<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Welcome back to Wildly Unplug—where we share stories of nature, creativity, and conservation, and discover what unfolds when you step outside and reconnect with your inner wild. In today’s episode, I had the joy of speaking with Steffi, a holistic psychologist, intuitive artist, and the creator behind <a href='http://inessenceyouarebeautiful.com/'>In Essence You Are Beautiful</a>—a deeply moving project that helps others reconnect with their true selves through art, tapping, nature therapy, and more.Steffi’s mission is as beautiful as her work: to remind people of their innate worth, and to help them rediscover their essence—even when life has pulled them away from it.Steffi’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature:🔌“Just go. Be in nature. You don’t have to do anything—just observe, feel, and let it in. And if you can’t go to nature, bring nature to you. Then, look within. What did your child self love to do? Do that again. That’s where your essence lives.”🛤️ How to Connect With SteffiIf you’re curious about intuitive art, soul portraits, tapping, or holistic therapy—Steffi offers her services both in-person and online, including shipping her artwork worldwide.You can find her at: 🌐 <a href='http://inessenceyouarebeautiful.com/'>In Essence You Are Beautiful</a> 📸 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/inessenceyouarebeautiful'>Instagram</a> Photographer credit: Iris Kelly Reflections (insta: Iris.Kelly.Reflections) Let’s hear your story! <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'>Click here to submit your tale.</a>Connect with me on social media! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'>YouTube </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'>X</a> <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'>Pinterest</a>For more inspiration, check out <a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'>www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com</a>. Wildly Unplug is part of the <a href='https://iroarpod.com/'>iRoar Network</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to &lt;em&gt;Wildly Unplug&lt;/em&gt;—where we share stories of nature, creativity, and conservation, and discover what unfolds when you step outside and reconnect with your inner wild. In today’s episode, I had the joy of speaking with Steffi, a holistic psychologist, intuitive artist, and the creator behind &lt;a href='http://inessenceyouarebeautiful.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;In Essence You Are Beautiful&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;—a deeply moving project that helps others reconnect with their true selves through art, tapping, nature therapy, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Steffi’s mission is as beautiful as her work: to remind people of their innate worth, and to help them rediscover their essence—even when life has pulled them away from it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Steffi’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔌“Just go. Be in nature. You don’t have to &lt;em&gt;do&lt;/em&gt; anything—just observe, feel, and let it in. And if you can’t go to nature, bring nature to you. Then, look within. What did your child self love to do? Do that again. That’s where your essence lives.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🛤️ &lt;b&gt;How to Connect With Steffi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re curious about intuitive art, soul portraits, tapping, or holistic therapy—&lt;b&gt;Steffi offers her services both in-person and online&lt;/b&gt;, including shipping her artwork worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find her at:&lt;br/&gt;🌐 &lt;a href='http://inessenceyouarebeautiful.com/'&gt;In Essence You Are Beautiful&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📸 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/inessenceyouarebeautiful'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Photographer credit: Iris Kelly Reflections (insta: Iris.Kelly.Reflections)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let’s hear your story! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click here to submit your tale.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with me on social media! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'&gt;&lt;b&gt;X&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pinterest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more inspiration, check out &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Wildly Unplug is part of the &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://iroarpod.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;iRoar Network&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Welcome back to Wildly Unplug—where we share stories of nature, creativity, and conservation, and discover what unfolds when you step outside and reconnect with your inner wild. In today’s episode, I had the joy of speaking with Steffi, a holistic psychologist, intuitive artist, and the creator behind In Essence You Are Beautiful—a deeply moving project that helps others reconnect with their true selves through art, tapping, nature therapy, and more. Steffi’s mission is as beau...

In Essence You Are Beautiful

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity—and explore what develops when we unplug and step outside.Today, I’m thrilled to introduce fellow podcaster Amy, creator and host of the Grounded in Maine podcast. With over 100 episodes, Amy’s show explores the vast world of sustainability with a refreshing, relatable perspective. Our conversation covered everything from homesteading myths to simple acts of mindful living—and a few laughs about chickens, roosters, and worm bins along the way.Where to Find Amy📌 Grounded in Maine Podcast on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/groundedinmainepodcast'>Instagram</a> 📌 Listen to Grouded in Maine wherever you tune inAmy’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature:🔌Simple and sweet: Get a bird feeder.“It might make you feel old, but there’s something so magical about watching the birds come and go. It’s an easy way to start noticing the world around you.”Whether it’s a hummingbird feeder or tossing out seeds, Amy believes small interactions with nature build lasting connections.Let’s hear your story! <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'>Click here to submit your tale.</a>Connect with me on social media! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'>YouTube </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'>X</a> <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'>Pinterest</a>For more inspiration, check out <a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'>www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com</a>. Wildly Unplug is part of the <a href='https://iroarpod.com/'>iRoar Network</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support">Support the show</a>

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Send us a text Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity—and explore what develops when we unplug and step outside. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce fellow podcaster Amy, creator and host of the Grounded in Maine podcast. With over 100 episodes, Amy’s show explores the vast world of sustainability with a refreshing, relatable perspective. Our conversation covered everything from homesteading myths to simple acts of mindful living—and a few l...

Grounded in Maine

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Welcome back to Wildly Unplug—where we share stories of nature, art, and conservation. Today, I’m excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at a memorable experience I had presenting Tide Lines: Journaling Nature’s Journey at the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Conference in the beautiful city of St. Augustine, Florida in December, 2024. Lauren’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature:🔌Don&apos;t overthink it. Whether you’re nervous about drawing or unsure what to write, just dive in. You’ll be amazed at the stories you uncover and the memories you create.Like my own 16-year-old, who was so worried about researching the St. Louis Arch from his hotel room. It wasn’t until he went outside, explored, and experienced it firsthand that his project came alive—and earned him a perfect score.Nature is waiting. Grab your journal, take a breath, and see what develops. 🌿Let’s hear your story! <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'>Click here to submit your tale.</a>Connect with me on social media! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'>YouTube </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'>X</a> <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'>Pinterest</a>For more inspiration, check out <a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'>www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com</a>. Wildly Unplug is part of the <a href='https://iroarpod.com/'>iRoar Network</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support">Support the show</a>

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Send us a text Welcome back to Wildly Unplug—where we share stories of nature, art, and conservation. Today, I’m excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at a memorable experience I had presenting Tide Lines: Journaling Nature’s Journey at the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Conference in the beautiful city of St. Augustine, Florida in December, 2024.  Lauren’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature: 🔌Don't overthink it. Whether you’re nervous about drawing or unsure what t...

Journaling Nature's Journey

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Courtney Lynn Grace, an author, movie buff, and lifelong dog lover, about her journey into writing and her heartwarming children’s book, Finding a Home: The Adventures of Lady the Beagle.Courtney’s story is a testament to following your passions, embracing creativity, and letting inspiration take you on unexpected journeys.Practical Tips to Unplug &amp; Connect with the Wild:Courtney’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature🔌Incorporate nature into what you love.🐾 Walk your dog. 📖 Bring a notebook and write outside. 🎬 Find outdoor locations that remind you of your favorite movies.Nature is full of inspiration—you just have to look for it!📚 Where to Buy Her Book: Finding a Home: The Adventures of Lady the Beagle is available on Amazon.🔗 Follow Courtney:<ul><li>Facebook (Author Page): <a href='https://www.facebook.com/'>Courtney Lynn Grace</a></li><li>Facebook (Movies &amp; Reviews): <a href='https://www.facebook.com/'>Classics with Courtney</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/'>@classicswithcourtney</a></li></ul>Let’s hear your story! <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'>Click here to submit your tale.</a>Connect with me on social media! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'>YouTube </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'>X</a> <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'>Pinterest</a>For more inspiration, check out <a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'>www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com</a>. Wildly Unplug is part of the <a href='https://iroarpod.com/'>iRoar Network</a><a href='https://stream2sea.com/'>Stream2Sea</a> Code: WildDevelopments 10% Stream2Sea Products! Protecting you, preserving nature.  Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to &lt;em&gt;Wildly Unplug&lt;/em&gt;, where we share stories of &lt;b&gt;nature, conservation, and creativity&lt;/b&gt;. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with &lt;b&gt;Courtney Lynn Grace&lt;/b&gt;, an &lt;b&gt;author, movie buff, and lifelong dog lover&lt;/b&gt;, about her journey into writing and her &lt;b&gt;heartwarming children’s book, &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Finding a Home: The Adventures of Lady the Beagle&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Courtney’s story is a &lt;b&gt;testament to following your passions, embracing creativity, and letting inspiration take you on unexpected journeys&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Practical Tips to Unplug &amp;amp; Connect with the Wild:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Courtney’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔌&lt;b&gt;Incorporate nature into what you love.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🐾 Walk your dog.&lt;br/&gt;📖 Bring a notebook and write outside.&lt;br/&gt;🎬 Find outdoor locations that remind you of your favorite movies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nature is full of inspiration—you just have to look for it!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📚 &lt;b&gt;Where to Buy Her Book:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;em&gt;Finding a Home: The Adventures of Lady the Beagle&lt;/em&gt; is available on &lt;b&gt;Amazon&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;b&gt;Follow Courtney:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook (Author Page):&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/'&gt;Courtney Lynn Grace&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook (Movies &amp;amp; Reviews):&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/'&gt;Classics with Courtney&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/'&gt;@classicswithcourtney&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let’s hear your story! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click here to submit your tale.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with me on social media! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'&gt;&lt;b&gt;X&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pinterest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more inspiration, check out &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Wildly Unplug is part of the &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://iroarpod.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;iRoar Network&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://stream2sea.com/'&gt;Stream2Sea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Code: WildDevelopments 10% Stream2Sea Products! Protecting you, preserving nature. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Welcome back to Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Courtney Lynn Grace, an author, movie buff, and lifelong dog lover, about her journey into writing and her heartwarming children’s book, Finding a Home: The Adventures of Lady the Beagle. Courtney’s story is a testament to following your passions, embracing creativity, and letting inspiration take you on unexpected journeys. Practical Tips to...

Finding A Home

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Welcome to another episode of Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. This episode features Tabitha Westbrook, a licensed counselor, trauma specialist, and advocate for healing through the outdoors.From helping trauma survivors to working with horses in therapy, Tabitha’s journey is a testament to the power of nature, resilience, and self-care. Join us as we explore how connecting with the outdoors can transform mental health and well-being.Practical Tips to Unplug &amp; Connect with the Wild:Tabitha’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature✅ JUST START.🔌 Even if you only step outside for five minutes, it counts. 🔌 Walk in a local park, backyard, or city green space. 🔌 You don’t have to be a &quot;nature person&quot; to benefit from it.One step at a time—literally.  Where to Find Tabitha🌍 Website: <a href='https://www.tabithawestbrook.com/'>TabithaWestbrook.com</a> 🌿 Therapy Practice: <a href='https://www.thejourneyandtheprocess.com/'>The Journey &amp; The Process</a> 📖 Upcoming Book: Body and Soul Healed and Whole (Coming 2025!)Let’s hear your story! <a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'>Click here to submit your tale.</a>Connect with me on social media! <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'>YouTube </a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'>X</a> <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'>Pinterest</a>For more inspiration, check out <a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'>www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com</a>. Wildly Unplug is part of the <a href='https://iroarpod.com/'>iRoar Network</a><a href='https://stream2sea.com/'>Stream2Sea</a> Code: WildDevelopments 10% Stream2Sea Products! Protecting you, preserving nature.  Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2278247/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to another episode of &lt;em&gt;Wildly Unplug&lt;/em&gt;, where we share stories of &lt;b&gt;nature, conservation, and creativity&lt;/b&gt;. This episode features &lt;b&gt;Tabitha Westbrook&lt;/b&gt;, a licensed counselor, trauma specialist, and advocate for healing through the outdoors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;b&gt;helping trauma survivors&lt;/b&gt; to &lt;b&gt;working with horses in therapy&lt;/b&gt;, Tabitha’s journey is a testament to the &lt;b&gt;power of nature, resilience, and self-care&lt;/b&gt;. Join us as we explore how connecting with the outdoors can &lt;b&gt;transform mental health and well-being&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Practical Tips to Unplug &amp;amp; Connect with the Wild:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tabitha’s Top Tip for Connecting with Nature&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;b&gt;JUST START.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔌 Even if you &lt;b&gt;only step outside for five minutes&lt;/b&gt;, it counts.&lt;br/&gt;🔌 Walk in a &lt;b&gt;local park, backyard, or city green space&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;🔌 &lt;b&gt;You don’t have to be a &amp;quot;nature person&amp;quot;&lt;/b&gt; to benefit from it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;One step at a time—literally.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;Where to Find Tabitha&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌍 &lt;b&gt;Website:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.tabithawestbrook.com/'&gt;TabithaWestbrook.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🌿 &lt;b&gt;Therapy Practice:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.thejourneyandtheprocess.com/'&gt;The Journey &amp;amp; The Process&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;📖 &lt;b&gt;Upcoming Book:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;em&gt;Body and Soul Healed and Whole&lt;/em&gt; (Coming 2025!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let’s hear your story! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BG_ggjtXJNFsJmCcx7BSudkrk6o980XwOc6ESpSpoLk/edit'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click here to submit your tale.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with me on social media! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/LaurenConnollyPhotography'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0FMghf7onjDC2FJvbHmVw'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-connolly-1abb072aa/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@wilddevelopmentsstudio'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/WildDevStudio'&gt;&lt;b&gt;X&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.pinterest.com/WildDevelopmentsStudio/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pinterest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more inspiration, check out &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.WildDevelopmentsStudio.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Wildly Unplug is part of the &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://iroarpod.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;iRoar Network&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://stream2sea.com/'&gt;Stream2Sea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Code: WildDevelopments 10% Stream2Sea Products! Protecting you, preserving nature. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278247/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Wildly Unplug, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. This episode features Tabitha Westbrook, a licensed counselor, trauma specialist, and advocate for healing through the outdoors. From helping trauma survivors to working with horses in therapy, Tabitha’s journey is a testament to the power of nature, resilience, and self-care. Join us as we explore how connecting with the outdoors can transform mental health and well-bei...

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