Falling in Love in the Woods | Nature, Connection & the Healing Power of Wasing with Di Dugdale

In this deeply nourishing episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Di Dugdale from Wasing Estate  a place where nature, community, music, wellbeing, and human connection come beautifully together.We explore the heart behind Wasing’s magical gatherings, from the Well Read literary and wellbeing festival to Solstice celebrations, woodland concerts, sacred fires, swimming lakes, forest bathing, and the growing movement of people seeking deeper connection in a fast-paced world.Di shares her personal journey from city life in film and music back to the countryside, and how Wasing has evolved into a sanctuary for people to reconnect with nature, with others, and with themselves.Together, we talk about:• The healing power of nature and storytelling• Nervous system regulation and slowing down• Why human connection matters more than ever• Forest bathing, breathwork, yoga, sound healing, and swimming• The beauty of seasonal living and ancient traditions• Creating safe spaces where people feel free to simply be• Falling in love in the woods — with life, community, and yourselfWe also dive into the incredible events happening at Wasing this summer, including:✨ Well Read Festival✨ Summer Solstice Celebrations✨ Medicine Festival✨ Wasing concerts featuring many artists including Ben Howard, Mika, Pixies & Belle and SebastianThis conversation is a reminder that sometimes healing doesn’t come from doing more it comes from remembering what we already are: part of nature.Find Wasing events and tickets here:Wasing EventsIf this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, share, and leave a review to help these conversations reach more people.Who is Kelly Saward?Kelly has been presenting radio shows for a while, and has often been asked if these shows can be heard again many months after the show has aired, listeners wanting to listen again. She heard what was being asked and now brings to you …'Conversations with Kelly'Can you hear me?She wants to hear you, and shares here what's been heard so far. We all have a story, we all have something of value to share, we just need a safe space, the right ears, and a deep trust in what is felt. I'm beginning to understand the rest speaks for itself.I invite you to listen in, get in touch, and if you'd like … be curious to live the question!Do you want to be heard?Do you need an interviewer or host, just get in touch.#NatureNurtureShow #Wasing #Mindfulness #NatureHealing #WellbeingFestival #SummerSolstice #CommunityConnection #ForestBathing #WellReadFestival #HealingThroughNatureKelly Saward in Conversation with ...