382: The key to seeing wonders outside (Outdoor Diary)
Humans Outside
I used to hear friends talk about the crazy wonderful things they were spotting outside and wonder how it was I was missing out. Why didn’t I see that stuff? Were they trying harder? Going places I didn’t want to go? Getting up in tbe middle of the night to do it? And then one day I stumbled upon their secret by accident. And now that I’ve figured out the trick to seeing wonders outside, I just can’t stop. It’s not that hard It doesn’t take any extra work It does take intention Listen now! Connect with this episode: Some of the good stuff: [00:35] Yes, I’m an early riser...
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381: My outdoor habit has taught me this about getting OK with seasons (Outdoor Diary)
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When was the last time you thought about the way learning to notice and navigate changing seasons affects how you view your indoor life? One of the best things about spending a lot of time outdoors is how it prompts you to pause and see how the world is shifting day by day. Are you ready for it? Are you taking it as it comes? No matter how you approach the shift in seasons, one thing is certain: getting used to changes outdoors can teach you a thing or two about changes indoors. Getting okay with growth Noticing when it's coming Embracing what it brings Listen to this...
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380 Best of - Safe and Solo: Empowering Women to Play Outside Alone and Feel Great About It (Nicole Snell, self-defense expert)
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Ready for solo adventure? Feeling safe? Getting out there by yourself can feel like a real safety risk. I absolutely love going out alone, but I know it comes with pros and cons. But it doesn't mean I don't go. It just means I go empowered. Nicole Snell, a safety expert and owner of Girls Fight Back who specializes in self-defense in the outdoors, has a different idea. In this episode she shares her best tips and tricks to empower you to get into nature solo while also staying safe. Hear Nicole talk about staying stafe outside in this "best of" episode. Connect with this episode: ...
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379: Have you hugged a tree lately? Because I have, and it’s great. (Outdoor Diary)
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When did you last hug a tree? I mean literally, actually hug a tree? Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but hang with me, because this silly thing has been recharging and reshaping how I feel about heading outside. Listen now! Connect with this episode: Some of the good stuff: [00:35] Tree Hugging as Gratitude [01:20] Grounding Experience of Tree Hugging [01:41] Winter Contrast and Appreciation in Seattle [02:49] Monthly Sit Spot Reflection [03:08] Observations and Gratitude for Trees [04:36] Emotional and Sensory Connection with Nature
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378: Looking outside for symbols of hope (Outdoor Diary)
Humans Outside
The changing of seasons is the perfect time to look around for signs of changing life outside. But what if instead of just seeing the signs, you looked at them as encouragement for your day? What if you saw them as symbols of hope that you can take with you or find whenever you need a little push through your day? What would you choose? How would it help you? Learn about my chosen symbol in this episode of Humans Outside. Listen now! Connect with this episode: Some of the good stuff: [:35] Signs of spring and easter [1:19] Here’s where I see new life in nature [1:58] Excuse me winter,...
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377 Powered by City Nature: Fueling an Urban Outdoor Habit (Brittany Gowan, author and coach)
Humans Outside
If you’ve ever spent time living in a major city, you know finding nature takes a lot more intentionality than if you spend all of your time in a rural environment. You might even think about experiencing nature in a city as happening in spite of the concrete jungle, not because of it. But what if you flipped that on its head? What if you learned ways to appreciate nature because of the city it’s in? That’s something today’s guest, Brittany Gowan, has become good at as part of her work coaching organizations and executives. With an industrial and organizational psychology master's...
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376: Here’s an outdoor thing I’ve never once regretted (Outdoor Diary)
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You know the photos don’t tell the whole story: doing something cool outdoors or going on an epic adventure takes work. And I don’t just mean deciding where to go and then peeling yourself out of your house. I mean: Sacrificing other things you want/need to do Living with the discomfort of flexibility Preparation and vision But is it worth it? Yes. Listen to this episode to hear more now! Connect with this episode: Some of the good stuff: [:35] Just a little introvert dilemma [1:06] Answering the call of adventure despite inconvenience [2:56] You’re going to have to make some...
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375 Dear future me: Here’s a lesson about the power sunshine. (Outdoor Diary)
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You’d think after all of these days outside over years of keeping my outdoor habit, I’d have figured out that after feeling some kind of way in the winter, I am an entirely new person when the daylight comes back. But no. So this is a letter from current me to future me, based on the experience of past me. And I bet these me-s can you help you, too. Listen now. Some of the good stuff: [:35] Dear all the Amys: listen up [:48] This is a letter about the power of sunshine [1:52] Remember back like two weeks ago when you thought you were done for? [2:22] It’s all about powering through to...
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374: What to do when your adventure falls apart thanks to another human (Luc Mehl & Sarah Histand, outdoor adventure experts)
Humans Outside
Remember my rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon that became a dangerous disaster after another member of the group put us all at risk? Yeah, that wasn’t great. But when I shared that story, I immediately received a parade of messages from Humans Outside followers and podcast fans with their own stories of outdoor misadventures caused by someone else’s poor choices. There’s some comfort in knowing my experience wasn’t unique. But it also made me think maybe there’s a lesson there on what we can all do better next time. If so many of us have had a similar problem, maybe we need someone...
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373: What to do when the outdoors wears on your every nerve (Outdoor Diary)
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There are just certain outdoor things that drive me absolutely bonkers. They make my nerves feel like tattered edges, especially if they’ve been going on for awhile. And that’s a problem, because I am committed to getting outside every single day, no matter what. … and that “no matter what” includes stuff I don’t like, and even stuff I hate. So what do I do when this happens? I take these three steps. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Some of the good stuff: [:35] I’m betting you have some outdoor thing you hate. Don’t be a hero about this. [1:01] Here are some really...
info_outlineBut if you’ve never had an outdoor habit or spent a lot of time outside in the winter, then you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by what some folks think of as the basics, like what kind of jacket to wear or how to keep your hands and feet warm.
No matter where you live you’re likely to at some point face what you see as less than ideal weather. Cold is relative to your experience, whether you’re in Alaska or in Florida. So how do you know what to wear?
The good news is that learning how to dress for cold weather is basically the same wherever you are. What largely changes is how much you wear or the thickness or warmth of your choice.
Mollie Foster is an Alaska-based guide and outdoor author. Her guide company, Traverse Alaska, helps all sorts of people get outside, and her book, Hiking Alaska, tells others where to go.
In this highly practical episode of Humans Outside that originally ran in late 2020, Mollie tells outdoor-lovers what to wear for going outside and how to dress for cold weather.
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Some of the good stuff:
[2:26] Mollie Foster’s favorite outdoor space
[3:40] Mollie’s outdoor story
[7:03] Why outdoor attitude matters
[9:50] The most important advice for dressing for cold weather
[13:13] Why cold is relative
[16:22] How to know what is right for you outside
[23:32] The power of the wind layer and the vest
[27:32] Down vs. synthetic
[29:44] The glory of The Pants
[31:57] How to keep cold hands warm
[39:26] How to keep cold feet warm
[45:18] The glory of the face buff
[48:05] Keeping kids warm outside
[49:00] Mollie’s favorite and most essential outdoor gear
[51:22] Mollie’s favorite outdoor moment
Find full show notes: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/mollie-foster-humans-outside-podcast/