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Wild Voices

Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano

Wild Voices is a podcast hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where we dive into the wonders of the natural world, exploring the beauty around us, various plants, trees, and ecosystems, conservation efforts, and a myriad of ways to connect with the natural world. Whether you"re a forager, gardener, mushroom hunter, forest bather, or just curious about all the glorious things surrounding and sustaining you, we bring engaging stories, expert interviews, and exciting perspectives on all things wild

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00:36:49

S2 Ep2 - Mental health and Plants with Stephanie Pearson

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2025/11/20

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci and I are joined by Stephanie Pearson where we talk about using houseplants to deal with mental health. Stephanie's mental health journey took her from ZERO plants to more than 60 in a matter of months. Whether you're dealing with mental health issues or just looking to improve your mood - this is an episode you don't want to miss! Mentioned in the

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00:27:10

S2 Ep.1: Reconnecting with Nature (and friends)!

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2025/11/06

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci and I chat with some of our nature-loving friends after a much-needed Forest Therapy Session in the woods near Union University. We discuss a little about the past few months, how we've been reconnecting with nature, and future plans for the Wild Voices Podcast.Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe

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Ep. 23: Spring Retreat 2025 Recap

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2025/07/17

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci chats with Chris Smith and Renee Roark to recap the Spring Retreat that was held at Cloverpenny Farm in June. They discuss each session - glass walking, yoga, forest bathing, and ecstatic dance - and the profound impact the event had on the facilitators and participants. Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please

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00:48:38

Ep. 22: Worm Farms, Chickens, and Seed Saving (A...

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2025/06/19

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci chats with Donna about her experience at The Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. Listen in as we chat about starting a worm farm for composting, meat chickens, ethical food harvesting, and tips for seed saving! There is so much information that we didn't have time to share, but the links below will guide you to learn more on these topics and connect with

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00:38:02

Ep. 21: RetreatABLE Recap with Chris Smith and Lauren...

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2025/05/16

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci and I are joined by Chris Smith and Lauren Oftedahl to discuss the first RetreatABLE event they hosted in Wisconsin a few weeks ago. The crew at Wild Voices Podcast couldn’t be more thrilled to see the impact that these ladies are making in other communities, and we invite you to learn more about their passion and efforts to get people more connected to

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Ep. 20: Ranger Madlyn Maples from Pinson Mounds State...

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2025/05/08

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Donna and Nicci head down to Pinson Mounds State Park to chat with Madlyn Maples, the park's Seasonal Interpretive Ranger. Madlyn shares some of the cool history of the park and some of the unique events happening at Pinson Mounds. Mentioned in the show:Pinson Mounds State Archaeological ParkBee Fest 2025Painting with MudThank you for being part of this journey

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Ep. 19: Below the Waves with Joe Meisel

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2025/04/24

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Donna talks with Joe Meisel, biologist, conservationist, and educator. He is the author of two books about the wonders of the natural world: The Marlin’s Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes (Cornell Press, 2025) and Orchids of Tropical America: An Introduction and Guide (Cornell Press, 2014). He is a co-founder of the Ceiba

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00:30:33

Ep. 18: Road to Redemption with Raye Coon

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2025/04/16

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Donna is joined by Raye Coon, a life coach in Jackson and gem of a human! Donna and Raye discuss Raye's journey and her newest venture - Redemption Road - and the impact that nature has had on her personal and spiritual development. Mentioned in this episode:Connect and follow Redemption Road on social media.FacebookInstagramTikTokThank you for being part of this

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00:34:42

Ep. 17: Spring Equinox Retreat 2025 Recap

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2025/04/03

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci, Donna, and Chris chat about the amazing Spring Equinox Retreat that took place at CloverPenny Farm on March 22, 2025. What a wonderful day of connecting, community, love, and support! If you didn't make it, check out this episode to see what you missed. Mark your calendar for June 21, 2025, when we will be hosting the Summer Retreat!Thank you for being part of

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00:32:43

Spring Nature Events 2025 with Nicci and Donna

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2025/03/06

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.The Plant Shop - Plant Sale219 North Parkway Ste 6 Jackson TN 38305March 13-15, 2024 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSpring Equinox Nature RetreatCloverPenny FarmSaturday, March 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMCommunity Seed SwapThe Ledge - 3581 Highway 70 E, Spring Creek TN 38305March 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMSpring Tree Identification HikePinson MoundsMarch 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMRetreatAble: A

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00:45:43

Healing in the Wild: Grieving and Nature with Lauren...

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2025/02/28

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.We took a little sabbatical due to illness, weather issues, and a particularly devastating loss at the farm. Our beloved Walter, our gender-fluid turkey and mascot of the Wild Voices Podcast, was taken by a predator. This episode is perfectly timed, as we speak with Lauren Oftedahl about using nature to navigate grief. Lauren is a published author, graphic designer, and an all-around

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00:23:02

Winter Foraging

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2025/02/06

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.“Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer. They prepare. They adapt. They perform extraordinary acts of metamorphosis to get them through. Winter is a time of withdrawing from the world, maximizing scant resources, carrying out acts of brutal efficiency, and vanishing

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00:29:32

Diana Cotten's Bringing a New Plant Shop to West...

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2025/01/30

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, we chat with Diana Cotten, a local businesswoman, nature lover, and country-life extraordinaire! Diana shares with us the details about her latest venture - a plant shop coming to the West Tennessee area! This hilarious episode covers everything from the plant shop to bean dust and an extensive conversation about snakes. Thank you for being part of this journey

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00:33:45

2025 - Interesting Start & Upcoming Events

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2025/01/16

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.The snow settled in, and we did too! Snuggle up and enjoy this episode where Nicci and I talk about all the great events and happenings in the coming months! Upcoming Events: Wild Voices Spring Retreat - March 22, 2025 at CloverPenny Farms. More details to come! RetreatAble: A wheelchair-accessible nature retreat - April 25-27, 2025 at Camp Wawbeek - Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps

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00:36:51

Landscaping with Brad Gano

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2025/01/02

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, we chat with Brad Gano about all things landscaping. Brad, a private landscaper in Denver, Colorado sat down with us for a great conversation about grasses, trees, and tips for getting the most out of your landscape. Check out the episode as Brad shares his knowledge, and the dogs provide some additional comedic action (yes, there was a dog fart in the camper - that

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00:46:27

Adventure Therapy with Renee Roark

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2024/12/26

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.Now that the holidays are coming to a close, many people may be feeling the need to reflect and focus on self-care. That can often include therapy. In this episode, we chat with Renee Roark about Adventure Therapy. Renee shares how her approach to therapy within nature takes a different approach to helping her clients heal through connecting with nature. Mentioned in the show:

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00:25:25

Nature Projects for the Winter

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2024/12/19

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.Winter is upon us in West Tennessee! With the cold (and recently rainy) weather rolling in, there’s no better time to start planning fun winter projects to connect you to nature and your creativity. In this episode, we discuss a few of our favorite things to do during the winter and offer up some of our favorite resources. Stick around to learn more about Nicci’s upcoming Winter

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00:40:49

Mushroom Hunting with David Blackwood

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2024/12/12

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, we chat with David Blackwood about all things mushrooms. David is the Director of the West Tennessee River Basin Authority by day, but mushroom hunting is his passion. This fascinating conversation includes tips on when and where to forage, the two deadly shrooms in West Tennessee, David’s favorite fungi, how to grow mushrooms with cardboard, and so much more! Big

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00:49:22

UTExtension with Celeste Luckey Scott and Mary Glenys...

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2024/12/05

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, we visit the UT-TSU Extension office to meet with Celeste Luckey Scott and Mary Glenys Espey and learn more about the Extension’s programs and services. We talk about the Master Gardeners Program, Tennessee Smart Yard, and the services that the Extension offers to community members and homeowners. Recording this episode was so much fun and very informative. You

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00:33:42

Wild Voices Retreat Recap

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2024/11/21

Welcome to the Wild Voices podcast, hosted by Donna Thomas and Nicci Gano, where nature speaks and stories come alive.In this episode, Nicci and Donna are joined by Chris Smith for a lovely discussion about last weekend's Wild Voices Retreat. We talk about our favorite parts of the day, read some feedback from participants, and share a wonderful campfire song that has been sitting with our souls since. Thank you for being part of this journey with us! Your support means the world. Please subscribe

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