Nature as Mentor: Rethinking Youth Work Through Ecological Connection

Nature as Mentor: Rethinking Youth Work Through Ecological Connection

How can nature be a mirror, a mentor, and a medicine for young people? In this inspiring episode of Voices of Change, we meet Bogdan Romanița, a Romanian youth worker, facilitator, and educator who has spent the last 20 years weaving nature, wellbeing, and education into regenerative learning journeys. Bogdan’s experience spans youth-led projects in vulnerable communities, outdoor education, and international trainings. He is the founder of Dreams for Life. He brings a wealth of grounded tools, heartfelt stories, and practices that help youth connect deeply with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Would you like a step-by-step guide for guiding forest bathing? Here it is 😉 https://rebrand.ly/forest-bathing-guide 🎧 This is part of NADYW (Nature and Awareness Driven Wellbeing for Youth Workers), an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union.

Digital Media, Mental Health & Youth Wellbeing

How do digital technologies impact the wellbeing of young people today? What role do youth workers, parents, and educators play in supporting healthier digital habits? In this episode of Voices of Change, we welcome David Šmahel, professor at Masaryk University, who has spent over 20 years researching how the internet affects children and adolescents. His work bridges psychology, media studies, and youth development offering research-based insights that are both profound and practical. Would you like a step-by-step guide for mindful social media use? Here it is 😉 https://rebrand.ly/mindful-social-media This series is part of NADYW (Nature and Awareness-Driven Wellbeing for Youth Workers), co-funded by the European Union.

Listening Circles with People in Vulnerable Situations for Trauma Prevention

Join us for this heartfelt and practical conversation with Beybin Elvin Tunc, sociologist and facilitator specialized in migration and intercultural education. Beybin has worked with refugees, international students, and migrant communities across Europe. Would you like a step-by-step guide for trauma awareness? Here it is: https://rebrand.ly/trauma-awareness Together we explore: - Why being listened to is essential for healing. - How trauma often comes from what remains unsaid. - How to create safe, non-judgmental spaces for deep sharing. - The role of small group circles, mindfulness, and relational meditation. - How to empower marginalized communities through their own voices. This is part of NADYW (Nature and Awareness Driven Wellbeing for Youth Workers) podcast series, an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union.

Regenerative Communities with Personal Boundaries

In this episode of Voices of Change, we speak with Johannes Pfister, co-founder of ThinkCamp and visionary behind the UnaVision Initiative, to explore the deep relationship between community, belonging, and human wellbeing. He will share insights from decades of experience in systems innovation, entrepreneurship and regenerative education. Would you like a step-by-step guide to build conscious communities? Awaken Circles will help you 😉 Here it is the guide to host one: https://rebrand.ly/conscious-community-awakin This is part of NADYW (Nature and Awareness Driven Wellbeing for Youth Workers) podcast series, an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union: https://www.evolvingeducation.org/en/nadyw [https://www.evolvingeducation.org/en/nadyw]

Personal Purpose that Nurtures your Wellbeing

How can having a clear sense of purpose support our wellbeing without becoming a burden? 📒 Download this guide to align meaning with wellbeing: https://rebrand.ly/purpose4well In this webinar, we’re joined by Elena Martín, regional director of Idealistas.org, journalist, coach, and social innovator, to explore the powerful relationship between personal purpose and wellbeing. Elena reminds us that change starts within, and who we choose to be matters just as much as what we do. In a world that often glorifies productivity, this conversation invites us to reconnect with meaning and make sure it nurtures us, too. This is part of NADYW webinar series, an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union.🧰 Access more information and resources in NADYW’s website: https://www.evolvingeducation.org/en/nadyw