Beneath the Canopy Nature Connection
Beneath the Canopy is your weekly invitation to slow down, take a deep breath, and reconnect with the natural world. Hosted by Forest Bathing guides Orlagh and Cat, each episode offers gentle, grounded ways to weave nature connection into your everyday life.They talk about everything nature: from forest bathing and seasonal self-care to Celtic traditions, foraging, mental health, and sustainability. Orlagh and Cat explore how nature connection can support you in your everyday life. Their motto is “Some is better than none.” Whether you have five minutes or fifty, they share practical tips, mindful exercises, and heartfelt reflections to help...
Connecting with nature through childhood memories
Welcome to a new season of Beneath the Canopy. In this podcast forest bathing guides Cat and Orlagh help you to connect to nature in an easy and accessible way. Every episode is full of nature facts, tips on how to connect with nature in your own time, and our personal stories from nature.
In this episode we talk about the power of connecting with nature through childhood memories. What's the science behind it? Why is it such a powerful tool? And how can you integrate this in your own practice?
We also talk about b...
From the vault - "No one asked"
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this chaotic one year anniversary bonus episode we look back on one year of podcasting and talk about some of our favourite things about the podcast.
We also answer loads of random questions! From celebrity crushes, and favourite ways to cook a potato's, to Gilmore Girl episodes, and games we...
Hidden gems in Ireland
In this last episode of season 1 we talk about our favourite birds, the best places to visit in Ireland, Summer Solstice, and our most embarrassing memories.
In this episode:
A life in trees – Declan Murphy
Goose and Gander Pizza
The Forest Bathing Alphabet
Upcoming events:
24 July: Meet Beneath the Canopy Coffee Morning for small business owners
30 August: Beneath the Canopy Re-launch
21 September: Autumn Equinox Forest & Sauna Retreat
Download our seasonal e-booklets DIY Forest Bathing Guides, plus o...
We need your help!
This month we don’t have a Beneath the Canopy bonus episode, but there will be a very special one next month.
Because next month we are celebrating 1 year of the Beneath the Canopy podcast. We are celebrating this with a special anniversary bonus episode. And we need your help!
In our anniversary bonus episode we will answer your random questions. You can ask us anything you want! So don’t be shy and send an email to beneaththecanopypodcast@gmail.com and we will give you all the answers.
See you then… beneath the canop...
Forest Bathing with kids - live from Wellness Day Fernhill
This episode comes to you live from Wellness Day in Fernhill. We've recorded it at the festival on Sunday the 25th of May. During this episode you will hear soundbites from wellness day and some interviews with the organisers and facilitators there.
Also in this episode: How to deal with summer anxiety and our deepdive: forest bathing with kids.
In this episode:
Wellness Day Fernhill
Marta Vera Wellness
Aartha Organics
Safe Haven Healing
Sit with Britt Mindfulness
Alllll that Jazzz
Treo Coffee
D...
From the vault - Sustainable living (part 2)
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this vault episode we are talking about sustainable living and it turned out we had a lot to say about it. That is why we decided to split our very long chat in two and bring you part 2 today. Part 1 has already been published on the 16th of April.
...
How to rewild your garden?
It is No Mow May and we are leaning into that in this episode by talking about everything rewilding. We take a deep dive into rewilding your garden with loads of DIY tips, our recommendations are also related to rewilding, and even the poem is about rewilding!
Also in this episode: A poem by Ceara Carney
Download all our seasonal e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guides on our new website. If you buy all 4 in one go, you will only pay for 3!
www.beneaththecanopy.ie
Or go to our individual websites:
www.da...
From the vault - Sustainable living (part 1)
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this vault episode we are talking about sustainable living and it turned out we had a lot to say about it. That is why we decided to split our very long chat in two and bring you part 1 today and part 2 next month.
Download our spring e-booklet DIY F...
Foraging in spring
In this episode we look back at the bonus episode where we faced our fears, and take a deep dive into foraging in nature this time of year (you can listen to the autumn edition here).
Also in this episode: A busy month in the garden for Cat, Orlaghs love of the band Blossoms, and our worst traits.
Download our spring e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our new website:
www.beneaththecanopy.ie
Or go to our individual websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com
Download...
From the vault - Badger, Mushroom, Snake
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
Our regular listeners might know that we have a lot in common. And while we share the same favourite ice cream flavour and Taylor Swift song, we can also be each other’s opposites. For example, Orlagh hates mushrooms, while Cat loves them. And Orlagh loves snakes, but Cat is terrified of them. To...
Celebrating Irish nature
Spring has officially sprung! This month we come from Orlagh’s sun-soaked garden. In this Saint Patrick themed episode, we celebrate everything Irish in nature. From trees and animals to music and poetry.
Also in this episode: What sparked our interest in nature, our favourite colours, and the upcoming Ecolution podcast, featuring Beneath the Canopy.
Join us Beneath the Canopy during one of our upcoming events:
- Sunday the 23rd of March, celebrate the spring equinox
- Thursday the 27th of March, coffee morning for small businesses owners
Download our spring e-booklet DIY...
From the vault - Meet beneath the canopy
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
On the 23rd of January we hosted our first 'Meet Beneath the Canopy' event for small business owners. In this vault episode we will talk about our inspiration behind this event, the people who attended and you will hear some sound clips of the day itself.
Links to the people...
The benefits of forest bathing
Nature is waking up from its winter slumber and spring is on the way! In this episode we talk about the benefits of forest bathing, mentally, physically, and socially.
Also in this episode: Our favourite sense to connect with while forest bathing, weird quirks in an Alice in Wonderland room, and the best thing we experienced last year.
Download our spring e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our brand new website:
www.beneaththecanopy.ie
Or go to our individual websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
From the vault - Taylor Swift Nature References (part 2)
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this vault episode we continue to talk about Taylor Swift! Or, more accurately: the nature references in her lyrics. Because we had so much to chat about we had to split this bonus episode into two. The first part came out on Taylors birthday December 13. If you haven't yet, give that a...
How to connect with nature when you have very little time?
Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about our personal struggles with new years resolutions and we answer one of our listeners questions: How to connect with nature when you have very little time?
Also in this episode: Birch trees, garden tips, and our very synchronised favourite ice cream flavour.
Download our winter e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com
Download the Forest Bathing Buddy mobile app
Get in touch by sending an email to beneaththecanopypodcast...
From the vault - Taylor Swift Nature References (part 1)
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this vault episode we will talk about Taylor Swift! Or, more accurately: the nature references in her lyrics. Because we had so much to chat about we had to split this bonus episode into two. The next part will pop up on your listening device in the next couple of weeks. Make...
How to deal with the lack of light
The darkest month of the year is here. In this episode we discuss how to deal with the lack of light and how to stay away from that well familiar winter depression.
Get your free digital advent calendar to bring light in the darkness here
Also in this episode: Lots of Christmas (how can it not?), night time rituals, and an interview with Anouk O'Connell from Olannmor.
Download our winter e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com<...
From the vault - Witches
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this vault episode we will talk about a topic that has popped up in multiple of our episodes: witches! We talk about our own opinions of witches, the origin of witch stories, witch trials, and our favourite historical AND favourite fictional witches.
Download our autumn e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing...
Safety in nature
We've got mail! In this episode we answer the question Louise emailed us and we take a deep dive into staying safe in nature while forest bathing.
Also in this episode: Why Cat's wedding date is the same as Emily Gilmore's safety room code, our favourite day of the week, and an interview with Book of Leaves podcast host Ceara Carney.
Download our brand new winter e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com
Download the Forest Bathing Buddy mobile app
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From the vault - Shaking Bog Festival
A little bonus episode 'from the vault' (if you know you know).
In these shorter episodes we will chat about one specific topic. They'll pop up on your listening device every now and then as a lovely surprise.
In this vault episode we will talk about the nature connection workshop we attended at the Shaking Bog festival on Sunday the 15th of September in the Glencree Valley near Enniskerry in County WIcklow, Ireland. It was an extraordinary event that we both experienced in a very different way.
Things...
Foraging in autumn
In this episode we discuss how October is a month of "that universal feeling of beautiful loss". And we take a deep dive into foraging in nature this time of year (a spring/summer edition will follow in the future).
Also in this episode: Halloween, sustainable toilet paper, and an interview with Nerdy Naturopath Siobhan Carroll.
Download our autumn e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com
Download the Forest Bathing Buddy mobile app
Get in touch by sending an...
What is Forest Bathing?
In this episode we take a deep dive into Forest Bathing. Apparently, we had a lot to say about it, because this episode turned out to be quite long. Our sincere apologies, we will try to do better in the future.
Also in this episode: What is the Celtic wheel, how do you grow your own food, and an interview with The Nature Hub’s Kerry Walker.
Download our autumn e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com
Down...
Nice to meet you
We are Orlagh and Cat and it's so nice to meet you!
In this first episode of 'Beneath the Canopy' we will introduce ourselves to you, so you know who you are heading into nature with.
From being grateful and Christmas jumpers, to solving world problems and connecting with nature.
Download our autumn e-booklet DIY Forest Bathing Guide on our websites:
www.danuforestbathing.ie
www.forestbathingwicklow.com
Download the Forest Bathing Buddy mobile app
Our recommendations:
Cat: Book of Leaves (podcast) by Ceara Carney<...
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We are forest bathing guides Orlagh and Cat. Every month we will meet you beneath the canopy and talk about everything nature. With this podcast we hope to inspire you to connect with nature in an easy and accessible way. Join us, beneath the canopy.
Go to our website www.beneaththecanopy.ie for all our offerings, events, and products.
Or get in touch by sending an email to info@beneaththecanopy.ie
You can also follow us on Instagram: @meetbeneaththecanopy
