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People Plants Wellbeing

Inspirational stories, uplifting vibes, wellbeing tips and advice to help you find your magic through the power of plants. Ellen Mary interviews exceptional guests and chats about her own take on living the life you desire. ​ From forest bathing to crystal healing and mindful gardening to meditation, find your magic and make it happen. Find out more about our wellbeing retreats, wellness coaching and corporate wellbeing at: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com

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Have you set any New Year's Resolutions? In this episode host Ellen Mary chats about why she thinks resolutions are made to be broken and how to better reach your goals.  Ellen provides wellness coaching and spirtual healing via the People Plants Wellbeing website. If you'd like someone to help guide you towards your goals and hold you accountable use the contact me page on the website. Ellen also provides guidance by tarot and oracle card readings, meditations and retreat.  Also hear from Lizzie, founder of The Rose Press Garden who are now sponsoring the podcast! The Rose Press Garden has a website packed full of gorgeous plants, subscription boxes, accessories and even a dedicated app where you can learn how to grow and nurture your garden. Grab your exclusive discount via this podcast by using code: FLOWERFUN at checkout for a massive 50% off monthly subscription boxes. Find out more: www.therosepressgarden.com Instagram: @therosepressgarden Don't forget to sign up for the next Wild Wellbeing Retreat: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com/wellbeing-retreat

1/9/24 • 16:13

When author and HR and Communications Director for Perrywood Hannah Powell suffered from a Functional Neurological Disorder due to burn out, she turned to nature. Along with conventional medical suggestions, Hannah took a path of discovery into the healing powers of being connected to the natural world for positive health.  Since then, Hannah has authored the book The Cactus Surgeon: Using Nature to Fix a Faulty Brain and shares her experiences through her blog and social media. In this episode Ellen Mary chats with Hannah about FND and the joys of taking small steps each day to recovery.  Find out more about Hannah: Website: www.thecactussurgeon.com Instagram: @thecactussurgeon Also hear from Lizzie, founder of The Rose Press Garden who are now sponsoring the podcast! The Rose Press Garden has a website packed full of gorgeous plants, subscription boxes, accessories and even a dedicated app where you can learn how to grow and nurture your garden. Grab your exclusive discount via this podcast by using code: FLOWERFUN at checkout for a massive 50% off monthly subscription boxes. Find out more: www.therosepressgarden.com Instagram: @therosepressgarden Don't forget to sign up for the next Wild Wellbeing Retreat: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com/wellbeing-retreat

12/13/23 • 26:26

It's cold outside, the days are shorter, there's less gardening to do. This time of year can be tough for many people. Natalie Rossiter is a counsellor, mindfulness teacher, workshop provider and nature connection guide and in this episode get some great tips from Natalie and host Ellen Mary, to help you get through the darker months.  Find out more about Natalie: Website: www.natalierossiterwellbeing.co.uk Instagram: @natalierossiterwellbeing Also hear from Lizzie, founder of The Rose Press Garden who are now sponsoring the podcast! The Rose Press Garden has a website packed full of gorgeous plants, subscription boxes, accessories and even a dedicated app where you can learn how to grow and nurture your garden. Grab your exclusive discount via this podcast by using code: FLOWERFUN at checkout for a massive 50% off monthly subscription boxes. Find out more: www.therosepressgarden.com Instagram: @therosepressgarden Don't forget to sign up for the next Wild Wellbeing Retreat with a small deposit via the website: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com/wellbeing-retreat

11/29/23 • 37:14

Meet Bhupinder Sohanpal - gardener, nature lover, mountain climber and inspiration. Bhupinder suffered a debilitating stroke during the prime of her career and mountain climbing passion. During her long recovery, she discovered gardening and the RHS Community Allotment scheme. What happened along the way is nothing short of miracluous.  Thanks to Kimberley at Hornby Whitefoot PR for setting up this interview. Please contact Kimberly if you would like to chat with Bhupinder and support her in anyway HERE. Find Hornby Whitefoot PR Instagram HERE.  Also hear from Lizzie, founder of The Rose Press Garden who are now sponsoring the podcast! The Rose Press Garden has a website packed full of gorgeous plants, subscription boxes, accessories and even a dedicated app where you can learn how to grow and nurture your garden. Grab your exclusive discount via this podcast by using code: FLOWERFUN at checkout for a massive 50% off monthly subscription boxes. Find out more: www.therosepressgarden.com Instagram: @therosepressgarden Don't forget to sign up for the next Wild Wellbeing Retreat with a small deposit via the website: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com/wellbeing-retreat    

11/9/23 • 36:22

This is a wonderful chat with Gemma Willis who for the first time is talking openly about her mental health issues and subsequent joy of gardening. Gemma has been through a lot and has taken this opportunity to talk about her struggles after giving birth with the hope it will mean more women will know they are not alone and to ask for help. Being in the garden has allowed Gemma to connect with nature and her children - it's a must listen.  Connect with Gemma on Instagram @littlegreengem_ Also hear from Lizzie, founder of The Rose Press Garden who are now sponsoring the podcast! The Rose Press Garden has a website packed full of gorgeous plants, subscription boxes, accessories and even a dedicated app where you can learn how to grow and nurture your garden. Grab your exclusive discount via this podcast by using code: FLOWERFUN at checkout for a massive 50% off monthly subscription boxes. Find out more: www.therosepressgarden.com Instagram: @therosepressgarden Don't forget to sign up for the next Wild Wellbeing Retreat with a small deposit via the website:  www.peopleplantswellbeing.com/wellbeing-retreat

10/24/23 • 44:48

In this weeks episode stop the garden overwhelm with mindful gardening coach Kendall Marie Platt. Hear Kendall's story, get some tips to enjoy gardening throughout the yeat and hear all about our new Wild Wellness Days coming up soon!  www.peopleplantswellbeing.com

6/27/23 • 27:43

Mental health awareness week 2023 focusses on anxiety. In this episode Ellen Mary discusses how nature can ease anxiety. 

5/17/23 • 20:15

Meet Sophie from Floral Days in the Shires, who has found gardening to be a great source of hope while she continues to recover from long covid. Sophie has completely changed her life since 2020 and talks through her love of gardening, what changed and why gardening helped her through. Follow Sophie on Instagram @floraldaysintheshires 

4/18/23 • 38:26

Camellia Taylor has created the design for The Natural Affinity Garden at RHS Chelsea 2023 for Aspens, a charity supporting children and young people with a range of disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and those with complex needs from the age of 8 through to 25, in Brighton, Sussex and Bexley.  Chatting to host, Ellen Mary, Camellia talks about the wellbeing benefits of gardens in this lovely feel good episode. 

3/16/23 • 31:19

Do you get overwhelmed sometimes? Did you find the pandemic difficult to cope with? Helen Cross is a Scottish podcaster and writer who found gardening saved her during tough times. Helen also encourages children to learn how to grow and cook food. In this episode Helen chats through her experiences, how to fit gardening in and why it's so important for children to learn how to garden. You can find Helen at www.growcookinspire.com and via her Instagram @grow_cook_inspire Also hear all about the People Plants Wellbeing retreat coming up and find out more at: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com. 

2/24/23 • 35:24

Ellen Mary doesn't believe in New Years resolutions, in fact she thinks they should be composted right away and a new goal based January is a better approach. In this episode hear why resolutions are destined to failed (but that doesn't make you a failure) and how goal setting your year ahead (especially your garden) is a more sustainable approach to help keep the January blues away.  Also hear about the first Wild Wellbeing Retreat this year including all of the activities to help you reset, reconnect, relax and get creative! For more info check out:  Instagram: @peopleplantswellbeing and @ellenmarygardening Happy new year!

1/16/23 • 19:20

Relinquish the pressure of the festive season, and reclaim it as your own. Just how YOU want it to be! That's the message in this episode from The Grinch herself Ellen Mary. No need for perfection but plenty of reason to get outside!

12/19/22 • 16:05

Find your magic with the power of trees and learn how forest bathing and breathwork can help your wellbeing. Ellen Mary chats with author, horticulturalist and gnome lover Faith Douglas who gives tips for practicing the age old wellness therapy of walking amongst trees. There's also an exciting announcement about the wild wellbeing retreat coming up. 

12/2/22 • 53:29

Ellen Mary chats with Georgina Easterbrook, owner of Athenas Crystals with a whopping one million tiktok followers. Find out how to use crystals, which ones to choose and even discover some info about moon gardening. Because after all - everything is connected.  Find out more about wellbeing days and retreats coming up at www.peopleplantswellbeing.com and find out which crystal is calling you at www.athenas-crystals.myshopify.com

11/15/22 • 47:22

In an ever competitive world, Ellen Mary explores the nature of competitiveness and how you can look at your garden plants to compare with your own competitive nature. 

10/27/22 • 20:46

Do you want to drop the mundane chores sometimes and find some awe and curiosity in the natural world? Ellen Mary gives some quick tips to find your inner child and have some fun? From climbing trees to bar foot walking, this episode will hopefully inspire you to get outside and feel amazed.  Find us on Instagram: PeoplePlantsWellbeing Visit the wellbeing studio at: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com 

10/5/22 • 12:50

Ellen Mary chats with NHS GP, author and broadcaster Dr Radha Modgil about the process of grief and how nature, gardening and simply getting outside can help with processing grief in it's many forms. As an individual experience, we can collectively help each other to be informed, talk about a taboo topic and get help when needed.  Find out more about Dr Radha at: www.drradha.co.uk Visit the wellbeing studio at: www.peopleplantswellbeing.com * apologies for the sound on Ellens microphone for this episode!

9/23/22 • 32:39

Let's set the scene. Ellen Mary talks about where her love of plants came from and why she has found plants, gardening and nature to be a constant in her life. From childhood dreams of fairies at the bottom of the garden to growing her own food to reset for the next day. 

9/13/22 • 15:58

In this very first episode of the PPW podcast, Ellen Mary introduces the wellbeing studio and gives some tips to help find balance in your day so you can find your magic. www.peopleplantswellbeing.com

9/5/22 • 12:40