Forest Therapy & Post-Partum Mums with Janet MacFarlane | The Project ReWild Podcast

Описание: In this episode of The Project ReWild Podcast, host Molle Dorst sits down with Janet MacFarlane, Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Nature Connections LLC in Michigan, USA. Janet shares her work leading a 7-week Forest Therapy program designed for new mothers experiencing post-partum mood disorders, referred by social workers and healthcare professionals.

Through guided weekly sessions in a local nature park, participants experienced reduced anxiety and a profound increase in connection—to themselves, to one another, and to the natural world around them. This conversation highlights not only the therapeutic potential of Forest Therapy but also its role as an evidence-informed intervention that can complement existing healthcare supports for maternal mental health.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🍃 How structured Forest Therapy sessions can support new mums facing post-partum mood disorders.
🍃 The importance of healthcare and social work referrals in connecting patients with nature-based healing.
🍃 Measurable outcomes: reductions in anxiety and increases in self-awareness, peer support, and environmental connection.
🍃 Why programs like Janet’s are a vital step toward integrating Nature Therapy into preventative healthcare models.

If you’re passionate about bringing nature-based healing into mainstream healthcare, this episode offers both inspiration and evidence.

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