#60 From Classrooms to Careers: Helping Kids Build a Life in Balance with Living Systems with Martin Ogle

“If we don’t pay attention and aspire to a life where we are all living better, happier, healthier lives that are sustainable, then I don’t know that we reach it accidentally,” Martin Ogle I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Martin Ogle. Martin is an environmental educator, naturalist, and founder of Geo sapiens, an initiative focused on helping people become “Earth-wise humans” by integrating environmental and energy literacy into everyday life, work, and community. This podcast centers around how parents can help children build a meaningful relationship with nature, develop a sense of wonder, and see themselves as connected, capable contributors to a healthier world through whatever work and careers they are interested in. #EnvironmentalLiteracy #Communication #mentalhealth #AllAges #PracticalTips In this Podcast we talk about: Developing a relationship with nature Understanding how living systems work and how humans fit in The social & emotional, mental, and physical benefits of being outside The connection between the health of a living system and your own well being Creating an economy that is in balance with all living systems Developmental approaches to talking to kids about the nature, environmental factors, and sustainability practices Specific ways that businesses are creating sustainability and the opportunities young people have to contribute to that in their career Managing advancements in technology with being in balance with living systems Incorporating living processes in all we do, including schools curriculum and careers The importance of putting the concepts together Simple ways to integrate these concepts into your day-to-day life  Resources:  Martin’s Website: Entrepreneurial Earth, LLC Project Drawdown: The World’s Leading Guide to Science-Based Solutions   The Biggest Little Farm Documentary Book: Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Book: The Nature Principle by Richard Louv