Podcast Episodes

Ep 209: ‘Forecasting’ or being ‘Triggered’? How do you react to uncomfortable play?

Season 2 Episode 209

🎭 Are You Triggered by Play? Why It Matters.

Ever watched children playing and felt uneasy about what was happening? Whether it’s rough-and-tumble, rule-breaking, or risky play, adults have deep-seate…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 208: 🌳A review of Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Project!

Season 2 Episode 208

Ever dreamed of buying your own woodland? 🌲 In this episode, we dive into Sandi Toksvig’s Great British Woodland Revival and what it really takes to restore a forest. From unexpected costs (£500 for …

Published on 7 months ago

Ep 207: The Art Of Folk Traditions: A Conversation with Ben Edge

Season 2 Episode 207

🎙️ Folklore, Ritual & Art: A Chat with Ben Edge

This week, we're joined by the incredible Ben Edge, artist, filmmaker, and author of Folklore Rising, for a deep dive into British folklore, ritual, and…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ep 206: Nature Saturation: Can You Have Too Much?

Season 2 Episode 206

🌿 Nature Saturation: Can You Have TOO Much Nature?

In this episode, we dive into the idea ofNature Saturation – can there betoo much nature in outdoor learning? 🤔 From Forest School names to nature-th…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 205 - How Schools Push Kids to Burnout: A Conversation with Dr Naomi Fisher

Season 2 Episode 205

This week, we sit down withDr Naomi Fisher, psychologist and co-author ofThe Teenager’s Guide to Burnout, to discuss how modern schooling, social media, and pressure to achieve are pushing teens towa…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 204: Season 2 Begins: Lone Working, Weird Job Titles & Fart Consultancy

Season 2 Episode 204

Welcome back to The Forest School Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the realities of lone working in outdoor education, the unexpected (and hilarious) responsibilities of a Forest School leade…

Published on 8 months ago

Ep 203: How Transparent Should You Be With Your Planning? With Lily Horseman

Episode Summary
In this lively and wide-ranging episode, Lewis sits down with Lily Horseman (Kindling Playwork) to explore how transparent you should be when planning Forest School sessions. They disc…

Published on 9 months ago

Ep 203: How Transparent Should Your Planning Be? With Lily Horseman

Season 1 Episode 203

In this lively and wide-ranging episode, Lewis sits down with Lily Horseman (Kindling Playwork) to explore how transparent you should be when planning Forest School sessions. They discuss the balance…

Published on 9 months ago

Ep 202: Can Rory Sutherland's 'Alchemy' Transform your Forest School Business?

Season 1 Episode 202

Welcome back to the Forest School Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the intriguing ideas from Rory Sutherland's book Alchemy and explore how they can transform your Forest School practice. From …

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 201: Should YOU Know A Tree As An Individual Or A Species? w/ Casey and Alex from Completely Arbortrary

Season 1 Episode 201

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What does it mean to truly know a tree? In this episode of the Forest School Podcas…

Published on 10 months ago