When you intentionally engage your senses in the world around you, you open up windows of opportunity to experience peace and calm. There are infinite ways that you can do this in nature, and the most simple way is to step outside and look aro

The Complex Simplicity of Nature

Jul 14th, 2023 7m 26s

Nature provides space for simplicity, tranquility, peace and quiet as well as space for challenges, risks, and opportunities to stretch your skills and abilities, and expand your knowledge and understanding of the complexity of life. You can

Unpredictable, Surprising Nature

Mar 28th, 2023 6m 40s

Humans are wired to be sometimes predictable, sometimes unpredictable, just like other things in nature. My challenge to you is to notice the elements of predictability and unpredictability in nature and celebrate the wonder of nature being the

Nature's Little Treasures

Mar 4th, 2023 14m 32s

Meet my friend Krista Bjorn who shares why nature is so important to her. Krista has a particular love of herbs and other plants that are beneficial for healing and nutrition as well as adding beauty to the spaces around her. She shares her fa

The Million Star Motel

Feb 4th, 2023 12m 7s

Meet my friend Marco Gliori who has an absolute gift for words. Marco lives in the rural Southern Downs Region of Southern Queensland like myself. Today he shares some of his widely acclaimed bush verse with us, "The Million Stars Motel" includ

Nature: The Best Health Tonic You Can Have

Jan 20th, 2023 6m 2s

Today, you'll hear from my friend Julia Keogh, who shares with us that the outdoors inspires her to keep moving because however you look at it, the outdoor world is ever changing, it's always moving. And she says having that connection with the

Awe in Nature with Helen Lewis

Jan 20th, 2023 6m 10s

In today's episode, you'll hear from my friend Helen Lewis who speaks about awe. Helen lives on a farm near Warwick in southern Queensland where her lifestyle is intimately connected with the outdoors. You'll hear Helen share her sense of awe a

32: Bushfire Recovery

Oct 6th, 2021 17m 11s

Bushfire recovery, like any disaster recovery, is a journey that takes place over time. In 2019 and 2020 the Southern Downs region in southern Queensland was one of many areas across Australia that was impacted by bushfires in the midst of a s

31: Connect with Nature

Aug 24th, 2021 12m 44s

Today's episode will inspire you to connect with nature to improve your health and wellbeing. You can be intentional about the time you spend with nature whether you love to go away on epic adventures off the beaten track far from the cities an

30: Navigating Off Track

Jun 3rd, 2021 30m 54s

My friend and 'Outdoors is my Therapy' Ambassador, Jessica Carey (from ARISE with Jessica Carey) recently joined me for a Nature Escape Day in which we navigated off track and immersed ourselves in the expansiveness of the incredible Granite Be

29: Nature Escape Days

May 26th, 2021 14m 59s

Have you ever taken yourself away for the day, all by yourself, for a day of peace and quiet in nature? Maybe to the beach, or rainforest or a National Park or maybe a river or lake? There are lots of obstacles that can get in the way of being

28: Slower Living

Apr 13th, 2021 5m 3s

Living life in the fast lane can be very satisfying. Running on adrenaline keeps you energised and buzzing but it has drawbacks too. In the hectic pace of living a busy life, even one you love, your stress hormones are circulating constantly th

27: Cycles in Nature: Endings, Beginnings and Hope

Mar 30th, 2021 10m 50s

This amazing planet that we live on has sustained life for many millions of years. It’s a world filled with incredible cycles in nature and in our own lives as humans. When we sit back and observe these cycles, we grow in understanding about ou

26: Seasons in Life

Mar 22nd, 2021 7m 57s

We all have seasons in life, just as the climate has seasons. In this episode Kathryn reflects on letting go of some aspects of her life that she no longer needs. It’s the season of autumn (or fall) and it feels so much lighter! By allowing thi

25: How to get motivated to get outdoors

Mar 2nd, 2021 9m

Whilst exercise is fabulous for so many reasons, it must be built on a foundation of general movement throughout the day. Nature can give you a helping hand to get a routine of more activity into your day. In today’s episode Kathryn shares some

24: How to Use Nature to Relax

Feb 19th, 2021 12m 59s

There are many ways that nature can help you to relax. In today’s episode Kathryn steps you through a simple and practical exercise that’s based on developing a relaxing association with something from nature that gives you joy. Listen, learn a

23: The Adventure Therapy Project for Women

Feb 2nd, 2021 21m 48s

The Adventure Therapy Project has been inspiring and skilling women to make healthy choices for themselves by valuing self-care, spending time outdoors, challenging themselves in new ways, and being physically active. Throughout 2019 and 2020 t

22: The Benefits of a Hike and Camp Weekend

Jan 20th, 2021 19m 18s

Today I’m sharing with you the value of regularly spending time outdoors for your health and wellbeing. You’ll hear about the Hike + Camp weekend that I recently ran with a small group of women and the joys, benefits and learnings we experience

21: How to get started bushwalking

Jan 13th, 2021 19m 31s

Today I’m sharing with you some tips on how to get started bushwalking. There has been a constant stream of questions since COVID disrupted our lives with many people seeking experiences in nature so I wanted to answer some of your questions he

20: Where to Mountain Bike on the Southern Downs

Dec 9th, 2020 15m 10s

I get lots of queries about where you can mountain bike on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt in south east Queensland. In this episode I share with you some of my favourite places to ride close to my home including Mt Marlay in Stanthorpe and

19: Exercising on a budget

Oct 27th, 2020 20m 8s

Getting started with a new exercise routine can seem daunting and expensive. There are a lot of pressures to spend your hard-earned money on exercise gear, equipment, memberships and trainers or coaches. But you don’t need a big budget to get a

18: How to get into the habit of spending time outdoors

Sep 30th, 2020 14m 15s

With people increasingly wanting to connect with the outdoors, it's important to look at the longer term picture. How can you make sure that spending time in the outdoors becomes an ongoing habit and not just a passing phase as you react to COV

17: Getting Motivated to Exercise

Sep 3rd, 2020 20m 29s

Motivation is a trap that so many people fall into and have difficulty getting out of. If you’ve ever said “I know I should exercise, but I just don’t feel motivated” then this episode is for you! There’s a gap between knowing what you have to

16: How to Make Time for Self-Care

Aug 4th, 2020 20m 54s

July 2020 has been self-care month here on the podcast so we’ve had a series of episodes giving you some tools to create self-care opportunities in your life. Today's episode gives you some practical strategies and mindset shifts to deal with t

15: What Does Self-Care Look Like?

Jul 21st, 2020 13m 36s

What really truly is self-care? What do you most need to focus on so you don’t get distracted or led up the wrong path when it comes to self-care? This episode explores the nature of self-care and its similarities to other types of care such as