The Magic and Mystery of Nighttime with Leigh Ann Henion
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you really experienced nighttime? In our modern world of glowing screens, bri...
Journal of Biophilic Design: How to Design a Biophilic Community
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Biophilic Solutions, we’re bringing you something a little different (yet very close ...
What the Earth Is Telling Us with Threshold’s Amy Martin
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by Amy Martin, host of the Peabody Award-winning podcast Threshold, for a ...
Small Steps, Big Waves: How You Can Help Protect Our Oceans with Katie Day
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that simple, meaningful action starting today can help protect the world’s oce...
Nature Has The Answers: Lessons Learned After 100 Biophilic Conversations
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years, we've had the privilege of sitting down with visionaries, scientists, ...
Rooted in Wisdom: Indigenous Voices and the Amazon Rainforest with Dr. Tracey Osborne
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time: how to truly a...
The Future Is Local: Rebuilding Economies and Healing the Earth with Helena Norberg-Hodge
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time and again, we've examined how the challenges we face – poverty, inequality, environmenta...
Miki Agrawal on Motherhood, Nature-Inspired Business, and Mushrooms That Eat Plastic
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it. Our waste habits are, well, pretty wasteful. Every single day, more than 27,000 tre...
What Nature Teaches Us About Belonging with Radha Agrawal
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re delving into the growing epidemic of loneliness, examining its root ca...
A Wild New Way To Work with Megan Leatherman
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, work simply isn’t working anymore. Wages have stagnated while the cost of living ...
Designing Landscapes of the Future with Superbloom
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re exploring the landscapes of the future with Stacy Passmore and Diane Lipovsky, co-fou...
Douglas Rushkoff on Reclaiming Our Humanity with Nature & Collaboration
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re living in an era largely defined by consumerism, social media addiction, climate change, and...
Seasonal Wisdom: Learning from Nature’s Cycles
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re sitting down with Rebecca Magee to discuss the importance of seasonal living, the...
Biophilia in Turbulent Times
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we launch Season 5, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the vital role of nature in uncertain t...
Introducing Season 5 of Biophilic Solutions
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 of Biophilic Solutions premieres on Tuesday, March 4th! This season, we're taking a br...
Less Rush, More Cheer: What We’re Reading This Winter
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year, we’re embracing the slower pace of winter and our mantra is less rush, more cheer. More...
A Darker Wilderness with Erin Sharkey
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does the natural world bear witness to history? What lessons can nature teach us about survival, ada...
Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves with Dr. Howard Frumkin
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving deep into the interconnectedness of human health and planetary health. We ...
Redefining Wildness with 'Wild Souls' Author Emma Marris
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the idea of pristine, untouched nature a misguided fantasy? Are any animals truly wild on a plane...
What Do We Owe Animals? With ‘Meet the Neighbors’ Author Brandon Keim
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know that many animals possess “human-like” qualities: the ability to play, sustain friendshi...
A Thriving City is a Walkable City with Jeff Speck
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of suburban sprawl and city planning that has prioritized car travel above all else, m...
Mushroom Hunting and the Joy of Discovery with Emily & Gregory Han
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mushrooms are fascinating. They’re not quite plants and they’re not quite animals. Unique and ch...
Social Prescribing and Nature as Medicine with Author Julia Hotz
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you think if your doctor wrote you a prescription to take a walk outside? To visit an art...
Author Talk: Wellness Architecture and Urban Design with Dr. Phill Tabb
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness is a buzzword that gets thrown a lot these days - but at its core, what does wellness reall...
The Mini-Forest Revolution with Hannah Lewis
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest, Hannah Lewis, is on a mission to restore biodiversity in our towns and cities by pl...
Biophilic Leaders Fireside Chat: Ryan Gravel, Michael Phillips & Steve Nygren
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Biophilic Solutions, we are presenting a Fireside Chat recorded live at the 2024 ...
Biophilic Summer Reading: Our 2024 Picks
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Monica and Jennifer here, back yet again with some of our favorite books from the past year. ...
Beauty, Awe, and Biodiversity in Old Growth Forests with Joan Maloof
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Old Growth Forests, natural forests that have grown undisturbed over a long period of time, offer a ...
Harnessing the Power of New Technology for Greener Cities with Nadina Galle
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The smart cities movement, which seeks to optimize public wellbeing through the use of technology an...
Myth, Science, and the Age of Deer with Erika Howsare
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the lives of many humans, deer occupy a really fascinating middle ground between so many binaries...
How Austin L. Ray is Fixing Atlanta
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a great example of using your unique skills to amplify your impact. This week, ...
Calling Business Leaders to Action with David S. Eady
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to think that business interests are diametrically opposed to environmental progress - a...
Nature in Recovery & Corridors of Beauty with Karen Lloyd
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean when we talk about reconnecting with nature? To actually connect with natur...
Expedition Behavior: Growing Leaders with NOLS President Sandy Colhoun
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time and time again, we’ve seen that spending time in nature has profound effects on our physical ...
Native Plants, Keystone Species, and Ecosystem Restoration with Doug Tallamy
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
E.O. Wilson once said, “if insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos”- a...
The Life Changing Power of Outdoor Adventure with Shelby Stanger
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today, Shelby Stanger, believes that a little bit of outdoor adventure is the key to a ful...
The High Line, Therme, & Social Infrastructure with Robert Hammond
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today, Robert Hammond, has dedicated his life to creating vibrant public spaces that foste...
Ellen M. Bassett on Design Innovation, Urban Planning, and Global Perspectives
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughtful and creative design can change the world, from the products we use every day to innovativ...
The 2023 Biophilic Holiday Reading List
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially cozy season! This week, Monica and Jennifer are back with another roundup of bioph...
Public Green Space is Essential Infrastructure with George Dusenbury
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone should live within 10 minutes of a public park. Why? Because public green space improves ov...
Finding Deeper Wellness in Nature with Dr. Mark Campbell
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the surface, you may not think that the military or professional baseball have much to do with fi...
Beware of Biophobia with Journalist Emily Harwitz
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At this point, we all know that biophilia literally means the love of nature, right? But have you ev...
The Economics of Biophilic Design with Bill Browning and Catie Ryan
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The health benefits of biophilic design are well-established: reduced anxiety, improved focus, lower...
Getting Into the (Sea)Weeds with Keel Labs’ Aleks Gosiewski and Tessa Callaghan
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the future of sustainable textiles, should we look no further than … the ocean? Today we’re ...
Buildings That Last For 500 Years with ZGF Architects’ Kathy Berg
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re exploring buildings that are biophilic, climate resilient, and set the gold stand...
Positive Tipping Points & Transformative Change with Dr. Tim Lenton
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If a negative climate tipping point refers to a critical threshold that triggers irreversible damage...
How Dr. Sheri Parks is Reviving Indigo Dye and Cultivating Community in Maryland and Beyond
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re exploring the intersection of agriculture, artistry, and history through the lens...
Nature, Culture & The Sacred with Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today, Nina, Simons, believes that the root of many social and environmental problems we f...
The Brain Is Your Client: Biophilic Architecture with Dr. Tuwanda Green
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into the world of human-centered architecture and its profound impact on br...
Biophilic Summer Reading: Our 2023 Picks
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer and Monica here! We’ve officially reached the height of Summer. The days are long, it’s...
Beast Mode: Wildlife Recovery & Ecological Restoration with Environmental Philosopher Christopher J. Preston
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the early weeks of the pandemic, when human activity and movement were significantly reduced,...
Biodesign, Chemistry, & The Future of Fashion with Dr. Karen Pearson
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of biodesign, exploring the amazing opportunities that ...
Eco-Conscious Fashion & Nature’s Wisdom with Mara Hoffman
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re thrilled to be speaking with fashion designer Mara Hoffman, the President and Cre...
Biophilic Leadership Summit: The Nature of Wood with Bill Browning
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As humans, we have notable biophilic responses to natural materials, forms, fractal patterns, and so...
Sustainable Packaging, In-Store Recycling, and Clean Standards with Credo Beauty Founder Annie Jackson
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Credo Co-Founder & COO Annie Jackson at the 17th FIT Sustainable Business &...
Conversational Communities in Nature with Author Fred Dust
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where people are so divided, what does it mean to have meaningful, thoughtful conversatio...
The Simple Power of Being Outside with Merrell’s Lindsey Lindemulder
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
lWhether we like to admit it or not, the outdoor industry can sometimes feel like an exclusive club....
Thin Places, Sacred Architecture, and Biophilic Patterns with Dr. Phill Tabb
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt that you were on the precipice of a sacred experience? Or visited a place that le...
Olmsted, Awe, and America’s Public Lands with Author Jeffrey H. Ryan
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail? Taken a family vacation to the Grand Canyon ...
Nature and Renewal with Mindfulness Expert Nina Smiley
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adherents of biophilia know that humans have an innate connection to nature and living things. But i...
The Case For Climate Optimism with Anne Therese Gennari
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An optimistic outlook on life tends to make people happier, more successful, and even healthier - bu...
Introducing Season 3 of Biophilic Solutions
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of Biophilic Solutions premieres on January 24th! This season, we'll explore some new ...
Amplifying Your Impact with The Carbon Almanac’s Paige NeJame
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking all about how to amplify your impact with Carbon Almanac contributing wri...
Biophilic Books for the Holidays
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We firmly believe that this time of year should be all about slowing down, enjoying quality time wit...
Building With Nature & Scaling Biophilic Ideas with Mary Davidge
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Davidge has spent her career at the forefront of biophilic design. Between 2014 and 2021, Mary ...
The Campaign for Nature: Safeguarding Biodiversity with Brian O’Donnell
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world is losing its biodiversity at a rapid rate, due in large part to habitat loss caused by cl...
Plant Based Snacks For A Healthy Planet with Eat the Change Co-founder Seth Goldman
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most effective tools for improving planetary health is the food we choose to eat. In envi...
Saving The World’s Quiet Places with Matt Mikkelsen
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natural places, untouched by man made noise pollution, are practically nonexistent in the modern wor...
Restorative Spaces Inspired by Nature with Oliver Heath
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: you’re at the office and you’re having a terrible day. We’ve all been there at o...
Shifting to a Green Economy with Dr. Edward B. Barbier
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re diving into environmental economics, specifically how global economies can start v...
Native Plants, Wildness, and Landscape Architecture with Dr. Alfred Vick
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it important to know the cultural context of a place? How do landscape architects help connect us...
Rethinking Housing with ‘Brave New Home’ Author Diana Lind
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re exploring the rise of the single-family home and its many pitfalls, including the...
Silence, Awe, and Being Present with 'Golden' Authors Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the deepest silence you’ve ever known? That’s the key question posed by Leigh Marz and J...
The Highway of the Future with The Ray’s Allie Kelly
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Biophilic Solutions, we’re talking all things highway transportation. Transportation ...
The Ultimate Biophilic Summer Reading List
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Monica and Jennifer are sharing their top picks for the ultimate biophilic summer reading...
Anger vs. Optimism and the Way Forward: BONUS with David Orr
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be an engaged citizen or an effective activist? How can we shift from anger to ...
How Biophilia Makes Our Democracy Stronger with David Orr
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving deep into the intersection of democracy and the environmental movement, wh...
Form Follows Feeling: Serenity, Human Emotion, and Design with Suchi Reddy
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we connect human emotion to the built environment? Is it possible to design spaces that produ...
Your Brain on Nature: Neuroaesthetics and Biophilia with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re exploring the neuroscience behind our relationship to beauty. Are we culturally co...
Biophilic Patterns, Awe, and a New Industrial Revolution with Interface’s Kari Pei
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that a global commercial flooring company has achieved carbon neutrality and is ...
Biophilic Design and the Human Habitat with Dr. Judith Heerwagen
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into the psychology of biophilic design - why we find it so appealing, t...
Creating A Destination for Holistic Healing with Dr. Elizabeth Trattner
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Trattner, a renowned acupuncturist and practitioner o...
What’s Your Nature Score? With NatureQuant Founder Jared Hanley
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re speaking with Jared Hanely, the CEO and founder of NatureQuant, a company whose m...
Water and Wellbeing with Blue Mind Author Wallace J. Nichols
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt instantly calm upon arriving at the ocean or a rural lake? Or even felt the need ...
Flight Path and Lost Waters with Urban Designer Hannah Palmer
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re chatting with urban designer and author Hannah S. Palmer about the second longest...
E.O. Wilson’s Life and Legacy with Biographer Richard Rhodes
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Biophilia is the connection that human beings innately seek with the natural world.” - E.O. Wil...
Introducing Season 2 of Biophilic Solutions
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Biophilic Solutions will be back on January 18th! Here, Monica and Jennifer check in about what they...
The Economics of Conservation with Stacy Funderburke
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Biophilic Solutions, we’re talking to Stacy Funderburke, Associate State Director for...
Plant-Based Snacking and the Joy of Nature with R.E.D.D. Founder Alden Blease
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Biophilic Solutions, we’re talking to Alden Blease, the founder and Chief Creative of...
Front Lawns, Biodiversity & Bylaws: Nina-Marie Lister
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Monica and Jennifer sit down with Nina-Marie Lister, Graduate Director and Professor in t...
Creating Outdoor Citizens: Appalachian Mountain Club’s John Judge
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Biophilic Solutions, we speak with John Judge, President and CEO of the Appalachian Mou...
John Piotti on the Future of Food & Our Planet
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do farmland loss and a rapidly changing climate mean for the future of food? How can we harness...
Everything You Need to Know About The Biophilic Leadership Summit
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Biophilic Leadership Summit brings together thought-leaders from fields like agriculture, urban ...
Biophilia is Imperative to Our National Security: Col. Mark “Puck” Mykelby
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From our good friends over at Serenbe Stories, hear Monica and Steve Nygren’s interview with retir...
Skincare That's Grounded In Nature with Indie Lee
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Biophilic Solutions, we chat with Indie Lee, founder of the wildly successful skincare ...
Why Does Spending Time in Nature Make Us Happier?
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Monica and Jennifer sit down with Florence Williams, acclaimed author of "The Nature...
Building Living Machines with Biology, The Original Technology
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Monica and Jennifer sit down with Jasmina Aganovic to talk about all things beauty and bi...
Why “No Farms, No Food” is a Biophilic Rallying Cry
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're speaking with Beth Sauerhaft, the Vice President of Programs at American Farml...
How Are Climate and Racial Justice Inextricably Linked?
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Biophilic Solutions, we talk to Jacqui Patterson, the Senior Director of the NAAC...
How Do We Build a Biophilic Movement?
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we build a biophilic movement? Halfway through our first season, Monica and Jennifer reflect ...