Shannon Walton is an incredible human. She worked as an outdoor guide for many years, before entering a more traditional outdoor industry job, but now, she is the Executive Director of the Redside Foundation. Their mission is to support the health and strength of the Idaho guiding community. Shannon is more on the sober-curious side of the spectrum, going long bouts of time without substances, but not totally abstaining. She shares with us her way of coming to curiosity about her body and mind.
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Trigger Warning: It is important to note that treating mental health disorders is a complex and personal topic. There are many different proven approaches to treating a disorder, all of which are valid. A vital, life-saving component for some includes medication management. Receiving treatment, of any kind, for mental health has historically been stigmatized so it is up to us to end the stigma and support those around us.
