Nature Connection

<p>How to do business without doing business. Robz is embarking on a new approach to Nature Mentoring where he offers his services for free. We talk about the decision and how it aligns with the values of the natural...

<p>It's always been an assumed message in our conversations with Robz but this is the first time he's explicitly wanted to make the connection between good mental health and connection with Nature.</p>

<p>Robz recomends the benefits of nature connection for everyone suffering the ailments of modern civilisation. - but what are they, and what exactly has he experience in his connection journey that we're missing.</p>

<p>It seems like a contradiction but in this discussion we're talking to Robz about how putting himself in danger in the bush can lead to a mind state that, similar to meditation is very healthy for us.</p>

Don't get stuck in the comfort of your house says Robz in our latest Nature Connection chat

Robz tells us about sit-spots and why you might want to find a spot just for you. He also brings us uptodate on the gruelling work to update the Kura Taiao website

Robz joins us in the studio to talk about the ways that going into the bush with lots of gear "protects" us from making deeper connections with the natural world

After a stormy night spent in the bush Robz reports back on the experience and we try to define what the connection part of Nature Connection means

After 4 days in the bush alone we talk about what it takes to run a Nature School like Kura Taiao and why "nature connection" includes the social setting and not just practical low tech skills

Robz has just come back from a weekend stay on Pirongia with four 13-year old boys where the boys were given the chance to lead the way.

Robz brings us some unconventional techniques that will keep us feeling connected and grounded

Wet and cold with no chance of lighting a fire is a potentially life threatening set of circumstances when you're in the bush overnight in winter. How does Robz not only survive this challenge but also find deep...

We go deep with Robz into the things that make his nature school so different to most other learning spaces and zero in on the priorities and values that have led to this difference.

Robz brings Aaron some Karaka nuts to eat and talks about his experience eating them unprocessed. We also look at what can be learned from Mosquitos

Robz joins us to talk about his classes for 2024 and we have a look at the new mentor role he's created for Kura Taiao