The Nature Of with Willow Defebaugh

Conversations with artists and scientists on nature's lessons for creativity AI summary

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Transform your life with nature as your guide. As the editor-in-chief of Atmos, Willow Defebaugh has dedicated her life to illuminating the wisdom of the natural world. In The Nature Of, she sits down with artists, scientists, and cultural pioneers—from Esther Perel to Maggie Rogers—to uncover what nature can teach us about creativity, connection, and change. Named one of Apple’s best podcasts of the year, new episodes are released biweekly on all streaming platforms.

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Why Convenience Is Holding Us Back With Gabriela Hearst

2026-11-03 · 34 min · Episode 34

What if the limitations we face are actually the key to unlocking our creativity? This week, Willow sits down with visionary fashion designer Gabriela Hearst, founder of her eponymous label and former creative director…
Step Into an Enchanted Forest With Robin Wall Kimmerer, Giuliana Furci, and More

2026-10-20 · 41 min · Episode 33

How can we find our way back to wonder? In this special episode, Willow takes listeners inside Enchanted Forest, a magical evening with Atmos at the New York Public Library during Climate Week. Featuring Robin Wall…
How To Live a Life Without Regret With Kris Tompkins

2026-10-06 · 40 min · Episode 32

What does it mean to rewild ourselves? This week, Willow speaks with legendary conservationist and former Patagonia CEO Kristine Tompkins about her decades of work rewilding and protecting nature—including over 16…
Why We Fight With the People We Love With Priya Parker

2026-09-22 · 34 min · Episode 31

What if conflict is not something to be avoided, but something that can help us grow? This week, Willow sits down with author and conflict resolution expert Priya Parker to explore what she calls “healthy heat” and how…
Are Plants Intelligent? Zoë Schlanger Has the Answer

2026-09-08 · 43 min · Episode 30

What if plants are more intelligent than we've ever imagined? This week, Willow sits down with journalist and The Light Eaters author Zoë Schlanger for a conversation about the hidden lives of plants and what they…
Exploring the Edges of the Universe With Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

2026-07-21 · 28 min · Episode 29

What if the universe is stranger and more full of possibility than we've been taught to imagine? This week, Willow sits down with cosmologist and The Edge of Space-Time author Chanda Prescod-Weinstein for a conversation…
Lindsay Mack: Growth Is a Spiral, Not a Line

2026-07-07 · 35 min · Episode 28

Lindsay Mack spends their time helping people rewild and reconnect with their intuition—but not in the way you might expect. This week, Willow sits down with the teacher, author, and host of Tarot for the Wild Soul for…
Rebecca Solnit: Why Cynicism Feels Smart—and Isn't

2026-06-23 · 40 min · Episode 27

Hope isn’t found in looking to the future; it’s in the past. This week, Willow sits down with legendary writer and activist Rebecca Solnit for a conversation about uncertainty, change, and the stories we choose to…
Vivien Sansour: Saving the Seeds of Palestine

2026-06-09 · 37 min · Episode 26

What can seeds teach us about memory, resilience, and the possibility of renewal? This week, Willow sits down with Vivien Sansour, seed keeper and founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. They explore how seeds…
From Soil to Shelf: The Science of Beauty With Jorge Blanco

2026-05-26 · 22 min · Episode 25

What does it mean for beauty to be part of ecology rather than separate from it? Willow sits down with Jorge Blanco, Davines' North America Culture & Creative Director, for a conversation about regenerative agriculture,…

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Oldest episode in feed: 03/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 39 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: climate, environment

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