33: Reclaiming The Art of Nesting w/Nigel Pedlingham

In this heartfelt episode, Pascal sits down with Nigel Pedlingham to explore the gentle art of “nesting”—a nurturing practice of creating spaces and rhythms that cultivate safety, slowness, and healing.

Through their warm conversation, Nigel invites us to see nesting as an embodied way of life, blending rituals, nature connection, and intentional community. Together, they reflect on practical ways to embrace stillness, integrate transformative experiences, and remember our innate interconnectedness. Join them to discover how simple acts of care and presence can profoundly enrich our lives, helping us build internal and communal nests rooted deeply in wisdom, compassion, and love.

Key themes

• Nesting as a way of being and self-care
• Slowness and presence in daily life
• Weaving practices for transformation and integration
• Listening with curiosity and discernment
• Community, circles, and collective healing
• Nature connection and embodied wisdom
• Nesting as support for preparation and integration of psychedelic experiences
• Remembering our interconnectedness
• Reclaiming nesting as a society

Key takeaways

• Embrace Nesting: Cultivate intentional spaces—both inner and outer—that foster safety, comfort, and nurturing in your daily life and healing journeys.
• Slow Down to Tune In: Prioritize slowness and presence to connect deeply with yourself, making space for discernment and clarity.
• Practice Curiosity and Discernment: Approach life experiences with openness, asking thoughtful questions and listening to your inner wisdom and intuition.
• Integrate through Weaving: Recognize transformation as an ongoing, organic process of weaving experiences, practices, and insights into a meaningful whole.
• Connect to Nature and the Body: Regularly ground yourself in nature and engage with your body’s wisdom as vital sources of healing and guidance.
• Create and Seek Community: Engage in circles, rituals, and spaces of radical hospitality to foster deep connections, belonging, and collective healing.
• Remember Your True Nature: Return consistently to simple yet powerful practices—such as breathing, gratitude, and stillness—to realign with the fundamental interconnectedness of life.
• Keep It Small and Practical: Begin reclaiming the art of nesting through small, daily acts of care and intentionality, positively influencing yourself and those around you.

Notable quotes

• "Nesting evokes a sense of calm and safety."
• "The nest is an alchemical vessel for transformation."
• "Curiosity is an enormous value in this process."
• "There are no shortcuts in building your nest."
• "Listening to the body is crucial for alignment."
• "The breath is our constant companion."
• "Wandering is essential for discovering and growing."
• "You don't need to keep looking."
• "The journey is always one of failure."
• "Every day is a ceremony."
• "There's no separation."

Connect with Nigel
Book a 1:1 session: https://www.nectara.co/guides/nigel-pedlingham
View his website: https://www.maguey.nl