Jarod K. Anderson is the Cryptonaturalist

Jarod K. Anderson, poet, thinker, author, and host of the podcast Cryptonaturalist joins us this week! Jarod chats with us about nature being his church from a very young age, the beauty and invitational nature of moss, writing poetry as a way of making sense of the world, and more. This conversation is not only a breath of fresh air but an invitation back to the forests that make our very breath possible. We are so excited to share with you Jarod’s lovely poems, the ways that nature can be a balm for depression and the weariness of the world, and all the wisdom shared in this gentle, thoughtful conversation. 

Cool stuff we mention in this week’s episode (or meant to anyways): 

• Jarod K. Anderson Website
• The Cryptonaturalist Podcast
• Jarod’s Substack
• Jarod’s Instagram
• Forsythia Poem 

Chapters
00:00 The Beauty of Nature and Poetry
02:58 The Journey of a Poet
05:48 The Role of Poetry in Mental Health
08:56 Influences and Inspirations in Writing
11:35 Finding Peace in Nature
14:35 The Importance of Presence in Nature
17:07 Unexpected Encounters in Nature
18:10 The Philosophy of Mushroom Hunting
21:02 Nature as a Teacher
23:39 Reciprocity Between Nature and Self
26:56 Reconnecting with Nature
30:40 The Magic of Trees and Moss
34:07 Finding Thin Spaces
41:11 The Nature of Love
43:16 Vulnerability and Healing
51:16 Creative Projects and Future Endeavors