Sacred Nature Connections 2

Join Host Joyce Benning as she interviews a variety of committed women weekly, whom are working to make the world a better place! #DivasThatCareBIO: Deb Matlock grew up in the mountains of Colorado and is deeply committed to nurturing the connection between people, animals, earth, and spirit. She has spent twenty-five years working as a professional environmental and humane educator and naturalist. Additionally, Deb offers shamanic- style spiritual guidance, animal communication, nature connection workshops, and retreats through her business, Wild Rhythms. She is passionate about helping people find connection and deep spiritual meaning in their lives and in the places where they live. Deb holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Education from Prescott College and is pursuing her doctoral degree in environmental studies at Antioch University New England.We explore the sacred connections between humans and the natural world, diving into ways to communicate with what guest Deb Matlock calls the "more-than-human world." This conversation challenges us to recognize that we're part of a magical dance with all life forms on Earth, not separate from or superior to the rest of nature.• Understanding the term "more-than-human world" – the birds, animals, rivers, trees, landscapes, and sky that make up our larger community• Approaching nature communication as normal and natural rather than strange or "woo-woo"• Recognizing that communication with nature has existed across cultures and throughout human history• Embracing that there is no single "right way" to communicate with the more-than-human world• Using all your senses – hearing, feeling, seeing, smelling – to receive messages from nature• Finding your unique way of connecting rather than following someone else's prescribed method• Slowing down enough to notice and engage with the natural world, even during brief moments outdoorsConnect with Deb Matlock at wild-rhythms.com or join her Facebook group "Sacred Connection Earth, Animals and Spirit" to learn more about nurturing your relationship with the natural world.For more Divas That Care Network Episodes visit www.divasthatcare.com