Meet Vanessa
Vanessa is an executive coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker and green health entrepreneur. Drawing on a decade of research, Vanessa provides practical well-being strategies that seamlessly blend mind-body and nature connection, presented with a down-to-earth, sceptic-friendly approach.
Road map to meditation
Meditation is not one-size-fits-all and styles can vary enormously. From mindfulness to hypnosis to psychedelics, Vanessa Potter's consciousness road trip explores 12 different mind-training techniques, providing a tried-and-tested roadmap of which practice might be right for you.
Second Sight
Imagine waking up one morning, suddenly blind and paralysed. In 2012, Vanessa Potter's life took a drastic turn when a catastrophic illness robbed her of two senses. As she gradually regained her sight and mobility, she embarked on a journey of exploration, delving into the science behind her remarkable visual rebirth.
ParkBathe Project
A citizen science green health movement led by the community for the community providing one-hour forest bathing strolls in urban parks in SE London and Lanarkshire. ParkBathe helps local people reduce stress, improve mental and physical health and mitigate social isolation and loneliness. To find out more or book a free walk click below.
Speaking
Vanessa has delivered keynote speeches in the US and the UK, including a TEDx talk. She has participated as a guest speaker, expert patient and panelist at numerous events.
Her topics cover resilience, well-being, nature connection and disability. Her upbeat delivery allows her to address all audiences, from adults to adolescents.
Videos
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Podcast
Finding Your Right Mind is a podcast for the curious, the sceptic and the optimist. I dig into the science of wellbeing and ask some challenging questions. Through expert interviews and discussions I take a bespoke approach to health and offer you different ways to help yourself live a calmer, more connected and meaningful life.
Don’t forget to check out series 3 which is jam-packed with information about forest medicine and features ParkBathe – the National Lottery funded, forest bathing citizen science study.
Stefan Batorijs: The language of nature and a cathedral made of trees.
ParkBathe: Rewilding, conservation and thinking like an Environmentalist.
Conservation BONUS: Ways to improve your life AND the planet
Blue Health: Watery delights and Secrets of Crystal Palace Park
News & Events
ParkBathe
ParkBathe is a citizen science green health movement led by the community for the community providing one-hour forest bathing strolls in urban parks in SE London and Lanarkshire. ParkBathe helps local people reduce stress, improve mental and physical health and mitigate social isolation and loneliness. To find out more or book a free walk click below.
