How to Regulate Your Nervous System in Outdoor Adventure with Sarah Histand of Mind & Mountain

Sarah experienced anaphylactic shock while trekking in the Denali wilderness. Her nervous system regulation practices were an important part of healing – and you can learn how to use them, too!Sarah Histand is an Alaskan adventurer, a somatic nervous system educator, and a mental health-informed fitness trainer through her business, Mind & Mountain.Angie and Sarah talk about:Sarah’s anaphylactic reaction deep in Denali and how she navigated it using regulation toolsWhat nervous system regulation actually means and why it matters outsideHow adventures like the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic shifted Sarah’s outlook on lifeDifferent eras of adventure, from our 20’s to 30’s and 40’s and beyondHow lessons transfer from nature to at-home life, like fertility challengesHow to handle flashbacks and fear after a close call in the wildOrienting, recognizing resources, bilateral stimulation, and co-regulation with natureCheck out these resources:🧘‍♀️ Try Sarah’s free co-regulation with nature audio guide🏞 Learn more about Sarah’s seasonal fitness and somatic programs🎃 Join Trailtober, our October challenge to spend more time outdoors!🎒 Join our March 2026 Grand Canyon adventure!Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app!Make sure you subscribe to the ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠ so you don’t miss a story!Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance).Hosted by Angie Marie Lake, edited by Alyson Castonguay, research assistance by Danielle Peecher