Humans Outside

By studying hundreds of time management logs and interviewing some of the most productive men and women in the country, Laura Vanderkam hasn't just become one of the most sought after time management experts in the country, she has learned what it takes to get the most of time, whether that means doing more for work or making more time to play.      Vanderkam also happens to be the time management...

So what exactly has Amy been doing outside this summer? Probably not what you would guess. Listen to hear all of the exciting adventures she has had, and also how she has dealt with the disappointment of the summer not being what she expected. Check out the full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram...

You've heard them mentioned, you've seen their pictures -- and now you get to hear them on the Humans Outside podcast: Amy's "running wives," Clare Shea and Rachel Gernat. In this podcast Season 2 premier, Amy, Clare, and Rachel discuss outdoor-based friendship, what makes it special and how, exactly, you, too, can make outdoor-minded friends. What's the secret sauce? How do you even find great fr...

We're reading for Season 2 of the Humans Outside podcast! Upcoming guests include Laura Vanderkam, author of some of my favorite books and host of the Before Breakfast podcast, outdoor therapist Judith Sadora, 1,000 hours outside founder Ginny Yurich, High Range Hunting owner Chris Mann and indigenous Alaskan, mental health advocate and ultra runner who competes with a tracheotomy Carol Seppilu an...

Listen in as Amy recaps the first season of Humans Outside and gives you the lowdown on how you can keep up with us even during our summer podcast break! Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.

There's something about working with the earth, about hearing the birds sing and about producing in the sun. It's more than just the physical labor, says this week's guest Peter Scott, it's about creating and being a part of something bigger. Peter Scott can't talk about a lot of what he did and saw while in the military. But he can talk about the farm he now uses to help veterans like himself hea...

You probably know that "solstice" marks the shortest or longest day of the year. But did you know why it's worth celebrating? In this Outdoor Diary, Amy talks about Summer Solstice and why it matters so very much. Listen now! Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.

Stephanie Puglisi and her family want to make traveling a part of their lifestyle, but with twin infants, the idea of tent camping seemed kind of crazy and staying in hotels was just super stressful. Enter: RVing. Stephanie and her husband Jeremy changed their entire lives by investing in an RV and making traveling, camping and spending time in nature just a part of who they are as individuals and...

You know those moments in the outdoors where you're standing on the cusp of things going very, very wrong? That was the beginning of Amy's weekend adventure when her son, Dave, briefly went missing.  Hear the drama and all about Amy's outdoor time last week on this episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary.    Mentioned in the show: Ptarmigan Lake, Alaska Balega socks Follow Humans Outside on In...

What if you spent your adult life living in vastly different parts of the U.S. because your job made you? How would you make sure you were making the most of it? Would adapting be hard? Would you never want to explore again? Would it be easy to take advantage of every space -- or would you be just over it? This week's guest Rebekah Sanderlin is living that life and has some great advice for anyone...

The outdoors offers space -- both physical and mental -- for deep thought and conversation. And when it comes to sorting through the racial issues with which America is grappling right now, it's the perfect setting for tough stuff. Here's how Amy experienced that this week. Connect with this episode: Black Lives Matter Protests REI Kingdom 8 Tent Follow Humans Outside on Instagram

If there's one thing we've learned over the last few months, it's that life doesn't always go the way you planned. Sometimes the world shifts in a way you didn't anticipate, and you have to make a decision: are you going to let it derail you, or will you ultimately adapt and overcome?    This week's guest Craig Vaream faced that decision when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. One second he wa...

As we confront racial injustice in our world, Amy reflects in this week's outdoor diary on both her privilege and those providing inspiration as they fight that injustice.

What inspires a person to conquer big things outside or try for the seemingly impossible? Those are questions this week's guest Darcy Gaechter had plenty of time to ponder as she became the first woman to ever paddle the Amazon River from source to sea. A journey now detailed in her new memoir, Darcy joins us on the podcast to talk about that adventure and what she learned along the way.    Mentio...

As of May 27, 2020 Amy hits an incredible milestone: 1,000 days in a row doing her daily outdoor time challenge. That's 1,000 days spending at least 20 consecutive minutes outside every day. In this week's Outdoor Diary she gives a window into what those 1,000 days mean now that they are over.     ------- Visit the Humans Outside website Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansou...

When was the last time you were fired-up? We mean really fired-up? Fired-up-ness is status quo living for Mike Erwin, founder and Executive Director of veteran service organization Team Red, White & Blue, which connects veterans with their communities. Mike is laser-focused building leaders and living a life focused on positivity, and he's doing it through fitness, community service -- and heading...

As restrictions ease across the country and numbers continue to drop, it seems like outdoor life, at least, is starting to return to normal. At least that's how it's feeling where Amy is. And her outdoor adventures are starting to reflect some of those normal patterns -- sort of.    Hear all about it on this week's Outdoor Diary.    -------- Check out Goodr sunglasses Look at Eska Falls trail Regi...

When neither addiciton nor a suicide attempt ended her life, Kate Arnold found the strength to not just change everything, but to live boldly.  Now she's a runner, athlete and fitness coach in Palmer, Alaska, soaking in creation and living each moment boldly and loudly because she can. In a world of Instagram fame, "influencers," and self-promotion, it can be hard to find the folks who are out the...

A window into Amy's why and an important ask make up this week's Outdoor Diary. With Memorial Day just a few weeks away, you can take a moment to plan how you are going to mark it, and Amy has a suggestion.    Mentioned in the show:   wear blue: run to remember: https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/ wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day walk/run pledge: https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/mem...

In the U.S., creating space for conservation and outdoor use is directly tied to public lands. But what do you do when most land is privately held? And how do you encourage conservation and nature appreciation in major cities like Dallas? For Joni Carswell and Texan By Nature, an organization founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, the answer comes down to everyone - businesses, nonprofits and ci...

Listen to this episode of Amy's outdoor diary to hear how she got outside last week and all about her epic gear fail! And what exactly are "running wives" anyway? -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬.

When we say "forest bathing" we definitely don't mean taking a scrub surrounded by trees. First formally started in Japan, shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing" is a nature therapy focused on mindfulness. And certified forest therapists, like today's guest Michelle Abbey, help students get there.    OK, but why do you need a forest therapist to help you go outside? And what does studying forest therap...

Listen to this installment of Amy's outdoor diary to hear about how she got outside last week. Hint: it involves snowshoes and a pretty darn remote cabin! Mentioned in the show: Alaska State Parks: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/index.htm Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365. How are you spending y...

What if going outside isn't just your inspiration, but also the inspiration you share with others? When Nailah Baldes Wylie looked at her life as a marketer and communicator, she knew she wasn't happy in her job, and that one thing did make her happy and inspired -- spending time outside.  And so she founded Color Outside, a coaching and community building company that takes women of color outside...

Amy discusses how she spent her time outside last week and kept things fresh even in this monotonous season of staying at home.   Mentioned in the Show: Bogs: https://bit.ly/3cvu0xj   Affiliate link above.   -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   How are you spending your outdoor time?...