17 | Ecofluency: Nature Communication with Dr. Saskia von Diest

What if Nature isn’t separate from us, but something we can be in dialogue with?In this episode, I speak with Dr. Saskia von Diest — founder of Ecofluency, PhD holder, consultant and Nature communication educator — about relearning an ancient human capacity: communicating with the more-than-human world.We explore Nature communication as a practice of deep listening rooted in intuition, presence and sensory awareness — and why communicating with plants, animals and landscapes may be far more natural than we’ve been taught.We also talk about ecological healing, land intelligence, belonging, humility, embodiment and expanded ways of perceiving reality. Saskia shares how this work can support both personal transformation and our relationship with living systems.Again and again, this conversation returns to one remembering: we are not separate from Nature.This episode is less about adopting a belief — and more about what becomes possible when we begin listening differently.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Nature communication01:04 – Saskia’s journey into this work07:20 – Founding Ecofluency09:37 – What Nature communication actually is14:15 – Reconnecting with belonging16:42 – Practicing communication with Nature20:26 – How plants communicate23:25 – Imagination vs. intuition26:25 – Understanding ecosystems through listening33:58 – Co-creating with the land38:04 – Ethics of Nature communication45:36 – Animal communication & dimensions of consciousness48:28 – Humor in spiritual practice51:06 – Navigating ontological shifts54:19 – Embodiment, movement & perception58:03 – The body as a listening instrument01:00:29 – Learning opportunities in Nature communication01:03:23 – Messages from Nature for inner peaceConnect with Saskia von DiestWebsite: ecofluency.org Instagram: @ecofluency Facebook: EcofluencyResourcesOnline Nature Communication Course (May) and Rhythms of Remembrance Retreat Canada (September) - ecofluency.org/teaching-eventsOther Voices - Resources Nature Communication - ecofluency.org/resources/othervoicesConnect with meInstagram: @annehochwaldWebsite: annehochwald.com