The Therapy Farm Podcast

Have you ever stood on a noisy, traffic-packed corner and thought, "Is this really how we're meant to live?" In this episode of The Therapy Farm Podcast, I explore the deep connection between how our cities are designed and how we feel inside them. From loneliness and anxiety to pollution-related asthma, urban planning isn't just about buildings, it's about our mental, physical, and emotional health. You’ll learn about the Tree Equity Score, the idea of Nature Deficit Disorder, and how places like Barcelona, Medellín, and the Bronx are reimagining what inclusive, healing cities can look like. Topics discussed in this episode include: The impact of car-centric urban design on anxiety and isolation
 Redlining and its lasting effects on green space access
 The Tree Equity Score and why trees matter Nature Deficit Disorder and children's mental health
 Environmental racism and public health disparities
 Case studies from Barcelona's Superblocks, Medellín's cable cars, and the South Bronx's community gardens
 Community-driven urban farming and green infrastructure
 How cities like Singapore and Detroit are empowering residents through gardening
 Why inclusive urban design benefits everyone, from neurodivergent individuals to elders to exhausted parents
 Resources Mentioned: - Tree Equity Score Tool: https://www.treeequityscore.org
 - Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods: https://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/
 - South Bronx Unite: https://www.southbronxunite.org
 - The Superblocks Project in Barcelona: https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/superilles/en
 - WHO report on loneliness: https://www.who.int/news/item/03-11-2023-who-launches-commission-on-social-connection
 - Detroit Black Community Food Security Network: https://detroitblackfoodsecurity.org
 - Singapore Community in Bloom Program: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardening/community-in-bloom
 Call to Action: Start local. Join a community garden, support urban farming initiatives, or simply advocate for safer, greener streets in your neighborhood. Our environments shape us. Better design can help us heal. Follow us on Instagram @TheHealingFarm_EU

What do GPS, Universal Design for Learning, and autism have in common and how does nature therapy fit in? In this episode of The Therapy Farm Podcast, I’m joined by Paul O’Neill - education lawyer, professor, inclusion expert, author, and father. Whether you're in education, parenting, or just curious about more inclusive ways of seeing the world, this one's for you.

This episode is a love letter. To a farm in Wales - Henbant Permaculture Farm. To the people who run it, the soil they care for, and the community they’ve built from scratch. I didn’t go there knowing what I’d find, but what I found changed everything.

In this episode of The Therapy Farm Podcast, we explore the powerful combination of regenerative agriculture and therapy farming. Regenerative farming isn’t just about growing food, it’s about healing the land. But therapy farming goes a step further, focusing on healing people through hands-on activities like gardening, animal care, and connection to the land. Whether you’re caring for soil or animals, therapy farming creates environments where both the earth and individuals can thrive. Learn how these two practices come together to build a sustainable future, not just for the planet, but for those who need it most.

Today’s episode explores what inclusive design actually looks like, not in theory, but in real, working spaces like therapy farms. These are purposefully designed environments that support people of all abilities, including those often left out of traditional care systems. We’ll look at how the layout, rhythm, and culture of a therapy farm create a space where healing feels possible, because it’s built with everyone in mind.

Welcome to the Therapy Farm Podcast! A podcast about how nature, farming, and community are reshaping the way we think about mental health, disability support, and care. Each episode shares real stories and creative approaches to nature-based therapy, from life on therapeutic farms to the ways regenerative agriculture connects with our well-being. Hosted by me, María Muñoz, an educator and nature lover with hands-on experience in therapeutic farming, this podcast is for anyone curious about how the natural world can support our well-being. Follow us on Instagram at @TheHealingFarm_EU or on our website www.thehealingfarm.eu.