195: How Outdoor Classrooms Are Rewiring the Way We Think | The Nature Embedded Mind with Julie Brams

🌿 How Outdoor Classrooms Are Rewiring the Way We Think: The Nature Embedded Mind with Julie BramsWhat if the way we think—and teach—could actually heal both ourselves and the planet?In this episode, I sit down with Julie Brams, author of The Nature Embedded Mind, to explore how a “nature embedded mind” can transform education, outdoor classrooms, and the way children—and adults—relate to the world around them.We dive into why outdoor classrooms aren’t just a nice-to-have—they’re a powerful tool for reshaping thinking, fostering connection, and inspiring curiosity. Julie shares insights on how reconnecting with nature influences how we learn, play, and solve problems, and why this matters now more than ever.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:What a “nature embedded mind” really means and why it mattersHow outdoor classrooms can shape not just learning, but thinking itselfHow children naturally understand connection—and how educators can nurture itSimple ways teachers can bring this mindset into daily practiceWhy reconnecting with nature is key to healing ourselves and our planetThis conversation is an invitation to step outside—literally and metaphorically—and see how thinking differently can open up new possibilities for teaching, learning, and living. 🌱 Julie Brams Resources & LinksLearn more about Julie Brams and The Nature Embedded Mind HEREwww.experienceelemental.comIG @juliebramslmftFB Julie Brams LMFT- Psychotherapy & Insight Meditationjulieann.brams@experienceelemental.com Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links: 🌿 Our Children's Library: 4 Types of Teaching Gardens Booklist (PDF) (halfway down the page)🎓 Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program🌸 CIRCLE Membership Community Connect with Victoria:WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1Please take a moment to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and rate or comment on Spotify. Your support makes a big difference in helping the show reach more educators!