Outdoors Explored

Episodes

1. 6

   5 ways to Make Going Outside a Habit

   Being a better you starts with feeling anchored and clear-minded, and studies show we can get this clarity from spending time outdoors. People tend to complicate this and excuse themselves from the idea as life speeds by, but there are many easy ways for anyone to spend a bit more time outside. I...

   Jan 8, 2020

   7m
2. 5

   Hiking Notes and Trail Teachings: Hex Mountain Trail in Ronald, WA

   Located right outside the little town of Ronald, WA, in the thick of the Wenatchee National Forest, is the 8 mile hike, Hex Mountain. It is a multi-seasonal trail, exposing bountiful signs of each season throughout the year and offering rewarding views of Lake Cle Elum, the Stuart Range, Mt…

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   Dec 21, 2019

   11m
3. 4

   How Getting Outdoors Influences Productivity in the Workplace

   As someone who sits at a desk all day during the week, hypnotized by the glow of blue light, I find that getting outdoors is one of the only things that can help break the workday trance and help me feel re-energized. I wasn’t surprised when I came across a study by the Foundation for Chronic...

   Dec 12, 2019

   5m
4. 3

   The First Snow of the Season + Being Still and Setting Intention

   For those of us in the mountains, the first snow each year is something that can bring out the inner child in even the most frigid of hearts. It is a nostalgic moment that sparks delight, kindles tranquility and ignites the fire of the holiday season. This is a powerful time to clear the busyness...

   Dec 4, 2019

   6m
5. 2

   Rethinking Self Care | Exploring Holistic Wellness

   I have noticed that self care has morphed from investing in yourself to simple indulging, often in activities or items that are superficial or unhealthy. Indulging isn’t always bad, but it is to make you feel good in the moment instead of setting yourself up to feel cared for in the future.…

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   Nov 30, 2019

   4m
6. 1

   Discovering Movement Meditation

   Slowing down is something I have always struggled with, as a self proclaimed productivity freak. This may be part of the reason why traditional meditation has always been difficult for me. The dreaded thought of sitting in the same spot closing my eyes and “clearing my mind” for an hour, playing...

   Nov 29, 2019

   10m