Jarod K. Anderson, poet, thinker, author, and host of the podcast Cryptonaturalist joins us this week! Jarod chats with us about nature being his church from a very young age, the beauty and invitational nature of moss, writing poetry as a way of making sense of the world, and more. This conversation is not only a breath of fresh air but an invitation back to the forests that make our very breath possible. We are so excited to share with you Jarod’s lovely poems, the ways that nature can be a balm for depression and the weariness of the world, and all the wisdom shared in this gentle, thoughtful conversation. Cool stuff we mention in this week’s episode (or meant to anyways): Jarod K. Anderson Website The Cryptonaturalist Podcast Jarod’s Substack Jarod’s Instagram Forsythia Poem Chapters 00:00 The Beauty of Nature and Poetry 02:58 The Journey of a Poet 05:48 The Role of Poetry in Mental Health 08:56 Influences and Inspirations in Writing 11:35 Finding Peace in Nature 14:35 The Importance of Presence in Nature 17:07 Unexpected Encounters in Nature 18:10 The Philosophy of Mushroom Hunting 21:02 Nature as a Teacher 23:39 Reciprocity Between Nature and Self 26:56 Reconnecting with Nature 30:40 The Magic of Trees and Moss 34:07 Finding Thin Spaces 41:11 The Nature of Love 43:16 Vulnerability and Healing 51:16 Creative Projects and Future Endeavors
