Is Nature the Medicine We’ve Been Missing? How Forest Bathing Can Heal Stress & Burnout

In a world where more people feel burned out, stressed, and over-medicated, a growing movement is asking a simple but powerful question: what if the healing we need doesn’t come from a prescription bottle, but from the forest itself?On this episode of The NEXT BIG THING with Keith D. Terry, we explore the practice of forest bathing with Dr. Gayle Byck — a certified forest therapy guide, board-certified patient advocate, and certified senior advisor. As founder of InTune with Nature and InTune Health Advocates, Dr. Byck helps people reconnect with the natural world while also navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.Together, we discuss:What forest bathing really is, and how it differs from a simple walk outdoorsThe surprising ways nature impacts mental health, stress, and physical well-beingHow time in nature can reduce caregiver burnout and even lower healthcare costsPractical steps for reconnecting with nature — even in urban, high-stress environmentsThe future of healthcare if nature-based healing were fully embracedDr. Byck’s journey from patient advocacy to forest therapy reveals how the most powerful medicine might be the one that’s been around us all along. 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: @keithdterrySend us your thought on this episode.Support the showKeith D. Terry produced this episode.   www.keithdterry.comPlease follow us on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@keithdterryFor podcast guest recommendations, contact [email protected]