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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 54 MIN

Walking Forward: Wilderness, Healing, and the Power of Connection

from Life in Motion · host Illumine Collect

What if healing meant walking forward—literally and emotionally?In this episode, we sit down with Nate Mitchell of the Anasazi Foundation, a nonprofit that helps young people and families rediscover their true selves through wilderness-based therapy. Nate shares how the rugged terrain of the Arizona desert becomes fertile ground for personal transformation. From learning friction fire-making to writing letters of “Seed of Greatness,” participants and their families walk a path that reconnects them with their purpose, their loved ones, and their inner light.Discover how Anasazi is changing lives by focusing not on what’s broken—but on what’s already good.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $47,147 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 238 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

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