Kjersti and Kristi catch up after a LONG time of not recording or visiting! Following a happy catch-up convo, Kjersti and Kristi discuss the mental health benefits of connecting with nature, and experiencing nature with kids. Kristi shares about experiencing nature with her family on an Alaskan vacation, and Kjersti guides Kristi (and YOU) through a "Tree Meditation". 

To end the episode, we offer some fun book recommendations!

From Kjersti: ⁠The Bean Trees⁠ by Barbara Kingsolver, also ⁠Bravey⁠ by Alexi Pappas

From Kristi: ⁠An Immense World⁠ by Ed Yong and ⁠Bombshelter⁠ by Mary Laura Philpott

Links to things discussed:

⁠Alaska Outdoor Girl⁠

⁠Forest Bathing ⁠

⁠Eco Therapy⁠

⁠Armchair Expert ⁠

Follow this link to buy Kjersti's book, Running for Mental Health, A How-To Guide

Follow this link to buy Kristi's book, Self-Care 101: Self-Care Inspiration for Busy Parents