Have you ever felt so paralyzed by burnout and depression that you thought you'd never feel joy again?

I had an incredible opportunity to sit down with River Poynter, wilderness guide, burnout recovery coach, and founder of Untamed, to explore how nature and coming home to holistic basics can awaken profound healing. We reminisced about our healing journeys, what it really means to "feel" again after years of numbness, and why escaping the "digital matrix" is often the first step toward coming home to your true self. 

River shared his sincere experience of overcoming chronic stress and depressive burnout and how he moved from being stuck and spiraling to reconnecting with purpose, presence, and the natural world. We dive deep into the spiritual and scientific layers of healing, the power of the law of attraction, and how even a moment of gratitude can become your lifeline.

Let's explore together:

• How burnout disconnected River from his body, and how nature helped him feel again
• A truthful perspective on starting over, offering to heal before you're "fully healed"
• What Jesus, Buddha, and ancient spiritual leaders knew about healing in solitude
• That we are part of nature, not separate from it
• The "digital matrix": how obsessive problem-solving can prevent us from intuitive transformation
• How forgiveness enables us to release control over our emotions
• When in crisis, there is always something to be grateful for

We can deeply relate to feeling out of control and wondering if this will be our forever reality. Allow yourself permission to start trying different tools to aid in your journey and offer liberal self-compassion in the process. Choosing a path to healing is brave, just know you will wake up one day and be grateful for prioritizing yourself. 

Thank you for listening to the podcast! I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone on your personal and career journey. Xo, Amber

Resources:

• River's 7-Day Stress Retreat
• 1:1 Coaching with River: DM him on Instagram
• Upcoming wilderness retreats: More info on River's IG

Connect with River:

• Instagram: @river.untamed
• LinkedIn

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