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Lead with Nature

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -

Humans share the earth with over 8 million species and many unique habitats. This podcast is all about the interface of people & the rest of nature.

Through interviews, we share stories, mysteries and explore ways of a living a more nature-conscious life.

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Episodes

Episode #6 - Dr. Mark Elbroch

July 28, 2020 14:37 - 1 hour - 130 MB

This episode of the Lead with Nature Podcast is unique. Long-time colleagues in the field of wildlife tracking and conservation, Dan and Dr. Elbroch cover a range of topics relevant to Mark's newest book: The Cougar Conundrum: Sharing the World with A Successful Predator. They dive deep into the rich history of wildlife conservation and management in the United States - beginning with Teddy Roosevelt - and discuss the disproportionate influence that a small percentage of Americans have on ...

Episode #5 - Michael Trotta

June 16, 2020 11:19 - 53 minutes - 47.2 MB

Mentor. Storyteller. Natural Learning Specialist. Fly-Fishing Junkie. Student of Native Traditions & the Hero's Journey. Proud Dyslexic. Rites-of-Passage Facilitator. Artist. Community-Builder. Coffee Lover. Michael Trotta founded Sagefire Institute in 2005, where he teaches people to build culture that puts individuals into relationship with their genius or “Original Medicine." In 2018, he founded Sagefire Mentoring, where he walks people through a nature-oriented framework in order to he...

Episode #4 - Jenna Rozelle

April 29, 2020 10:59 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Human. Forager. Hunter. Homesteader. Herbalist. Teacher. Student of Nature. BIO: From a young age, Jenna Rozelle was taught that “Plants are medicine. Plants are food. They’re everywhere and available.” Jenna leads a life deeply in love with the natural world...with all the feelings.... Her annual calendar is that of roots, shoots, pickling, preserving, sighting in and check-station conversations.  She waded slowly into hunting and fishing in her twenties, after foraging had become integ...

Episode #3: Casey McFarland

April 15, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

Show Notes: Episode #3 What a pleasure to spend an hour with Casey McFarland. I think you'll find this episode very engaging and fascinating.   Casey's Bio: Casey McFarland trains biologists, research teams, eco-tourism guides, and the general public to read and interpret tracks and signs of wildlife. A Senior Tracker & Senior International Evaluator for Cybertracker Conservation he works around the globe to develop and support wildlife tracking skill and ecological knowledge. He current...

Stories from Nature During the Pandemic

April 02, 2020 02:16 - 37 minutes - 22.6 MB

Hey folks...Dan Here. Episode #2 is all me. I acknowledge the current Covid-19 pandemic we're enduring. I tell a longish story called "Refuge in a Thunderstorm." It's full of lessons and insights into the leading a nature-connected life. I hope you find it helpful.

Episode #1: Two Dans, One Love

March 13, 2020 18:34 - 56 minutes - 30.3 MB

Here we go! Episode #1 of the Lead with Nature Podcast begins with two guys named Dan who both are crazy about learning about life from birds. They're not just "bird geeks" or "bird whisperers," but instead, they allow birds to help inform their lives each and every day.  Curious about what that means?  Give it a listen... Today's Guest is Dan Fontaine, Executive Director of the Wilderness Youth Project in Santa Barbara, California. Topics/Random Lines from Ep #1 Include: The 10% Guar...