The Awaken to Nature Podcast
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Welcome to The Awaken to Nature Podcast, where host Michael Holmwood guides you on an adventure of self-discovery and transformation through the powerful connection between nature and personal growth.
Whether it's exploring the natural world around us or delving into our inner selves, Michael believes that connecting with nature is the key to finding fulfillment and balance in our personal and professional lives.
In each episode, Michael shares his natural mindfulness journey to help deepen your experience and connection with nature. He also sits down with a wide range of inspiring individuals to uncover their knowledge, passion, and tools related to topics such as nature connection, transformation, mindfulness, spirituality, adventure, and well-being.
Through these conversations, you'll learn how to reconnect with your true self so that you can navigate the demands of modern life with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Join Michael on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and awaken your true nature.
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Episodes
Robyn Smith - Conscious Business and Living Your Truth
August 25, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBRobyn Smith knew from a young age that she had a purpose to fulfill and that she was going to make a positive impact on the world. In this conversation we first travel back in time to 2006 when Robyn launched Faithful to Nature, an online store dedicated to all things natural, organic and ethical. We explore the businesses journey, including some of the early wins and challenges and we will hear how Robyn recognised the value in her customers from the very beginning and how her customer cen...
CTR - Robyn Smith - Conscious Business and Living Your Truth
August 25, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBRobyn Smith knew from a young age that she had a purpose to fulfill and that she was going to make a positive impact on the world. In this conversation we first travel back in time to 2006 when Robyn launched Faithful to Nature, an online store dedicated to all things natural, organic and ethical. We explore the businesses journey, including some of the early wins and challenges and we will hear how Robyn recognised the value in her customers from the very beginning and how her customer cen...
CTR - Ceinwen Smith - Discovering Connection with Plants, Birds and People
August 18, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBCeinwen Smith grew up in the sleepy village of Noordhoek where her days were filled with horse riding, surfing and exploring the wild lands and oceans of the South Peninsula. She developed a strong connection with animals and the environment from an early age, this passion and curiosity would fuel her academic journey through BSc, Honours and ending with her Masters of Science(MSc). Along the way, Ceinwen completed two trips to Antarctica, one as an oceanographic researcher and the second, ...
Ceinwen Smith - Discovering Connection with Plants, Birds and People
August 18, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBCeinwen Smith grew up in the sleepy village of Noordhoek where her days were filled with horse riding, surfing and exploring the wild lands and oceans of the South Peninsula. She developed a strong connection with animals and the environment from an early age, this passion and curiosity would fuel her academic journey through BSc, Honours and ending with her Masters of Science(MSc). Along the way, Ceinwen completed two trips to Antarctica, one as an oceanographic researcher and the second, ...
Matt Bromley - Uncovering Fear and Purpose with a Big Wave Surfer
August 11, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBMatt Bromley is a Professional Big Wave Surfer from Cape Town, South Africa. Growing up in Kommetjie, a seaside village on the South Peninsular of Cape Town, Matt had access to several big wave surf spots on his doorstep such as Sunsets and Dungeons Reef. Matt tells us about how a surf session at Dungeons at the age of 17 turned from a terrifying experience into a life changing experience which ultimately set him on course to becoming a professional Big Wave Surfer. Matt talks about how ...
CTR - Matt Bromley - Uncovering Fear and Purpose with a Big Wave Surfer
August 11, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBMatt Bromley is a Professional Big Wave Surfer from Cape Town, South Africa. Growing up in Kommetjie, a seaside village on the South Peninsular of Cape Town, Matt had access to several big wave surf spots on his doorstep such as Sunsets and Dungeons Reef. Matt tells us about how a surf session at Dungeons at the age of 17 turned from a terrifying experience into a life changing experience which ultimately set him on course to becoming a professional Big Wave Surfer. Matt talks about how ...
CTR - Eric Riemann - Uncovering the Business of Adventure
August 04, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBEric Riemann is a company Director and Head of Operations for Adventure Inc. a company which has played an important role in growing the ‘Outdoor and Adventure’ market in South Africa. They represent some of the best adventure brands from around the world and since launching in 2002, have introduced several firsts to South Africa. At its core, Adventure Inc. is all about providing premium outdoor gear to inspire, motivate and support adventure and experiencing the elements of nature. This i...
Eric Riemann - Uncovering the Business of Adventure
August 04, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBEric Riemann is a company Director and Head of Operations for Adventure Inc. a company which has played an important role in growing the ‘Outdoor and Adventure’ market in South Africa. They represent some of the best adventure brands from around the world and since launching in 2002, have introduced several firsts to South Africa. At its core, Adventure Inc. is all about providing premium outdoor gear to inspire, motivate and support adventure and experiencing the elements of nature. This i...
CTR - Gary Te Roller - How To Step Up and Speak Your Truth
July 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBGary Te Roller adopts a multi-pronged-approach to deliver his message and mission, which is to empower people to live and speak their truth. He is a Mindset and Performance Coach, Podcast host, Online Course Creator and Public Speaker. Gary wasn’t always this way, in this episode he shares his story of how he shifted from a bored, unfulfilled corporate high flyer and substance abuser to being a man driven by compassion and purpose. He talks about his journey of transformation and shares how...
Gary Te Roller - How To Step Up and Speak Your Truth
July 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBGary Te Roller adopts a multi-pronged-approach to deliver his message and mission, which is to empower people to live and speak their truth. He is a Mindset and Performance Coach, Podcast host, Online Course Creator and Public Speaker. Gary wasn’t always this way, in this episode he shares his story of how he shifted from a bored, unfulfilled corporate high flyer and substance abuser to being a man driven by compassion and purpose. He talks about his journey of transformation and shares how...
CTR - Gary Te Roller - How To Step Up and Speak Your Truth
July 28, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBGary Te Roller adopts a multi-pronged-approach to deliver his message and mission, which is to empower people to live and speak their truth. He is a Mindset and Performance Coach, Podcast host, Online Course Creator and Public Speaker. Gary wasn’t always this way, in this episode he shares his story of how he shifted from a bored, unfulfilled corporate high flyer and substance abuser to being a man driven by compassion and purpose. He talks about his journey of transformation and shares how...
Peter Daniel - Live Your Healthiest Life Today
July 21, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBPeter Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Soaring Free Superfoods. A company which pioneered the superfood category in South Africa and has been providing cutting edge education and inspiration for the past 15 years. Peter is an author, a public speaker, researcher and experimenter. He has dedicated the past 20 years to uncovering and discovering how to go about achieving and enjoying optimum health. His driving passion is to awaken people to their passion and to live their healthiest life....
Peter Daniel - How to Live Your Healthiest Life Today
July 21, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBPeter Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Soaring Free Superfoods. A company which pioneered the superfood category in South Africa and has been providing cutting edge education and inspiration for the past 15 years. Peter is an author, a public speaker, researcher and experimenter. He has dedicated the past 20 years to uncovering and discovering how to go about achieving and enjoying optimum health. His driving passion is to awaken people to their passion and to live their healthiest life....
CTR - Peter Daniel - How to Live Your Healthiest Life Today
July 21, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBPeter Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of Soaring Free Superfoods. A company which pioneered the superfood category in South Africa and has been providing cutting edge education and inspiration for the past 15 years. Peter is an author, a public speaker, researcher and experimenter. He has dedicated the past 20 years to uncovering and discovering how to go about achieving and enjoying optimum health. His driving passion is to awaken people to their passion and to live their healthiest life....
Candice Bodington - Discovering the Life of a Digital Creator
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBCandice Bodington left the regular 9 to 5 in search of more! After Qualifying as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Advisor & SWEAT 1000 Instructor, Candice launched her company and brand Candibod, which has a strong focus on health, fitness and girl POWER. In our conversation we discover the journey Candice has had as an Entrepreneur and Digital Creator and how over the years her company has grown to offer several products and services which includes; The Candibod Fit-Club, The Bodcast Podcast,...
CTR - Candice Bodington - Discovering the Life of a Digital Creator
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBCandice Bodington left the regular 9 to 5 in search of more! After Qualifying as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Advisor & SWEAT 1000 Instructor, Candice launched her company and brand Candibod, which has a strong focus on health, fitness and girl POWER. In our conversation we discover the journey Candice has had as an Entrepreneur and Digital Creator and how over the years her company has grown to offer several products and services which includes; The Candibod Fit-Club, The Bodcast Podcast,...
Candice Bodington - Building Community & Brand Authenticity
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBCandice Bodington left the regular 9 to 5 in search of more! After Qualifying as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Advisor & SWEAT 1000 Instructor, Candice launched her company and brand Candibod, which has a strong focus on health, fitness and girl POWER. In our conversation we discover the journey Candice has had as an Entrepreneur and Digital Creator and how over the years her company has grown to offer several products and services which includes; The Candibod Fit-Club, The Bodcast Podcast,...
Tony Budden - Cannabis: The Most Versatile Plant in the World
July 07, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBTony Budden is the co-founder and Head of Business Development for Hemporium, a Cape Town based company that has pioneered the Cannabis industry in South Africa. Their mission is to provide eco-friendly solutions to the global need for sustainable materials. Tony has been at the forefront of Cannabis research and activism in South Africa for over 20 years and has recently been recognised as one of the top 100 Cannabis influencers of all time! Tony guides us through some of the basics and t...
CTR - Tony Budden - Cannabis: The Most Versatile Plant in the World
July 07, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBTony Budden is the co-founder and Head of Business Development for Hemporium, a Cape Town based company that has pioneered the Cannabis industry in South Africa. Their mission is to provide eco-friendly solutions to the global need for sustainable materials. Tony has been at the forefront of Cannabis research and activism in South Africa for over 20 years and has recently been recognised as one of the top 100 Cannabis influencers of all time! Tony guides us through some of the basics and t...
Peter Herrmann - Could fungi heal the world?
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBPeter takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of fungi, which after all is its own KINGDOM. So as you can imagine, there is a lot to talk about. Peter helps breakdown this complex world into bite size chunks, so hop on and enjoy the ride. Along the way we will cover some basics and also dive deeper into specifics related to culinary and medicinal mushrooms and all they have to offer. We will also learn about how fungi may hold some incredible abilities to create restorative and su...
Peter Herrmann - Uncovering the fascinating world of fungi
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBPeter takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of fungi, which after all is its own KINGDOM. So as you can imagine, there is a lot to talk about. Peter helps breakdown this complex world into bite size chunks, so hop on and enjoy the ride. Along the way we will cover some basics and also dive deeper into specifics related to culinary and medicinal mushrooms and all they have to offer. We will also learn about how fungi may hold some incredible abilities to create restorative and su...
CTR - Peter Herrmann - Could Fungi Heal the World?
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBPeter takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of fungi, which after all is its own KINGDOM. So as you can imagine, there is a lot to talk about. Peter helps breakdown this complex world into bite size chunks, so hop on and enjoy the ride. Along the way we will cover some basics and also dive deeper into specifics related to culinary and medicinal mushrooms and all they have to offer. We will also learn about how fungi may hold some incredible abilities to create restorative and su...
Peter Herrmann - Could Fungi Heal the World?
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBPeter takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of fungi, which after all is its own KINGDOM. So as you can imagine, there is a lot to talk about. Peter helps breakdown this complex world into bite size chunks, so hop on and enjoy the ride. Along the way we will cover some basics and also dive deeper into specifics related to culinary and medicinal mushrooms and all they have to offer. We will also learn about how fungi may hold some incredible abilities to create restorative and su...
CTR - Jade Bothma - Saving the Sea One Piece of Plastic at a Time
June 21, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJade is a 14year old young lady with some BIG dreams, one of them is to build a home for a homeless person using plastic that she, along with her team from Oceano Reddentes collect from polluted beaches. In this episode we hear about how Jade was inspired to create a non-profit organisation at the age of 12 and that in only 2 years she has already won several awards which included a trip to Hawaii and has shaken hands with a real Prince. She gives us some top tips on how to reduce our impac...
Jade Bothma - Building a home for a homeless person
June 21, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJade is a 14year old young lady with some BIG dreams, one of them is to build a home for a homeless person using plastic that she, along with her team from Oceano Reddentes collect from polluted beaches. In this episode we hear about how Jade was inspired to create a non-profit organisation at the age of 12 and that in only 2 years she has already won several awards which included a trip to Hawaii and has shaken hands with a real Prince. She gives us some top tips on how to reduce our impac...
Jade Bothma - Saving the Sea One Piece of Plastic at a Time
June 21, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJade is a 14year old young lady with some BIG dreams, one of them is to build a home for a homeless person using plastic that she, along with her team from Oceano Reddentes collect from polluted beaches. In this episode we hear about how Jade was inspired to create a non-profit organisation at the age of 12 and that in only 2 years she has already won several awards which included a trip to Hawaii and has shaken hands with a real Prince. She gives us some top tips on how to reduce our impac...