Best Amy Bushatz Podcasts (2024)

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Changing The World, One Native Plant at a Time with Shubber Ali, Garden For Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation 1:11:20

16d ago1:11:20

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Today I'm joined in conversation by Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden For Wildlife. Restoring Native Habitat is one of the greatest tools we have to help reverse the biodiversity crisis. Native plants co-evolved alongside the wildlife in your ecosystem, they are the ones that will not only attract pollinators but actually allow them to complete their life…

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Reimagining Fashion: Creating Socially & Environmentally Responsible Apparel with Nicole Broesch, Fern+Daisy 57:32

28d ago57:32

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Welcome to episode 46 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm joined in conversation by Nicole Broesch, a fashion designer & founder of Fern & Daisy, based in Appalachia, USA. Her experience within the large brand fast fashion industry, left her grappling with the disconnect between her desire for sustainability both at an environmental & soci…

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Embracing the Gifts from Getting Outside Daily with Amy Bushatz, Humans Outside 48:15

1M ago48:15

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Welcome to episode 45 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm joined in conversation by Amy from the Humans Outside podcast. In this beautiful conversation Amy shares her unorthodox journey of embracing nature, & how even when you don’t particularly consider yourself outdoorsy, it’s still possible to head outside. We talk about how she has tau…

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391: Until next time, we’ll see you out there (Outdoor Diary) 6:55

1M ago6:55

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Did you know I’m a journalist? I mean, you probably do because I mention it in the intro of many episodes of Humans Outside. But you probably didn’t know I’m launching a local nonprofit newspaper. It’s an all-consuming project, and going outside has been key to helping me get it off the ground. Going outside daily has also been key to helping me un…

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390 Best Of: Making Your Outdoor Time Better With Life in Five Senses (Gretchen Rubin, happiness researcher and author) 41:54

1M ago41:54

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Do you have one person whose work you’ve looked to for inspiration? For me, that’s Gretchen Rubin, author of the Happiness Project, and it’s why I was so excited to get her on Humans Outside for a sit-down. It was such a fun conversation that I want to make sure you get to hear it in this best of humans outside episode. I hope you love this interes…

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389: The power of ‘yes’ and following your gut to outdoor adventures (Mimi Zieman, author, doctor and outdoor adventurer) 39:17

1M ago39:17

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What happens if you say "yes" to just one adventure or step out of your comfort zone? Maybe you'll create a single unforgettable experience. Or maybe that "yes" will lead you down a path where you encounter more interesting (and maybe a little scary) ideas and opportunities. That's what today's guest, author and physician Mimi Zieman, found when sh…

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Sacred Activism: Healing through The Gaia Mandala with Cynthia Jurs, Summoned By The Earth: Becoming A Holy Vessel for Healing Our World 1:14:19

1M ago1:14:19

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Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Cynthia Jurs, author of Summoned By The Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel For Healing Our World. Like many of us, Cynthia found herself witnessing the suffering of the earth & felt the deep longing to help & the urgent question, “What can I do, how can I bring healing to the Earth?” Her incredible boo…

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388: This is the best gift of my outdoor habit (Outdoor Diary) 5:57

2M ago5:57

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There are a lot of reasons to spend time in nature, but as I reflect back on all of the things I’ve learned by heading outside every day for more than 2,500 days in a row, some takeaways stick out more than others. The biggest thing I’ve learned by spending time outside is also both my favorite lesson and the thing I least expected. What is it? Lis…

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Chocolate that Tastes Good & Does Good with Mara Mennicken, The GOOD Chocolatier 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

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Welcome to episode 43 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Mara Mennicken, founder of The Good Chocolatier based in Vancouver, Canada. As a not so secret chocolate lover I was really excited to speak with Mara about her amazing craft chocolate business. Whilst there’s plenty of chocolate chat, this …

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The Way Our Souls Speak; Sound Healing and Singing with Lilli Badcock, Sing to Heal 59:25

2M ago59:25

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Welcome to episode 42 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Lilli Badcock, a singer and sound reiki master based in Salisbury in the UK. During this fascinating conversation Lilli shares her love for the incredible power of singing, which she beautifully describes as the way our soul gets to speak. H…

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387: The marvel of nature reclaiming everything, including me (Outdoor Diary) 5:53

2M ago5:53

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There’s something both comforting and amazing about the way nature takes the reigns no matter what happens. During a recent walk in the woods, I saw startling new growth on top of recent harm, and it was just the reminder I needed about nature’s power to reclaim itself and me. Maybe it’s a reminder you need, too. Listen now! Connect with this episo…

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How to Live as our Hearts break for Mother Earth with Leah Rampy, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

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Welcome to episode 41 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Leah Rampy, author of the recently released book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. In Leah I found a kindred spirit, someone who has a deep love, respect & friendship for Mother Earth & all the beings we share our world with. …

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386: Chasing your hard and honoring your why through tough stuff outside (Emily Halnon, author and ultrarunner) 38:06

2M ago38:06

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No matter how you define “hard,” heading outside offers plenty of chances to tackle it. Many people who choose to tackle hard stuff outside are pushed to do so to honor some kind of “why.” For some of us, that “why” is health or to push our own personal boundaries. For others, the “why” is on behalf of someone else. Ultrarunner Emily Halnon’s “why”…

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385: It sounds like late spring out there and I love it (Outdoor Diary) 5:35

2M ago5:35

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There’s something special about the way spring sounds in Alaska. Maybe it’s how dramatic the experience is as compared to the sounds of winter. Maybe it’s that they’re happy sounds that I can hear through my windows. Maybe it’s that the weather is so much nicer than it had been, that I’m outside more to hear sounds at all. Whatever the reason, I lo…

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A Forest Education: The Natural Advantage with Ricardo Sierra, Forest Educator Podcast 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

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Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Ricardo Sierra, who has dedicated his life to working in the wilderness skills & nature educator space. With mainstream education systems coming under increasing pressure, the systemic issues can no longer be ignored, necessity is now forcing a change of perspective, with this an awareness of the …

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384: When I’m feeling overwhelmed, this counterintuitive outdoor step helps (Outdoor Diary) 4:48

2M ago4:48

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I do it to myself and over and over again. That feeling of overwhelm sneaks right in, and it’s entirely because of my own poor choices. (You would think I’d learn my lesson, but I have not.) So when the going gets crowed, what do I do? I think you’re probably going to guess. But the wild thing is just how much adding more of it to my schedule helps…

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383 Best of: How to make nature your fix right where you are (Florence Williams, author) 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Florence Williams has learned a thing or two about making the most of what you have right outside your door and the tools you already possess to do so. Since Florence, author of “The Nature Fix,” literally wrote the book on how going outside creates positive impacts on our mental health and wellbeing, that’s really saying something. I learned about…

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382: The key to seeing wonders outside (Outdoor Diary) 4:44

2M ago4:44

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I used to hear friends talk about the crazy wonderful things they were spotting outside and wonder how it was I was missing out. Why didn’t I see that stuff? Were they trying harder? Going places I didn’t want to go? Getting up in tbe middle of the night to do it? And then one day I stumbled upon their secret by accident. And now that I’ve figured …

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Earth Day Special: Believing It's Possible; How Roasting Coffee is Planting Trees with Nick Scaturro, Wooden Journey 49:20

3M ago49:20

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On this Earth Day special I'm delighted to be joined by Nick, who founded his business Wooden Journey 5 yrs ago on Earth Day. Earth Day, is an annual celebration on the 22nd April that brings together people from around the world to celebrate the Earth & share their commitments to support the environment. My conversation with Nick was the perfect w…

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381: My outdoor habit has taught me this about getting OK with seasons (Outdoor Diary) 5:52

3M ago5:52

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When was the last time you thought about the way learning to notice and navigate changing seasons affects how you view your indoor life? One of the best things about spending a lot of time outdoors is how it prompts you to pause and see how the world is shifting day by day. Are you ready for it? Are you taking it as it comes? No matter how you appr…

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380 Best of - Safe and Solo: Empowering Women to Play Outside Alone and Feel Great About It (Nicole Snell, self-defense expert) 47:28

3M ago47:28

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Ready for solo adventure? Feeling safe? Getting out there by yourself can feel like a real safety risk. I absolutely love going out alone, but I know it comes with pros and cons. But it doesn't mean I don't go. It just means I go empowered. Nicole Snell, a safety expert and owner of Girls Fight Back who specializes in self-defense in the outdoors, …

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Bowen Therapy - Get Rid of the Issues in Your Tissues with Angie, Balance & Energise Bowen Therapy 53:48

3M ago53:48

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Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the amazing Angie, a Bowen Therapist from Adelaide, Australia. If you’ve never heard of Bowen therapy than join us to explore how it can help you “get rid of the issues in your tissues”. This gentle yet powerful modality, is suitable for all from babies to older people & even animals, has an incre…

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379: Have you hugged a tree lately? Because I have, and it’s great. (Outdoor Diary) 6:00

3M ago6:00

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When did you last hug a tree? I mean literally, actually hug a tree? Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but hang with me, because this silly thing has been recharging and reshaping how I feel about heading outside. Listen now! Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Faceboo…

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Why you shouldn’t dismiss Homeopathy & how this surprising medical field is a powerful Ally for people, plants & animals, with Eugenie Kruger, Homeopathy Hangout. 54:44

3M ago54:44

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Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Eugenie Kruger, a Homeopath & host of the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast from Perth, Australia. In this inspiring episode we dive into the fascinating world of homeopathy, a medical modality that has been in existence for over 200 years & is currently utilised by over 1/2 a billion people worldwide. I…

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378: Looking outside for symbols of hope (Outdoor Diary) 5:12

3M ago5:12

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The changing of seasons is the perfect time to look around for signs of changing life outside. But what if instead of just seeing the signs, you looked at them as encouragement for your day? What if you saw them as symbols of hope that you can take with you or find whenever you need a little push through your day? What would you choose? How would i…

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377 Powered by City Nature: Fueling an Urban Outdoor Habit (Brittany Gowan, author and coach) 35:25

3M ago35:25

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If you’ve ever spent time living in a major city, you know finding nature takes a lot more intentionality than if you spend all of your time in a rural environment. You might even think about experiencing nature in a city as happening in spite of the concrete jungle, not because of it. But what if you flipped that on its head? What if you learned w…

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Exploring the intersection between Trauma, the Climate Crisis and Effective Activism with Meridyth Driskill, Easy Wonderful Life 1:02:30

3M ago1:02:30

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Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Meridyth Driskill. This is a conversation that truly everyone needs to hear, you might at first think Trauma doesn’t apply to you, but think again, this may be the piece of the puzzle we’ve all been missing. In this thought-provoking conversation, Meredith & I discuss the fascinating topic of Trau…

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376: Here’s an outdoor thing I’ve never once regretted (Outdoor Diary) 5:54

3M ago5:54

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You know the photos don’t tell the whole story: doing something cool outdoors or going on an epic adventure takes work. And I don’t just mean deciding where to go and then peeling yourself out of your house. I mean: Sacrificing other things you want/need to do Living with the discomfort of flexibility Preparation and vision But is it worth it? Yes.…

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#109 Hiking Thru Life's Reflection on 2023 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

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While it is never too late to reflect on where you've come from, this episode looks back at our 2023 journey. We reflect on the year and where we might be heading.----Save 10% on your order from Ellaswool.com with coupon code HIKINGTL2023 ---- Hiking Thru Life gear: hikingthrulife.net/shop Ways to support Hiking Thru Life: hikingthrulife.net/suppor…

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375 Dear future me: Here’s a lesson about the power sunshine. (Outdoor Diary) 4:40

4M ago4:40

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You’d think after all of these days outside over years of keeping my outdoor habit, I’d have figured out that after feeling some kind of way in the winter, I am an entirely new person when the daylight comes back. But no. So this is a letter from current me to future me, based on the experience of past me. And I bet these me-s can you help you, too…

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374: What to do when your adventure falls apart thanks to another human (Luc Mehl & Sarah Histand, outdoor adventure experts) 46:12

4M ago46:12

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Remember my rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon that became a dangerous disaster after another member of the group put us all at risk? Yeah, that wasn’t great. But when I shared that story, I immediately received a parade of messages from Humans Outside followers and podcast fans with their own stories of outdoor misadventures caused by someone els…

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373: What to do when the outdoors wears on your every nerve (Outdoor Diary) 7:53

4M ago7:53

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There are just certain outdoor things that drive me absolutely bonkers. They make my nerves feel like tattered edges, especially if they’ve been going on for awhile. And that’s a problem, because I am committed to getting outside every single day, no matter what. … and that “no matter what” includes stuff I don’t like, and even stuff I hate. So wha…

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