Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care · Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness

What is Forest Bathing: Exploring Forest Therapy with ANFT

March 17, 2026·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Amos Clifford made a 10-year commitment to forest therapy after a ceremony where he asked the trees for help.

Host Maria Failla interviews Amos Clifford, founder of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, and guide Nadine Mazzola to explore forest bathing. They discuss its definition as a sensory immersion practice, the science behind its benefits like nervous system reset, and personal stories of transformation. The conversation covers guide training, cultural differences in practices, and the relational magic of connecting with nature.

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A calm, evidence-minded case for slowing down outside without turning it into a hike.

This episode treats forest bathing as a practice with shape and discipline, not a wellness slogan. It follows the host's path toward ANFT certification and brings in Amos Clifford and Nadine Mazzola to explain what forest therapy asks, how it differs from a hike, and why time…

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You want forest therapy explained without the woo-wash or the lecture.

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