Humans Outside

Authenticity is one of those whole-life emotional skills that makes a big difference. In a world that rewards us for putting our best foot forward every day and presenting that social media ready lif…

Maybe it’s part of the loss or grief process - first Amy was in denial about the changing season, then there was some anger and now there’s acceptance. Part of that acceptance is hunting for the good…

With a thousand demands on our time every day, it’s hard to find the space for even everything you absolutely have to do, much less the nice-to-haves. Time tracking exercises, productivity hacks and …

September 1, 2022 marked five full years of Amy’s 20 minutes outside daily habit, and it has her reflecting on some of the life skills she’s gained spending that many days -- 1,825 to be exact -- out…

nd what it reminded her about handling the tough stuff when it appears. Listen now.

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Read “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” (because you know you want to)

Learn about the Lost La…

Whenever I explain why heading outside is so very good for creativity and the art of trying new things, I refer back to this conversation with positive psychologist Cordele Glass, one of my most favo…

When the seasons change -- both literally and figuratively -- it’s easy to get stuck being sad about what was, what’s gone or what’s going. But as Amy remembered this week, sometimes a little shift t…

Ever stopped to consider when the right time to start a new habit might be? In her book Happier at Home, Gretchen Rubin has a suggestion on when that is -- and Amy tends to agree. In this episode Amy…

Today’s “Best Of” episode is all about walking with therapist Carmen Rendell, a UK-based walking enthusiast who takes her clients and herself outside to see what therapeutic help nature can bring. Th…

There’s something funny that happens when you start spending more time outside: what you want out of life changes, too. In this episode Amy reflects on how spending time outside has shifted her prior…

There’s dreaming, there’s preparing and then there’s doing. When it comes to big outdoor goals and adventures, dreaming and prepping take the most time -- but the doing is where you get to see if you…

If you have a kid or have been a kid, you’ve probably heard or uttered this phrase at some point over the summer. And even as adult, you may have lingered over the feeling of boredom, then quickly pi…

We do our best to roll with nature’s punches, but we’re definitely not ready for this warm, sunny and green relationship to be over. It’s only July, after all. But when push comes to shove, perhaps t…

Things are going summer crazy here at Humans Outside as we milk every hot second we can from the season. That’s why this week we’ve only got two things: one suggestion and one ask for help. Listen no…

As a part of our annual summer break, we’re re-publishing some of Humans Outside’s best episodes. This one certainly qualifies.

When Amy started her daily outdoor habit in 2017 she had no idea there …

How do you know where a good adventure stops and something that’s just not worth it starts? And can you tell when you’re avoiding something because it’s uncomfortable or if you’re avoiding it because…

What if instead of a “to do” list you made the opposite: a “not to do” list? Coming up with the things that should go on it is an exercise in self-awareness and the gift of perspective. And where can…

It’s summer break time at Humans Outside, which means it’s the perfect time for some “Best Of” episodes.

Today, LGBTQ outdoor advocate Mikah Meyer is known for his work representing his community and…

It took months of planning, but Amy and her family headed out for a three-day, totally unplugged adventure in a dream Alaska spot: a wild lagoon off the coast in an Alaska State Park. From otters to …