Forest Bathing + Forest Therapy: What It Is and Why You Need It (with Karen Richter)

This episode is all about reconnecting with nature through forest therapy. I chat with certified forest therapy guide Karen Richter about how nature can calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and transform your life. Literally, it can happen anywhere—even your backyard! Karen shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to becoming a forest therapy guide, her healing through nature, and why it's the perfect fix for your stress, grief, and burnout. Grab your coffee (or wine!) and let's dive into the wonders of forest therapy together. 🌲✨00:00 Introduction to Forest Therapy02:27 Stepping into My First Forest Therapy Session02:40 Meet Karen Richter: Forest Therapy Guide05:02 Karen's Journey from Corporate Life to Forest Therapy09:10 Understanding Forest Therapy and Forest Bathing12:13 Forest Therapy for Everyone14:32 Experiencing Forest Therapy in Different Seasons21:15 Healing and Creativity Through Nature25:33 Upcoming Retreats and How to Get Involved29:01 The Beautiful Fix Speed Round34:07 Final Thoughts and GratitudeConnect with Karen Richter and learn more about Forest Therapy at ConfidentByNature.com. 🌿Episode Sponsor: Finding Your Voice Health & Wellness  Are you a woman over 40 navigating life’s transitions? Finding Your Voice Health & Wellness offers transformative retreats, astrology readings, self-care coaching, holistic health webinars, and more to help you embrace change and rediscover yourself.Learn more at findingyourvoiceafter40.com or email [email protected] to start your journey today!Want More?Grab your Human Design chart here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/hdchartWant to unpack it together? Book a 1:1 session here: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/products/discover-you-a-personalized-60-minute-human-design-readingSubscribe to A Beautiful Fix on Apple or SpotifyReady to feel more alive and aligned? Grab my free guide, Finding Your Beautiful Fix: Simple Shifts to Rediscovering Your Inner Power : https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/get-your-free-guide-finding-your-beautiful-fixSubscribe to Tracy’s weekly Sunday Love Note, Thought Gems, at abeautifulfix.com—your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and choose your focus.Support the Show💕 Love this episode? Follow & leave a quick review—it helps others find A Beautiful Fix!💬 Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook @ABeautifulFix or find me on LinkedIn: Tracy Hill. Have a thought to share? Reach me directly at abeautifulfix.com. 🎙️ Know someone who should be a guest?...