Episode #8 - Grounded and Growing: The Healing Power of Gardening

From reducing anxiety and stress to encouraging better eating habits and creating a deeper connection with nature, gardening has become a safe space where I can slow down and grow — inside and out.I also talk about the simple things I've learned so far, my favorite easy-to-grow plant, and how gardening has helped me feel more independent and in tune with myself. Whether you’re curious about starting your own garden or just love stories of healing and self-discovery, this episode is for you.🌻 Let’s grow together — one seed at a time.Andrew Millison Permaculture Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Xgw_DqmEwReferences:Bhardwaj, Raju Lal, et al. “An Alarming Decline in the Nutritional Quality of Foods: The Biggest Challenge for Future Generations’ Health.” Foods, vol. 13, no. 6, Mar. 2024, p. 877. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060877.DNP, Lisa Wimmer Aprn, C. N. P. ,. “Dig Into the Benefits of Gardening.” Mayo Clinic Health System, 12 July 2022, www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/dig-into-the-benefits-of-gardening.Glantz, Maya. “‘Messy Gardening’ Is the Emerging Trend That Embraces the Chaos &Mdash; Here’s How to Design an Outdoor Space With It&Hellip;” Livingetc, 27 May 2025, www.livingetc.com/advice/messy-gardening.Gouveia, Allie, and Allie Gouveia. “8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening | UNC Health Talk.” UNC Health Talk, 27 Aug. 2024, healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/health-benefits-of-gardening.Thompson, Richard. “Gardening for Health: A Regular Dose of Gardening.” Clinical Medicine, vol. 18, no. 3, June 2018, pp. 201–05. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.18-3-201.