Episode Details

What if some of life’s greatest lessons have been growing around us all along?

In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Mary L. Rothwell—licensed therapist, speaker, podcast host, author, master gardener, and Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner.

With more than 35 years in the mental health field, Mary combines psychology with insights from the natural world to help people cultivate resilience, establish healthier boundaries, and better understand themselves. Her book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive Through the Wisdom of Plants, explores how the principles that help plants flourish can also guide human growth.

Together, we explore:

• What plants can teach us about resilience
• The relationship between psychology and nature
• Healthy boundaries
• Forest therapy and mental wellbeing
• Personal growth through the natural world
• Why slowing down matters
• Finding wisdom in everyday experiences
• Living in alignment with your nature
• The connection between gardening and healing
• Practical lessons for a more fulfilling life

This isn’t simply a conversation about plants.

It’s a conversation about rediscovering the wisdom of nature and applying it to the way we live, grow, and connect with the world around us.

🌍 Thought Atlas

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🌍 Mary L. Rothwell

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If today’s conversation resonated with you, visit Mary’s website to learn more about her work, explore Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive Through the Wisdom of Plants, listen to her podcast, and take her quiz to discover how you can “live more like a plant.”