The Evolving Adventurer

Thank you for listening! Today we've got a treat: a wide-ranging discussion of journeys through the inner and outer wilderness with Diane Clemenceau .  Diane is a Purpose & Fulfillment Specialist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who guides high achievers to reconnect and align to their true essence and purpose by inviting more of God into their life. That way they can experience deep fulfillme...

Some tips on how to hold space, for those who may find themselves called to do so. We can appreciate many things about how nature holds space for us all in our role as nature: There is no good, bad or ideal... and it is not our role to judge. I refer to this article focusing upon Indigenous worldviews in relation to regenerative agriculture and permaculture. I mention the following modalities I le...

How the nature of our environment contributes to our identity

Hi friends! Today's episode is sharing what I experienced and learned during a social media detox that is nearly at two months. I talk about why, what changed, what's opened up and what's been challenging after disconnecting from the platforms.  As always, this experience and the wisdom gained are shared for information purposes. Feel free to take, leave or ponder anything on this episode. Th...

Thanks for listening, friends! Today I've got an interview with Tyra , an old friend from what in some ways is a lifetime ago. We have a wide-ranging, free-flowing discussion about wilderness, the importance of place, place attachment and place identity .  As promised, here are links to some of the locations that are mentioned as we meander along... in no particular order: Tongass Nation...

Today I'm sharing a story--and the wisdom gained--from a hiking adventure to the highest point of New Mexico, Wheeler Peak.  My plan to attempt two 14,000’ peaks in southern Colorado, Blanca & Ellingwood , was aborted due to high winds and snow at higher elevations. The backup plan was to hike Wheeler Peak : the highest point in New Mexico had been on my to-do list for nearly a decade. A...

Wisdom to be found seeing through the eyes of a child.

A fun interview with my friend Samantha where we discuss her explorations of Western Canada and what it's like to guide tours out here. 

Some great wisdom from a lovely song entitled Shine The Light by Sugarland

Today is another fun interview with the Realist Idealist about horses. We chat about what we can learn from horses about ourselves, our relationships, society and our connections. There is so much wisdom to learn with and from these majestic animals.  Our discussion brings in aspects of both figurative and literal wilderness when we get into learnings from mustangs , feral or wild horses in N...

2 minutes about kindness: can you share some today?

Episode 18: Nature Negatives... and how to counter them What's a nature negative, pray tell? Well, madam or sir, a nature negative can best be described with an example. A cold, rainy, gray day in November is "miserable." In reality, the day is cold, rainy and gray... it is humans who decide it is miserable, and unsuitable for going out when in actuality, it's simply what nature does in November....

As Warren Miller says, if you don't do it this year, you'll be one year older when you do.  A solo episode today celebrates the new year with my story of the figurative wilderness I've been navigating since coming to the decision to start this podcast. It's been a steep learning curve requiring patience, compassion and asking for help. Big thanks to my friend Richard at the Pro Hockey News po...

Today I’m excited to be chatting with Emily about her Yahtzee game, developed to stay motivated and focused during the unexpected changes thrown at everyone this year. Emily Keddie is an endurance athlete, mountain climber and adventure lover frequently seen with her canine companion, Jolly. Listen along for a hefty dose of inspiration, determination and the courage to try new things. 3 Sisters Wi...

More synopses of research studies investigating the mechanisms and means by which nature contact affects mental health. There's a lot, there's a lot of repetition and a lot to digest... the biggest takeaway? Just getting outside, whether in an urban park, for an urban walk or to watch your kids play has huge benefits for stress-relief. It's nature itself that provide the benefits, not the way in w...

Thanks for listening today! This week we're back again with another guest, the host of the Realist Idealist podcast. This is a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about critical thinking. We cover discomfort with emotions, sitting in or with negative emotions, dam-building, how solving a problem can create new problems, and how to connect with your own feelings, emotions and intuition.  I m...

Hello friends, another solo episode today discussing some studies reporting the benefits and potential mechanisms by which nature contact improves mental health. With reports of deteriorating mental health becoming more common over the past few months this is an important topic; time in nature can have noticeable effects on mental health with as little as 120 minutes--2 hours--of contact time per...

Today we’re talking to Jillian Keenan, a journalist and author currently based in Mexico City, Mexico about her experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Connect with Jillian on Instagram or Twitter . Here’s some links to topics discussed in the episode: The Pacific Crest Trail Jillian's Mantis pack is a custom version from ULA Packs .  Here's where to get a Cotopaxi fanny pack like mine (th...

Today we talk with Tina, a passionate hiker and skier currently in Austria. Tina shares her story of living an adventurous life while working close to nature in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. She's also shares some wonderful life wisdom, stories of her travels and jobs, and her infectious positivity.  Enjoy this episode!

A short bonus episode summarizing a few more studies about nature contact and the benefits on mental health. Studies referenced in this episode include: Contact to Nature Benefits Health: Mixed Effectiveness of Different Mechanisms Nature–Based Interventions for Improving Health and Wellbeing: The Purpose, the People and the Outcomes Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated wit...

Thanks for joining! It's a solo episode today where I share some tips and tricks I've picked up from a decade(ish) of taking long road trips, whether solo or with friends. There's a lot of territory you can cover in North America with a set of wheels, and a lot of things that can help make the drivetime more enjoyable. Enjoy!

Welcome to the first episode with a guest! My friend Megan joins us from Colorado to talk about her experiences in nature, a game we used to play while hiking called Tres Revs, working with at-risk youth, the importance of having a connection to your local environment and a beginner's mind. We also talk a bit about flow state , being present, and multiple intelligences.  Some links to things...

Today is all about Clyde, the wonderful stevia plant I grew this summer. Learn about his journey as a metaphor for reflecting upon our own life situations in work, relationships and locations.  Thank you for listening!

Our health as humans is dependent upon the health of the environment. How so? We need fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink, healthy soils to grow food in, forests/plants/trees to produce oxygen, and the work of pollinators such as bees to help agricultural crops grow. The interconnections between ecosystems and species, symbiotic relationships and food webs are essential to maintaining the q...

Exposure to natural sunlight causes Vitamin D to be produced by the body; it also plays a role in maintaining a healthy immune system . Vitamin D can modify the innate and adaptive immune responses ; a deficiency is associated with greater chances of an infections and mortality . This bonus episode discusses a recent study on the Vitamin D status of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in Spain. Rec...