In an episode from the archives (#46) today’s episode shares two poems I’ve written about our relationship with the Earth and then turn that inwards and explore how that relationship is a mirror for our...

It’s Groundhog Day and if you’re using the idiom to describe how you’re feeling then why not try this 5-minute technique to release the feeling and help you get you back on track. If after listening you would...

Join us at 6pm UK time on Monday, 13th November for an evening with Alison Smith. If you feel like you're talking to a brick wall in an area of your life, why not come along for this live, virtual event on...

To conclude series three we’re exploring ‘How do you draw a line in the sand and stop yourself from going back to your old way of behaving or relating to someone as you have on previous drawings of the...

As a postscript to episode 36 Alison shares some additional insights to help stop you going round in circles in your life. She’s also written a poem on the subject which you’ll hear at the end of this very...

If you know you need to come out of the shadows in an area in your life you may it helpful to join Alison in nature and explore being in the shadows and non-shadows to get a sense as she does about your...

If you wanted evidence that words have power then the use of deadend for this episode provided evidence of distractions, disruptions and avoidance at every turn – something I think we do when heading for a...

After a very successful workshop entitled ‘Talk to the brick wall – how to influence those you’re struggling with’ I wanted to add a few postscripts to an earlier episode of the podcast and share a poem I’ve...

It’s 5 years this month since Can’t See the wood for the Trees – landscaping your life to get back on track was first published. Its content has helped inform the structure of all of the podcast episodes. Do...

Rather than venture outside into nature and the rainy weather for this episode Alison uses drawing as another means of using nature as a metaphor for a problem you’re grappling with. So, get your pens and...

In the majority of episodes Alison invites us to join her to find solutions in a landscape that represents how we’re feeling whether that’s when we can’t see the wood for the trees #28, are treading water...

If you’re thinking about testing the water about something you’d like to do in your life you may want to have a listen and see what insight you can get as you hear me testing the water at St Andrews beach,...

Why it is when we can’t see the wood for the trees, are overwhelmed and already too busy with too much to think about we keep planting more trees. In this episode we explore why we wouldn’t do this in nature...

When we’re caught up in the story we’re telling it can be hard to see the wood for the trees and identify a strategy or action plan for getting unstuck and back on track. That’s when taking to a higher...

It’s perhaps a little too easy to get frustrated when things aren’t happening as quickly as we’d like – however nature teaches us that patience and timing are everything – sometimes we just need to let the...

An exploration in nature of my belief that “It doesn’t matter how long or short a path we walk as long as we commit to walking the whole of it.” An episode that provides the insight needed to commit to a goal...

Not knowing what to do can be frustrating – not least if you’ve circled around not knowing what to do for some time. That’s where the Landscaping Your Life toolkit can really help. Today’s episode shares...

The podcast is two years old this week and to celebrate I thought I’d share more about where the idea came from to use nature as a metaphor for our lives, and also a few of my favourite examples of the sorts...

Short and sweet again this week. Due to unexpected family issues today’s episode simply shares two poems that have helped me in recent weeks to sit with the ambiguity when I haven’t known what to do. Do let...

Short and sweet today. Due to unexpected family issues today’s episode revisits the I reclaim all my parts poem shared in more detail in episode #45 with reference to episode #29 where you’re asked to put the...

Today’s episode helps you when you’re feeling disappointed with the progress you’re making – you may even feel like giving up because all the effort is seemingly getting you nowhere. I’ll be sharing 2 poems...

Today’s episode shares two poems I’ve written about our relationship with the Earth and then turn that inwards and explore how that relationship is a mirror for our relationship with ourselves. A reminder of...

Today’s episode provides insight when you’re feeling ungrounded, out of sorts and lacking confidence in yourself. Where that ungroundedness is providing a disconnect between you and your life. Or you may...

Today’s episode uses the premise that when you’re stuck and don’t know what to do it’s often about the paths and destinations – you may not be clear about the destination or goal, or you’re not on the right...

Today we dive straight into the heart of Landscaping Your Life – using nature as a means of hearing your own inner wisdom. You’re asked to consider “if your life was a landscape what type of landscape would...

Today’s episode explores the real reason you might not be able to see the wood for the trees and invites you to face your fears and accept the “known and unknown, certain and uncertain”. To stop allowing the...

Today Alison shares highlights from this second series of the podcast where she went into nature to discover insight when you’re stuck and off track. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when you’re feeling ungrounded. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when you’re off track and want to get back on it. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when there’s a gap between where you are and where you want to be. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about different perspectives available when you’re lost & explores the difference between being physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually lost. Because putting...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options & different perspectives available when you want to stop going round in circles. Because putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options & different perspectives available when want to turn a corner in your life and are resisting doing just that. Because putting distance between you &...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options & different perspectives available when you’re feeling like you’ve missed the tide – that one perfect moment to take action. Because putting distance...

Celebrating its 1st birthday Alison shares 7 highlights from the last year including 2 poems & 5 idioms we use when we’re stuck. You can sign up for Alison’s free webinar on 20th June @ 1900 UK time ...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you’re feeling like you’re talking to a brick wall and would prefer to be listened or paid attention...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you’re afraid to put your head above the parapet. Because putting distance between you & a...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you when you feel like you’ve been pulled through a hedge backwards. Because putting distance between you & a...

Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to you want to put the stick down you’re beating yourself up with. Because putting distance between you & a...

Putting distance between you and a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison goes back to a topic she first shared in her book, Can’t see the wood for the trees...

Putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison shares insights from nature about the options and different perspectives available to...

Putting distance between you & a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison shares insights from several bridges from recent walks to help find metaphorical insight...

Putting distance between you and a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison walks up a hill to find metaphorical insight you can apply to a situation you feel is...

Putting distance between you and a problem is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison goes back and forth with eyes open and closed through a tunnel obtaining metaphorical...

Putting distance between you and the situation you don’t know what to do in is a great means of finding solutions currently hidden from view. Today Alison goes swimming in the sea in Fife, Scotland to...

In this series of her podcast Alison is visiting the landscapes within the words you use when you’re stuck and don’t know what to do to help you find solutions and alternate perspectives currently hidden from...

In today’s episode Alison shares insight from her book Can’t see the wood for the trees – landscaping your life to get back on track. Insight that uses the landscape within the words you’re using when you’re...

In today’s episode Alison shares insight from her book Can’t see the wood for the trees – landscaping your life to get back on track. Insight that uses the landscape within the words you’re using when you’re...

What do you need to let go of – or perhaps you need to turn over a new leaf – or be a little colder with someone? All potential insights from patterns in nature during autumn. As always, it’s certainly...

Talking about this episode Alison said “I could have pushed on, I could have waffled and said something, and yet the words wouldn’t form. A great reminder, like in episode 16 when I was headed for that...