The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
In The Enchanted Earth podcast, Maureen talks with her guests about their sacred stories in nature and how these experiences have given them insight into the magic and mystery of the consciousness behind the natural world and our lives.
We all have these stories, but when we give them space, we often can find treasures that can help us with new perspectives, messages on our path, and even guidance on our life purpose. These stories are mythic and connect us to our souls and higher consciousness, using the power of metaphors and symbols. ...the language of the natural world and the divine. Maureen's guests share stories of simple, yet profound nature connection, to experiences of oneness and transcendence, to dialogue with other-than-human beings. Stories that foster a deep sense of nature spirituality. Her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available wherever online books are sold (2024, Mango Publishing).
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
Startling Shark Encounter with Chintamani Bird | The Enchanted Earth Podcast
In this episode, we welcome interior and biophilic designer Chintamani Bird, who joins us from the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. Chintamani shares her profound journey into biophilic design, emphasizing its significance in promoting mental health and healing through nature. She discusses her experiences from childhood adventures in nature, especially a deep connection to the oceans, as a scuba diver. She shares a startling underwater encounters with a bull shark that was a pivotal moment in her life. Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores nature's impact on our well-being and the scientific backing of biophilic design.
00:00 Introduction to Chintamani Bird
02:32 The Science Behind Biophilic Design
08:25 Personal Experiences with Nature
16:10 Scuba Diving Adventures
30:13 Reflections and Closing Thoughts
About Chintamani Bird -
Chintamani Bird is an accomplished interior and biophilic designer known for her expertise. A passionate advocate for biophilic design, sustainability and mental health, she actively conducts workshops and lectures, inspiring future designers to embed nature into their work for a healthier, more harmonious living environment.
Chintamani's website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chintamani-bird-lfa-b3a90662/
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/
SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia