Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected—despite your meditation practice?

This episode explores how forest bathing—a mindful, sensory connection to nature—offers a profound way to release anxiety and return to balance, especially when traditional meditation falls short.

Discover why simply being with nature—not hiking, not exercising—can be a transformative antidote to overwhelm and mental fatigue.

In this calming episode, forest therapy guide Eve Payor will share:

• Why your overwhelmed nervous system responds differently to nature than to indoor meditation

• How forest aromas and sounds scientifically reduce anxiety and boost immunity

• Simple, grounding forest bathing invitations you can try—even if you aren't in the forest!

Ready to ease anxiety and feel less overwhelmed? Press play and discover a healing form of meditation grounded in nature.

Learn more about our upcoming Fall Forest Bathing & Meditation Retreat in North Georgia here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/X9HPR1qFvQCifO867toVjQ

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Check out Eve Payor and Singing Pines Forest Bathing here: https://www.singingpines.co/

New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).

Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/.

Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s editing and nature soundscapes; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:

https://www.nickcmcmahan.com

https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen/

This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.