Charting Our Path Forward with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson

Charting Our Path Forward with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson

Author: Serenbe Media Network April 21, 2026 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 action? In this episode, we’re joined by climate leader and author Dr. Katharine Wilkinson to explore her fantastic new book Climate Wayfinding. In it, Katharine offers a hopeful framework for navigating climate emotions and finding a sense of purpose. Co-host Steve Nygren brings ...

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: 100

Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers
Podcast Episodes
Biophilic Summer Reading: Our 2024 Picks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:42
Hello! 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 th…
Beauty, Awe, and Biodiversity in Old Growth Forests with Joan Maloof [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:50
Old 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 t…
Myth, Science, and the Age of Deer with Erika Howsare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:04
In 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 see…
How Austin L. Ray is Fixing Atlanta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:13
Today’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,…
Calling Business Leaders to Action with David S. Eady [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:05
It’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…
Nature in Recovery & Corridors of Beauty with Karen Lloyd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:52
What 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 o…
The Life Changing Power of Outdoor Adventure with Shelby Stanger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:21
Our 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…