The Mindful Birding Podcast
The Mindful Birding Podcast – Cultivating the health benefits and joy of Mindful Birding
Join co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas, along with other voices of the Mindful Birding Network and beyond, as we explore topics surrounding the practice of Mindful Birding.
Episodes will delve into this style of observation, which pairs together elements of mindfulness and birding, amplifying the personal wellness benefits of both. Here, you’ll find episodes featuring insights into Mindful Birding from people around the globe, science segments, author interviews, tips for enhancing your Mindful Birding practice, plus a spotlight on the joy of birdsong.
The Mindful Birding Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 39: Mindful Birding with Dr. Don McCown: Public Health and Biophilia
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Don McCown, Director of the Center of Contemplative Studies at the West Chester University in Pennsylvania. Don is also a birder and nature lover who has dedicated his long-career to exploring the teaching and ...
Episode 38: Mindful Birding Poetry, Prose, and Presence
In this episode, we’ve invited our listeners and network members to share works of poetry or prose that holds meaning for them within their own practice of Mindful Birding.For many practitioners of Mindful Birding, the art of poetry or p...
Episode 37: Resilience through Mindful Birding
In this episode, we explore the theme of resilience and the ways Mindful Birding can help strengthen our own psychological wellbeing during challenging times. We reflect on how turning our attention to birds can offer grounding, perspective, an...