 min

Who was the Handsomest Drowned Man in the World?

Living a meaningful and connected life means at some point, or at many points, there will be loss. This episode shares a story written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez who wrote a masterful tale addressing some of our deepest fears about loss and dying.

Oct 25, 2022•21 min

The Birder

This conversation with Dan Gardoqui of Lead With Nature covers a lot of ground! We discuss our mutual connection to Newfoundland, Canada, our mutual love for birds and children, and we dive into his exceptional Mockingbird-like-skill of sound imitation. Find Dan at www.leadwithnature.com and watch the beautiful documentary "The Birder" that shows Dan's love, connection, and gift! Thanks for listening! Find Kathleen at RxOutside and more about the NatureLed offerings....

Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min

Mini-episode "Max and the Coyote Elephant"

In this mini-podcast, I do a little unpacking of a story about a young boy who had been taken out of school for behavioral challenges. Two additional pieces of information I didn't mention: Yes, he did return to school, and yes his reading, writing, and behavior all improved after his time with the outdoor program. When introduced skillfully, children become very engaged with the activity of animal tracking because it is a "million-year-old technology" that has been practiced by all of our ances...

Apr 03, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Winter Solstice 2021 - In the raw.

This first episode of Nothing Tame is exactly that! A five-minute, off-the-cuff, not edited reflection of the darkest day of the year. And of course, there is a necessary correction, which I did not edit out for authenticity's sake! Correction: When I say, "The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the sun is highest in the sky on that day in the northern hemisphere" (which is correct) I meant to say: "The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere an...

Dec 21, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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