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Ep.34 - Gardening for Wellbeing: Why getting our hands dirty is good for our mental health | Ellen Mary

Gwen Watson and Kate White Season 5 Episode 34

Ellen Mary joins us for a fascinating chat about the physical and mental well-being benefits of getting our fingers in the soil, growing plants and connecting with the natural world.

Ellen is an author, broadcaster, speaker, creator, podcaster, columnist & gardener. She's trained in horticulture, social and therapeutic horticulture, cognitive behaviour therapy and wellness coaching, and talks at shows and events around the country about gardening, nature and how we are connected together.

To find out more about Ellen and her work go to https://www.ellenmarygardening.co.uk/

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In this episode, we also touch on Forest Bathing and Grounding, and you can find out more in these other Right Up My Podcast episodes:

Ep.3 - Forest Bathing: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/5852749-ep-3-forest-bathing
Ep.6 - Grounding: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/6517003-ep-6-grounding-earthing

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