Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has The Answers

??? Season 5 is here! ??? For our kickoff episode, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the vital role of nature in uncertain times. Our connection to the natural world isn’t just about aesthetics – it profoundly shapes our mental health, strengthens community bonds, and influences our cultural identities. In this episode, we explore how technology can either distract us or serve as a tool for deeper engagement and examine how our consumption habits affect our relationship with nature and each other. In a world of constant change, how can we foster a future where both nature and human connection flourish? Join Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh for this essential conversation. Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts: https://apple.co/3svTQtL #Podcast #NatureBasedSolutions #Biophilia

A brand new episode of Biophilic Solutions will be in your feed on Tuesday, March 4th! For this new season, we're taking a broader approach to biophilia—going beyond architecture and design to examine nature’s role in culture, politics, and spirituality. We’ll tackle pressing issues like the rise of AI, the influence of social media, and the current political climate, all through the lens of nature and balance. With a focus on hope and possibility, we’ll paint a vision of a biophilic future—one that fosters connection, trust, and harmony.? ? Join us as we seek answers and reimagine a world where nature guides the way forward. Listen & follow wherever you get podcasts. Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh #biophilia #naturebasedsolutions #podcast

Does the natural world bear witness to history? What lessons can nature teach us about survival, adaptation, and connection? This week on the podcast, we’re exploring those questions and so much more alongside Erin Sharkey. Erin is the editor of 'A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing From Soil To Stars', an acclaimed anthology that weaves together history, personal narrative, and imaginative storytelling in order to explore the profound relationship between nature and Black identity. Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts: https://apple.co/3svTQtL #NatureHasTheAnswers Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh

This week, we’re diving deep into the connection between public health and planetary health. Did you know that as temperatures get warmer, people get more aggressive? Or that biodiversity loss has massive ramifications for our food supply? It's scary stuff but as always, there are reasons to be hopeful. Our guest is Dr. Howard Frumkin. Dr. Frumkin is Professor Emeritus of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington and serves as the Director of the Trust for Public Land’s Land & People Lab. Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts: https://apple.co/3svTQtL #NatureHasTheAnswers Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh

Biophilic Solutions is back this week for a thought-provoking conversation that redefines our relationship with nature and encourages us to rethink our place within it. Is the idea of pristine, untouched nature a misguided fantasy? Are any animals truly wild on a planet so dominated by human impact? And while we’re on the topic - what do we mean by wildness in the first place? Our guest is celebrated science writer Emma Marris, author of 'Wild Souls: Freedom and Flourishing in the Non-Human World.' Emma’s work has appeared in publications like National Geographic, The New York Times, and the Atlantic. She is also the author of Rambunctious Garden: Saving Nature in a Post-Wild World. Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts: https://apple.co/3svTQtL #NatureHasTheAnswers Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh

Did you know that honeybees engage in play? That rats reflect on the past? Or that snakes have lasting friendships? This week on Biophilic Solutions, we are thrilled to be speaking with Brandon Keim, author of 'Meet the Neighbors: Animal Life and Minds in a More-Than Human World.' The science behind animal intelligence and emotional life is solid, but in this book Brandon asks the crucial question of what we should actually do with that information. In other words, what do we owe animals? Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. #NatureHasTheAnswers: https://apple.co/3svTQtL

NEW Episode of Biophilic Solutions ???? With the rise of suburban sprawl and city planning that has prioritized car travel above all else, modern American cities seriously lack comfortable walking and biking infrastructure. It’s a massive issue - but solutions do exist and importantly, those solutions are decidedly doable. That's why we're thrilled to be speaking with Jeff Speck, a city planner, who is widely known for his work advocating for and creating more walkable cities. In this episode, we chat with Jeff about how to make cities more walkable, the economic benefits of walkable cities, and demanding more of our environments. Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts: https://apple.co/3svTQtL #NatureHasTheAnswers Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh hashtag #Biophilia #BiophilicDesign

Hi listeners! Dropping in to let you all know that we’re on hiatus for the month of September. If our interviews over the past few years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of taking a step back and prioritizing rest when you need it. So that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’ll be back in October with a very exciting guest lineup. In the meantime, please enjoy one of our most popular episodes ever: ??Native Plants, Wildness, and Landscape Architecture with Alfie Vick? ??Your Brain on Nature: Neuroaesthetics and Biophilia with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee? ??Restorative Places Inspired by Nature with Oliver Heath ?? Monica & Jennifer

NEW Podcast ???? Mushrooms are fascinating. They’re not quite plants and they’re not quite animals. Unique and charming mushroom caps are just the fruit of a massive, interconnected mycelium network. And there are millions of mushroom species yet to be discovered. In this episode, Gregory Han & @Emily Han share the mysterious world of mushrooms. They’re the co-authors of 'Mushroom Hunting: Forage for Fungi and Connect with the Earth,' a wonderfully accessible pocket guide for identifying common mushrooms and cultivating the joy of discovery. So, let's hit the trails and see what we find. ?? Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. #NatureHasTheAnswers: https://apple.co/3svTQtL Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh #biophilia #biophilic

NEW episode out now ???? What would you think if your doctor wrote you a prescription to go for a walk outside? To visit an art museum? To take a yoga class? In a busy world, where so many of our ailments are lifestyle based, this practice - known as social prescribing - helps connect us back to the things that make us human. This week, we’re chatting with Julia Hotz, author of 'The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.' With Julia as our guide, we’ll explore the profound relationship between environment and wellness, the amazing health outcomes of social prescriptions, and the healthcare professionals at the forefront of this growing movement. Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts: https://apple.co/3svTQtL #NatureHasTheAnswers Monica Olsen Jennifer Walsh