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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 23 MIN

Forest Bathing: Birds, Bee Butts & Why Nature Calms You Down

from The Anxiety Compass Podcast · host Sammy Barnett and Natalie Antoine

Send us Fan MailWhy do you feel instantly better after being outside… even when nothing in your life has changed?In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Natalie explore the power of forest bathing and why it’s so much more than just “going for a hike.”Because this isn’t about steps, fitness, or productivity.It’s about your nervous system.We unpack how modern life keeps us constantly switched on… from notifications and noise to the pressure of always doing more. And why nature might be one of the fastest, simplest ways to bring your body back to a state of calm, without forcing it.✨ In this episode, we explore: Why you can feel better outside within minutes (even when nothing else has changed)  What forest bathing actually is (and why it’s not exercise)  The connection between your environment and anxiety levels  How overstimulation keeps your body stuck in “go mode”  The science behind why nature calms the body (hello, trees 🌿)  Simple ways to experience this...no hiking boots or rainforest treks required This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need to fix anxiety… Sometimes, you just need to change the environment your body is in.🌿 Your body isn’t broken… it’s just overstimulated.Support the show👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompassConnect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or websiteConnect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here 

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Send us Fan Mail Why do you feel instantly better after being outside… even when nothing in your life has changed? In this episode of The Anxiety Compass, Sammy and Natalie explore the power of forest bathing and why it’s so much more than just “going for a hike.” Because this isn’t about steps, fitness, or productivity. It’s about your nervous system. We unpack how modern life keeps us constantly switched on… from notifications and noise to the pressure of always doing more. And why nature m...

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