Of Nature and Mind: Recent Episodes
Jacob Sininger
An adventure focused podcast for those interested in nature, self-growth, and exploring what the world has to offer. The host, Jacob, is a bartender with a passion for photography and a recent college graduate joined by his co-host Jackson, a physical trainer studying psychology. Join them as they discuss the environment and the beauty of nature, finding ones self through personal-growth and sharing stories of their adventures. All in hopes of connecting with and inspiring you, the listener, to get out and explore the world around you be it your hometown or traveling to a new country.
Of Nature and Mind episode 7 features Jacob and Jackson discussing failure and the role that an individuals mindset can have on their life. Referencing the book of similar name Mindset by Carol S. Dweck.
To celebrate Earth Day and the wonderful planet we all call home Jacob and Jackson discuss global warming, the potential repercussions in the future and ways we may be able to slow our impact as humans on the planet.
Oh boy… Jackson said that his trips with Jacob always hit. That one hasn’t been a flop yet. Well in this episode Jacob and Jackson recount their recent trip to Las Vegas and Zion National Park. Robbed, Jackson being sick and road closures are just some of the hurtles that they had to deal with on what was supposed to be a simple trip to hike Angels Landing.
Join Jacob and Jackson in Of Nature and Mind episode 4, a continuation on their discussion about their trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. This time they focus heavily on the issues that Native Hawaiians face every day from over tourism degrading the natural environment to the bastardization of their native culture and industrialization of their land. While we at Of Nature and Mind do not have to deal with the issues that Native Hawaiians face we do sincerely hope to spread awareness about these ongoing issues and help garner support for the Islands of Hawaii. Linked below is the Protect Mauna Kea (also known as Mauna Wakea) Instagram and a link to their website. The Instagram account helps spread awareness about about the industrialization of Mauna Kea and other issues Hawaii faces today. Their website is heavily focused on Mauna Kea and raising awareness and education regarding the movement surrounding this important landmark. We hope you enjoy the episode and remember to travel responsibly.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/protectmaunakea/
Website:
https://www.mkea.info/
Join Jacob, Jackson and their guest Warren in part 1 of this Hawaii themed episode as they discuss their recent trip to the Big Island and the experiences they had. From cliff jumping into the ocean, hiking across fields of lava rocks with waves crashing overhead to sunsets and stargazing from mountain tops on Hawaii’s Big Island offered them a life changing and perspective altering experience.
Of Nature and Mind Ep. #002 - Why We Need Adventure
Join Jacob and Jackson as they discuss the concept of 'adventure.' How they personally define adventure, what it means to them, and the benefits of adventure (especially in nature).
Effects of Forest Bathing Trips on Human Immune Function:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2793341/
Nature Experience Reduces Rumination and Subgenual Prefrontal Cortex Activation:
https://www.pnas.org/content/112/28/8567?version=meter+at+3&module=meter-Links&pgtype=Blogs&contentId=&mediaId=%25%25ADID%25%25&referrer=&priority=true&action=click&contentCollection=meter-links-click
Psychology Today Articles:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/sensation-seeking
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201910/lust-life
On the first episode Jacob and Jackson discuss their first trip together, taking a road-trip to Zion National Park. Listen along as they talk about the beginning of their friendship, the problems that occurred along the way and the experiences they had.
An adventure focused podcast for those interested in nature, self-growth, and exploring what the world has to offer. Join Jacob and Jackson as they discuss the environment and the beauty of nature, finding ones self through personal-growth and sharing stories of their adventures. All in hopes of connecting with and inspiring you, the listener, to get out and explore the world around you be it your hometown or traveling to a new country.