Nature Unplugged Podcast

What are your thoughts on remote living? Are you enjoying this newfound freedom and flexibility (no commute, zooming with pajama bottoms on) with working and schooling from home? Or, has it been a struggle (do you feel zoomed out)? These times are wild and together (but also very separately) we’re all exploring a new virtual frontier. In this episode we explore the pros and cons of living remotely and what to do to ease the challenges that come with it.

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

Looking for more adventure in your life? In today's episode we have the pleasure of speaking with outdoor guide and enthusiast Kelly Sloan. Kelly works at The University of San Diego as Program Coordinator for the Outdoor Adventures Department. She also teaches Wilderness First Aid and leads backpacking expeditions for NOLS in addition to volunteering on the San Diego Mountain Rescue Team. Kelly will be sharing some of her insights from working in the outdoor industry and her favorite tips around experiencing the benefits of nature.

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

Feeling lost? Maybe it’s time to reconnect with yourself. Welcome to the final segment of our three part series on ‘Lost Connections during COVID-19’. In this series we explored: connection with each other, connection with nature, and connection with self. In today's episode, we’re going to explore connection with ourselves, how this has been impacted by the crisis, and what we can do to reconnect.

SHOW NOTES:

-Nature Unplugged Guided Mindful Breathing Practice: https://vimeo.com/183721478/70a117ae17

-NAMI: https://bit.ly/3bkmuEJ

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

Nature...nice to look at and a fantastic multivitamin. Nature can help boost our immune system and protect us from all sorts of disease. Welcome to part two of our three part series on ‘Lost Connections during COVID-19’. In today's episode we’re going to look at how our connection with nature is being impacted by the crisis and more importantly what we can do about it.

SHOW NOTES:

-The Best Way to Help Your Immune System: https://lifeology.us.lifeomic.com/static/ologies/healthcare/strengthen-immune-system/index.html#/

-Nature Research: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150916162120.htm

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Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

How has living with COVID-19 impacted your connections with friends, family, and loved ones? Welcome to part one of our three part series on ‘Lost Connections during COVID-19’. We’re living in challenging times and one of the things that is most impacted by this crisis, is the quality of our connections. In this three part series we’re going to be exploring: connection with each other, connection with nature (the world around us), and connection with self. In today's episode, we’re going to look at how our interpersonal connections are being impacted by the crisis and more importantly what we can do about it.

This episode is all about how to stay healthy and balanced during a pandemic. We explore some of our favorite tips for how to build structure into your day during a time of uncertainty. We also look at ways of staying balanced with our tech use and screen time knowing we’re much more dependent on tech and screens than ever before. Additionally, we have an exciting announcement - we’ve launched our first online program, ‘Wellness in the Digital Age: Intro Course.’

What can we learn from the Amish way of life? More than you may think. In this episode we explore the practice of Engaged Living and why it is more important now than ever. Also, Sonya is back in the mix as co-host and we look at some upcoming events and adventures in store for Nature Unplugged…including our retreat to Peru in May!

In this episode we speak with Monica Stapleton about her work as a Marriage and Family Therapist and in creating support groups for parents. We explore the importance of building community and the importance of practicing ‘Trustful Living’ in the digital age.

In this episode we speak with Monica Stapleton about her work as a Marriage and Family Therapist and in creating support groups for parents. We explore the importance of building community and the importance of practicing ‘Trustful Living’ in the digital age.

In this episode we speak with the co-founders of Gr8ful Connections, Heather Dugdale and Stephanie Kowack. We explore the power of gratitude, the importance of being connected with your local community, and about the wonderful work they are doing with their organization.