Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Host Erik Skarvan welcomes Dr. Lindsay Branham, environmental psychologist, filmmaker, and author of Heartwood: The Wisdom and Healing Kinship of Trees. They explore environmental psychology, climate grief and anxiety, and how reconnecting with the natural world—especially Aspen's forests—can restore joy, belonging, and well-being.
Dr. Branham shares her personal healing journey from chronic illness through a profound relationship with local Aspen trees, the science and spirit of "tree time," slowing down to listen, and practical ways to build meaningful connections with nature. The conversation also touches on indigenous wisdom, rights of nature, and living in harmony with our environment.
A must-watch for anyone seeking deeper nature connection, wellness through the outdoors, or inspiration from Aspen's vibrant local voices.
What you'll gain: Fresh perspectives on healing, belonging, and practical steps to nurture your relationship with trees and the living world around you.
Tune in, slow down, and remember—we are nature. 🌲Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots.
GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop.
Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests.
In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive.
Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to:
bit.ly/GRTVContribute
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in!
Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps
Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly/2Ycpi4P
Facebook: facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork
Twitter: twitter.com/grassrootstv
Web: grassrootstv.org
Host Erik Skarvan welcomes Dr. Lindsay Branham, environmental psychologist, filmmaker, and author of Heartwood: The Wisdom and Healing Kinship of Trees. They explore environmental psychology, climate grief and anxiety, and how reconnecting with the natural world—especially Aspen's forests—can restore joy, belonging, and well-being.
Dr. Branham shares her personal healing journey from chronic illness through a profound relationship with local Aspen trees, the science and spirit of "tree time," slowing down to listen, and practical ways to build meaningful connections with nature. The conversation also touches on indigenous wisdom, rights of nature, and living in harmony with our environment.
A must-watch for anyone seeking deeper nature connection, wellness through the outdoors, or inspiration from Aspen's vibrant local voices.
What you'll gain: Fresh perspectives on healing, belonging, and practical steps to nurture your relationship with trees and the living world around you.
Tune in, slow down, and remember—we are nature. 🌲Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots.
GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop.
Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests.
In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive.
Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to:
bit.ly/GRTVContribute
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in!
Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps
Subscribe for more videos: bit.ly/2Ycpi4P
Facebook: facebook.com/GrassRootsCommunityNetwork
Twitter: twitter.com/grassrootstv
Web: grassrootstv.org
