Aug 26, 2026
What do you notice when you stop trying to get somewhere and simply pay attention to where you are?
In this WALK WITH ME episode of Rooted, Susan invites you on a guided sensory scavenger hunt — a chance to slow your pace, step outside if you’re able, and experience the place around you through sound, sight, smell,...
Aug 19, 2026
What if simply paying attention to birds could help us feel calmer, more present, and more connected to the world around us?
In this episode of Rooted, Susan talks with Holly C. Merker, professional birding guide, nature-based wellness practitioner, and co-author of Ornitherapy and The Power of Birdwatching.
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Aug 12, 2026
What do the dog days of summer have to do with a star? What does a coneflower have to do with echinacea? And what might a bald eagle flying over a busy city or a dragonfly resting in the grass reveal when we pause long enough to really look?
In this Walk with SMB episode, Susan follows a handful of questions sparked by...
Aug 5, 2026
What if some of the capacities we long for aren't things we need to learn—but things we simply need to remember?
In this open-ended walking conversation, I join Ber-Henda Williams, a womanist cultural strategist, storyteller, and convener, to explore what nature can teach us about leadership, culture, intuition, awe,...