Episode Details

In this episode of Wild Minds, I'm exploring what it’s like to have big questions that don’t always fit into your job title. Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or just someone who feels things deeply, this conversation is about the risk, and importance, of staying open, curious, and honest in times of change.

Topics include:

• What it feels like to hide parts of yourself in professional spaces
• The fear of sounding “too out there” or being seen as unprofessional
• Why curiosity and wonder matter more than ever, especially in helping roles
• How feelings and intuition often get pushed aside—even though they guide so much of our real understanding
• A look at where our sense of mind and consciousness might actually come from
• How Indigenous wisdom and quantum science both challenge the idea that we’re separate from nature
• What happens in our body when we feel awe or connection
• Why being open-minded isn’t soft or silly—it’s essential for making sense of the world

Show Notes:

https://theoutdoorteacher.com/podcasts/episode-70-scientific-enough-to-wonder

Music by Geoff Robb: www.geoffrobb.com 

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Green Health Virtual Gathering 2026

Embedding Nature in Practice - From Vision to Delivery This gathering brings together psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, GPs, allied health professionals and NHS leaders exploring how nature-informed approaches can be implemented safely and credibly within real-world healthcare settings. https://circleofliferediscovery.com/gathering