Wildlife Photography As Therapy, Men’s Mental Health, and Respecting Wildlife with Michael Phelps- FYW32

More About Mike:Hi my name is Mike Phelps I am a professional wildlife photographer based in theUK. I've been passionate about wildlife for as long as I can remember, as a young child I was taken to Symonds Yat to see the peregrine falcons nest, one landed so close to me and that was it I was hooked! Unfortunately a number of years ago l was hit quite hard with some mental health problems developed from a traumatic event that took place some 27 years previous, being signed off work for a couple of months whilst I received counselling my wife explained that I should try and clear my head by getting out into nature, take a camera l had previous brought for her and use it as a form of therapy. I listened to her and did just that...that was the start of the most amazing journey into Wildlife Photography. I now travel around the world with Apex Adventures photographing incredible wildlife in some beautiful countries including the UK. Come along and enjoy my journey in the natural worldMore Ways To Connect With Mike:Instagram: @phelpsphotographyxInstagram: @phlowphotographyukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mikephelpswildlifephotographyApex AdventuresInstagram: @apexadventurestoursWebsite: http://www.apex-adventures.co.ukWildX PodcastInstagram: @wildxphotoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xb2sSEQ31nRGiaGy9qKvf2si=M6v1TWG3QHmlpj6UdOC5cwIntro/Outro Song- Call Of The Wild - by Luke Rain and Sarah Conner⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/Ofya9VdYHv90T1NTMMU1UF?si=BFUGJuCQ8ikzGW4A78MUA⁠Check Out Our Merch! Discount Code: APEXADVENTURES (10%OFF - Good For Two Weeks After This Episode Premieres)⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopFemmeSauvage⁠Stay Connected!Instagram: FindYourWildPodcastTik Tok: FindYourWildPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Find-Your-Wild-Podcast/Instagram: ShopFemmeSauvageTik Tok: ShopFemmeSauvage⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Shop-Femme-Sauvage/⁠Charities We Donate To Through Our Brand Femme Sauvage:⁠https://www.apexprotectionproject.org⁠⁠https://www.orcaconservancy.org⁠⁠https://www.cheetahexperience.com⁠⁠https://www.dolphinproject.com⁠⁠https://www.rewildingamericanow.org⁠⁠https://www.galapagoswhaleshark.org