🎙 Episode 63: Sarah Nielsen — A New Way to Nature — Finding Calm, Clarity & Connection in Nature 🌿✨

In this episode, I’m honored to be joined by Sarah Nielsen — a board-certified health & well-being coach, outdoor educator, and founder of A New Way to Nature, her Austin-based practice dedicated to helping people reconnect with the natural world in ways that support both mental and physical well-being 🌎💚 I met Sarah at a Wellness Summit in Austin last year, and this conversation beautifully blends science, lifestyle, and lived experience. We talk about Austin as an outdoorsy city, about the lake, hiking trails, and tacos 🌮, and how “urban nature” allows us to build meaningful connection with the outdoors even in the middle of a city. Sometimes it’s as simple as watching the clouds move across the sky ☁️ We talk about the science behind nature’s impact on stress, mood, and creativity — especially how time outdoors supports nervous system regulation 🧠🌿 Sarah shares practical, approachable ways to integrate nature into daily life, making wellness feel accessible. We also reflect on the metaphors nature offers us — seasons, cycles, growth, and the reminder to slow down and trust life’s rhythms 🌊 🌋  Nature doesn’t rush, yet everything unfolds in its time 🤍 This episode is an invitation to step outside, look up, and reconnect in small, meaningful ways 🌿 Books Mentioned: • The Nature Fix — Florence Williams • Connecting with Nature in a Time of Crisis — Melanie Shukus Bradley • The Nature of Cities — Tim Beatley Connect with Sarah: 🌿 Website: https://sgwellnessatx.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-nielsen-m-ed-nbc-hwc-ab446717/  If you are enjoying these episodes, please feel free to rate, review, & share the show :) And give with @love_and_aloha_life a follow on instagram