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They say spending time in nature can change your life. But in a world packed with indoor life pressures, how can you make getting outside just a part of who you are?

Welcome to the Humans Outside podcast, where we explore life in the great outdoors from our perch in Alaska, all while hearing from fascinating outdoor-minded guests.

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How Movement and a Connection to Culture Saved Her (Carol Seppilu)

After a suicide attempt almost took her life and left her with a tracheotomy, Carol Seppilu ultimately made the choice to pursue mental health through ultra trail running. If you think running 100 miles sounds hard, imagine how hard it must be when breathing is a challenge under even non-running circumstances.

But Carol is relentless in her pursuit of doing great things. Listen to her share her journey and why staying in touch with her Indigenous Alaskan culture is an important part of that on this episode of the Humans Outside podcast.

Some of the good stuff:

[2:15] Carol’s favorite outdoor space

[4:19] About Nome Alaska

[6:54] Carol’s story of suicide and healing

[11:16] Why Carol got into running

[16:28] Carol’s advice for mental health

[20:45] The importance of being outside and movement to Indigenous culture

[28:00] What it’s like to run 100 miles in Alaska

[32:20] Why deciding matters

[39:42] Carol’s favorite outdoor gear

[41:10] Carol’s most essential outdoor gear

[41:54] Carol’s favorite outdoor moment.

Connect with this episode:

Follow Carol Seppilu on Instagram

All about Nome, Alaska

All about the Resurrection Pass race

Carol’s favorite outdoor gear: a running watch

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How Movement and a Connection to Culture Saved Her (Carol Seppilu)

After a suicide attempt almost took her life and left her with a tracheotomy, Carol Seppilu ultimately made the choice to pursue mental health through ultra trail running. If you think running 100 miles sounds hard, imagine how hard it must be when breathing is a challenge under even non-running circumstances.

But Carol is relentless in her pursuit of doing great things. Listen to her share her journey and why staying in touch with her Indigenous Alaskan culture is an important part of that on this episode of the Humans Outside podcast.

Some of the good stuff:

[2:15] Carol’s favorite outdoor space

[4:19] About Nome Alaska

[6:54] Carol’s story of suicide and healing

[11:16] Why Carol got into running

[16:28] Carol’s advice for mental health

[20:45] The importance of being outside and movement to Indigenous culture

[28:00] What it’s like to run 100 miles in Alaska

[32:20] Why deciding matters

[39:42] Carol’s favorite outdoor gear

[41:10] Carol’s most essential outdoor gear

[41:54] Carol’s favorite outdoor moment.

Connect with this episode:

Follow Carol Seppilu on Instagram

All about Nome, Alaska

All about the Resurrection Pass race

Carol’s favorite outdoor gear: a running watch

Follow Humans Outside on Instagram

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Outdoor Diary: The Most Exciting Buy In a Long Time, Plus a Contest

On this week’s Outdoor Diary, find out what Amy’s big purchase of the week was – and how it is going to be a major game changer for her outdoor time this winter!

Some of the good stuff:

[:28] What can happen when you shop online

[:45] How Amy decided she wanted a conversion van

[2:08] The big purchase

[2:24] All about the van

[3:10] Updates to the van

[3:27] A contest

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All about our new camper van

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Outdoor Diary: The Most Exciting Buy In a Long Time, Plus a Contest

On this week’s Outdoor Diary, find out what Amy’s big purchase of the week was – and how it is going to be a major game changer for her outdoor time this winter!

Some of the good stuff:

[:28] What can happen when you shop online

[:45] How Amy decided she wanted a conversion van

[2:08] The big purchase

[2:24] All about the van

[3:10] Updates to the van

[3:27] A contest

Connect with this episode:

All about our new camper van

Follow Humans Outside on Facebook

Follow Humans Outside on Instagram

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Embracing Adventure in a Far Off Place (Military Wild)

When Hannah Wolt and Jennifer Everheart found themselves stationed really far away from home in the kind of exotic location most folks only dream about, they knew two things: that had to make the best of it, and they needed some new friends. Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean, is a whole other world for mainlander Americans, complete with exotic waterfalls, amazing hiking and tree snakes (yes, tree snakes).

Their solution? An outdoor group for military families, Military Wild. Hear about friendship in the outdoors and some of the peculiarities of Guam (like the need for a “spider stick” — we wish we were kidding) in this fun episode.

Some of the good stuff:

[1:44] Hannah and Jennifer’s favorite outdoor spaces

[3:23] Why they want to spend time outside

[5:06] What is Military Wild?

[13:08] What it’s like heading to Guam

[20:26] How other people react to Guam

[24:23] Why the outdoors helps them make new friends

[29:03] Advice for heading to a totally new place

[32:01] Favorite and most essential outdoor gear

[36:17] Favorite outdoor moments

Connect with this episode:

Wild MIlitary Facebook group

Hiking trails in Guam

Hannah and Jennifer’s favorite outdoor gear: Solomon Trail Running Shoes; Solomon Boots

Osprey Backpack; North Face women’s hiking pants

Hannah and Jennifer’s most essential outdoor gear: First aid kit; Camera

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Embracing Adventure in a Far Off Place (Military Wild)

When Hannah Wolt and Jennifer Everheart found themselves stationed really far away from home in the kind of exotic location most folks only dream about, they knew two things: that had to make the best of it, and they needed some new friends. Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean, is a whole other world for mainlander Americans, complete with exotic waterfalls, amazing hiking and tree snakes (yes, tree snakes).

Their solution? An outdoor group for military families, Military Wild. Hear about friendship in the outdoors and some of the peculiarities of Guam (like the need for a “spider stick” — we wish we were kidding) in this fun episode.

Some of the good stuff:

[1:44] Hannah and Jennifer’s favorite outdoor spaces

[3:23] Why they want to spend time outside

[5:06] What is Military Wild?

[13:08] What it’s like heading to Guam

[20:26] How other people react to Guam

[24:23] Why the outdoors helps them make new friends

[29:03] Advice for heading to a totally new place

[32:01] Favorite and most essential outdoor gear

[36:17] Favorite outdoor moments

Connect with this episode:

Wild MIlitary Facebook group

Hiking trails in Guam

Hannah and Jennifer’s favorite outdoor gear: Solomon Trail Running Shoes; Solomon Boots

Osprey Backpack; North Face women’s hiking pants

Hannah and Jennifer’s most essential outdoor gear: First aid kit; Camera

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Outdoor Diary: Surgery and Getting Outside Anyway

Major hip surgery is a great reason to hang out on the couch for a few days and not go outside … unless, that is, you’re working on a more than three year 20 minutes-per-day outdoor streak. Amy didn’t let hip surgery get her down. Hear how she continued to get outside and what she needs from you on this week’s episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary.

Some of the good stuff:

[:36] Amy’s outdoor reaction to her surgery news
[1:10] Update since surgery
[1:34] The real work post-surgery
[2:00] How Amy is getting outside post-surgery
[3:23] This week’s outdoor hero
[4:15] Amy’s ask for help (from you!)

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Follow Humans Outside on Instagram

Follow Humans Outside on Facebook

Get a free outdoor habit tracker when you register for the Humans Outside newsletter

Outdoor hero: Goodr Sunglasses

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Outdoor Diary: Surgery and Getting Outside Anyway

Major hip surgery is a great reason to hang out on the couch for a few days and not go outside … unless, that is, you’re working on a more than three year 20 minutes-per-day outdoor streak. Amy didn’t let hip surgery get her down. Hear how she continued to get outside and what she needs from you on this week’s episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary.

Some of the good stuff:

[:36] Amy’s outdoor reaction to her surgery news
[1:10] Update since surgery
[1:34] The real work post-surgery
[2:00] How Amy is getting outside post-surgery
[3:23] This week’s outdoor hero
[4:15] Amy’s ask for help (from you!)

Connect with this episode:

Follow Humans Outside on Instagram

Follow Humans Outside on Facebook

Get a free outdoor habit tracker when you register for the Humans Outside newsletter

Outdoor hero: Goodr Sunglasses

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How to Use the Outdoors as Therapy (Judith Sadora)

What’s the difference between wilderness therapy and just, well, going outside? Judith Sadora, a licensed therapist based in Oregon, practices wilderness therapy with clients outdoors and is an expert in how spending time outside can help us work through trauma. Hear why the outdoors is a great “container” and how to create your own therapeutic experience outside in this thoughtful and insightful episode.

Some of the good stuff:

[2:06] Judith Sadora’s favorite outdoor space

[3:33] Difference between wilderness therapy and therapeutic recreation

[9:50] Why nature makes a good ‘container’

[18:01] Does nature heal trauma?

[20:09] Connecting nature to city life

[22:12] Changing the narrative around what nature is (and isn’t)

[30:14] Judith’s ‘why’

[40:34] How to find your own therapeutic recreation

[45:23] Judith’s favorite and most essential outdoor gear

[48:18] Judith’s favorite outdoor moment

Connect with this episode:

Judith Sadora, Triune Health and Wellness

National Wilderness Therapy Symposium

The Body Keeps the Score

Follow Judith on Instagram

Favorite outdoor gear: Emo hammock

Essential outdoor gear: Kula pee rag

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How to Use the Outdoors as Therapy (Judith Sadora)

What’s the difference between wilderness therapy and just, well, going outside? Judith Sadora, a licensed therapist based in Oregon, practices wilderness therapy with clients outdoors and is an expert in how spending time outside can help us work through trauma. Hear why the outdoors is a great “container” and how to create your own therapeutic experience outside in this thoughtful and insightful episode.

Some of the good stuff:

[2:06] Judith Sadora’s favorite outdoor space

[3:33] Difference between wilderness therapy and therapeutic recreation

[9:50] Why nature makes a good ‘container’

[18:01] Does nature heal trauma?

[20:09] Connecting nature to city life

[22:12] Changing the narrative around what nature is (and isn’t)

[30:14] Judith’s ‘why’

[40:34] How to find your own therapeutic recreation

[45:23] Judith’s favorite and most essential outdoor gear

[48:18] Judith’s favorite outdoor moment

Connect with this episode:

Judith Sadora, Triune Health and Wellness

National Wilderness Therapy Symposium

The Body Keeps the Score

Follow Judith on Instagram

Favorite outdoor gear: Emo hammock

Essential outdoor gear: Kula pee rag

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Outdoor Diary: When Seasons Change in More Than One Way

Check in with Amy as she shares her last adventures in the outdoors before hitting the operating room!

Some of the good stuff:

[:27] An update

[1:00] An adventure with the Running Wives

[3:05] Amy’s last run for a while

[3:30] Outdoor Hero

[4:14] How to keep up with Amy during recovery

Connect with this episode:

Mountain Hardwear Compressor Pants

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Follow Humans Outside on Facebook

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Outdoor Diary: When Seasons Change in More Than One Way

Check in with Amy as she shares her last adventures in the outdoors before hitting the operating room!

Some of the good stuff:

[:27] An update

[1:00] An adventure with the Running Wives

[3:05] Amy’s last run for a while

[3:30] Outdoor Hero

[4:14] How to keep up with Amy during recovery

Connect with this episode:

Mountain Hardwear Compressor Pants

Follow Humans Outside on Instagram

Follow Humans Outside on Facebook

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The Nexus of Solitude and the Hunt (Chris Mann)

For many outdoor users, heading into the backcountry is about finding that awesome solitude that brings both peace of mind and peace of body. Hunter and videographer Chris Mann pairs that pursuit with hunting as part of High Range Hunting, which takes veterans, first responders and families of fallen military personnel out on hunts nationwide.

Hear how Chris uses the outdoors for himself and what he’s learned through the act of solitude on this episode of the Humans Outside podcast.

Some of the good stuff:

[1:39] Chris Mann’s favorite outdoor space
[2:05] About Chris’s military service and what he’s doing now
[4:33] About High Range Hunting
[8:01] How Chris became a hunter
[12:07] Why hunting is therapy
[14:44] Why veterans like hunting
[19:50] Why Chris hesitated to hunt after his service
[23:10] The solace of hunting
[32:11] How to support veterans through hunting
[36:47] Chris’s favorite outdoor gear
[38:38] Chris’s most essential outdoor gear
[42:09] Chris’s favorite outdoor moment

Connect with this episode:

High Range Hunting

Watch High Range Hunting on YouTube

Follow High Range Hunting on Instagram

The Fallen Outdoors

High Point Adventures

Ryan Off the Grid

Favorite outdoor gear: trail mix

Most essential outdoor gear: Italian Zamberlan hunting boots; Wilderness Packs

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The Nexus of Solitude and the Hunt (Chris Mann)

For many outdoor users, heading into the backcountry is about finding that awesome solitude that brings both peace of mind and peace of body. Hunter and videographer Chris Mann pairs that pursuit with hunting as part of High Range Hunting, which takes veterans, first responders and families of fallen military personnel out on hunts nationwide.

Hear how Chris uses the outdoors for himself and what he’s learned through the act of solitude on this episode of the Humans Outside podcast.

Some of the good stuff:

[1:39] Chris Mann’s favorite outdoor space
[2:05] About Chris’s military service and what he’s doing now
[4:33] About High Range Hunting
[8:01] How Chris became a hunter
[12:07] Why hunting is therapy
[14:44] Why veterans like hunting
[19:50] Why Chris hesitated to hunt after his service
[23:10] The solace of hunting
[32:11] How to support veterans through hunting
[36:47] Chris’s favorite outdoor gear
[38:38] Chris’s most essential outdoor gear
[42:09] Chris’s favorite outdoor moment

Connect with this episode:

High Range Hunting

Watch High Range Hunting on YouTube

Follow High Range Hunting on Instagram

The Fallen Outdoors

High Point Adventures

Ryan Off the Grid

Favorite outdoor gear: trail mix

Most essential outdoor gear: Italian Zamberlan hunting boots; Wilderness Packs

Subscribe, follow & review on

Outdoor Diary: New September, New Starts

Who even decided January is the perfect time for fresh starts? Here’s why September makes more sense, and the new habit you should start — or double down on — today.

Some of the good stuff:

[:26] The best time to begin
[2:27] Amy’s way to track your habits
[2:55] How to keep yourself accountable
[3:15] Amy’s upcoming surgery
[3:38] This week’s Outdoor Hero

Connect with this episode:

Follow Humans Outside on Instagram
Follow Humans Outside on Facebook
Sign-up for the Humans Outside newsletter
Outdoor hero: Jetboil stove

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Outdoor Diary: New September, New Starts

Who even decided January is the perfect time for fresh starts? Here’s why September makes more sense, and the new habit you should start — or double down on — today.

Some of the good stuff:

[:26] The best time to begin
[2:27] Amy’s way to track your habits
[2:55] How to keep yourself accountable
[3:15] Amy’s upcoming surgery
[3:38] This week’s Outdoor Hero

Connect with this episode:

Follow Humans Outside on Instagram
Follow Humans Outside on Facebook
Sign-up for the Humans Outside newsletter
Outdoor hero: Jetboil stove

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How They Spend 1,000 Hours Outside Every Year (Virginia Yurich)

In the beginning she was just trying to save her sanity, says Virginia Yurich, who goes by Ginny. With a passel of little kids she was feeling run ragged brought by all the commitments shuffling children here and there. When her friend invited her to simply spend some time outside, letting her kids explore and live a little, she was skeptical. But after seeing the benefits, her skepticism vanished — and she was hooked.

Now Ginny shares her experience through a vibrant community of parents and families with one goal in mind: getting their kids to spend at least 1,000 hours outside each year. That seems like a huge number, but Ginny says it’s both possible and completely lifechanging for the whole family.

Listen to this episode of the Humans Outside podcast to learn how Ginny makes it happen, and how you can integrate her lessons into your own life.

Some of the good stuff:

[1:41] Virginia Yurich’s favorite outdoor space
[3:21] Where her 1,000 hours outside project came from
[14:47] The learning misconception
[24:42] How nature enhances learning
[27:34] How to work towards 1,000 hours outside
[33:11] What they do in the winter
[46:00] How to get started
[43:50] Their favorite and most essential outdoor gear
[46:18] Her favorite outdoor space

Connect with this episode:

1,000 Hours Outside website
Sliding Rock, North Carolina (natural waterfalls)
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, Missouri
Charlotte Mason
Last Child in the Woods
Barefoot and Balanced
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your head
Ripp Stick
Virginia’s Favorite and most essential outdoor gear: klean canteen water bottles; kid backpacks for hiking

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How They Spend 1,000 Hours Outside Every Year (Virginia Yurich)

In the beginning she was just trying to save her sanity, says Virginia Yurich, who goes by Ginny. With a passel of little kids she was feeling run ragged brought by all the commitments shuffling children here and there. When her friend invited her to simply spend some time outside, letting her kids explore and live a little, she was skeptical. But after seeing the benefits, her skepticism vanished — and she was hooked.

Now Ginny shares her experience through a vibrant community of parents and families with one goal in mind: getting their kids to spend at least 1,000 hours outside each year. That seems like a huge number, but Ginny says it’s both possible and completely lifechanging for the whole family.

Listen to this episode of the Humans Outside podcast to learn how Ginny makes it happen, and how you can integrate her lessons into your own life.

Some of the good stuff:

[1:41] Virginia Yurich’s favorite outdoor space
[3:21] Where her 1,000 hours outside project came from
[14:47] The learning misconception
[24:42] How nature enhances learning
[27:34] How to work towards 1,000 hours outside
[33:11] What they do in the winter
[46:00] How to get started
[43:50] Their favorite and most essential outdoor gear
[46:18] Her favorite outdoor space

Connect with this episode:

1,000 Hours Outside website
Sliding Rock, North Carolina (natural waterfalls)
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, Missouri
Charlotte Mason
Last Child in the Woods
Barefoot and Balanced
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your head
Ripp Stick
Virginia’s Favorite and most essential outdoor gear: klean canteen water bottles; kid backpacks for hiking

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