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    <itunes:title>Ep. 6: Men&#39;s Work &amp; Identity w/ Isaac Garfield</itunes:title>
    <title>Ep. 6: Men&#39;s Work &amp; Identity w/ Isaac Garfield</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode Kevin speaks with Isaac Garfield, a psychotherapist and men's group facilitator. They discuss male identity, loneliness, and practices for connecting with others on a deeper level. You can find info about the work Isaac is doing at https://www.therapyig.com or look him up on Instagram @eco.therapywisaac ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Ep. 5: The Wander Years: a call to adventure</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail There comes a time in a person's life (beginning in the teenage years) when a desire emerges from deep down in the soul. The society can either support and nurture that or it can hold them back from ever following the guidance within. This life stage can be referred to as "the wander years" and it helps a person learn to trust themselves and find their place in the world. What happens when we are allowed to follow the call to adventure? https://linktr.ee/nature.village ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Ep. 4: &quot;Deep Observation &amp; Forest Bathing&quot; w/Caitlin Williams</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Caitlin is an experienced wildlife tracker, nature mentor, presenter, and forest bathing consultant. She is a presenter and speaker at conferences and universities including the Children and Nature Network Conference and the World Forestry Conference. Our discussion started off by touching on the magic, mystery, and connection that we can experience through wildlife tracking. You can connect with Caitlin and join one of her guided forest bathing walks at https://www.forestbathingf...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2297401/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Caitlin is an experienced wildlife tracker, nature mentor, presenter, and forest bathing consultant. She is a presenter and speaker at conferences and universities including the Children and Nature Network Conference and the World Forestry Conference. Our discussion started off by touching on the magic, mystery, and connection that we can experience through wildlife tracking. You can connect with Caitlin and join one of her guided forest bathing walks at <a href='https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/caitlinwilliams/'>https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/caitlinwilliams/</a>  As always, you can connect with Kevin at <a href='https://linktr.ee/nature.village'>https://linktr.ee/nature.village</a><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2297401/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Caitlin is an experienced wildlife tracker, nature mentor, presenter, and forest bathing consultant. She is a presenter and speaker at conferences and universities including the Children and Nature Network Conference and the World Forestry Conference. Our discussion started off by touching on the magic, mystery, and connection that we can experience through wildlife tracking. You can connect with Caitlin and join one of her guided forest bathing walks at <a href='https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/caitlinwilliams/'>https://www.forestbathingfinder.com/guide-profile/caitlinwilliams/</a>  As always, you can connect with Kevin at <a href='https://linktr.ee/nature.village'>https://linktr.ee/nature.village</a><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text My guest today is Justin Pegnataro. Justin is a nature mentor, writer, and ecotherapist. In this 46 minute episode we got into a whole lot of fascinating and deep topics including why do we need nature, what is personal vision, and how can we live with a sense of purpose.  Connect with Justin at www.justinwildheart.com  Connect with Kevin at https://linktr.ee/nature.village ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2297401/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>My guest today is Justin Pegnataro. Justin is a nature mentor, writer, and ecotherapist. In this 46 minute episode we got into a whole lot of fascinating and deep topics including why do we need nature, what is personal vision, and how can we live with a sense of purpose. <br/>Connect with Justin at <a href='http://www.justinwildheart.com'>www.justinwildheart.com</a> <br/>Connect with Kevin at <a href='https://linktr.ee/nature.village'>https://linktr.ee/nature.village</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2297401/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>My guest today is Justin Pegnataro. Justin is a nature mentor, writer, and ecotherapist. In this 46 minute episode we got into a whole lot of fascinating and deep topics including why do we need nature, what is personal vision, and how can we live with a sense of purpose. <br/>Connect with Justin at <a href='http://www.justinwildheart.com'>www.justinwildheart.com</a> <br/>Connect with Kevin at <a href='https://linktr.ee/nature.village'>https://linktr.ee/nature.village</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Ep. 2: Routines of People-Connection</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail What are the best practices for creating healthy connection with others? It doesn't just happen by accident. In this episode Kevin will share some routines (or best practices) for people-connection. https://linktr.ee/nature.village ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297401/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What are the best practices for creating healthy connection with others? It doesn&apos;t just happen by accident. In this episode Kevin will share some routines (or best practices) for people-connection. <a href='https://linktr.ee/nature.village'>https://linktr.ee/nature.village</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297401/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>What are the best practices for creating healthy connection with others? It doesn&apos;t just happen by accident. In this episode Kevin will share some routines (or best practices) for people-connection. <a href='https://linktr.ee/nature.village'>https://linktr.ee/nature.village</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode Kevin will explore how to create a healthy sense of community. He will share about the stages of community and what to do when you enter the inevitable conflict or power struggle stage.  https://linktr.ee/nature.village  ]]></itunes:summary>
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