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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Reclaiming clarity, calm, and creativity through ecotherapy in Wiltshire’s ancient Savernake Forest.</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Arran is joined with Alison, creator of Just Be Sound and Movement and Marlborough Wellbeing. She is creating a community with Ecstatic Dance and Sound Bath events. </itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[For the second episode of The Level Ground podcast, Alison speaks about her journey to creating Just Be Sound and Movement Therapy. It all started from her attending an event on New Year&#39;s Day in London in 2020. She is now building a community with her Ecstatic Dance and Sound Bath events in Berkshire, Marlborough and Surrey. You can find Just Be Sound and Movement Therapy on Facebook and @soundandmovementtherapy and @marlboroughwellbeing on Instagram.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the second episode of The Level Ground podcast, Alison speaks about her journey to creating Just Be Sound and Movement Therapy. It all started from her attending an event on New Year&#39;s Day in London in 2020. She is now building a community with her Ecstatic Dance and Sound Bath events in Berkshire, Marlborough and Surrey. You can find Just Be Sound and Movement Therapy on Facebook and @soundandmovementtherapy and @marlboroughwellbeing on Instagram.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the first episode of The Level Ground podcast, Arran meets with <strong>Rob Faure Walker</strong>, an Ecotherapist. The episode was recorded in the beautiful, ancient setting of Wiltshire&#39;s Savernake Forest, Rob shares his powerful personal journey. Discover what Ecotherapy truly means, how it differs from our usual active approach to nature, and why this practice of stillness and mindfulness can offer a breakthrough.</p><br><p><strong>Connect with Rob:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.integratedmindscapes.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">integratedmindscapes.co.uk</a></li><li><strong>Community:</strong> Join the Integrated Mindscapes WhatsApp group via their website to stay updated on upcoming group forest walks.</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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