The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia

Healing Through Fireflies and Forgotten Wonder with Dr. Owen Wiseman

Maureen Calamia

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Join us in this deeply insightful episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Owen Wiseman, a renowned naturopathic doctor and advocate for nature therapy and ecopsychology. Dr. Wiseman delves into the concept of environmental generational amnesia, highlighting the loss of human connection with nature over generations. He shares his childhood stories filled with sensory experiences that shaped his understanding of nature as an active participant in our healing process. Discover the profound impacts of nature on our well-being, from reducing stress to fostering kindness, and learn how urban planning and personal daily practices can help reconnect us to the natural world. This episode promises to inspire you to see nature not just as a backdrop but as an integral part of human health and happiness.

 

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:37 Meet Dr. Owen Wiseman

02:26 Owen's Childhood Connection to Nature

06:26 The Impact of Nature on Human Health

12:04 Urban Living and Nature Deficit Disorder

22:14 Nature as a Healing Participant

30:00 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Nature

40:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Dr. Owen Wiseman 

Dr. Owen Wiseman is an award-winning naturopathic doctor, medical advisor, and leading advocate for nature therapy and ecopsychology. With a deep commitment to healthspan—the quality of life we experience as we age—he specializes in the science of how the choices we make shape long-term well- being. Through his work, he bridges modern research with natural solutions, helping individuals reconnect with the healing power of nature for sustainable wellness. As a sought-after speaker across Canada, Dr. Wiseman translates complex science into practical, everyday strategies that support both immediate health and long-term vitality.

Website: https://owenwiseman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-wiseman-b3aaaa80/?originalSubdomain=ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.owenwiseman/reels/

 

Get Your Copy of my book The Enchanted Earth! https://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Earth-Embracing-Discover-Connecting/dp/1684816858

About Maureen Calamia 
Maureen Calamia is a geomancer, teacher, author, and podcaster devoted to listening to land, dreams, and the subtle intelligence of the living Earth. For over twenty years, her work has explored the meeting point of Earth wisdom, consciousness, and place-based spiritual practice.

She is the founder of the Luminous Spaces School, offering online courses in geomancy, feng shui, Earth energy healing, and nature-based spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring for experienced practitioners and those in periods of profound awakening who feel called into deeper relationship with land and purpose.

She is the author of Creating Luminous Spaces (Conari Press, 2018) and The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Books That Save Lives, 2024).

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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 

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