Wellness in the Wilderness
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors? It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here! Join Sydney Williams (Hiking My Feelings author, founder + CEO) and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each week to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Location:
United States
Description:
Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors? It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here! Join Sydney Williams (Hiking My Feelings author, founder + CEO) and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each week to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Language:
English
Episodes
12 Tips to Help You Find Wellness in the Wilderness
2/21/2023
Join Sydney as she shares 12 tips to help you find your version of Wellness in the Wilderness.
Duration:01:00:00
A Legacy of Adventure and Service with Catalina Backcountry
2/14/2023
How did Catalina Backcountry get started? Why did Cinde MacGugan-Cassidy decide to buy the business? How has her career in public service influenced how she runs the business? And what is her vision for responsible recreation on Catalina Island? This week we'll be chatting with Cinde about how Catalina Backcountry got started, her success so far, and her vision for the future.
Duration:01:00:00
The Healing Power of Music and Nature with Samuel J
2/7/2023
In a society that seems hell-bent on keeping us separate from our authentic selves, each other, and the planet we call home, Samuel J's music is the great unifier.
Duration:01:00:00
Finding Wellness in the Catalina Backcountry with Barry Williams
1/31/2023
From the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the rugged backcountry of Catalina Island and everything in between, Barry Williams has been an outdoorist and educator in a professional capacity for the past 25+ years.
Duration:01:00:00
Nature-Inspired Music with Alific and Man of the Forests
1/24/2023
How does spending time outdoors influence music? For Brendan Dane (Alific), the call of the Loons from his childhood in New England inspired an entire song.
Duration:01:00:00
Transcending Tragedy in the Wilderness with Emily Henkel
1/17/2023
What happens when the worst-case scenario unfolds in slow motion in the desolate wilderness of America's National Parks? How do you return to the places that have brought so much joy and so much pain after tragedy strikes? On April 3, 2021, Emily and her partner, Alexander Lofgren, traveled to Death Valley National Park on a routine camping trip. The next day began the biggest nightmare of their lives - Alex fell from a 70’ cliff and succumbed to his injuries a half hour later. Emily...
Duration:00:56:11
The Ups + Downs of Life in the Mountains with Drew Petersen
1/10/2023
When time spent outside is an integral part of your lifestyle, how do you cope when an injury keeps you indoors? When we avoid our emotional breaking point, what happens to our physical bodies? And how do we re-integrate after a period away from our favorite activities and places? For Drew Petersen, skiing has been part of his life for as long as he can remember. Once a toddler on skis and now a professional skier, Drew has been exploring the intersections of mental health and time spent...
Duration:00:55:48
Intention + Inspiration with Anastasia Allison of Kula Cloth
1/3/2023
Is 2023 the year you prioritize finding your version of Wellness in the Wilderness? Looking for inspiration to weave more intention into all aspects of your life? This week we're chatting with Anastasia Allison, founder of Kula Cloth, about how her decision to let life be easy has transformed the way she experiences life and continues to innovate in her business. Through the power of shared story, we're excited to tap into the sense of possibilities that a new year brings, and share some...
Duration:00:55:54
Finding Wellness in the Wilderness on the Trans-Catalina Trail
12/27/2022
After four interviews with legendary athletes in long distance hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and surfing, let's bring it back down for a bit.
Duration:00:56:21
Diving Deeper into Self-Love, Sea-Love, and SurfSisterhood
12/20/2022
If you've ever sat on the beach and felt the waves crashing into the shore, you have some sense of the power that the ocean contains.
Duration:00:56:04
Making History While Returning to Self with Arlette Laan
12/13/2022
After hiking more than 16,000 miles over a span of 20 years, Arlette Laan made history as the first woman to complete all 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States.
Duration:00:54:01
When a "Phase" Turns into a Career + Community with Anna Levesque
12/6/2022
Have you ever made a decision so crystal clear that it was almost alarming? What is it in those moments where we're defying expectations that keeps us moving forward in the direction of our dreams, despite the criticism and doubt? For Anna Levesque of Mind Body Paddle, the decision was to get a summer job at a whitewater rafting company when she was in college. Her parents dubbed this choice as a phase and despite their best intentions for how she'd live her life, Anna found her way to the...
Duration:00:55:33
Humility in Human-Powered Adventures with HerOdyssey
11/29/2022
The two-woman multi-sport, endurance athlete team of Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes and Lauren ‘Neon’ Reed have completed a human powered expedition, traveling the length of the Americas connecting the story of the land and its inhabitants.
Duration:00:55:53