Latest Biophilic Podcast Episodes
The Mini-Forest Revolution with Hannah Lewis
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - July 09, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsToday’s guest, Hannah Lewis, is on a mission to restore biodiversity in our towns and cities by planting native trees, pollinators, and shrubs on abandoned lots, degraded land, and in backyards. In her acclaimed new book, Mini-Forest Revolution, Hannah delves into the science behind the Miyawaki...
Biophilic Leaders Fireside Chat: Ryan Gravel, Michael Phillips & Steve Nygren
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - June 25, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of Biophilic Solutions, we are presenting a Fireside Chat recorded live at the 2024 Biophilic Leadership Summit, a multi-day conference for leaders in the Biohpilic world to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. This features Serenbe founder, Steve Nygren, mod...
Biophilic Summer Reading: Our 2024 Picks
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - June 11, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsHello! Monica and Jennifer here, back yet again with some of our favorite books from the past year. We think that there is no better way to enjoy the summer months than by unwinding with a good book and we've got just that. Our picks range in subject matter, some talk about mental health, while ...
Beauty, Awe, and Biodiversity in Old Growth Forests with Joan Maloof
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - May 28, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOld Growth Forests, natural forests that have grown undisturbed over a long period of time, offer a wide variety of benefits including storing more carbon and nitrogen than typical forests, providing a unique structure that supports rich ecosystems, and offering an example of what nature looks l...
Harnessing the Power of New Technology for Greener Cities with Nadina Galle
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - May 14, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe smart cities movement, which seeks to optimize public wellbeing through the use of technology and data, and the biophilic cities movement are happening at the same time - but it rarely feels like these two movements are working together towards a common goal. Our guest today, Dr. Nadina Gall...
Myth, Science, and the Age of Deer with Erika Howsare
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - April 30, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn the lives of many humans, deer occupy a really fascinating middle ground between so many binaries: domestic and wild, familiar and alien, beautiful and pest. They’re also, interestingly, the only large mammal that seems to thrive in human-dominated environments. So, what exactly is going on w...
079: Veda Homes / The wellness company that builds homes
Green Healthy Places - April 27, 2024 12:40 - 30 minutesIn episode 079 of the Green Healthy Places podcast, I am in the UK talking to Dean Jarvis, Founder and CEO of Veda Homes, a residential developer active in the London commuter-belt area with a clear focus on wellness and sustainability. Dean has a background in finance and launched Veda in 201...
How Austin L. Ray is Fixing Atlanta
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - April 16, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsToday’s episode is a great example of using your unique skills to amplify your impact. This week, Monica is chatting with Atlanta-based writer Austin Louis Ray, who has contributed to publications like Rolling Stone, GQ, Creative Loafing, and Eater, just to name a few. He is also the publisher o...
Calling Business Leaders to Action with David S. Eady
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt’s easy to think that business interests are diametrically opposed to environmental progress - and in many cases, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, meaningful evidence suggests that many businesses would actually improve their bottom line if they adopted more sustainable practices. Enter today’s...
Nature in Recovery & Corridors of Beauty with Karen Lloyd
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - March 19, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWhat does it really mean when we talk about reconnecting with nature? To actually connect with nature, is it enough to simply get outside? Who speaks for the rights of nature to remain undisturbed? These are just a few of the compelling questions raised by our guest today, Dr. Karen Lloyd. Karen...
Expedition Behavior: Growing Leaders with NOLS President Sandy Colhoun
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - March 05, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsTime and time again, we’ve seen that spending time in nature has profound effects on our physical and mental wellbeing, but did you know that the outdoors are also uniquely suited for imparting leadership skills? This week, we’re chatting with Sandy Colhoun, the President of NOLS (National Outdo...
Native Plants, Keystone Species, and Ecosystem Restoration with Doug Tallamy
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - February 21, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsE.O. Wilson once said, “if insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos”- and he wasn’t wrong. In fact, our entire food system depends on the energy that tiny bugs transfer to vertebrates. So, what’s the issue? Insects themselves depend on native plants and larger portions o...
078: An ancestral perspective on real estate, Matt Morley
Green Healthy Places - February 16, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutesHow can evolutionary history provide insight into building better buildings today for the generations to follow? What lessons can real estate professionals take from evolutionary psychology and anthropology to ensure cross-generational karma? Here I discuss Indoor Air Quality, Healthy Materials,...
The Life Changing Power of Outdoor Adventure with Shelby Stanger
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOur guest today, Shelby Stanger, believes that a little bit of outdoor adventure is the key to a full and happy life. In fact, Shelby credits her own experiences surfing and escaping her comfort zone with catapulting her into a totally new life path. Today, Shelby is the host of the Wild Ideas W...
077: Beyond Apartments - sustainable wellness in aparthotels
Green Healthy Places - February 02, 2024 12:10 - 33 minutesWelcome to episode 077 of the Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss the themes of wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality today. I’m your host Matt Morley and in this episode I’m in London talking to James Fry, Founder of Beyond Apartments & Aparthotels. Having l...
The High Line, Therme, & Social Infrastructure with Robert Hammond
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOur guest today, Robert Hammond, has dedicated his life to creating vibrant public spaces that foster human connection, wellbeing, and bring out the best in our communities. In the late 90’s, Robert, alongside business partner Joshua David, co-founded New York City’s iconic High Line, transformi...
GHP 076: Green healthy offices for Bolton Group headquarters, Milano, IT
Green Healthy Places - December 26, 2023 17:48 - 18 minutesWelcome to episode 076 of the Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss the the of wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality today. I’m your host Matt Morley and in this episode I’m in Milan, Italy but the tables have been turned. This time around I’m on the other side...
Ellen M. Bassett on Design Innovation, Urban Planning, and Global Perspectives
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - December 20, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThoughtful and creative design can change the world, from the products we use every day to innovative and climate-resilient buildings, to entire cities that prioritize the health and vitality of the people who live in them. Our guest today is Dr. Ellen Bassett, the John Portman Dean of the Colle...
GHP 075: Delivering green healthy buildings at scale, John Harrison, President of A Sustainable Production
Green Healthy Places - December 16, 2023 09:47 - 29 minutesWelcome to episode 075 of the Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss the themes of wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality. I’m your host, Matt Morley and in this episode I’m in Amsterdam in the Netherlands talking to John Harrison, President of A Sustainable Produ...
The 2023 Biophilic Holiday Reading List
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - December 05, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt’s officially cozy season! This week, Monica and Jennifer are back with another roundup of biophilic holiday reads, perfect for gifting or curling up with by the fireplace. So, whether you’re looking for a beautiful coffee table book, inspiring looks at the science of spirituality, or words of...
Public Green Space Is Essential Infrastructure with George Dusenbury
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - November 21, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsEveryone should live within 10 minutes of a public park. Why? Because public green space improves overall health, strengthens community ties, combats climate change, and - when implemented correctly - reduces inequality. Our guest today is George Dusenbury, Vice President Southern Region and the...
Public Green Space is Essential Infrastructure with George Dusenbury
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - November 21, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsEveryone should live within 10 minutes of a public park. Why? Because public green space improves overall health, strengthens community ties, combats climate change, and - when implemented correctly - reduces inequality. Our guest today is George Dusenbury, Vice President Southern Region and the...
Wellness interior design & neuroaesthetics
Green Healthy Places - November 17, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutesWelcome to episode 074 of the Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss the themes of wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality. I’m your host, Matt Morley, and this week I’m in Denver, Colorado talking to Angela Harris, CEO an Principal of TRIO. Angela is an American ...
Finding Deeper Wellness in Nature with Dr. Mark Campbell
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - November 07, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOn the surface, you may not think that the military or professional baseball have much to do with fields like wellness, mindfulness, or biophilia - but that’s exactly where you’d be wrong according to today’s guest, Dr. Mark Campbell. Dr. Mark is a performance psychologist and consultant who wor...
073: Hotel wellness & sustainability with Alejandro Leo
Green Healthy Places - October 26, 2023 06:03 - 30 minutesWelcome to episode 073 of the Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss the themes of wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality today. I’m your host, Matt Morley and today I’m in the Caribbean talking to Alejandro Leo, a hotel wellness, spa and sustainability expert. Al...
Beware of Biophobia with Journalist Emily Harwitz
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - October 24, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAt this point, we all know that biophilia literally means the love of nature, right? But have you ever stopped to consider its opposite, biophobia? If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, we’d be willing to bet you haven’t - and to be honest, we hadn’t either until we met today’s guest, sc...
The Economics of Biophilic Design with Bill Browning and Catie Ryan
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - October 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe health benefits of biophilic design are well-established: reduced anxiety, improved focus, lower heart rate, and generally just better overall wellbeing. However, how do those health benefits translate to financial outcomes? How do we get more business leaders and policymakers to implement b...
GHP 072: Recovery, biohacking & longevity studios - trend report with Matt Morley
Green Healthy Places - October 05, 2023 12:37 - 29 minutesWelcome to episode 072 of the Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss the themes of wellbeing and sustainability in real estate and hospitality. I’m your host, Matt Morley and I recently put out a trend report on the new breed of recovery, biohacking and longevity clinics. It’s comple...
Getting Into the (Sea)Weeds with Keel Labs’ Aleks Gosiewski and Tessa Callaghan
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - September 26, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsFor the future of sustainable textiles, should we look no further than … the ocean? Today we’re speaking with Aleks Gosiewski and Tessa Callaghan, the founders of Keel Labs, a sustainable materials company built on regenerative principles. Keel Labs’ signature product is Kelsun, a seaweed-based ...
Buildings That Last For 500 Years with ZGF Architects’ Kathy Berg
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers - September 12, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis week, we’re exploring buildings that are biophilic, climate resilient, and set the gold standard for net positive, responsible design. Specifically, we’ll dive deep into two projects by ZGF Architects, an industry leader in sustainable and regenerative design: Portland’s PAE Building, the f...
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