Until next time, we’ll see you out there (Outdoor Diary)
May 30, 2024
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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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When everything is cold, and drab and just not that great outside, are you able to find the small wonders in nature?
It’s that time of year when things aren’t exactly lovely or pleasant all the time, and hunting for the good takes some work and some practice. It also takes understanding that the small wonders aren’t going to be predictable — you’re going to have to work for them.
So how do you make that happen? Learn how I’m doing it for myself in this episode. Listen now.
[:53] No, I really am ridiculous about my habits
[1:36] But heading outside has shown me this
[2:06] Why October is terrible
[2:25] How finding the small daily wonders changes my outlook
[3:14] And then there are the bigger wonders
[4:03] Take the time for this
What is it about wilderness that draws us? And how do you find wilderness wherever you are?
Those are just two of the questions Jon Waterman, an author and adventurer best known for his work around Denali, the highest mountain in North America, tackles within the pages of his gorgeous new table-top book from National Geographic, Atlas of North America.
But this book sparks more than just awe for the wilds across the nation. In this episode Jon takes us on a journey through:
- The evolving definition of wilderness
- Why that definition and those places matter
- How we can experience the true essence of wild places
And yet wilderness isn’t just about physical landscapes, Jon says. Learn why in this fascinating conversation. Listen now!
[2:26] Jon Waterman’s favorite outdoor space
[3:35] How Jon became someone who likes to go outside
[6:26] Why Alaska is special to Jon
[7:06] Why wilderness matters
[10:36] What is wilderness, anyway?
[14:02] Did he leave anything out of the book?
[16:59] Did he almost skip including anything because it’s just too special to him?
[22:22] Why going to wilderness is important
[28:30] How to get yourself into wilderness
[35:20] Why easy-access places are important, too
[37:22] Jon’s favorite outdoor moment
When you love a daily schedule as much as I do, it can feel very risky to just drop what you’re doing and chase a last-minute outdoor adventure. But sometimes that’s just what the weather, conditions or mood calls for. And whether I seize the day or walk by the opportunity is up to me
I want to be someone who lives in the moment, knowing that I really do have time for outdoor adventures when they come calling. But was it so hard to remember that I do? And what happens when I step outside my comfort zone and go for it?
Some of the good stuff:
[:35] It’s “drop everything” conditions time
[2:04] Here are a bunch of reasons why I can’t drop everything (actually they’re excuses)
[3:09] A little bit about Nordic ice skating
[5:00] And then I did drop everything and go … twice
[6:41] Here’s a few things I learned in the process
How can spending time outside change your perspective on self-care? And what if we’ve been thinking about self-care all wrong?
Scott Tatum is a self-care expert and new author who has carved a niche offering followers “friendly reminders” as he works on his own mental health. His new “Friendly Reminders” book offers an easy guide through the value of self-care, and in this episode he lays it all out for us, with a special emphasis on why it’s important and the best way to find it and just why nature offers a spectacular map for making it happen.
This episode will help you get inspired to give your own value the priority it deserves, so that you can be better for everyone around you.
Listen now!
[2:00] Scott Tatum’s favorite outdoor space
[3:41] How Scott became someone who likes to go outside
[9:04] What is self-care?
[11:42] How is self-are different from self-worth?
[15:40] The limiting views of self-care that keep people down
[23:11] Why going outside is spiritual and physical experience and why that matters for self-care
[29:33] Steps for finding self-care outside
[33:35] Scott’s favorite outdoor moment that is actually a whole human experience
What’s it like to build your life around seizing the outdoors wherever you are, as if you’re there on a clock?
That’s how travel therapists Hailey and TR Jamar aka the Tie Dye Travelers live their lives as they work short-term contracts at spots around the U.S. with the goal of spending every spare second exploring nature wherever they are.
So how do they make it happen? And how can the lessons they’ve learned from living like this help you make the most of wherever you are regardless of how long you plan to be there?
Hear their cool outdoor adventure stories and super useful advice in this fun episode of Humans Outside! Listen now.
[1:59] Hailey and TR Jamar’s favorite outdoor space
[3:28] How they became people who like to go outside
[6:51] The (important) meaning behind “Tie Dye Travelers”
[8:39] Has traveling PTs always been a thing?
[10:10] What working this way is like
[14:18] Ever been tempted to say somewhere?
[17:08] Ever feel like you’ve done it all?
[20:04] Is checking off this list stressful?
[21:03] What are some challenges to living this way?
[25:34] What’s the strategy for getting it all in?
[32:09] The secrets to making it all happen
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