#180: Rewilding After Burnout with Penni Cox, Founder of Alive Eco-Journeys

What if healing from overwhelm, overthinking or burnout...could be as simple as spending time with Nature?

In this enlivening episode, I sit down with Penni Cox, from South Africa, who is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Alive Eco-Journeys. Penni shares her inspiring story of personal and professional transformation—moving from years of international humanitarian work and mental health counseling, through a challenging period of burnout in New York, to a profound healing journey rooted in nature.

Together, w explore how reconnecting with the natural world can spark creativity, accelerate healing, and help restore both physical and mental well-being. You’ll hear why Penni believes nature is the “better therapist,” how simple acts like being barefoot on the earth or nurturing a houseplant can foster a sense of belonging, and what science reveals about the restorative power of the outdoors.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, seeking more balance, or simply longing for more joy and connection, this conversation will invite you to rediscover your "ecological self" or your "wild self"—and gently remind you that awe and aliveness might be closer than you think.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How burnout can show up for high-achieving creatives, empaths, and business owners—and why it’s not a sign of failure
2. The healing power of nature as an accessible, low-effort tool for reconnecting with purpose and overcoming overwhelm, overthinking or burnout
3. Science-backed ways that time in nature improves both mental and physical wellbeing
4. How to tap into awe, curiosity, and small steps to invite more aliveness into your daily life and creative process

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More from Penni Cox:

Visit: www.aliveecojourneys.com

IG: @alive_ecojourneys

LinkedIn: @PenniCox

More episodes on this topic:

Ep.146 - How To Tune Into The Music of The Body & Mind To Heal w/ Christianne Wolff

Ep.91 - Unlock Your Natural State Of Abundance w/ Kara Bitar

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