#10 - Iris Ray Nunn: Deep Listening, Nature, and Remembering What We Know

In this episode, Sam Bell speaks with Iris Ray Nunn about deep listening, attunement to nature, and remembering what we already know.Iris's background spans social entrepreneurship, clinical aromatherapy and body-work, activism, growing businesses and more recently regularly guiding at Uluru, one of the sacred sites at the centre of Australia. This is a welcoming and spacious conversation about sensing, slowing down, and reconnecting with the intelligence within. Iris guides us through deep listening practices, nature-based awareness, and presence.This episode explores• Deep listening as a way of knowing• Nature as an intelligent collaborator, when we tune in• Sensory awareness and embodied perception in nature• Intuition and the unique, inner signal• Creating space for emerging insight Guest links• Iris Ray Nunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisraynunn/• Deep Listening to Nature: https://www.deeplisteningtonature.com/contact• Deep Listening to Nature Retreats (individual / group / team): https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVZpNsDkrZz/• Latest updates via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deeplisteningtonature and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deeplistening2nature• 10,000 AMEND https://www.facebook.com/AncientMotherEarthNewDreaming • Words from Iris: “Learn rare, simple deep listening skills that awaken an embodied knowing of our belonging in Nature. Skills which can be easily shared with family and friends to bring greater peace and comfort in our world. If you would like to know more about how you can help young Anangu mothers in their self employment efforts at Uluru, please get in touch."All welcome to send a request or private message to https://www.facebook.com/iris.r.nunn Chapters02:10 Iris’ childhood in the Gap, Brisbane, by the Enoggera Creek07:20 The influence of water and nature13:00 Uluru, ngangkari, healers and wisdom of elders17:18 The origin of the Aṉangu and animal and plant family21:30 The present moment, Aṉangu learning and sacred site insights37:00 Finding the wild spirit through book writing46:00 Having courage to go beyond the comfort zone and dropping fearExplore furtherBook a Lab: https://naturalgenius.com.auLearn more about Sam: https://samanthabell.com.auSubscribe to hear future episodes.CreditsHosted by Samantha (Sam) Bell in Peregian Beach and Crabbes Creek, 16 February, 2026Produced at the Peregian Beach office, 17-18 February, 2026Natural Genius Podcast https://naturalgenius.com.au