Season Two’s first guest, MAK from Bound For Nowhere joins us to talk about presence in nature: what it looks like, what it feels like and how it can impact health, mental health and wellbeing. As a multifaceted creative, MAK has documented much of her experiences outdoors and continues to highlight these elements in all their beauty. Listen in on her unique experiences of presence in nature.

In This Episode:

Difference between just going for a walk and being outdoors for days at a time [05:21]

Flow state [06:35]

Humans are tied to the cycles of nature [13:00]

Eating seasonally chances DNA expression [15:27]

Modern life distractions disconnect us from nature [17:50]

MAK’s wealthiest moment to date [20:17]

Noticing how emotions can tell you you need time outside [26:06]

Nature can show you how capable you really are [34:49]

MAK’s favorite thing to do outside for wellness [40:05]

Resources Mentioned:

Bound For Nowhere MAK’s website

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Lost and Found series on YouTube

Toréa’s Website

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Evie’s Website

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