Join Maureen from the Enchanted Earth Podcast as she interviews Les Stroud, the creator of the survival TV genre with his series 'Survivorman'. Les discusses his path as an outdoor guide, his journey towards a deeper, mystical connection with nature, and his transformative experiences with indigenous tribes around the world. They explore the importance of a spiritual connection with the natural world and reflect on the changes technology brings to remote indigenous cultures. Les also shares his perspectives on educating others about the sentience of nature and the simple yet profound act of expressing gratitude towards the earth.

00:22 Meet Les Stroud: Creator of Survivorman

01:29 Les Stroud's Role as Canada's Chief Scout

03:08 The Deeper Connection to Nature

06:45 Experiences with Indigenous Cultures

09:06 The Power of Ceremony and Spirituality

11:34 Connecting with Nature in Everyday Life

17:50 Respecting and Apologizing to the Land

19:28 Gratitude and Forgiveness in Nature

19:50 The Sentience of Trees

20:50 Reconnecting with Earth’s Spiritual Energy

23:16 Childhood Innocence and Nature

25:30 Music and Nature: A Deep Connection

30:01 The Impact of Technology on Indigenous Cultures

33:10 The Complexity of Conservation

37:11 Educating About Nature’s Wonders

38:57 Final Thoughts 

About Les Stroud 

Les Stroud is credited as the creator of the Survival TV genre through his ground-breaking series Survivorman. He’s a multi-award-winning film producer with over 160 documentaries, an author of four best-selling books, as well as a celebrated singer-songwriter known for his prowess on the harmonica. Along with 31 Canadian Screen Award nominations (3 wins) his new children's book Wild Outside won the National Best Non-Fiction (Yellow Cedar Award) and the Best National Informational Book award and is nominated for a Rocky Mountain Book Award. He has also been nominated for Best Artist and Best Group by the International Acoustic Music Awards. In 2022 he was named Canada’s Chief Scout.

About Maureen Calamia –

Maureen has been a seeker all her life, using the magic of dreams, nature, presence, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: The Power of Nature to Transform, is due out April 2025.

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