<p>Solitude isn’t always isolation—it can be where healing begins. Bridgett is joined by Jesse Cody, founder of Hike The Good Hike, a nonprofit he created to help people reconnect with nature as a modality for mental health. After years of struggling with trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation, Jesse turned to the outdoors—a choice that led him to walk over 16,000 miles across the U.S. and fueled his mission to advocate for mental wellness. His personal healing journey sparked a deep passion for men’s mental health and his belief that telling your story can be the spark that ignites someone else’s.</p><br><p>You can see more of Jesse’s work on his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hikethegoodhike/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-cody-01a5a2187/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and by visiting <a href="http://hikethegoodhike.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hikethegoodhike.org</a>.</p><br><p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Self-sabotage often stems from deep-seated trauma and insecurity</li><li>Healing begins with acknowledging childhood pain</li><li>Nature can reconnect us to our inner selves</li><li>Vulnerability is a form of courage</li><li>Supportive community matters in the healing process</li><li>Hiking can be a powerful mental health tool</li><li>Solitude allows for reflection and emotional processing</li><li>Men are finding the courage to open up</li><li>Empathy is vital, especially for the youth</li><li>Safe spaces make healing possible</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a href="https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn about Keynotes &amp; Workshops: <a href="https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyond.beauty.project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@beyondbeautyproject" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and visit our <a href="https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>!</p><br><p>Produced by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>