In 2017, Amie Heeter and her family embarked on a year long journey that she calls a radical sabbatical. They sold their house, quit their jobs, took their kids out of school, and hit the road in a camper trailer.
They wanted to relieve burnout, evaluate if they wanted to move to the family farm, and reconnect with nature. Amie paused her life in a seemingly extreme way, but she reminds us that even the smallest intentional pause can help us feel more alive.
In this episode, Amie Heeter and I chat about:
The 3 main reasons she and her family took a radical sabbatical
The lessons she learned in her time working at Isle Royale National Park
Showing her children the importance of being immersed in nature and connected to this planet
Reorienting her relationship with time
Intentionally leaning into discomfort
The various ways she has come alive in her life
How becoming a mother affected her
What hanging out with people older than her has taught her
The importance of fresh air baths
