Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. The future of health is NOW ™️.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 76 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode FIFTY- Season Two Harvest and Reflections with Mark and Steve
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F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.”
It is always tough to let go of a seaso…
Episode Forty Nine- A Life Built on Passion for the Outdoors with Orvis Director of Brand Content Phil Monahan
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If I were to ask each of you what you want in life, you would undoubtedly give some variation of the same answer: “to be happy.”
What makes us happy? Is i…
Episode Forty Eight-Learning to Lead with National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) President Sandy Colhoun
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A foundational concept that touches all areas of life is leadership. Throughout our journey, we will lead and follow countless times, impacting and being…
Episode Forty Seven- Pediatrics and Prescribing Nature with Park Rx America Founder Dr. Robert Zarr
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Humans have always looked for new and innovative ways to treat illness and enhance health.
Many continue to seek healthcare approaches that are not typic…
Episode Forty Six-"The Way of the Guide" with Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Founder Amos Clifford
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Humans have always interacted with the natural world and relied on environments such as forests for shelter, food, and medicine.
Cultures worldwide have …
Episode Forty Five- Green Spaces and Happy Faces: Growing Mental Health in Nature with Dr. Matt Biel
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Mental health is a topic that we hear about often. Managing the mental dimension of wellness is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adol…
Episode Forty Four- Growing in Nature with Children & Nature Network President and CEO Sarah Milligan-Toffler
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Humans have been innately connected to nature from the beginning of our species. Nature has served as the first teacher, providing countless lessons abou…
Episode Forty Three- Ukulele Music and The Freedom to Love with Healthcare Professional and Musician Dr. Eddie Gammill
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Music is a fundamental attribute of our species, appearing in almost every culture throughout history. Whether or not we can keep tune or time, humans ha…
Episode Forty Two- Following Passion and Environmental Education with NEEF CEO Sara Espinoza
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One thing I know about humans and why we have thrived as a species is our love of learning.
Education is a healthy activity that people of all ages can en…
Episode Forty One- Adversity and The Power of Swimming with Paralympic World Record Holder Elizabeth Marks
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Swimming is one of our most popular recreational activities. It is a healthy, low-impact movement that we can continue throughout life.
Aside from being a…
Episode Forty- Nature, Mental Health, and the Power of the Written Word with Poet and Wellness Advocate Jennifer Gordon
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The written word has always been a distinct part of the human experience, capturing our history and creating beautiful stories to escape into. Some of th…
Episode Thirty Nine- Pedaling Through History with "The Bicycle Nomad" Erick Cedeño
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Cycling is a healthy, low-impact activity that people of all ages can enjoy.
Cycling has been proven to improve strength and flexibility, build coordinat…
Episode Thirty Eight- Healthy Parks for Healthy People with National Parks Service Public Health Director Captain Sara Newman
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What if we told you that there was a healthcare system of over 400 locations that manages more than 325 million people each year and offers resources tha…
Episode Thirty Seven- Addiction, Running Far, and Doing Hard Things with Ultramarathoner Charlie Engle
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Addiction is a chronic condition that can affect many dimensions of our lives, including our physical and mental health, relationships, and overall welln…
Episode Thirty Six- Prescribing Nature with Canada PaRx Founder Dr. Melissa Lem
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Nature was the first physician, the first hospital, the first pharmacy, and the first healthcare plan.
The scientific community is finally (and formally)…
Episode Thirty Five-Mind, Body, and Soil with Root in Nature
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Getting our hands dirty is not a new idea. A strong connection to soil has always been critical for human thriving.
Around 12,000 years ago, our hunter-g…
Episode Thirty Four-Nature and Neuroscience with Dr. Susan A. Masino
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Just in case it wasn’t clear, humans are complex. How our minds and bodies function together is nothing short of fascinating.
One of our favorite aspects…
Episode Thirty Three-Health Tech Solutions and Mental Wellness with Preventia Founder/CEO Brian Schroeder
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According to the Global Wellness Institute, mental wellness is “an internal resource that helps us think, feel, connect, and function; it is an active pr…
Episode Thirty Two-Yoga, Nature, and the World's First Wellness Model with Larissa Hall Carlson
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Wellness as we know it gained notoriety in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
The writings and leadership of an informal network of US physicians and scholars …
Episode Thirty One- Workplace Well-Being and Health Culture with Richard Safeer, M.D.
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Happy New Year!!!
Many of us start each January by setting goals, deciding on priorities, and declaring resolutions for the upcoming year.
The most commo…