Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Heroic Gardens: Planting Seeds of Hope for Veterans with Collie Turner
Heroic Gardens: Planting Seeds of Hope for Veterans with Collie Turner
Heroic Gardens: Planting Seeds of Hope for Veterans with Collie Turner
Thursday 4th April 2024
Listen to how Heroic Gardens transforms veterans' lives through the healing power of gardening with founder Collie Turner on 'Untold Valor'.
20 minutes
Healing
Hopeful
Transformative
Informative
Empowering
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Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
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Body & Mind
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!From Soil to Soul: How Heroic Gardens is Healing Veterans
Episode Overview
- Explore how gardening offers healing benefits for veterans
- Learn about Heroic Gardens' initiatives like land transformation and Mission Windowsill
- Discover the community impact of gardening in transforming veterans' lives
- Understand the science-backed benefits of gardening for physical and mental well-being
- Find out how veterans and volunteers can engage with Heroic Gardens through various programs
There is this connection that, you know, the actual science behind it is that it is proven to help with many aspects of the human body. We're talking about physical rehabilitation, mental health, socialization, cognitive benefits, this overall sense of purpose, stress reduction, and coping skills.
Picture this: a garden where every plant is a step towards healing. In this episode of 'Untold Valor', Collie Turner, the heart and soul behind Heroic Gardens, shares how her passion for plants and a family legacy of military service blossomed into a lifeline for veterans. Since 2018, Heroic Gardens has been more than just a patch of green; it's been a sanctuary for those who've served.
Collie dives into her personal journey and the birth of Heroic Gardens, illustrating how gardening can be a powerful tool for physical rehabilitation, mental health support, and stress relief. Through initiatives like the award-winning Mission: Windowsill program, veterans are not just planting seeds in soil but also sowing seeds of hope in their lives. Collie explains how these programs transform vacant lots into vibrant community spaces, instilling pride and a sense of ownership among veterans.
It's not just about growing plants; it's about growing communities. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the therapeutic benefits of gardening or looking for inspiring stories of recovery and resilience. Whether you're a veteran, a volunteer, or someone passionate about nature's healing power, Collie's insights will leave you inspired and hopeful. Tune in to hear how Heroic Gardens is cultivating change one plant at a time.