Village Voices by Project Imo

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Welcome to the Village Voices Podcast by Project Imo a jaunty little relational conservation podcast where we explore topics of outdoor education, positive youth development, community building, nature education, and how they all connect to protect the natural world.

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Episodes

Wild Art- Relationships with yourself, your tribe, and the natural world with artist Dori Bergman

Welcome back, Villagers as we explore the power of art to connect us to our own wellbeing, the people around us, and the natural world. Dori's art has a unique capacity to create a bridge between people as they explore and interpret the stunning visuals, colors, and deep meaning behind the world she depicts. In this episode, new host Annie Szarka joins Jay as they chat with Dori Bergman. Dori has a background in adventure education and wilderness therapy and took the leap into an amazing career ...

Jun 24, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Communicating Science & Building Connections- SciComm & Nature with Emmy Winning Filmmaker Rob Nelson

Welcome Villagers, to our jaunty relational conservation podcast where we explore topics of outdoor education, positive youth development, community building, nature education, and how they all connect to protect the natural world. In this episode we connected with behavioral ecologist, Emmy-winning filmmaker, TV show host, educator, and adventurer, Rob Nelson. We explore the concepts of science communication, the events in his life that sparked his passion for science and then filmmaking, the p...

May 20, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Parenting in Nature- Homeschooling Outdoors with Linda Hincks

A large helping of play and free exploration, several scoops of project-based learning, add in a cup of mud, a sprinkle of healthy failure topped with reflection and success, and a generous dusting of parental risk-management. And don't forget the side of mud, in case we missed that. That's a recipe for parenting in nature and the potential of homeschooling. In this episode, we are exploring Parenting in Nature. We love exploring myriad stories through recurring topics here at Village Voices and...

Mar 06, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Adventurous Empowerment. Mentoring and Resilience with Clinician Dr. Damion Grasso

In this episode, co-hosts Xavier Fowler and Jay Hyland will be speaking with Dr. Damion Grasso as we explore the connections between outdoor adventure programs, building resilience, and the power of relationships to heal from trauma and adversity. This episode includes discussion topics of childhood adversity, trauma, and post-traumatic stress. Take care of yourself as you take this learning journey with us. Damion is a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Ped...

Jan 30, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Conservation Matters. Evolving a Scientist with Dr. Chuck Smith

What makes a young explorer develop a passion for science? How do childhood experiences create a spark of wonder and curiosity that propel people to pursue a lifetime of study? How have scientists used this spark to help grow our knowledge of and affinity for the natural world and drive conservation? Conservation Matters is a recurring theme where we meet scientists, engineers, foresters, educators, science communicators, filmmakers, and all sorts of folks in the Village to find out just how our...

Dec 11, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Who am I, Who are We? Adventurous Social Learning

In this episode, we will explore the intersection between adventurous learning and youth social-emotional development. Connect with Shawn Moriaty as we discuss group storming, symbolic objects, check-ins, the power of acknowledging what others in the group do, the impact of group dialogue, and deer invading outhouses. You heard that right. Deer. Invading outhouses. Learn more at https://projectimo.org/

Dec 09, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Village Voices Podcast Trailer-

Introducing the Village Voices podcast from Project Imo. In Village Voices, we'll explore the concept of relational conservation, a holistic view of the connection between healthy human relationships with each other and with nature. If this sounds like the kind of learning journey you’d like to take with us, we’d love to have you along. The trails may be winding, but we like it that way. You never know what you’ll learn around the next bend.

Nov 27, 2021•5 min

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