Before we jump into the episode, in honor of Black History Month, we are announcing a fundraiser + gear giveaway to support The Loveland Foundation. From their website:
“The Loveland Foundation was established in 2018 by Rachel Cargle in response to her widely successful birthday wish fundraiser, Therapy for Black Women and Girls. Her enthusiastic social media community raised over $250,000, which made it possible for Black women and girls nationally to receive therapy support. Black women and girls deserve access to healing, and that healing will impact generations.
The Loveland Foundation is the official continuation of this effort to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls. Through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more, ultimately we hope to contribute to both the empowerment and the liberation of the communities we serve.”
During the month of February, we will be fundraising and trying to hit $1,000 worth of donations. When we hit $1,000, I will make my own donation of $250 on top of that. In order to donate, please Venmo me directly @Emilyholland14 (we are doing it this was so that we do not have to pay a fee to use a fundraising site, and ALL of the money can go directly to the Foundation). Any person who donates will be automatically entered to win FREE UST Gear! These winners will be announced on March 2nd.
On this episode of the Nature Untold Podcast, we sit down with John Holdmeier. John is a Brand Manager for American Outdoor Brands Corporation in Columbia, Missouri. He is an outdoor enthusiast and incredible human, passionate about healing, and getting outside, preferably on a river, whenever he can.
In this episode, we discuss:
The best way to support others around you may need it
Showing the best example of a joyful, fulfilling life is the best way you can help others who aren’t ready to ask for help
The fact that no one cares what you’re doing, in the BEST way possible
The growing non-alcoholic movement and our mutual love for seltzers
The logistics behind going to a treatment facility
How hard it can be to ask for help
John’s mental toolkit for remaining in recovery
John’s perspective on the idea of ‘rock bottom’ and how it can be damaging for those who need help
What water, specifically rushing water, means to John
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Podcasts:
On Being
Ten Percent Happier
Instagram
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