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Terra Stories

Giulia Gasparrini

Terra Stories shares the stories that weave humanity into the natural world and ancestral wisdom. Here, you’ll hear about the power of storytelling, mythology, kinship with nature, eco-feminism and old, wise knowledge. This journey will empower you to use storytelling in your craft, reconnect to yourself and nature, helping you become an agent of change in tomorrow’s world. Cover: Beth Walrond Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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16:16

(25) 'The Scarab’s Chronicle'

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2025/09/25

How much can a tiny insect tell us about our relationship with nature?This podcast episode unfolds as a chronicle—tracing one insect, the scarab, across time and place.From the banks of the Nile in Ancient Egypt, to the French Alps twenty years ago, to today’s Mediterranean shores, and even millions of years back, when a scarab’s body lay buried until archaeologists uncovered it.Why has an insect once worshipped as a god by our ancestors lost its place in our modern cities?What made it so important

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21:03

(24) 'Tell a Story or Die'

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2025/07/23

We are in a world of mad kings. The ones that destroy life, extract more and more, leaving Earth empty. Lately, I keep asking: What shall we do? What are we doing wrong?If I had asked that question in the medieval Arab world, they might have said: Tell them a story. And they might have told me the story of Shahrazad, the woman who changed the mind of a mad king by telling him a thousand stories.Stories can change minds, worldviews. And worldviews shape our actions: toward care, kinship, and love for

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29:46

(23) 'Daphne, Who Became a Tree; Apollo, Whom She...

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2025/05/01

If a story reveals something about its characters, it also reveals something about the storyteller. The story you’re about to hear is no exception. But what could a story tell about the one who is telling it? You might ask. Well, what if, in this story, the storyteller was the Prince of them all? What if, thousands of years ago, he understood better than anyone what makes a story an invisible thread connecting humanity together? What if he told a tale you could still connect with today? His name was

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16:25

(22) 'Would You Cut Humbaba's Trees?'

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2025/02/18

What would you do if you stood before the spirit of the forest? How would you feel? And how would you treat its forest?This podcast episode comes at a time when I find myself looking around and witnessing how deeply we disrespect nature in so many ways—including the precious, life-giving forests of our planet. Deforestation, animal hunts, mining…As a fierce believer that stories shape a culture and the actions of a civilization, I wondered: what stories are we telling ourselves? And more

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39:48

(21) "Forest Wisdom for Agriculture" with Carolyn...

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2024/05/31

Carolyn recalls romanticizing the woods after spending time with her father among the majestic Redwoods. Her connection to the forest deepened when she later, within her studies, traveled to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Surrounded by their rich forests, she was struck by a profound realization that changed her career path: these forests and their biodiversity were deeply intertwined with agriculture. This insight revealed to her how Western culture often approached growing food incorrectly, while some

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40:31

(20) "Forest and Fire, Unveiling Other Narratives"...

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2024/05/08

Gabriela has always felt at home where she grew up, on a guest house farm on the Portuguese coast. Despite often leaving her land to travel and work, deep down she knew that, like indigenous trees, she belonged to that place. But one summer day, a wildfire swept through her father's land, devouring everything around. Her father was evacuated, leaving the fire time to pass. And when he returned to his lands, thinking that everything would be gone, his house was nearly intact. If we tell you this

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31:18

(19) "Restoring Mangroves on Funzi Island" with...

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2024/04/18

Dorcas grew up in Kenya, where her father instilled in her the value of planting trees—his farm was full of trees and coffee plants. Dorcas also recalls the generational stories that were passed along: they once had forests full of trees that have now been cut down. These stories sparked a deeper appreciation for nature within her. While she once overlooked tree-cutting on farms, believing it would bring other benefits, Dorcas's perspective shifted over time.With eye-opening studies in marine

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51:24

(18) "Exploring the Forest of the Mind" conversation...

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2024/03/27

Rūta's upbringing was enriched by her mother's presence and the wisdom of her grandmother, a passionate geologist deeply connected to the natural world and its spiritual essence. When her grandmother faced a grave illness, Rūta found herself pondering: “If we were able to present the diagnosis with a very different approach, how would people heal?” This question ignited her journey into psychology, intertwined with her understanding of biology. As a dedicated researcher, writer, and facilitator of

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47:08

(17) "Connecting to the Land through the Forest"...

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2024/03/06

Ana was raised in Venezuela with her family, who had been cattle farmers for generations. They, from whom she inherited Indigenous ancestry, maintained a deep connection to the land. However, due to increased governmental pressure, she was compelled to leave with her parents for Canada, thus becoming separated from her family, homeland, and culture. Growing up far from her ancestors' lands, Ana found solace through meaningful encounters and the nature around her. By exploring the forest whenever

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49:34

(16) "Growing a Forest Oasis in the Desert"...

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2024/02/14

After a long journey that took her from writing poems to strangers, to the Shakespeare & Company bookstore café in Paris, and to an immersive writing experience in a forest in Sweden, Billimarie found herself back in her mother's garden. "This is a man-made woods," Billimarie recalled a phrase that had struck her during her time in Sweden. "Man-made," she thought. Meanwhile, her mother, wise and attuned to nature, understood the needs of her plants instinctively, without relying on science or

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08:29

(15) "Reviving Forests Roots: Season 2" introduction

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2024/01/31

Welcome to Season 2 of Terra Stories.What’s on the agenda? FORESTS. 🪲🌳🌲🪵🍄 Specifically, “Reviving Forests Roots” explores forest ecosystems and their wisdom, deepening the intrinsic links between nature and humanity through the people who live and listen to it. It’s a journey to our roots, steeped in stories, to imagine, rediscover, and reconnect with the natural world and our ancestral origins.This first episode is a brief introduction to the series. I wanted to share something with you,

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25:29

Terra Stories ·

2023/11/15

Naima's father has always taken care of his garden as if he were hiding a secret within it. Naima couldn't help but wonder, 'how could such a tough person have such a tenderness to care for the plants, the fruits that grew on the trees, and the birds that latched on them.'It wasn't until she re-entered that sacred space, a few years after painful events, that Naima began to unravel the precious mysteries her father nurtured within his garden. In the midst of pain, that garden became the doorway

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31:31

(13) "Overcoming Solastalgia: Finding Wonder in the...

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2023/10/25

Justine's grandfather had a passion for photographing trees, particularly those with character. This made him a man who knew how to find wonder in the small things. Justine found her grandfather's legacy to be a guiding light amid the growing waves of the haunting melodies of a changing world. As she embarked on her own odyssey, she understood that the wonders of the world weren't just confined to the grandiose; they flourished in the hidden corners of the Earth, just waiting for someone to see

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32:49

(12) "Artistry Rooted in Nature: Healing Through...

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2023/09/27

Birungi's journey starts with her ancestors, who always found inspiration in nature for their creative work. Through the use of banana tree fibers, bark cloth, and batik techniques native to Uganda, they crafted various forms of art that shaped her childhood. This left her with a profound respectful relationship with the natural world, driving her to revisit these traditions and incorporate them into her own life, leading her to become a collage artist and art tutor. Influenced by her roots,

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33:55

(11) "Earth’s Call: Listening to the Songs of Nature"...

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2023/09/06

Daiva's journey began in Lithuania, where rich cultural folklore wove a profound love for the performing arts into the very core of her being. During her exploration of diverse talents and encounters with pivotal figures, Daiva paused, allowing the peaceful silence of nature to guide her. In that serene moment, she not only listened but also embarked on a new path. Leaving everything behind, she followed the footsteps of permaculture and regenerative design, choosing to infuse these principles

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18:19

(10) "Beyond the Woods: Embracing the Forests Against...

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2023/08/09

"It's not an appropriate job for women"; Favour had to face numerous challenges and obstacles when she decided to pursue a career in forestry: the opposition of her family and societal norms. Yet, this hasn't stopped her from exploring her connection with nature, driven by her love for the environment and the desire to make a difference. Something she deeply inherited from her grandmother, a dedicated farmer in the village who taught her about nature's enchanting beauty, its secrets, its

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31:55

(9) "Sharing Knowledge, Local Communities, and Living...

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2023/07/19

Ana and Andrea inherited important knowledge from their great-grandmother. She was a wise woman who left the highlands for the coast to secure her family's future. She believed that if you have received any good opportunity to have a better life, you shouldn't forget to open up those opportunities to the people around you and who will come. Ana and Andrea grew up in the village of Chepén, Peru, where the impact of climatic events on their families and community sparked reflection on what can be

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29:59

(8) "Reconnecting with our Roots, the Land, and...

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2023/06/28

Dawa Yangi Sherpa is a Sherpa-Nepali woman, who grew up in a culture where mountains are deities and nature is an entity to be respected. As she grew up and moved from Nepal to India and then to the United States, she embarked on a path that called her and led her to reconnect with her roots, rediscovering the wisdom and knowledge of her ancestors. What did she learn? Does reconnecting with nature mean reconnecting with our roots? Is traditional knowledge the key to the world we envision? Take a

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33:39

(7) "Women’s Connection to Water, Reimagining Worlds,...

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2023/05/31

Have you ever heard stories where rivers are sacred, healing, and creative? Well, let us tell you one: Tessel is a Dutch artist, who was lulled by the sound of rivers, waterfalls and waves, who developed an admiration for the natural world, its shapes, colors, and secrets. The secrets that fascinated her as a child, watching time go by through the movements of water, and that she began to unravel as she grew older, after numerous dips in the cold Swiss rivers. Why did it help her to clear her

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(6) "Nairobi Arboretum, the City's Green Oasis" story...

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2023/05/10

Natalie Sifuma grew up in Nairobi and spent most of her childhood living close to the Arboretum, an oasis near the city center. It was here that she first had a love for trees, but it wasn't until she started working with a storytelling firm in 2017 that she found a creative way to connect with people, places, and the environment, and begin using stories to share information. In January, Natalie visited the Nairobi Arboretum on her way to work, and this inspired her to write a story: Nairobi

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