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 $500 worth of donations. If we hit $500, I will make my own donation of $250. 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.

Okay, now onto the show.

Carrie Hoffman is an entrepreneur, Uyoga instructor, business-owner, outdoors enthusiast, and sober advocate. She owns a plot of land that folks can rent to ‘glamp’ and camp near the Grand Canyon in Williams, Arizona. She has traveled all over the world and has a beautiful perspective on what is waiting for you on the other side of deciding to be sober.

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Thank you, as always, for listening to this episode. Please free free to follow along on the show’s Instagram, our private Facebook group, or wherever you’d like.

Chris Marshall lives in Austin, Texas and is the owner and founder of Sans Bar, a sober gathering place. He started this company to curate sober positive social experiences for everyone. He is now creating outdoor experiences for people craving healing and connection called ‘Fireside Connections.’ Chris has been sober nearly 15 years and shares his story with us in this episode.

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Shannon Walton is an incredible human. She worked as an outdoor guide for many years, before entering a more traditional outdoor industry job, but now, she is the Executive Director of the Redside Foundation. Their mission is to support the health and strength of the Idaho guiding community. Shannon is more on the sober-curious side of the spectrum, going long bouts of time without substances, but not totally abstaining. She shares with us her way of coming to curiosity about her body and mind.

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Trigger Warning: It is important to note that treating mental health disorders is a complex and personal topic. There are many different proven approaches to treating a disorder, all of which are valid. A vital, life-saving component for some includes medication management. Receiving treatment, of any kind, for mental health has historically been stigmatized so it is up to us to end the stigma and support those around us.

Paddy O’Connell is a professional chit-chatter and word nerd, a pow-hunting enthusiast, a dog dad, and a self-described addict. Paddy spent much of his adult life in repetitive cycles of addiction and pain, which all came to a head when he was 29. His story includes depression and trauma, but it also includes laughter and pure, joyful moments. He works every day at his sobriety and strives to show others how beautiful sobriety can truly be.

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Thank you, as always, for listening to this episode. Please free free to follow along on the show’s Instagram, our private Facebook group, or wherever you’d like.

Welcome to the Nature Untold Podcast! This is the trailer for this new show.

This podcast tells stories of sobriety, addiction and recovery as they intersect with the outdoor community and industry.

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Thank you so much for listening! Season One drops Tuesday, January 5th! So excited for you to hear it.