Robert Macfarlane on Embracing Flow and Letting Rivers Heal Us

What does it mean to move like a river and to live in flow with the world around us? In this episode, Willow is joined by one of the world’s most celebrated nature writers, Robert Macfarlane, to follow the many forms of flow—of water, of language, and of life itself. Together, they explore the question at the heart of his newest book: Is a River Alive? They trace the currents that shape our stories and laws, asking what becomes possible when we see water as something that moves through us. This conversation invites us to remember that to live is to flow, to be carried, changed, and continually renewed. About The Nature Of Podcast As the editor-in-chief of Atmos Magazine, Willow Defebaugh has dedicated her life to illuminating the wisdom of the natural world. In The Nature Of, a podcast from Atmos, she connects these teachings to the most critical issues of our time, inviting experts across climate and culture to share insights as to how we can navigate this moment with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Join guests like Esther Perel, Suleika Jaouad, and Cristina Mittermeier as they offer clarity and guidance on how you can change your life to change the world. Subscribe to The Nature Of podcast: https://lnk.to/thenatureofYT More from Atmos Support our work: https://atmos.earth/biome Subscribe to our newsletters: https://atmos.earth/newsletter/ Visit our website: https://atmos.earth Buy Atmos Magazine: https://shop.atmos.earth