Ep.104 Brighter Days Ahead: How Nature (Biophilic Design) Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again

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Welcome to Country Proud Living "Where Nurturing Spaces Empower Your Life and Everyday Feels a Little More Like Home." After a long winter, spring can feel emotional— because something inside you starts waking up again. In this episode, LoriLynn shares why nature and mental health are deeply connected, and how small, simple “nature rituals” (sunlight, fresh air, birdsong, a porch moment) can help you feel more grounded, calm, and like you again. In this episode: Why sunlight and fresh air are some of the most restorative “spring wellness” tools—and they’re free Biophilic design: bringing nature indoors through plants, natural textures, and furniture placement Small ways to let spring guide your peace and priorities (presence over performance) A gentle invitation: choose one nature ritual this week and notice how it shifts your mood Information about Forsynthia bushes: https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/forsythia “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth, find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” — Rachel Carson Episode timeline 🕰️🕰️ 00:11 Welcome + spring arriving + weather mood shift 🕰️ 02:10 Why spring feels emotional after winter (waking up again) 🕰️ 04:20 Winter disconnection: less sunlight/air + how it impacts wellbeing 🕰️ 06:20 Free spring rituals: porch coffee, evening walk, sunlight pause, birdsong 🕰️ 08:40 Biophilic design + Hotel Indigo story (“Nurtured by Nature”) 🕰️ 12:40 Simple ways to bring nature inside (branches/flowers, open windows, textures, plants) 🕰️ 15:10 Nature invites presence, not performance 🕰️ 17:00 One ritual challenge for the week + closing encouragement brighter days ahead, nature and mental health, spring wellness, feel like yourself again, seasonal depression support, sunlight and mood, nervous system regulation, biophilic design, bring nature indoors, calming home ideas, spring reset, grounding rituals, mindful living, Country Proud Living podcast Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and subscribe to never miss an episode! If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME: : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG: www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!

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