Nature Holds the Key to What You Need

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!Nature isn’t something you “get to” after you finally have a free weekend, the right gear, or the energy for a long hike. Nature is already here, and we’re already part of it. In this mini episode of No Shrinking Violets, I share what my recent book launch stirred up for me and why so many people keep asking the same question: how do we start to access nature when life feels busy, digital, and disconnected?We talk about a practical, low pressure way to begin that works whether you live in the country or the middle of a city: go to a garden center, put your phone away, and simply notice what you’re drawn to. Color, texture, shape, and even the “vibe” of a plant can become a surprisingly clear signal about what your nervous system wants right now. I also explain why I love using a single plant as a mirror for self care, because when you pay attention to water, light, nutrients, and stress in a plant, you start to see where you’ve been postponing the same basics for yourself.From there, we zoom out to bigger themes like nature’s rhythms, rest cycles, and the truth that nothing blooms all year. If you’ve been judging your energy dips or pushing through a season that’s asking for recovery, this will land. We also touch on resilience through diversity and small experiments that help you grow, plus a quick local note about exploring Lancaster and what a no Wi-Fi coffee shop can teach us about boundaries and space.If you enjoy this, subscribe and share it with a friend who needs a gentle reset.Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!