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Humans OutsideBest of: How to Use Nature to Heal from Heartbreak (Florence Williams, author)One of my favorite benefits of spending time outside is how doing so daily has worked to better my relationships, giving me space to grow them in the context of nature. But did you know nature can also help when a relationship ends -- that it can literally be a part of healing heartbreak? In this Best Of episode we hear from best-selling author Florence Williams about her up close and personal study on that topic. You might remember Florence from her work on one of her previous books, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes U...
2024-02-0844 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideBest Of: How to Use 'First-Hand Food’ to Get Outside (Tamar Haspel)Spend enough time outside and you’ll start to notice all of the things growing around you -- and that some of those things look delicious. From greens to berries, to gardening, fishing and evening raising chickens, nature in your backyard can be full of food. For today’s guest Tamar Haspel, the possibilities of gathering or growing at least a portion of her own meals, an experience she calls “first-hand food,” became the spark for a personal challenge to eat at least one thing she sourced herself each day for a year. In this episode Tamar talks ab...
2023-08-1743 minGrounded in Maine
Grounded in Maine47: Get Outside with Amy Bushatz of Humans Outside PodcastI was stopped in my tracks when Amy Bushatz told me about her project Humans Outside 365 - it was so simple, yet we all have times when we need a break, and basking in the sun just changes your whole outlook, right?Amy has her own podcast called- you guessed it, Humans Outside. She has done a lot of research, and has talked to so many people (she's got over 300 episodes published!) about the benefits of outside time, and will tell us about just a few of them in this conversation, and, more importantly, what brought her...
2023-05-231h 04Humans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Winter Gifts of Heading OutsideYou’ve heard of the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas? Well, the gifts of heading outside don’t include any lords-a-leaping (that Amy is aware of) but they do include a parade of other (probably better) things, especially in winter. In this episode Amy talks about just three of the winter gifts she’s received during her outdoor time and the impact they’ve had. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of...
2022-12-1305 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside258 Best Of: What I Learned from Spending 20 Minutes Outside Every Day for 4 YearsWhen Amy first started her outdoor challenge it wasn’t to inspire anyone but herself to make getting into nature a daily habit. It wasn’t even because she had found heading outside to be so transformative she had to do it every day. Originally, the 20 minute daily challenge was born of a question: how would her life change if she went outside for a certain amount of time every day for a year? The experiment started September 1, 2017. And there at the beginning was Amy’s friend Holly Wise, helping her develop the concept just as she had fo...
2022-12-0859 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How to Create Holiday Traditions Around Outdoor TimeLooking for ways to add outdoor traditions to the holiday season. Over the years Amy and her family have added a variety of outdoor activities to how they celebrate. In this episode Amy shares a few ways you can easily do that with your family and friends, too. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [:52] What I learned right off the bat [1:26] Here come the traditions
2022-11-2905 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How I’m Using Nature to Get Through Stressful TimesIt’s not exactly a low stress time of year — and if it is now, let’s be honest, it probably will be at least a little stressful soon. That’s just how the holidays go for so many of us. It’s part of life. But dealing with it can also be a part of life. And Amy has found that heading outside is perfect for that. In this episode Amy talks about why this time of year is so stressful for her and what she’s been doing about it. Connect with this episode:...
2022-11-1505 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideA Candid Chat on Healing War Trauma Outside With Our Very Own Veteran (Luke Bushatz, husband, veteran, Remedy Alpine co-founder)Military injuries and combat trauma are part of our origin story here at Humans Outside. It’s why we started looking to nature for healing. It’s why we moved to Alaska. And it’s why we ended up spending at least 20 consecutive minutes outside every day, no matter what. The weeks around Veterans Day are the perfect time to talk about the power of getting outside to address war wounds and the weight of military service. But there’s one thing we’ve never done: bring Luke on the show to talk about it himself. That see...
2022-11-1040 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What I’ve Learned From Falling Down A Lot OutsideAmy hasn’t always been OK with falling. Once upon a time it was exactly what she was avoiding. But since she started spending more time outside, she’s realized that falling is a somewhat inevitable part of life -- plus she’s so very good at it. So how does that help with non-outside things? In this episode Amy addresses what she’s learned from getting comfortable with falling in all the ways. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow...
2022-11-0806 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Moving In Nature to Honor the FallenYou probably know Amy is a runner. But do you know why? The story goes back to a really tragic military deployment, trying to know what to say or do when so many of your friends’ husbands don’t come home to their families and worrying that you, too, could get The Knock any day. Listen to this episode to learn why Amy sees running as a path to honoring the fallen while working to live an inspired life. Some of the good stuff: [:45] It’s hard to remember what I was like in the...
2022-11-0107 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside244 Outdoor Diary: A Piano Played on a SidewalkThe things we find comfort in as kids stay with us -- even if we’ve forgotten what they are until we find them in an unexpected place. That’s what Amy found when she stumbled upon the Palmer community piano sitting out on a patio on a cool fall Alaska day. And when she sat down she was transported. Hear about it in this Outdoor Diary episode. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram
2022-10-1805 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideRelocate for Nature? The Big Decision to Move and How to Know Where to Go (Melody Warnick, place attachment expert)So you’re thinking about relocating so you can spend more time outside or be closer to the kind of nature you really love. Or, maybe you want to pack up and live the nomad van life. Or, maybe you’re looking for a fresh start and a life reset and think the best way to get is by relocating, even though you don’t actually really want to move. Melody Warnick, author and place attachment expert, has heard all of these scenarios. She even included Amy’s story of relocating to Alaska to get closer to nature i...
2022-10-1345 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What You Get to See If You Take a Crazy Risk Like Staying Up After BedtimeWhat happens when you head outside way past your comfort zone into a risky area like staying up after bedtime? You might just see what Amy got to see in the early morning light on Resurrection Pass, Alaska during the Resurrection Pass 100 race. Amy recently presented a version of this story at Trail Tales in Anchorage and had such a good time doing so, she decided to share it here, too. Connect with this episode: Learn about Trail Tales Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook ...
2022-09-2707 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Using Time Management for More Outside HappinessTime management can be used to make you more productive -- or it can be used to simply make your life better. Dr. Cassie Holmes, a happiness researcher, author and professor, shared how to make that happen in a recent episode of Humans Outside. But what does that mean on a practical, day-to-day level in Amy’s life? In this episode Amy talks about the small yet important changes Cassie’s advice and research has prompted in her own life. Listen now. Connect with this episode: How to Make Time for Joy and Heading Outside (Dr...
2022-09-2004 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideHow to Make Time for Joy and Heading Outside (Dr. Cassie Holmes, Happiness Researcher)With a thousand demands on our time every day, it’s hard to find the space for even everything you absolutely have to do, much less the nice-to-haves. Time tracking exercises, productivity hacks and streamlining are all great, but they can feel like they don’t always leave time for the good stuff that makes you happy -- just time to fulfill more obligations. So how do you find time for things that make you happy, like heading outside? And what role does going into nature play in happiness? In this episode Dr. Cassie Holmes, a po...
2022-09-0848 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Using Gratitude to Welcome Changing SeasonsWhen the seasons change -- both literally and figuratively -- it’s easy to get stuck being sad about what was, what’s gone or what’s going. But as Amy remembered this week, sometimes a little shift towards gratitude can make the whole thing easier. In this Outdoor Diary episode Amy remembers how to find that gratitude and why heading outside every day no matter what has given her the tools to do so. Listen now. Some of the good stuff: [:48] You know this about me [:53] Have you met my boyfri...
2022-08-2305 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Why Now Is the Perfect Time for a New Outdoor HabitEver stopped to consider when the right time to start a new habit might be? In her book Happier at Home, Gretchen Rubin has a suggestion on when that is -- and Amy tends to agree. In this episode Amy talks about why now is a great time to try a new habit like going outside every day. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Gretchen Rubin on September is the other January ...
2022-08-1604 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Why Celebrating the Light Is Important to MeHappy solstice! Summer solstice is a big deal in Alaska where there’s plenty of reason to celebrate the endless light. But midnight sun is not why Amy celebrates it, exactly. In this episode Amy talks about why the solstice is important to her -- and what she doesn’t do on it. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Some of the good stuff: [:45] The first thing you need to know [1:00] What this...
2022-06-2104 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Here Are 2 Challenges for Your SummerWith warm temperatures and all the sunshine, Amy is ready for summer in Alaska. And she knows summer is the perfect time for you to try two outdoor-related challenges. Hear what they are and how you can get involved in this episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Episode 20: The Powerful Connection of Movement, Nature & Grief (Lisa Hallett) Wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day registration Some of...
2022-05-2406 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside207: Outdoor Diary What Heading Outside Has Taught Me About DisappointmentDon’t like what’s going on outside? Wait awhile, power through and it will change. That’s just part of the truth about seasons Amy is clinging to -- and an important lesson she’s learned -- as she deals with a fresh running injury. How does heading into nature and understanding outdoor seasons help with the rest of our lives? Hear about it in this episode of Amy’s regular Humans Outside Outdoor Diary. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow H...
2022-05-1705 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Heading Outside to Follow Your CuriosityWhen was the last time you let curiosity be your guide as you headed outside? It can be easy to stuff that sense of wondering down and fall victim to box checking or making it to the destination. Curiosity, as cliche as it sounds, is what lets you enjoy the journey. In this Outdoor Diary Amy explores the simple way she’s been working to let curiosity drive her decisions outside -- and why you might want to do the same. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Hu...
2022-05-0306 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside201: Outdoor Diary: Why Going Outside Makes Me Care About Nature, and What I Do About ItSpending a lot of time outdoors? You might find that you’ve started caring about the environment more than you used to. While Amy was a kid, “environmentalism” was seen by her family as a bad thing. But today she knows loving nature means taking care of it. And so she’s started doing some simple tasks to put those feelings into action. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Episode 198: How to Maximize Your Outdoor Life While Creating a Minima...
2022-04-2605 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideHow to Use 'First-Hand Food’ to Get Outside (Tamar Haspel)Spend enough time outside and you’ll start to notice all of the things growing around you -- and that some of those things look delicious. From greens to berries, to gardening, fishing and evening raising chickens, nature in your backyard can be full of food. For today’s guest Tamar Haspel, the possibilities of gathering or growing at least a portion of her own meals, an experience she calls “first-hand food,” became the spark for a personal challenge to eat at least one thing she sourced herself each day for a year. In this episode Tamar talks about first-hand food, ho...
2022-03-3142 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideBest Of: Why 20 Minutes Outside Really is Perfect (Dr. Kathleen Wolf)If you’ve picked up an outdoor habit or are tackling the Humans Outside 365 Challenge, you may have puzzled over how much time you want to spend outside every day. 15 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour? Or, like Amy, maybe you’re shooting for 20 consecutive minutes. When Amy picked that 20 minute goal it was based on a little research she had read about outdoor time “dosage,” combined with picking a time she thought she could actually do. Since that time a host of research has come out about just how much time outside each week is beneficial. In this “best of” episode, soc...
2022-03-2446 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Here’s 2 Types of Help for Going OutsideJust because nature is right outside your front door doesn’t mean everything you want to do in it must be done alone or leaning only on your own experience and knowledge. There’s a world of people out there who want to assist you if you just ask them. That can be a hard mindset for Amy, who likes to do things on her own. But asking for a little help has made her outdoor time much better than it was when she was trying to fly solo. In this episode she talks about two easy ways you can...
2022-03-1507 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: You Don’t Actually Have to Go All InIf you’ve been contemplating an outdoor habit, you may have fallen into a trap Amy constantly finds herself in: thinking you have to go all in. So what’s the real deal? In this episode of Amy’s Outdoor Diary, she talks about her own “all in” habit and how it keeps her from trying new things. Some of the good stuff: [:45] What does “all in” mean to Amy? [1:25] What all in looks like in Amy’s life [2:00] Why thinking about going all in might stop you from trying [2:15] The dan...
2022-03-0805 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Dating In Nature and Why It Can Be Great but Also TerribleWhat happens when you take your date day outside? As Amy knows all too well, it can go horribly wrong or be really great. The difference? Communication. In this Outdoor Diary episode Amy talks about two very different ski dates, and why one worked but the other failed spectacularly. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Episode 18 with Corie Weathers: How Nature Can Help Your Relationships
2022-02-1506 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What I've Learned from 2 Years of Humans OutsideThe Humans Outside podcast hits its two-year anniversary this week. Two years! That’s two years of episodes with outdoor-minded guests who have taught Amy (and you) countless lessons about heading into nature. In this episode hear about why the Humans Outside podcast got started and just some of the things Amy has learned through podcasting for two years. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (affiliate link)
2022-02-0806 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Why Going Outside Makes It Easier to Try New ThingsDisliking new things doesn’t make you weak or scared -- it makes you normal. But the good news is that nature is the perfect tool for teaching us to be OK with the new and uncomfortable. Why is that? And how has it impacted Amy? In this week’s Outdoor Diary, Amy talks about why heading outside makes it easier to try new things in all parts of life, plus the new thing she’s finally working on. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow...
2022-02-0106 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: When Outside Time Doesn’t Include Very Much NatureOutside is outside, but sometimes it’s more nature-rich than others. Does that matter? In this episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary Amy contemplates where her family just spent a week of vacation, and why its decided lack of nature-scapes was totally fine.   Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Some of the good stuff: [:26] Is all outside time created equally? [1:29] Amy’s actual vacation [3:07] Different types of natur...
2022-01-1806 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How to Go Outside When the Weather is Really BadIt’s easy to head outside when the weather is great. It’s even easy to plan to be outside in future bad weather from a seat on a sunny, warm day. But what do you do when the weather rolls in and, suddenly, you’re faced with having to actually do it? A recent two-day wind storm with gusts up to 75 mph had Amy thinking about this very thing. So how do you make yourself go outside in bad weather? Here’s what she did. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Fo...
2022-01-1107 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Now Is the Perfect Time for Your Outdoor ChallengeThe New Year offers a natural starting point for launching a new challenge -- and has Amy reflecting on all the ways heading outside daily has changed her life. Now registering for the Humans Outside 365 Challenge can offer you a dose of extra motivation to make it happen. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Some of the good stuff: [:27] Outdoor memories [:54] How Amy has changed from her time outside [3:10] Why...
2022-01-0405 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How Going Outside Taught Me to Adore Where I LiveNothing demonstrates the way Amy loves where she lives in Alaska the way the annual holiday festival in her small town does. Spending that full day outside amidst Hallmark Christmas movie-level merry making in some very, very cold weather has Amy contemplating what her outdoor habit has to do with learning to love where she lives. Some of the good stuff: [:28] Amy meets Palmer [2:36] Finding community [4:59] Learning to love where you live [5:21] The gifts of going outside [6:36] Humans Outside Challenge Kits Connect with this episode:
2021-12-1407 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Art of Creating Holiday Traditions OutsideHow do you insert heading into nature into your holiday traditions? That’s the question Amy tackled as her family spent their second Thanksgiving in a row enjoying an off-the-grid option that took just enough extra effort to seem like a terrible idea. Hear how it turned out in this Outdoor Diary episode. Connect with this episode: Follow Humans Outside on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumansOutside/ Follow Humans Outside on Instagram: instagram.com/humansoutside Subscribe to the Humans Outside newsletter for a chance to win a free decal: http://humansoutside.co...
2021-11-3005 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How to Make Yourself Go Outside When It’s ColdThe weather may have taken an unusual turn in Alaska, but that isn’t stopping Amy from getting in her 20 minutes outside every single day. But just because she makes it happen doesn’t mean it’s easy (or that she always likes it). Tune in to this week’s installment of Amy’s Outdoor Diary here on Humans Outside to find out just how cold it really is in Alaska right now, and to hear her top tips on how to make yourself get outside, even when the warmth indoors seems to be calling your name. Some...
2021-11-2305 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Sticking With New Things Outside Even When They’re HardAs the season changes from fall to winter, Amy and her family are tapping into seasonal activities -- and remembering that they’re still very bad at them. In this episode of the Outdoor Diary, Amy ponders what happens when you hit a sport that isn’t your comfort zone, and shares advice from her sons, Huck and Dave, on how to stay motivated and finish what you started. Some of the good stuff: [:28] A weird time of year in Alaska [1:05] Amy’s evolving opinions on skiing [3:26] A Bushatz skiing adventure ...
2021-11-0906 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Building Outdoor Time Into a Busy Travel ScheduleYou might find yourself traveling again for work or otherwise after many, many months of staying home. You’ve gotten into a home-focused routine, and that includes your outside time. How do you keep your nature habit going when you hit the road? That’s something Amy battled this week as she took her first work trip in a long time. In this Outdoor Diary she talks about getting still making time for heading into nature anyway. Some of the good stuff: [:26] Amy’s travels [2:13] Getting outside on travel days [3:1...
2021-11-0205 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Who We AreWe all tell ourselves stories about ourselves. Sometimes they’re true, sometimes they’re not. Whatever the case may be, don’t let any story stand in the way of you doing something you want. Listen to Amy unpack this concept in this installment of her outdoor diary. Some of the good stuff: [:27] The unintentional theme of Season 4 [1:17] Outside is for everyone—even you! [2:05] The stories Amy tells herself [4:12] Tell yourself stories, but make sure they’re true [5:10] Where to find Humans Outside Connect with this episo...
2021-10-1905 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: I Just Hit 1,500 Days Outside, and I Still Need the Habit PushIs there ever a time that keeping a habit with intentionality and focus is simply easy? Amy hit 1,500 days outside this month, and she noticed that the answer is, well, not really. But there’s a reason for that -- a solution. In this episode of the weekly Outdoor Diary, Amy talks about what it takes to keep a focused habit going. Some of the good stuff: [:25] One might think... [1:09] Disruptions and habits [2:23] Going outside with intentionality [3:10] This week’s hike [4:22] Stay accountable with Humans Outs...
2021-10-1205 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Is Being Uncomfortable Outside Actually Worth It?When things outside are absolutely miserable and you’re in the thick of it, what do you do? Do you stick it out? Is it worth it? Why even bother? In this episode Amy talks about a recent miserable outside experience and why she’s been thinking about being uncomfortable outside, why being uncomfortable is OK and why it’s worth it. Some of the good stuff: [:27] Unexpectedly uncomfortable [2:20] Amy’s interview with Michael Easter [3:58] The benefits of discomfort [5:20] Preparing yourself for discomfort [5:45] Where to find Hum...
2021-10-0506 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: When Outside Time Intentionality Gets RottenWhat happens when you take the idea of “intentionality” and steer it completely wrong? We know that being intentional is one of the most important keys to forming and keeping any habit, including outdoor ones. But Amy has a special knack for smashing something good into her box and then taking it way too far. In this episode she explores where she goes wrong, and how to keep that from happening. Some of the good stuff: [:26] Amy loves rules [2:10] What is intentionality? [2:36]Intentionality or rotten rules? [5:25] Where to f...
2021-09-2106 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Join Me for 52 Hikes Over the Next YearAmy is a sucker for a new challenge, but this is one worth doing. Between now and September 2022 she’s going to do 52 hikes as part of the 52 Hike Challenge. Why? Listen to this Outdoor Diary episode to find out. Some of the good stuff: [:28] A sucker for a challenge [1:00] Karla Amador [2:13] Amy’s newest challenge [3:00] Join us—from anywhere! Connect with this episode: Hear our episode with Karla Amador: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/karla-amador-humans-outside-podcast-2/ Follow Humans Outside on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hu...
2021-09-1404 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: I’ve Gone Outside Every Day for Four YearsIt’s been four years since Amy started her daily outdoor habit. In this episode of her weekly outdoor diary, Amy reflects on how keeping that habit has not just influenced her, but impacted the people around -- her friends, family and even you. Some of the good stuff: [:28] How it all began [1:40] The impact of four years outside [2:16] Heading outside as a spouse [2:59] Spending time outside as a parent [4:08] How heading outside impacts those around us Connect with this episode: Follow Humans Ou...
2021-09-0705 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideWhat I Learned from Spending 20 Minutes Outside Every Day for 4 YearsWhen Amy first started her outdoor challenge it wasn’t to inspire anyone but herself to make getting into nature a daily habit. It wasn’t even because she had found heading outside to be so transformative she had to do it every day. Originally, the 20 minute daily challenge was born of a question: how would her life change if she went outside for a certain amount of time every day for a year? The experiment started September 1, 2017. And there at the beginning was Amy’s friend Holly Wise, helping her develop the concept just as she had for al...
2021-09-0258 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How Spending Time Outside Made Me Love My Small TownDo you love where you live? If you’ve been listening to Humans Outside you know Amy loves her small town, Palmer Alaska. But she hasn’t always lived there — or loved it. In this episode Amy reflects on how spending time outside has helped her love where she lives, and why that matters. Some of the good stuff: [:30] Do you love where you live? [1:37] Palmer, Alaska [3:14] The Alaska State Fair [5:17] Where to find Humans Outside Connect with this episode: Check out Melody Warnic...
2021-08-2405 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside(Best Of) How to Make Outdoor Friends (a Conversation with 'Running Wives' Rachel Gernat and Clare Shea)You’ve heard them mentioned, you’ve seen their pictures -- and now you get to hear them on the Humans Outside podcast: Amy’s “running wives,” Clare Shea and Rachel Gernat. In this podcast Season 2 premier, Amy, Clare and Rachel discuss outdoor-based friendship, what makes it special and how, exactly, you, too, can make outdoor-minded friends. What’s the secret sauce? How do you even find great friends? Connect with this episode: Follow Clare Shea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatinwild/ Follow Rachel Gernat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/32rkg/ Regist...
2021-08-191h 00Humans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What Failing My Race Taught Me About Having a Growth MindsetWhen Amy headed outside to run again in January following a rehab time from her September surgery, she had one goal: get ready for the Resurrection Pass 100 ultra trail race. Crazy? Maybe. The race was July 30, and while it didn’t go exactly as Amy hoped it would, she learned plenty about herself, nature and doing hard things along the way. Some of the good stuff: [:26] Amy’s slightly neurotic, yet productive, schedule [1:25] Trying something new [2:20] The race [6:00] A different achievement [6:49] The small wins Co...
2021-08-1008 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside(Best Of) Why 20 Minutes Outside Really Is Perfect, Plus Other Ways to Better Your Outside Times (Dr. Kathleen Wolf)We liked this episode so much we're releasing it again! In 2017 when Amy picked 20 minutes as her minimum daily outdoor time, she based that decision on some research she read in passing that said 20 minutes is enough time to spend outside and see health benefits from doing so. But Amy isn’t a social scientist or a scientific researcher, so her choice of 20 minutes wasn’t overly scientific either. That and every other outdoor decision she’s made is just based on gut. So was she right? Has her outdoor experiment been aimed at the right...
2021-07-3046 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside127 Outdoor Diary: The Surprising Lessons Nature Gave Me About My MarriageWe talk about all of the benefits of heading outside and the things you can learn there, but what can it teach you about your relationships? In this episode, Amy ponders the surprising lesson conquering tough things outside has given her about her marriage to her husband, Luke. Connect with Humans Outside: Instagram: https://instagram.com/humansoutside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumansOutside/ Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Some of the good stuff: [:26] Letting your brain be bored [1:12] The stories...
2021-07-2005 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Does the Story You're Telling Hinder Your Time Outside?Have you ever stopped to think about the stories you tell yourself about who you are in the world -- or about how they change how you approach time in nature? Amy’s been thinking about how her perception of herself as “not that outdoorsy” has hindered her ability to enjoy nature as much as she could be. Hear about her journey to this point and why confronting these internal narratives matters. Connect with Humans Outside: Instagram: https://instagram.com/humansoutside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumansOutside/ Register for our newsletter to win a deca...
2021-07-1307 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Using Nature to Make Relationships BetterWe talk a lot about getting outside to improve our lives, but what about using it to make our relationships better? Did you know heading outside is a great way to create so-called “sacred spaces” with people in your life? In this episode, Amy talks about heading into nature to create sacred spaces with her husband, Luke, over a grown-ups-only outdoor summer adventure. Some of the good stuff: [:55] Sacred spaces [1:45] How the outdoors helps build sacred spaces [3:00] How Amy and Luke create sacred spaces [4:41] Working through challenges toge...
2021-06-2906 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOur Best Stories of the Animal Encounter KindWe spend a lot of time talking about getting the most from nature as humans outside. But we share this big, wide world with a whole host of living things. So this episode is dedicated to our interactions with animals, including the time Luke almost got kidnapped by a sloth. Instead of just interviewing one person about interacting with animals in nature -- although we should definitely do that later -- we built this episode with a collection of stories shared from both listeners and previous podcast guests.   In this episode you’ll hear stories fro...
2021-05-2742 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How to Build Your Summer Around Spending Time OutsideIt’s finally nice outside, but you’re still just as busy as ever inside. If you’re anything like Amy, you’ve noticed that you are getting nowhere near the amount of outdoor time you wish you could. So how do you make sure your summer doesn’t fly away without you even noticing? In this Outdoor Diary episode Amy shares her best tips for making the most of summer.   Find full show notes at humansoutside.com   Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter   F...
2021-05-1105 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: A Van Remodel Update, and Maybe It’s Spring NowIt’s remarkable how a single day of nice weather can impact attitudes -- and Amy is no different. In this episode of the Humans Outside weekly Outdoor Diary, Amy considers the huge impact a swing towards warmer temperatures has had on her. She also updates us on the project to remodel the interior of their 1997 Ford Coachman conversion van. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2021-04-2005 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideWhy 20 Minutes Outside Really Is Perfect, Plus Other Ways to Better Your Outside Times (Dr. Kathleen Wolf)In 2017 when Amy picked 20 minutes as her minimum daily outdoor time, she based that decision on some research she read in passing that said 20 minutes is enough time to spend outside and see health benefits from doing so. But Amy isn’t a social scientist or a scientific researcher, so her choice of 20 minutes wasn’t overly scientific either. That and every other outdoor decision she’s made is just based on gut. So was she right? Has her outdoor experiment been aimed at the right thing -- or has she been wasting her life on the wrong...
2021-04-0800 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Pausing to Remember the Good Things in a SeasonWinter seems to be just dragging on and on in Alaska, and to pull herself out of a late-winter funk, Amy spent a week reminding herself about the things she actually likes about Alaska by doing some of her favorite winter activities.  Listen to this week’s edition of Amy’s Outdoor Diary to find out what those winter things are and be inspired to make the most of whatever season you’re in. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter F...
2021-04-0605 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: I’ve Spent 1,300 Days Outside. Here’s Some of What I’ve LearnedHitting 1,300 days in a row of heading outside for at least 20 consecutive and starting work on a book proposal has Amy thinking about the gifts of building an outdoor habit and the things she’s learned from heading outside.  In this Outdoor Diary Amy shares just a few of the things she’s learned during her outdoor diary.   Find full show notes at humansoutside.com   Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter   Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor...
2021-03-3005 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How We Add Nature to Every Birthday CelebrationOne thing you may not know about Amy is that she hates birthday parties. Like, cannot stand them. In this outdoor diary, find out what the Bushatz family does instead and how they make heading outside part of every birthday! Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2021-03-1605 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: How to Make Yourself Try New Things OutsideIf you’re building an outdoor habit or have had one for awhile and you’re anything like Amy, you’re resistant to trying new things for a whole host of reasons. So how do you get over that hump? In this episode Amy talks about strategies for making yourself try new things outside. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2021-01-2606 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Making of a TraditionHow do you create a new tradition or know a new tradition worth keeping? Hear how Amy and her family spent Thanksgiving outside and whether it was as bad as she thought it would be. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-12-0105 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideA Gift Guide for Outdoor Fans and a Bunch of GiveawaysWhen was the last time you knew exactly what to buy every single person on your holiday shopping list? And that’s why we created this special edition of the Humans Outside podcast, a 2020 holiday gift guide with items picked not just because they make good gifts, but because we really, really like them.  Even better? Seven of them are a part of our 7 Giveaways in 7 Days, with giveaways opening for entries Nov. 19 to 25. Hear Amy talk to two special guests -- husband Luke Bushatz and ‘running wife’ Rachel Gernat - in this hilarious gift guide...
2020-11-1933 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: We’re Sick, But the Outside Is Still SafeAmy and her family are under quarantine and battling through COVID-19. But they’re still headed outside every day for at least 20 minutes, and know that doing the same is key to staying safe, sane and getting healthy. Hear more on this week’s episode of the Humans Outside podcast. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-11-1704 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What We Do When It’s So Gross OutsideIt’s still a weird time of year for weather, as the fall transitions into the winter. In Alaska, that means some rain, some snow and a lot of slushy yuck, Amy’s least favorite kind of weather. So how do you get outside when it’s less than ideal? And what do you wear? Listen to this Outdoor Diary to find out how Amy is handling that. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share...
2020-11-1004 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What I Do When the World Is Super StressfulIt’s a big ball of stress out there, friends. At the time of this writing, that stress might be from the U.S. election. But the truth of the matter is that the world has been stressful for a while, and that is unlikely to change any time soon. And even if it does? There will be stressful moments. And that’s why it’s so great that the outdoors is always there for us, just waiting to take some of the burden away. How you use it is up to you. Here’s Amy’s advice.
2020-11-0304 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Power of Choosing Your Own GoalsNeed a little motivation to get out there and follow your own plans and goals? It’s “mission accomplished” time for Amy’s modified, one-mile-per-day marathon, and has some thoughts on goal hitting and never, ever letting someone else tell you what your goals should look like.  Hear all about the importance of relative goals and following your own path, plus a few recommendations for some fantastic warm jackets on this week’s Humans Outside Outdoor Diary. Find full show notes on humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://hum...
2020-10-2705 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: A Happy ‘Alaska Day’ to YouAlaska Day is the perfect to contemplate what we love about living in Alaska. When it happens to correspond with the first snowfall of the year? Well, how could we not talk about Alaska Day -- and even sing for you.  Enjoy this episode of the Outdoor Diary and the only time you’ll probably ever hear Amy do this. Find full show notes on humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #hum...
2020-10-2005 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideWhen Everything Is Not OK, How Do You Deal With ‘Floor Time?’Listen as Amy Bushatz explains why she calls being in a funk “floor time” and how she recovers. Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-10-1305 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside59 Outdoor Diary: Adapting and Finishing With Pride + Our Van NameAs promised, we have received names for our new camper van based on our your suggestions -- and picked a winner. But before we go there, we have to talk about Amy’s new challenge.  That’s right, not despite having surgery but rather because of that, Amy needs a new challenge. But what is “challenge?” And how does a challenge differ person to person? And how does doing something with purpose impact it? Find full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-u...
2020-10-0606 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Most Exciting Buy In a Long Time, Plus a ContestOn this week's Outdoor Diary, find out what Amy’s big purchase of the week was - and how it is going to be a major game changer for her outdoor time this winter! Check out the full show notes on humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-09-2905 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Surgery and Getting Outside AnywayMajor hip surgery is a great reason to hang out on the couch for a few days and not go outside ... unless, that is, you're working on a more than three year 20 minutes-per-day outdoor streak. Amy didn't let hip surgery get her down. Hear how she continued to get outside and what she needs from you on this week's episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary. Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/ Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365. Register for our newsletter for a chance to win...
2020-09-2204 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: When Seasons Change in More Than One WayCheck in with Amy as she shares her last adventures in the outdoors before hitting the operating room! Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-09-1505 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Sometimes Things Are Hard (And That’s OK)Have you ever woken up to find that things are way harder and more sad than you expected? That’s what happened to Amy this week when she got some bad news about a hip injury she started dealing with over the podcast break. Hear how she’s handling it in this episode of the weekly Outdoor Diary. Check out the full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-09-0105 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideHow to Find Time to Go Outside (Laura Vanderkam)By studying hundreds of time management logs and interviewing some of the most productive men and women in the country, Laura Vanderkam hasn’t just become one of the most sought after time management experts in the country, she has learned what it takes to get the most of time, whether that means doing more for work or making more time to play.      Vanderkam also happens to be the time management expert who taught Amy everything she knows about productivity and getting the most of her time, one of Amy’s favorite subjects. She also has trie...
2020-08-2743 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Crushing It and Being CrushedSo what exactly has Amy been doing outside this summer? Probably not what you would guess. Listen to hear all of the exciting adventures she has had, and also how she has dealt with the disappointment of the summer not being what she expected. Check out the full show notes at humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-08-2504 minHumans Outside
Humans Outside46: How to Make Outdoor Friends (a Conversation with 'Running Wives' Rachel Gernat and Clare Shea)You’ve heard them mentioned, you’ve seen their pictures -- and now you get to hear them on the Humans Outside podcast: Amy’s “running wives,” Clare Shea and Rachel Gernat. In this podcast Season 2 premier, Amy, Clare, and Rachel discuss outdoor-based friendship, what makes it special and how, exactly, you, too, can make outdoor-minded friends. What’s the secret sauce? How do you even find great friends? For full show notes, visit humansoutside.com Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your o...
2020-08-2059 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideHere's What's Coming in Humans Outside Season 2We're reading for Season 2 of the Humans Outside podcast! Upcoming guests include Laura Vanderkam, author of some of my favorite books and host of the Before Breakfast podcast, outdoor therapist Judith Sadora, 1,000 hours outside founder Ginny Yurich, High Range Hunting owner Chris Mann and indigenous Alaskan, mental health advocate and ultra runner who competes with a tracheotomy Carol Seppilu and, of course, Amy's "running wives," Rachel Gernat and Clare Shae.  This is a season you don't want to miss.  Follow Humans Outside on Facebook. See daily outdoor inspiration by following Humans Outside on In...
2020-08-1303 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: And Just Like That, We've Arrived HereListen in as Amy recaps the first season of Humans Outside and gives you the lowdown on how you can keep up with us even during our summer podcast break! Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-06-3006 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: What the Heck Is Summer Solstice and Why Do We Care?You probably know that “solstice” marks the shortest or longest day of the year. But did you know why it’s worth celebrating?In this Outdoor Diary, Amy talks about Summer Solstice and why it matters so very much. Listen now! Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-06-2305 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: It Was Almost Very ScaryYou know those moments in the outdoors where you’re standing on the cusp of things going very, very wrong? That was the beginning of Amy’s weekend adventure when her son, Dave, briefly went missing.  Hear the drama and all about Amy’s outdoor time last week on this episode of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary.    Mentioned in the show: Ptarmigan Lake, Alaska Balega socks Follow Humans Outside on Instagram affiliate links above -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal...
2020-06-1606 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Gift of Deep Conversation OutsideThe outdoors offers space -- both physical and mental -- for deep thought and conversation. And when it comes to sorting through the racial issues with which America is grappling right now, it’s the perfect setting for tough stuff. Here’s how Amy experienced that this week. Connect with this episode:Black Lives Matter Protests REI Kingdom 8 Tent Follow Humans Outside on Instagram
2020-06-0904 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Let Justice Be Your Outdoor InspirationAs we confront racial injustice in our world, Amy reflects in this week’s outdoor diary on both her privilege and those providing inspiration as they fight that injustice.
2020-06-0204 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: I Just Hit 1,000 Days OutsideAs of May 27, 2020 Amy hits an incredible milestone: 1,000 days in a row doing her daily outdoor time challenge. That’s 1,000 days spending at least 20 consecutive minutes outside every day. In this week’s Outdoor Diary she gives a window into what those 1,000 days mean now that they are over.     ------- Visit the Humans Outside website Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram and share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.
2020-05-2604 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Return to Outdoor NormalAs restrictions ease across the country and numbers continue to drop, it seems like outdoor life, at least, is starting to return to normal. At least that’s how it’s feeling where Amy is. And her outdoor adventures are starting to reflect some of those normal patterns -- sort of.    Hear all about it on this week’s Outdoor Diary.    -------- Check out Goodr sunglasses Look at Eska Falls trail Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Inst...
2020-05-1903 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: The Most Important Thing You'll Do This MonthA window into Amy’s why and an important ask make up this week’s Outdoor Diary. With Memorial Day just a few weeks away, you can take a moment to plan how you are going to mark it, and Amy has a suggestion.    Mentioned in the show:   wear blue: run to remember: https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/ wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day walk/run pledge: https://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/memorial-day -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/
2020-05-1205 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: On Gear Failure & FriendshipListen to this episode of Amy's outdoor diary to hear how she got outside last week and all about her epic gear fail! And what exactly are “running wives” anyway? -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬.
2020-05-0504 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideBe Right Back, I’m Forest Bathing (Michelle Abbey)When we say “forest bathing” we definitely don’t mean taking a scrub surrounded by trees. First formally started in Japan, shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing” is a nature therapy focused on mindfulness. And certified forest therapists, like today’s guest Michelle Abbey, help students get there.    OK, but why do you need a forest therapist to help you go outside? And what does studying forest therapy teach you about your own relationship with nature? Michelle gives us the inside scoop. Mentioned in the show: Certified Forest Therapist Forest Bathing Californ...
2020-04-3034 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Worth the RiskListen to this installment of Amy’s outdoor diary to hear about how she got outside last week. Hint: it involves snowshoes and a pretty darn remote cabin! Mentioned in the show: Alaska State Parks: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/index.htm Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365. How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬. 
2020-04-2805 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: On Home & HabitsAmy discusses how she spent her time outside last week and kept things fresh even in this monotonous season of staying at home.   Mentioned in the Show: Bogs: https://bit.ly/3cvu0xj   Affiliate link above.   -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬.
2020-04-2105 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideFinding Something That Moves YouIn this installment of the Humans Outside Outdoor Diary, Amy discusses how she finally had a breakthrough last week and which aspects of the outdoors got her there. Mentioned in the show:  Altra Escalante 2 (women’s): https://cutt.ly/0tN1OqS Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365. How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬.
2020-04-1405 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Attitude AdjustmentDo you ever just need an attitude adjustment? Here how Amy worked through her bad attitude last week and how she finally found her solution in the outdoors! Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365. How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬.
2020-04-0704 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Quarantined in NatureNeighborhood walks, frozen lake walks, and cabin comedy of errors! Check out this outdoor diary to find out how Amy and her family got outside last week and how the outdoors are helping them stay sane during this time of upheaval. -------- Register for our newsletter to win a decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Share your outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   How are you spending your outdoor time? Tell us at ‪(360) 362-5317‬.
2020-03-3104 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Glacier EscapeThe current state of the world and “social distancing” can make you a little stir-crazy. The cure? Get outside! Last week, one of Amy’s favorite races was canceled due to you-know-what, so she headed on a glacier adventure with some friends.   Mentioned in the show:   ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   Register for our newsletter for a chance to win a free Humans Outside decal: https://humansoutside.com/contac...
2020-03-2403 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Social Distancing in the OutdoorsThe world has been thrown for a loop with the spread of COVID-19. This included the cancelation of Amy’s travel plans to sunny California. Listen in to find out how she still made time to get outside, even during this season of social distancing!   ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   Register for our newsletter for a chance to win a free Humans Outside decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/    Conne...
2020-03-1704 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Getting Outside During Business TravelAmy was traveling last week, but she still made time to get outside! Listen to this episode of her Outdoor Diary to find out the best tips for getting outside when you’re on a business trip!   Bonus: you’ll never believe who she met during her outside time right before she left Alaska!   Mentioned in the Show:   Dallas Parks & Recreation: https://www.dallasparks.org/   ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdo...
2020-03-1003 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideWhat do Hunters and Conservationists Have in Common? (JJ Hinton)What does conservation and hunting have in common? According to this week’s guest, JJ Hinton, everything. JJ leads the Mule Deer Foundation, a Utah-based organization that advocates for the preservation of Mule Deer. An avid hunter, JJ loves the outdoors for the solitude and food it offers.    Listen to this week’s episode for an honest exchange of ideas and understanding as Amy, a non-hunter, learns from JJ’s perspective on what makes the outdoors special to him, and how we can all meet in the middle.  Mentioned in the show: 
2020-03-0539 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Quintessential AlaskaCheck out this outdoor diary episode to find out what Amy did outside last week! It’s a family friendly event that’s definitely unique to Alaska! Hint: it involves fur, ice cream, dogsleds, and extremely cold temperatures.   ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   Register for our newsletter for a chance to win a free Humans Outside decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/    Connect with us on Facebook: https://humansout...
2020-03-0304 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: A New ExperienceRecently, Amy experienced a newfound motivation to try an outdoor activity that she has never done before! Listen to this outdoor diary episode to find out what new activity Amy tried last week and how she felt about it!   Mentioned in this episode: Great Land Trust: https://greatlandtrust.org   ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   Register for our newsletter for a chance to win a free Huma...
2020-02-2504 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Noticing the OrdinaryTime in the outdoors is supposed to be full of adventure and new experiences, right? Well, sometimes.   But other times, we do the same thing over and over. When this happens, it’s important to take the time to be intentional and really notice what is going on around us. Find out how Amy did this last week!   What are you doing outside?   ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humans...
2020-02-1803 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideOutdoor Diary: Celebrating with a Mountain RunHow does Amy celebrate? By getting outside, of course! This week’s adventures included a lot of little pockets of the outdoors between life, as well as hitting the slopes with the family, and a mountain run. Yes, a mountain.    Mentioned in this week’s episode: Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System: https://www.rei.com/product/890608/kahtoola-microspikes-traction-system ----- Follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/  Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365.   Register for our...
2020-02-1104 minHumans Outside
Humans OutsideA Snowshoe Race Saves the DayIt’s easy to stick to the easy when the weather is already hard. This week outdoor time included something a little different: a snowshoe race.   Mentioned in the show:Snowshoe racing: http://www.snowshoeracing.com/    These are Amy’s snowshoes (but an older model): https://www.rei.com/product/107172/atlas-run-snowshoes   This week’s Real Outdoor Hero is the Solomon Spikecross 5 GTX running shoe (only comes in mens): https://amzn.to/36YaztU Affiliate links above.   -----
2020-02-0603 min