Ancestral Habits: Learning From Our Deep History

Ancestral Habits: Learning From Our Deep History

Author: Serenbe Media Network June 30, 2026 Duration: 53:44
What can our evolutionary past teach us about living healthier, more connected lives today? In this episode, Monica sits down with Andie Edwards, creator of the popular Instagram account Ancestral Habits, to explore how hundreds of thousands of years of human evolution continue to shape our bodies, minds, and relationship with the natural world. Together, they discuss evolutionary mismatch, our biological need for nature, the importance of honoring natural rhythms, and what it means to apply ...

There’s a quiet but profound intelligence in the way a forest manages resources or how a mycelial network communicates-an intelligence we’ve often overlooked in our rush to build and innovate. Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers explores this very premise, asking what happens when we stop seeing nature as merely a resource and start recognizing it as the ultimate mentor. Hosted by Monica Olsen and her co-host, this podcast from the Serenbe Media Network delves into conversations that feel both urgent and restorative. You’ll hear from scientists, artists, urban planners, and philosophers who are applying nature’s blueprints to solve complex human problems in design, healthcare, community building, and leadership. Each episode is a deep dive into the patterns and processes that have sustained life for millennia, offering tangible, often surprising, ways to reintegrate them into our daily lives and systems. It’s not just about sustainability; it’s about reciprocity and learning to listen again. The dialogue in this podcast moves beyond theory, focusing on real-world applications that remind us our well-being is inextricably linked to the natural world. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration that bridges science, culture, and education, revealing how a rekindled connection can reshape our society from the ground up.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers
Podcast Episodes
Nature Has The Answers: Solutions That Changed Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
After five seasons of Biophilic Solutions, which ideas have stood the test of time? In this special compilation episode, Monica Olsen revisits some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast to uncover the comm…
Where Place Meets Spirit: A Conversation with Phill Tabb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:40
How do the places we inhabit shape our sense of meaning, connection, and well-being? In this episode, Monica sits down with architect, author, and placemaker Dr. Phill Tabb for a wide-ranging conversation on the relation…
Earth’s Generous Alchemy with Lindsay Branham & Florence Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:52
In this episode, we explore a question that feels more urgent than ever: what if healing ourselves and healing the planet are deeply interconnected? Monica is joined by author Lindsay Branham, whose book Heartwood: The W…
Building Bridges for the Wild with Beth Pratt & Tim Beatley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
On this episode of Biophilic Solutions, Monica Olsen is joined by wildlife conservationist and author Beth Pratt alongside special guest co-host Tim Beatley for a conversation about urban wildlife, national parks, and th…
Charting Our Path Forward with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:21
Climate change can feel overwhelming, especially for those already deeply attuned to the natural world. Alongside that awareness often comes anxiety, grief, and a lingering question: how do we move from overwhelm to acti…
The Lost Art of Being Human [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
As we welcome a new season of Biophilic Solutions, we’re also sharing a bittersweet farewell to our wonderful co-host, Jennifer Walsh. From the very beginning, Jennifer has brought a thoughtful, grounded perspective to n…
Solutions Rewind | Why Nature Makes Us Happier with Florence Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
We’re excited to bring back a favorite conversation from 2021 with the incomparable Florence Williams. Florence is, of course, the acclaimed author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Crea…