Listen Hear is a podcast about creativity, nature, mindfulness and wellbeing by Rachel Howfield Massey from Other Ways to Walk. This is the third of 6 episodes commissioned by the National Forest Company involving interviews with experts and enthusiasts who live, work or spend time in The National Forest in the Midlands. The podcast is in three parts: a conversation with a guest, an outdoor nature connection activity and a guided meditation.

In this interview with Jason Ingamells we learn about the art of wildlife tracking. Jason is an accomplished wilderness expert with many years of training and experience working all over the world. He leads Woodland Ways a company dedicated to teaching and sharing Bushcraft and Wilderness Training. Jason ran courses for many years in the National Forest before moving to his current base in the Peak District. Due to his extensive outdoor knowledge and expertise Jason has won many awards and accolades, but his real passion is sharing his knowledge with others.

Rachel is a qualified mindfulness instructor, forest bathing guide, artist and wellbeing expert who works with commissioners and partners to develop bespoke resources, training and materials to support staff and client wellbeing. Activities are research-led with clinical benefits, including reduced stress, improved sleep, boosted immune response. Clients include Heritage Lottery, Woodland Trust, National Forest, South West Yorkshire Foundation Health Trust, Barnsley Museums.

Useful Links:

• Other Ways to Walk: https://www.otherwaystowalk.co.uk | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OtherWaysToWalk/ | Twitter @rachelhowfield
• Woodland Ways: https://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/woodlandwaysbushcraft | Twitter https://twitter.com/woodlandways
• The National Forest Company: https://www.nationalforest.org/
• Martin Maudsley, Storyteller: https://martinmaudsley.co.uk/