There are no human atoms—only nature's. In this episode, Brigit Anna McNeill joins me to explore what it means to truly come home to the natural world. Drawing on her book and her journey, Brigit reflects on healing through plants, herbalism, folklore, and ancestral connection. We talk about losing and reclaiming connection, the slow unfolding of change, and why nature simply waits for us to listen.

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Links

Author — Brigit Anna McNeill Instagram profile (writer, naturalist, teacher, and author of The Wild Within)

Author Substack "Into the Woods with Brigit Anna McNeill"

Book — The Wild Within: What Plants Taught Me about Life, Recovery and Renewal https://septemberpublishing.org/product/the-wild-within-what-plants-taught-me-about-life-recovery-and-renewal-pb/

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If you liked this week's episode with Brigit you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives:

Episode 348: A Forest Fix Olga Evans, co-founder of the Forest Bathing Institute, delves into what forest bathing really means, why nature immersion can be restorative even if you're not in an actual forest, and how simple, mindful practices can help you reconnect with the land—echoing Brigit's reflections on nature, wellbeing and presence.

Episode 340: The Nature of Resilience Author Nic Wilson discusses how her relationship with the natural world helped her navigate chronic illness, and how nature shapes our inner landscapes as much as our outer ones—a beautiful complement to Brigit's themes of slow transformation, embodied connection and the wisdom of listening to nature.