Episode 5: Hug A Tree, Live Forever?

In Episode 5 of Well, That’s Awkward, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the awkwardly magical world of nature-based wellbeing rituals — from forest bathing and tree hugging to bio photons, mountain frequency and sea therapy.This is the episode where modern midlife stress meets mystical natural healing… and laughter meets science.Does Nature Really Heal Us?We’ve all had that moment — the fresh air, the huge skies, the sound of the sea — where your nervous system suddenly unhooks itself from stress, and everything feels lighter and temporarily solved.But what is that?This episode looks at whether the healing power of nature is:scientifically measurableenergetically realor just a walk through a pine forest to get away from notifications and deadlinesWe talk about bio photons, grounding, mountain energy, running water, forest bathing, and how women over 40 are increasingly turning to nature as a form of recovery, reset and mental clarity.The Awkward Bit (because there always is one)Let’s be honest…have you ever leaned against a tree for a grounding moment — and then suddenly realised someone was watching you mid-tree embrace?Yep. Us too.This is nature therapy meets comedic embarrassment, and it’s gloriously relatable.Stay tuned — new episodes every week. It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.