“What would our lives be like if our days and nights were as immersed in nature as they are in technology?” - Richard Louv. This is one of our favorite quotes by one of our favorite authors. And, it’s a great question to ponder as we get ready for summer. In this episode we explore some of our favorite tips on how to have a fun, engaging, balanced, and nature filled summer. In short, it’s all about ways to experience nature unplugged this summer.

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NU News: Piano man playing for rescued elephants: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-plays-piano-blind-elephants-at-sanctuary-in-thailand/

NU Spotlight: Anna’s hummingbird: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/overview

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

We’re living in an incredible age, with access to technology that makes our lives more convenient and comfortable. However, the countless benefits come with a cost. When things are overly comfortable and convenient it can make it very hard to be intentional. It’s easy to find ourselves on auto pilot and just going through the motions. Happiness and fulfillment happen when we are intentional about how we live, how we eat, how we move, how we engage with nature, how we connect with others, and how we use our devices. There’s a cost to comfort, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today.

SHOW NOTES:

- The Comfort Crisis: https://amzn.to/2SCVGvq

- Grandma Gatewood: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/obituaries/grandma-emma-gatewood-overlooked.html

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

What comes to mind when you hear the word nature? Do you envision mountains and forests and other wild, remote, and untouched wilderness? Or, do you think about suburban parks or gardens? Or, perhaps something totally different. In this episode we look at reframing our definition (and mindset) around what nature is.

SHOW NOTES:

ENU Wellness Membership & Program: https://www.natureunplugged.com/enu-membership

Chanell Stone Nature Photography NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2021/02/27/970992758/housing-projects-and-empty-lots-how-chanell-stone-is-reframing-nature-photograph

NU News: Florida Woman Survives being hit by flying Turtle: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/flying-turtle-hits-florida-woman_n_608194c0e4b0e7cb020bfbcf

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

This episode is dedicated to all the mom’s out there. With Mother’s Day right around the corner (on Sunday, May 9th) we want to highlight motherhood in the digital age...the good, the bad, and the ugly. We speak with our good friend and all star mom, Liz Bandy. Liz shares some of her experience raising two little ones, working remotely full time and being a wife/partner in the digital age including some of her challenges and successes.

SHOW NOTES:

ENU Wellness Program: https://www.natureunplugged.com/enu-wellness-program

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

Earth Day...it’s almost here! With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, this is the perfect time to explore how we can enjoy Mother Earth and do it in a caring and sustainable way. One of the best ways to do this is by following the Leave No Trace principles which we’ll dive into in this episode.

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Earth Day: https://www.earthday.org/

Leave No Trace: https://lnt.org/

NU News: FaceTime for Chimps in the Czech Republic: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/03/16/czech-zoo-arranges-video-playdates-chimps/4713831001/

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

Do you want to get out and experience nature more often but aren’t sure where to go? Or, are you looking to mix up your nature adventures? This episode is all about how to get more green time (nature time) into your life...and by default less screen time. We start off by talking about the benefits of nature (it’s always good to remind ourselves of the benefits). We’re also going to share some of our favorite tips and resources to help you enjoy the outdoors more often and with greater ease. This episode is all about helping you access nature more frequently and with more variety.

SHOW NOTES:

AllTrails: Find your next favorite trail: https://www.alltrails.com/

Afoot and Afield: San Diego County: https://amzn.to/3dFtfE2

NU News: Octopus Attack Australia: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/octopus-attack-australia-man/

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

In this episode we have the chance to speak with our very own Luke Humphrey. Luke is new to the Nature Unplugged team currently working as a guide in training. We’re going to explore the iGen experience and hear about his perspective on wellness in the digital age. We will also dive into his journey of working through being overwhelmed with the tech in his life and coming to a place of more balance and intentionality.

Are you looking for some practical tools and resources for staying balanced in our noisy digital world? Our philosophy and contract for wellness in the digital age are designed to do exactly that. And, they are now available to you for free on our website. These are great tools to help keep ourselves accountable and in balance. In this episode we’re going to take a look at our philosophy and contract. Stay tuned to hear how to get access to these awesome resources!

It’s almost here! In this episode we’re excited to talk about the launch of our latest book, Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age. We’re going to give an overview of the book and share about the ENU (Experience Nature Unplugged) Method. Experience Nature Unplugged comes out in paperback on Amazon.com and wherever books are sold on Monday, March 1st 2021.

In this episode we explore new ways to get more green time in your daily life. Hear about our gardening successes and failures, tips to move your indoor activities outside and how to bring more nature into your home. We also have a guest interview with our good friend and gardening guru, Kiyonna Navarro, who gives us insight into her home-gardening and community gardens in San Diego.