http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochatWelcome to EcoChat, the online radio program dedicated to helping each of us lives our lives to our fullest potential within the rich relational contexts and possibilities of our human and nonhuman relations. Join our host, Dr. Kate MacDowell, for something new to inspire, heal, and change your life and the world around you! Come to recognize the spiritual richness of a life lived in connection to the wild and cultured world around you: From the practical of improving health to the esoteric of the healing possibilities of diverse religious frameworks; to the challenging and controversial of re-examining political and social ideas, to the inspirational of encountering the diversity and richness of human and nonhuman diversity. EcoChat seeks to engage, heal, and inspire. Due to technical issues with the Blog component of this site, please see Dr. MacDowell's personal web page for a link to radio-content blogs! We are officially moving to Thursday nights at 6pm EST!enCopyright Katherine MacDowell (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMTFri, 30 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMTSpiritualityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/490226d4-e218-4129-9bbe-290b605c7f75_ecochatpg1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochatWelcome to EcoChat, the online radio program dedicated to helping each of us lives our lives to our fullest potential within the rich relational contexts and possibilities of our human and nonhuman relations. Join our host, Dr. Kate MacDowell, for something new to inspire, heal, and change your life and the world around you! Come to recognize the spiritual richness of a life lived in connection to the wild and cultured world around you: From the practical of improving health to the esoteric of the healing possibilities of diverse religious frameworks; to the challenging and controversial of re-examining political and social ideas, to the inspirational of encountering the diversity and richness of human and nonhuman diversity. EcoChat seeks to engage, heal, and inspire. Due to technical issues with the Blog component of this site, please see Dr. MacDowell's personal web page for a link to radio-content blogs! We are officially moving to Thursday nights at 6pm EST!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comspirituality,personal development,nature,psychology,ecology,religion,environmentalism,self help,relationships,self-helpKate MacDowellnoWelcome to EcoChat, the online radio program dedicated to helping each of us lives our lives to our fullest potential within the rich relational contexts and poepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/07/30/confronting-dilemmas-ethical-edges-of-humancentrisEnvironmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/07/30/confronting-dilemmas-ethical-edges-of-humancentris/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/07/30/confronting-dilemmas-ethical-edges-of-humancentrisFri, 30 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMTConfronting Dilemmas: Ethical Edges of HumancentrismIn this broadcast we'll be looking at the ethical dilemmas that emerge when we consider the human-non-human relationships. We'll be examining the challenges they place on moving forward toward a more ecocentric and environmentally healthy society and also how we might apply ethical problem-solving strategies to work through these situations.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoEnvironmentalism,Ethics,Psychology,Ecology,Problem-solvingIn this broadcast we'll be looking at the ethical dilemmas that emerge when we consider the human-non-human relationships. We'll be examining the challenges thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/07/22/ecological-mysticismSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/07/22/ecological-mysticism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/07/22/ecological-mysticismThu, 22 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMTEcological MysticismBuilding upon a framework of mysticism described by many mystical traditions in several religions, we'll examine what an ecocentric mystical experience may look like.00:59:00Kate MacDowellnoMysticism,Religion,Spirituality,Personal Development,EcologyBuilding upon a framework of mysticism described by many mystical traditions in several religions, we'll examine what an ecocentric mystical experience may lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/22/nature-narratives-telling-storiesWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/22/nature-narratives-telling-stories/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/22/nature-narratives-telling-storiesTue, 22 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTNature Narratives: Telling StoriesIn this broadcast we will explore Nature Narratives: biographical stories that depict the self-in-relation-to the wider community of life. We'll also discuss how each of us may begin to craft our own expanded biographies.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoNature Writing,Writing,Biography,Ecology,Personal DevelopmentIn this broadcast we will explore Nature Narratives: biographical stories that depict the self-in-relation-to the wider community of life. We'll also discuss hohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/16/ecologizing-buddhismSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/16/ecologizing-buddhism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/16/ecologizing-buddhismWed, 16 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTEcologizing BuddhismIn this broadcast we'll be examining the Four Nobel Truths and the Eight-Fold Path of Buddhism and their implications and wisdom may enhance our relatedness to other creatures and facilitate a spiritual and compassionate understanding of the planet.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoBuddhism,Ecology,Spirituality,Nature,Personal DevelopmentIn this broadcast we'll be examining the Four Nobel Truths and the Eight-Fold Path of Buddhism and their implications and wisdom may enhance our relatedness tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/07/ecological-grief-despairSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/07/ecological-grief-despair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/07/ecological-grief-despairMon, 07 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTEcological Grief & DespairIn recent weeks, the oil catastrophe in the Gulf has begun to bring home to many individuals the intimate and fragile connection we have with the non-encultured natural environment. And with this increasing psychological despair and grief at the level of disaster, willful carelesness of corporations to act in good faith with their customers,& the growing fear that it will not be corrected & this is just a precursor to the very real probabilities of environmental dessication. In this show, we'll be talking about how to cope with ecological trauma.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoOil Spill,Ecology,Psychology,Trauma,EnvironmentIn recent weeks, the oil catastrophe in the Gulf has begun to bring home to many individuals the intimate and fragile connection we have with the non-enculturedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/05/cultivating-silence-part-2Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/05/cultivating-silence-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/06/05/cultivating-silence-part-2Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:19:10 GMTCultivating Silence Part 2This is the second part to our show on Monday, May 31st that was cut-off due to BTR connection loss. 00:05:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Memorial Day,Environmentalism,Psychology,ReligionThis is the second part to our show on Monday, May 31st that was cut-off due to BTR connection loss.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/31/cultivating-silenceSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/31/cultivating-silence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/31/cultivating-silenceMon, 31 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTCultivating Silence: A Memorial Day SpecialIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will be exploring the role of sound in human culture and its marked opposition to sound in the non-human world. The discussion will explore ways to build in greater silence in our lives to maximise our physical, psychological, and spiritual health. We'll also have a moment of silence in honor of the memory of men and women who have died in combat.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Psychology,Health,Peace,NatureIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will be exploring the role of sound in human culture and its marked opposition to sound in the non-human world. The discussionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/24/exploring-creature-theologySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/24/exploring-creature-theology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/24/exploring-creature-theologyMon, 24 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTExploring Creature TheologyIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will examine the Creature Theology movement--how theologians are examining other species and our relatedness to them. Also explored is how individuals may apply the lens of Creature Theology into their own life.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoTheology,Creature Theology,Nature,Spirituality,ReligionIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will examine the Creature Theology movement--how theologians are examining other species and our relatedness to them. Also explhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/10/ecological-self-realizing-ones-potentialPsychologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/10/ecological-self-realizing-ones-potential/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/10/ecological-self-realizing-ones-potentialMon, 10 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTEcological Self: Realizing One's PotentialIn this discussion, we'll be looking at the concept of the ecological self as philosopher Arne Naess has proposed within his examination of how human-beings may realize their potential. We'll look at the concept of potentials also within how we come to understand the ecological selves of other species.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoPsychoecology,Self-realization,Arne Naess,Psychology,NatureIn this discussion, we'll be looking at the concept of the ecological self as philosopher Arne Naess has proposed within his examination of how human-beings mayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/03/nature-films-examining-the-role-of-film-conservationTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/03/nature-films-examining-the-role-of-film-conservation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/05/03/nature-films-examining-the-role-of-film-conservationMon, 03 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTNature Films: Examining the Role of Film & ConservationAs Dr. MacDowell returns from her April break, she begins her May with a discussion of the newly published book "Shooting in the Wild" and the role of Media in shaping our relationship to the Natural world.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoWildlife Film,Conservation,Ecology,Psychology,ActivismAs Dr. MacDowell returns from her April break, she begins her May with a discussion of the newly published book "Shooting in the Wild" and the role of Media inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/04/05/liberation-social-justice-freeing-the-self-caring-for-othersSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/04/05/liberation-social-justice-freeing-the-self-caring-for-others/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/04/05/liberation-social-justice-freeing-the-self-caring-for-othersMon, 05 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMTLiberation & Social Justice: Freeing the Self & Caring for OthersDr. MacDowell turns her focus toward the spirituality of social justice and examines the wider dimensions of our care for the planet and of others. 01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoPolitics,Spirituality,Social Justice,Environmental Justice,EqualityDr. MacDowell turns her focus toward the spirituality of social justice and examines the wider dimensions of our care for the planet and of others.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/29/the-web-of-life-looking-at-complexity-interconnectionSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/29/the-web-of-life-looking-at-complexity-interconnection/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/29/the-web-of-life-looking-at-complexity-interconnectionMon, 29 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTThe Web of Life: Looking at Complexity & InterconnectionIn this episode, join Dr. MacDowell as she examines the complex connections that create intact biological systems and how we can also become more accepting of our own interconnections and complexities in our own life. 01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoecology,spirituality,psychology,personal development,self helpIn this episode, join Dr. MacDowell as she examines the complex connections that create intact biological systems and how we can also become more accepting of ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/22/the-love-of-placeSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/22/the-love-of-place/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/22/the-love-of-placeMon, 22 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTThe Love of PlaceIn this episode we explore our personal relationship to the places we inhabit, including natural landcapes. We'll look at topics such as solastalgia, terrapsychology, and terraphilia.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnospirituality,psychology,conservation,landscape,natureIn this episode we explore our personal relationship to the places we inhabit, including natural landcapes. We'll look at topics such as solastalgia, terrapsychhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/15/natural-storytelling-nature-as-characterWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/15/natural-storytelling-nature-as-character/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/15/natural-storytelling-nature-as-characterMon, 15 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTNatural Storytelling: Nature as CharacterFor the storyteller in all of us, this broadcast will explore how Nature becomes character in our creative narratives of self and culture.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoWriting,Nature,Storytelling,Personal Development,mythFor the storyteller in all of us, this broadcast will explore how Nature becomes character in our creative narratives of self and culture.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/02/humor-and-life-nature-healthSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/02/humor-and-life-nature-health/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/03/02/humor-and-life-nature-healthTue, 02 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMTHumor and Life, Nature, & HealthIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will explore the benefits of humor for spiritual, psychological, ecological, and physical health and well-being. Join us for the fun!01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Nature,Humor,Health,Personal developmentIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will explore the benefits of humor for spiritual, psychological, ecological, and physical health and well-being. Join us for thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/22/sacred-texts-the-dhammapadaSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/22/sacred-texts-the-dhammapada/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/22/sacred-texts-the-dhammapadaMon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTSacred Texts: The DhammapadaIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will explore elements of the Dhammapada and the wisdom it yeilds to guide our relationship to ourselves and to the world around us.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Self Help,Nature,Buddhism,ReligionIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will explore elements of the Dhammapada and the wisdom it yeilds to guide our relationship to ourselves and to the world aroundhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/15/cosmic-perspectives-macro-and-micro-worldviewsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/15/cosmic-perspectives-macro-and-micro-worldviews/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/15/cosmic-perspectives-macro-and-micro-worldviewsMon, 15 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTCosmic Perspectives: Macro and Micro WorldviewsIn this segment of EcoChat, Dr. MacDowell explores scientific research from geology, physics, and biology to examine how we can develop a complete understanding of our lives, both as biological and spiritual beings, through developing a micro and macro worldview--the small and the large, the part and the whole.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnospirituality,self help,personal development,religion,scienceIn this segment of EcoChat, Dr. MacDowell explores scientific research from geology, physics, and biology to examine how we can develop a complete understandinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/08/the-axis-mundi-the-world-tree-psychological-wholenessSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/08/the-axis-mundi-the-world-tree-psychological-wholeness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/08/the-axis-mundi-the-world-tree-psychological-wholenessMon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTThe Axis Mundi: The World Tree & Psychological WholenessDr. MacDowell will explore the Western shamanistic concept of the World Tree as a pathway for conceptualizing psychological wholeness. In this discussion we'll look at how the metaphor's for the Upper, Middle, and Lower worlds reflect psychological states of being and development, while the concept of the tree provides us a means of creating a self-concept that actively links us with other living creatures.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnospirituality,shamanism,self help,personal development,psychologyDr. MacDowell will explore the Western shamanistic concept of the World Tree as a pathway for conceptualizing psychological wholeness. In this discussion we'llhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/04/survival-sacred-dancesSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/04/survival-sacred-dances/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/02/04/survival-sacred-dancesThu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTSurvival & Sacred DancesAuthor Bill Plotkin in his text SOULCRAFT briefly quotes a medicine man who notes that all individuals have two dances in their lives: a survival and a sacred dance. Join Dr. MacDowell as she elaborates on these ideas and how they might apply to your own life satisfaction.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnospirituality,self-help,personal development,shamanism,employmentAuthor Bill Plotkin in his text SOULCRAFT briefly quotes a medicine man who notes that all individuals have two dances in their lives: a survival and a sacred dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/01/25/exploring-creation-story-wisdom-genesisSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/01/25/exploring-creation-story-wisdom-genesis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/01/25/exploring-creation-story-wisdom-genesisMon, 25 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTExploring Creation-Story Wisdom: GenesisThroughout the year, we'll be exploring diverse creation stories from around the world and the wisdom they hold for us to achieve a spiritually and ecologically healthy life. In this chat, Dr. MacDowell re-examines the creation story in Genesis and what it might hold for us today as we face the ecological crisis. 01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Religion,Genesis,Personal Development,Environmental CrisisThroughout the year, we'll be exploring diverse creation stories from around the world and the wisdom they hold for us to achieve a spiritually and ecologicallyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/01/04/affirming-the-new-yearSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/01/04/affirming-the-new-year/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2010/01/04/affirming-the-new-yearMon, 04 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTAffirming the New YearJoin Dr. MacDowell as we welcome in the New Year and explore ways to set and affirm personal and planetary goals in the New Year. We'll be exploring themes of being the change we wish to see and how to merge our spiritual and ecological selves with our everyday, encultured self! Have a year that is spiritually and persoally rewarding!01:00:00Kate MacDowellnopersonal development,spirituality,resolutions,affirmations,self helpJoin Dr. MacDowell as we welcome in the New Year and explore ways to set and affirm personal and planetary goals in the New Year. We'll be exploring themes of bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/21/meditations-on-compassion-ingSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/21/meditations-on-compassion-ing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/21/meditations-on-compassion-ingMon, 21 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMTMeditations on Compassion-ingIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will explore the diverse perspectives on compassion and how to transform compassion into a part of one's daily life--how to "compassionate."01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Psychology,Self Help,Personal Development,RelationshipsIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell will explore the diverse perspectives on compassion and how to transform compassion into a part of one's daily life--how to "cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/14/encountering-the-science-of-ecology-the-study-of-relationshipsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/14/encountering-the-science-of-ecology-the-study-of-relationships/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/14/encountering-the-science-of-ecology-the-study-of-relationshipsMon, 14 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMTEncountering the Science of Ecology: The Study of RelationshipsThis broadcast marks the first in a series of broadcasts exploring the science of Ecology. In this broadcast, listeners will gain accessible knowledge in what ecology is, why it's important, and how it can be applied by each of us to better understand our world and to also ground our spiritual and religious frameworks. Deftly challenging the notion that religion and science must be separate, Dr. MacDowell will explore how the two may intersect in the door of Ecology.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoEcology,Nature,Environmentalism,Spirituality,ScienceThis broadcast marks the first in a series of broadcasts exploring the science of Ecology. In this broadcast, listeners will gain accessible knowledge in what ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/07/ursula-goodenough-a-model-of-ecospiritualitySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/07/ursula-goodenough-a-model-of-ecospirituality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/12/07/ursula-goodenough-a-model-of-ecospiritualityMon, 07 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMTUrsula Goodenough: A Model of EcospiritualityIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell, will explore Ursual Goodenough's text "The Sacred Depths of Nature" to help promote a richer and more complete personal ecospiritual framework.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoSpirituality,Environmentalism,Naturalism,Personal Development,ReligionIn this broadcast, Dr. MacDowell, will explore Ursual Goodenough's text "The Sacred Depths of Nature" to help promote a richer and more complete personal ecospihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/23/the-art-of-relationship-ingSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/23/the-art-of-relationship-ing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/23/the-art-of-relationship-ingMon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTThe Art of Relationship-ingTaking insights gained from relationship behaviors seen in other species, Dr. MacDowell, discusses how these can be applied to human relationships for improved fulfillment and health. From identifying healthy relationships to deciphering unhealthy relationships, listeners will gain valuable and practical insight!01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoPsychology,Relationships,Ecology,Self-Help,Personal DevelopmentTaking insights gained from relationship behaviors seen in other species, Dr. MacDowell, discusses how these can be applied to human relationships for improvedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/16/exploring-ecopsychologyPsychologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/16/exploring-ecopsychology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/16/exploring-ecopsychologyMon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTExploring EcopsychologyPsychologist and researcher Dr. Mark Schroll joins Dr. MacDowell for a rich discussion on the history and current direction of the field of ecopsychology (which may be roughly defined as a psychological framework that enables deep exploration of our relatedness to the nonhuman world and each other in the hopes of fostering a healthier tomorrow). Widely published, Dr. Schroll has been a critical figure in clarifying what ecopsychology is and ensuring that it remains historically and philosophically situated to be able to accurately frame important research questions and possible interventions to address the global ecological crisis we face.01:30:00Kate MacDowellnopsychology,ecopsychology,environmentalism,nature,humanistic psychologyPsychologist and researcher Dr. Mark Schroll joins Dr. MacDowell for a rich discussion on the history and current direction of the field of ecopsychology (whichhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/09/st-francis-of-assisi-a-model-of-ecospiritualitySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/09/st-francis-of-assisi-a-model-of-ecospirituality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/09/st-francis-of-assisi-a-model-of-ecospiritualityMon, 09 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTSt. Francis of Assisi: A Model of EcospiritualityThis week's episode of EcoChat invites all individuals to explore the life, myths, and prayers of St. Francis as models for living a mystical and inspired ecospirituality that can be applied to all faiths.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoecology,spirituality,environmentalism,Nature,religionThis week's episode of EcoChat invites all individuals to explore the life, myths, and prayers of St. Francis as models for living a mystical and inspired ecosphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/02/what-is-nature-language-societyCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/02/what-is-nature-language-society/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/11/02/what-is-nature-language-societyMon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTWhat Is Nature?: Language & SocietyJoin Dr. MacDowell for a rich discussion on how our language and cultural representations shape our understanding of "What Is Nature" and how these impact our own behaviors.01:00:00Kate MacDowellnoecology,language,art,cultural studies,NatureJoin Dr. MacDowell for a rich discussion on how our language and cultural representations shape our understanding of "What Is Nature" and how these impact our ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/26/attending-tending-to-the-sacredSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/26/attending-tending-to-the-sacred/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/26/attending-tending-to-the-sacredMon, 26 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMTAttending & Tending to the SacredJoin EcoChat's host Dr. MacDowell as she explores methods of contemplating and fostering our sense of the Sacred in our everyday lives, our faiths, and our relationship to the natural world. 01:00:00Kate MacDowellnospirituality,personal development,Nature,self-help,relationshipsJoin EcoChat's host Dr. MacDowell as she explores methods of contemplating and fostering our sense of the Sacred in our everyday lives, our faiths, and our relahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/23/Sacred-Texts-Episode-1-Tao-Te-Ching-chapter-3Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/23/Sacred-Texts-Episode-1-Tao-Te-Ching-chapter-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/23/Sacred-Texts-Episode-1-Tao-Te-Ching-chapter-3Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:11:47 GMTSacred Texts Episode 1: Tao Te Ching chapter 3In the debut episode of this new podcast series, Dr. MacDowell explores the personal, spiritual, ecological and social insights that may be gleaned from an in-depth exploration of chapter 3 of the Tao Te Ching.00:15:00Kate MacDowellnoTao Te Ching,Personal Development,Spirituality,Nature,Religious TextsIn the debut episode of this new podcast series, Dr. MacDowell explores the personal, spiritual, ecological and social insights that may be gleaned from an in-dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/20/sacred-connections-a-poetic-elaborationPsychologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/20/sacred-connections-a-poetic-elaboration/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/20/sacred-connections-a-poetic-elaborationTue, 20 Oct 2009 23:18:46 GMTSacred Connections: A Poetic ElaborationJoin Dr. MacDowell for a deeper exploration of our radio broadcast on October 19th. In this companion episode, Dr. MacDowell explores the deeper meaning culture and nature for our lives through Emily Dickinson's poetry.00:15:00Kate MacDowellnoPsychology,Personal Development,Nature,Poetry,Self-EsteemJoin Dr. MacDowell for a deeper exploration of our radio broadcast on October 19th. In this companion episode, Dr. MacDowell explores the deeper meaning culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/19/Sacred-Connections-Becoming-in-the-WorldSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/19/Sacred-Connections-Becoming-in-the-World/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/ecochat/2009/10/19/Sacred-Connections-Becoming-in-the-WorldMon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMTSacred Connections: Becoming in the WorldIn our debut show, EcoChat host Dr. MacDowell will be talking about the importance of our unique beingness and how our own uniqueness enables a rich array of vital connections with both our fellow human beings and our nonhuman brethren. Join us as we honor the vast diversity and possibility of Life. 01:00:00Kate MacDowellnospirituality,self-esteem,ecology,personal growth,relationshipsIn our debut show, EcoChat host Dr. MacDowell will be talking about the importance of our unique beingness and how our own uniqueness enables a rich array of vi