Episode 9: Ali Foxon – Green sketching and the pursuit of joy

<p>Ali Foxon is a geographer and artist living in England. In our conversation, Ali shares how she went from being a climate change researcher and advisor, to being an artist and ‘joy spotter’ when she founded Boggy Doodles. She has created ‘green sketching’, a new way to bring together art and nature in the pursuit of joy.   </p><p>Listen to hear more about:</p><ul><li>Ali’s history in academic research.</li><li>How sleep deprivation in her son’s first year led her to an epiphany.</li><li>How nature connection can become part of your ‘Mental First Aid Kit’ during times of stress and turmoil. </li><li>Three little known facts about Ali’s life that will make you smile.</li><li>How sensitivity can be a super-power in life and work.</li></ul><p>Find out more about Ali and green sketching on her website <a href="http://www.boggydoodles.com">www.boggydoodles.com</a> and through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boggydoodles/">Instagram</a>. You can also find Ali’s TEDx talk <a href="https://youtu.be/YMuZjg7l7Wg">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><a href="www.journalingwithnature.com" target="_blank">www.journalingwithnature.com</a></p>