The Nature of Nurture
Episodes
The Invisible Strings Guiding Your Life: Jeffrey Epstein and the “Global Criminal Enterprise.”
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description In this episode of The Nature of Nurture, Leslie sits down with Caroline Heldman—political scientist, professor, and chair of Ge...
Psychedelics, Addiction, and the Meaning of Life with Yeshaia Blakeney
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Nature of Nurture, Leslie sits down with Yeshaia Blakeney (aka Shai), co-founder and co-CEO of Recovery Integrity and Antedote ...
It's Not Too Late. A Conversation About Climate Change with Heather White
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie welcomes environmental lawyer, author, and nonprofit founder Heather White back to The Nature of Nurture for a powerful, wide-ranging conv...
Could Listening Have Prevented the Fire? With Orly Israel
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie is joined by Orly Israel, founder of The Listening Table, which offers judgment-free spaces where people can sit down and be heard without...
Being Human in the Age of Machines with Dr. Radhika Dirks
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Leslie Carr sits down with her friend Dr. Radhika Dirks, an AI technologist and global advisor, for a wide-ranging conversation about how artifici...
Season 5 Trailer
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nature of Nurture is a space for real talk, big questions, and grounded hope. In a time when climate anxiety, uncertainty, and burnout are shaping how...
Julia and Leslie Are Dying with Julia de’Caneva
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season Five opener of The Nature of Nurture, Dr. Leslie Carr sits down with her friend and collaborator Julia de’Caneva for a candid, expans...
Season 5 Is Coming: Big Announcements from Leslie
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 is on the way! In this announcement, Leslie shares exciting updates about the upcoming launch in January, the new Patreon community with earl...
Exploring Breathwork's Healing Potential with Robert Bahedry
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie sits down with certified breathwork practitioner Robert Bahedry to explore the transformative power of breathwork. Rooted in ancient yoga ...
The Intersection of Mental Health and the Nervous System with Rachel Hardy
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie is joined by Rachel Hardy, intuitive coach and mentor, to explore the profound impact our nervous systems have on mental health and overal...
Exploring the Akashic Records with Helen Vonderheide
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Vonderheide joins Leslie for a fascinating discussion about the world of the Akashic Records. Helen provides a clear and concise explanation of ...
The Power of Connection: A Medium's Role in a Family Reunion with Scott Nathan
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie is joined by multidisciplinary artist and author Scott Nathan who shares some incredible and wild stories from his life. He discusses his ...
Reconciling Spirituality and Oppression with June Johnson
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
June Johnson, entrepreneur, model, and advocate, joins host Leslie for a wide-ranging conversation where she candidly shares her personal journey, inc...
The Impact of Abortion Restrictions on Women’s Mental Health with Jill Filipovic
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reproductive autonomy isn't just about the right to choose; it's also about the ability to shape one's destiny. Host Leslie is joined by Jill Filipovi...
The Problem with Psychiatric Medication with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have the quick fixes provided by psych meds caused us to overlook the real, underlying causes in our mental health struggles? Psychiatrist Dr. Josef W...
Beyond the Bin: What Your Physical Space Reveals About Your Mental Health with Shira Gill
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does our mental health impact our environment? How does our environment impact our mental health? Your host Leslie is joined by Shira Gill, a glob...
Surviving Suicidal Feelings with artist Just Jet
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie sits down with producer, dancer, and choreographer Just Jet (simply known as Jet) for a raw and honest discussion of mental health, suicidal th...
The Transformative Power of Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Jennifer Ellice
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie is joined by Dr. Jennifer Ellice, founder of the Golden Afternoon Ketamine Clinic and emergency room physician, to discuss psychedelic the...
Season 4 Trailer
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season four of The Nature of Nurture with Dr. Leslie Carr, which is being filmed with video for the first time! Buckle up for this season, ...
Welcome to Season 4
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 of The Nature of Nurture is on its way, and there are some exciting changes you’ll want to know about! Please listen to this welcome messag...
How the Modern World is Changing our Brains, an interview with neuroscientist Tara Thiagarajan
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your host Leslie sits down with the founder of Sapien Labs, Tara Thiagarajan, to discuss their cutting edge research. The role that technology and env...
How the Internet is Changing the Modern World, an interview with documentary filmmaker Liz Smith
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie sits down with British filmmaker Liz Smith to talk about two of her documentaries which focus on the role that the internet is playing in our c...
Recovery from Schizophrenia without Medication, an interview with Tracey Higgins
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie sits down with Tracey Higgins to explore Tracey’s full recovery from schizophrenia without medication. They discuss the role that trauma...
The Psychology of Money: Interview with personal finance expert Barbara Stanny Huson
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Leslie talks about the psychology of money with expert Barbara Stanny Huson. They talk about how a person’s personal history impacts their rela...
Strong in the Broken Places: An Interview with Quentin Vennie
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie interviews wellness icon Quentin Vennie about his life growing up in West Baltimore on the front lines of the drug trade, and his journey to we...
The Sexy Lie: An Interview with Dr. Caroline Heldman, political scientist and gender in media expert
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your host Leslie sits down with political scientist Dr. Caroline Heldman to discuss the role that female body objectification plays in sex and a woman...
Season 3 Trailer
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the different facets of the human condition in Season 3. Some of those facets include, sex, drugs, and technology. Tune in now! Links: drl...
Season 2 Wrap-Up: Thanks for Listening and a Season 3 Teaser
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Contributors:Dr. Leslie Car: lesliecarr.com
The Nature of Reality. Interview with physicist Radhika Dirks
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Contributors:Dr. Leslie Car: lesliecarr.comRadhika Dirks: @radhikadirks on Instagram and https://xlabs.ai/ Links Mentioned in the Episod...
From The Placebo Effect to The Secret: Mind Over Matter with Fatimata Sanogo
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Contributors:Dr. Leslie Car: lesliecarr.comFatimata Sanogo: @fatimatayoga on Instagram and https://sahelsage.org/ Links Mentioned in thi...
Interview with Michelle Masters “How Our Beliefs Shape Our Experience”
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Contributors:Dr. Leslie Car: lesliecarr.comMichelle Masters: https://michellemastersnlp.com/Links Mentioned in this Episode:Heart of the ...
Using hallucinogens to heal eating disorders and depression: Interview with food and body mindset coach Alicia Castaneda.
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with the Contributors:Alicia’s website is Ritualco.co Leslie's website is lesliecarr.com Links mentioned in the episode:Brain Over Binge (...
“You Marry Your Unfinished Business," an interview with master couples therapist Erika Boissiere
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with the Contributors:Erika's website is TRISF.comLeslie's website is lesliecarr.com Links From This Episode: https://terryreal.com/
Season 2 Trailer
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of The Nature of Nurture coming Monday, January 31, 2022!
Interview with Stephanie Pass “A Tiny Little Couch”
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with the Contributors:Leslie's website is lesliecarr.comErica can be found at TRISF.COM Links Mentioned in This Episode: https://terryreal.c...
Thanks for listening - and a season two teaser
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to Season 1 of The Nature of Nurture! Tune into this quick bonus episode to hear a teaser for Season 2.
BONUS: The Climate Crisis is a Psychological Crisis, an interview with One Green Thing founder and CEO Heather White
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Heather: OneGreenThing.org @OneGreenThing on Instagram @MyOneGreenThing on TwitterLinks From This Episode:The book Leslie’s mother got ...
Inheritance: Drug Abuse and Addiction with Artist Cuyler Ballenger
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Cuyler: Cuylerballenger.comhttps://lawndaleartcenter.org/exhibition/cuyler-ballenger/Instagram: @snake_ballenger Connect with Lawdale...
Experiencing Postpartum Psychosis with Lisa Abramson
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Lisa: www.lisaabramson.com + @lisaaabramson on Twitter and Instagram.Links From This Episode:Giving Birth Landed Me In the Psycho Ward: ...
Empathy and Race in America with Corey Ponder
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Corey: www.coreyponder.com, @coreytponder on Twitter and Instagram.Links From This Episode:Some pieces that Corey has written on confront...
Covid, Your Government, and You
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connect With The Contributors:Bart Magee: https://www.accessinst.org/ Twitter @bartmagee @accessInstSF Insta @bartmagee @accessinstsfBlythe Adamson: b...
From Insider to Expert: Cult Psychology with Dr. Janja Lalich
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connect With The Contributors:Dr. Janja Lalich: http://cultresearch.org/ Twitter = @Janja_Lalich, and Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/Janja-Lalich...
Surviving Toxic Families with Dr. Sherrie Campbell
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sherrie Campbell: www.drsherriecampbell.com. Instagram = @Dr.Sherrie, Twitter = @Dr_Sherrie, and Facebook = SherrieCampbellPhD.Dr Leslie Carr: www...
Beyond Biology
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Links from this Episode: Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-mental-illness/one-in-5-covid-19-patients-develop-mental...
The Nature of Nurture Trailer
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://lesliecarr.com/