The Hidden Power of Nature | Belonging, Identity and Healing

Send us Fan MailThe Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages | Frankie Edwards | Episode 21What happens when humans lose connection with their body, nature, community, and their true sense of belonging?In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of the Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages, host Melissa Kaye sits down with Frankie Edwards, a nature-based nervous system specialist and founder of Abundance World.Frankie shares their powerful journey growing up in Newfoundland, navigating identity, belonging, elite athletics, grief, concussions, healing, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with nature. This conversation explores how modern life disconnects us from ourselves and why returning to community, embodiment, mindfulness, and the natural world may be one of the most important forms of healing today.In this episode, you’ll discover:- The true meaning of belonging- How nature calms the nervous system- Forest bathing and mindfulness practices- Healing trauma through embodiment- The emotional impact of losing identity- Queer identity, authenticity, and community- Why humans crave connection and safety- The science behind awe, grounding, and mental health- How nature creates emotional regulation- Powerful reflections on healing and self-acceptanceFrankie also shares practical ways to reconnect with yourself through nature, water rituals, grounding practices, and mindfulness techniques that anyone can start today.Follow Frankie:IG https://www.instagram.com/thefrankchapter/ andTIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@abundance_worldwebsite: https://abundanceworld.today/If you’ve ever felt disconnected, unseen, overwhelmed, or out of place, this conversation offers hope, healing, and a reminder that you belong.🌿 Watch until the end for one simple daily practice that can help restore inner peace and emotional grounding.Learn More About Elev8 Villages:Website: https://www.elev8villages.org/Download your FREE Belonging Kit: https://www.elev8villages.org/FREEkit💭 If this episode inspires you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE!#belonging #naturehealing #mentalhealth #forestbathing #mindfulness #healingjourney #podcast  #nervoussystemhealing #selfhealing #communityhealing #foryouThis podcast exists because we believe belonging is not a luxury. It’s a human need. Every story shared here helps us imagine a world where no one has to walk alone. If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, or share the show with someone who might need it today. To learn more about the movement we’re building (or to get involved) visit Elev8Villages.org.Thank you for joining us for this episode of The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages - where belonging becomes a place we build together.