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Microdosing nature doesn’t take a lot of time to feel present and restored, but you might need a bike. In this solo episode, I share a simple, but transformative practice I call microdosing nature, or the practice of engaging with nature in small, frequent moments to help replenish your stoke. This time around, I share one of my go-to vehicles for microdosing nature, a casual evening bike ride along my local lagoon to help make this practice, which is hidden by being so internal, visible in hopes that you can make it your own. On my ride, I found myself snapped out of autopilot by the sight of
In this episode I sit down with writer, educator, and author Blake Boles to explore an unconventional question. What if wealth had less to do with money, and more to do with freedom, purpose, and plenty of stoke-filled play time in nature? Drawing from his book Dirtbag Rich: High Freedom, Low Income, Deep Purpose, Blake shares the ethos and practical realities behind designing a life centered around nature, flexibility, doing meaningful work, and knowing what it means to have “enough.” We dive into the often hidden economic enterprise of alternative lifestyles, the social pressures that keep p
Back in the 1990s, Carolina Morgado was working for a river kayaking company in Chile when her first customer happened to be Doug Tompkins, the co-founder of Esprit and The North Face. At the time, Tompkins was quietly acquiring huge tracts of land across South America with a bold vision to create national parks and protect wild ecosystems at scale. That encounter changed the trajectory of Carolina’s life. She went on to work alongside Doug and Kris Tompkins for over two decades at Tompkins Conservation. After Doug’s tragic death in 2015, Kris restructured the organization to ensure its long-t
You’ve heard me ask guests how they “microdose nature,” but what does that actually mean? In this solo episode, I finally break down one of the key principles of being a Nature Junkie. I share the origin story, from early morning surf sessions to noticing small, powerful moments of connection in everyday life, and how those experiences led me to the concept of microdosing nature. Then I connect the dots between my experiences and science, including research showing that it’s not time in nature that matters most, but how we pay attention to it. As nature connection researcher Miles Richardson p
Nature Junkie Radio, we explore the transformative power of public art with muralist Skye Walker, whose surreal, psychedelic depictions of Mother Earth and wildlife have become visual landmarks across North County San Diego and beyond. Named after Scotland’s Isle of Skye, Skye Walker grew up touring the country in his parents’ bluegrass band, The EarthWalkers, spreading a message of environmental stewardship way before it was even a thing. He later worked as a designer and art director for iconic action-sports and lifestyle brands like Rip Curl and prAna before throwing himself more fully into
In this solo episode of Nature Junkie Radio, I share one of my favorite research-backed practices for increasing nature connection: Noticing 3 Good Things in Nature. This simple exercise has been shown to increase nature connectedness and improve mental health without requiring more time, gear, or access to wilderness. The episode opens with a recent run-in I had with a great white shark and from there I give an overview of the research that shows why actively noticing nature (instead of more time in nature) is an effective protocol for your mental wellbeing. I close by offering a few practica
An ultrarunner explores inner landscapes, achievement culture, and our relationship with the natural world
Guner Tautrim blends a permaculture ethos with a surfer’s mindset for one-of-a-kind land stewardship on the Gaviota Coast
Photographer Jeff Johnson pushes the boundaries of fun beyond and back by gearing life to be outside
Waves for Water founder Jon Rose shares soulful insights about his life's journey of weaving together impact with fun and meaning
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Strayer shares the science behind how nature impacts stress, attention, and creativity
Author of The Enduring Wild shares his experiences of slowing down and letting beauty seep into him in the public lands of the golden state
Captain Liz Clark reflects on her extraordinary nature experiences sailing through the open ocean for 10 years
World renowned climber Timmy O'Neill opens up and spills the stoke about the radness of nature.
Funtographer John Hook shares his rare experience of shooting photos of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational swimming in 40-foot surf from the water.
1% for the Planet CEO, Kate Williams, shares about their purpose, the details of their model, and the key threads that bind their community together for massive impact.
Author of the book Blue Mind and the creator of its global movement delivers a masterclass on how to use the power of water for wellbeing and planet health
Master storyteller and adventurer Chris Burkard shares how his relationship with nature is as much of an inside job as it is an outside one.
Adventure photographer, and all around badass, Krystle Wright inspires us to get off the couch, get fully into nature, and to create more thoughtfully ambitious images.
Helping to destigmatize mental health through surfing, community, and vibrant colors.
Exploring the future of experiential medicine and the integration of psychedelics and nature into the experience.
Understanding attention and the fascinating role nature plays in restoring it so we can live better lives.
In this episode Serge and I talked about the founding of Wildcoast/Costasalvaje, their mission, their key programs (like protecting sea turtle nesting beaches in Mexico, mangroves, gray whale habitat, and coral reefs), barriers to conservation, the importance of blue mind, opportunities for nature based, blue carbon solutions for climate change, and the ups and downs of protecting wild places. Serge is a master storyteller and this conversation left me with both inspiration and hope for what’s possible.
Award winning conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb shares the insights and stories from his latest book, Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.
How one of the best water photographers in the world collaborates with nature, the world’s greatest surfers, and the lessons from the ocean he takes back into life on land.
