Ep 25: 'Soothe' Sailing into the Power of Meditation with Holly Hillman

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Ever felt the weight of the world lift off your shoulders as you drift on the water? Holly Hillman, join us today to share her story of transformation and passion, reflecting a life lived with purpose and a deep connection to the sea. Learn how her experiences—from working as an emergency veterinary technician to volunteering at a wildlife refuge in Thailand—led her to the creation of this unique retreat that blends guided breathwork and meditation with the soothing rhythms of the ocean.
Holly is a dynamic person who has worn many hats - serving in the Navy, working as a veterinary technician, getting degrees in animal science and an MBA, and doing environmental conservation work in oyster reef restoration. Her biggest passion has always been connecting with nature and animals. This led her to start her business Soothe Sailing in Charleston, which offers meditative sailing experiences that combine breathwork, guided meditation, and encouraging presence with the calming effects of being on the water.
Topics covered:

• Holly's background and diverse career path.
• The concept behind her business Soothe Sailing.
• Connecting with nature, and having a positive impact.
• Understanding different perspectives, making a difference in the world.
• The therapeutic and calming effects of being on/near water.
• Holly's experience and perspectives on meditation, mindfulness, yoga.

Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:

• If you have 5 minutes, read this article from the Yoga Journal that talks about why meditating in nature is easier.
  • https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/how-to-meditate/natural-wonder/
• If you have 50 minutes, read another article this time from Calm (a really fantastic app) called Outdoor Meditation: How (and Why) to Meditate in Nature.
  • https://www.calm.com/blog/outdoor-meditation
• One very small thing you can start doing is when you are outside, just simply start noticing what’s around you. It doesn’t have to be for a long period of time, you’ll start to feel the effects even if you do this for just a couple of minutes consistently every week.

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Connect with Holly
Website: https://www.soothesailing.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/soothesailing
http://www.facebook.com/soothesailing
https://www.linkedin.com/company/s

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Chapters

1. Ep 25: 'Soothe' Sailing into the Power of Meditation with Holly Hillman (00:00:00)

2. Finding Passion and Purpose Through Adversity (00:00:02)

3. Meditative Sailing Experience (00:11:24)

4. Connecting With Nature Through Sailing (00:15:36)

5. Seeking Connections Through Curiosity and Presence (00:19:23)

6. Empathy and Environmental Connection (00:25:21)

7. Harnessing Wellness Through Water Therapy (00:30:22)

8. Finding Freedom Through Connection and Presence (00:38:31)