Rachel is joined by Jo Maker, Festival and Arts Officer at the National Forest Company in the Midlands to discuss the role of art and creativity in the forest, the transformative effects of trees and the magic of discovering nature in your doorstep. Listeners are invited to join them on a walk to notice Three Good Things in Nature and to take part in a guided meditation to connect with the deep benefits of this exercise.

Listen Hear is a podcast about creativity, nature, mindfulness and wellbeing by Rachel Howfield Massey from Other Ways to Walk.

This is the first of 6 new 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.

About Rachel Howfield Massey

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.