Return to Nature: What Ospreys Teach Us About Home, Patience, & Hope

In this episode of Strategies for Living, hosts David and Lauren Leon McMillan welcome bestselling author and nature writer David Gessner to discuss the 25th anniversary edition of his acclaimed book Return of the Osprey: A Season of Flight and Wonder.Through the remarkable recovery of the osprey—from near extinction due to DDT to its inspiring return—Gessner explores themes of patience, environmental responsibility, and what it means to truly come home. The conversation weaves together nature, writing, spirituality, and hope, offering powerful insights into how slowing down, observing the natural world, and exercising restraint can transform both our inner and outer landscapes.A thoughtful and timely discussion on environmental stewardship, creative discipline, and the deep wisdom nature has to offer in a rapidly changing world.Original Airdate: 1/5/2026