Ayana Young is a lover and protector of wild nature who teaches about empowered earth stewardship, leads biodiversity enhancement workshops, and facilitates panels across North America. In this episode we talk about:

Why it is so necessary right now to allow yourself to feel this intensely heartbreaking time, as someone who loves the earth
Why you are biologically born a steward of the earth, and what that truly means
How living on the land is a much more powerful learning experience than any textbook has to offer
Learning to find respect, kindness, creativity, and flexibility with land restoration
Renewal ecology vs restoration
Why being honest with yourself and grieving leads to empathy for the earth and teaches true reciprocity
Why you have to solidify your love for the earth with outward action
Why self care is such an important piece of activism and caring for the earth
What it means to be pro community health and what creative vision can look like
How stepping into your passion is courageous and essential to living a fulfilled life

Links:

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