Mindful Summer: Fitting in Adventures and Rest with Less Stress
Mindful Planning for a Full Summer
Spring is here. The thaw is in progress. The snow is gradually retreating from the peaks and melting its way into streams. Plant life is beginning to burst joyfully from the soil. And we humans are getting our first real taste of the intoxicating effects of brighter days.
With the promise of summer only a few weeks away, planning warm weather adventures is in full swing. It’s so exciting to feel the anticipation for all of these and experiences on the horizon.
The shifting of the season fills our spirits with renewed energy for life, but as with anything, we can have too much of a good thing. The burst of energy might have us overcommitting, overstressing, and setting ourselves up for a frazzled, frantic summer instead of a season where we thrive.
Yes, summer is precious. If we don’t make intentional plans, time can slip through our fingers and we can miss beautiful opportunities. On the other hand, swing the pendulum...
Podcast: Changing Seasons - Using Fall to Prepare for Winter
Happy Autumn Everyone!
I recently had a last minute chance to sit down with Martha Rosenstein of Alaska Public Media and the Outdoor Explorer Podcast to have a discussion about transitioning from Summer to Winter. This is a big transition across the hemisphere - and feels a little extra dramatic up here in Alaska where you can blink and fall is already over! We discussed some different ways that can make the transition feel less drastic and more sustainable, you can see the list of topics below!
Closing out the episode, Martha chats for a bit with Heather Caldwell - a psychotherapist that practices in both Alaska and Colorado. Heather shares some more perspective on how to make a seasonal transition, you can check out more about Heather and her practice here.
Topics covered include:
- Sarah
- Transitioning from summer to winter - how can we do it in a more mindful way? (3:18)
- Leaning into plan B and recognizing the energy that takes. (5:29)
- Cues...
Podcast: It's Okay to be a Beginner in the Outdoors
Hello!
I loved this conversation I had with Martha Rosenstein on the Outdoor Explorer Podcast! We highlight overcoming barriers to getting started with outdoor adventuring, remembering what it's like to be a beginner again, and how to build functional strength at home in anticipation of winter sports.
The topics we covered include:
- What is a mental health informed fitness trainer?
- Sarah's journey into mental health and fitness world
- Anti-Bro Culture
- How can we do better when it comes to creating an inclusive outdoor rec community?
- Weakest link syndrome
- Progression of new skills
- Functional Strength and Adventuring
- Defining Summer Strong and Ski Babes
- Getting Started in Backcountry Adventures
- Self-Awareness in navigating nutrition
I hope you will have a listen and that you enjoy the conversation! If you have thoughts or any of these topics resonated, I'd love to hear from you!