Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
Welcome to the premiere episode of Season 18 of Stories from the Field! This season, our spotlight is on addiction and recovery, and we're thrilled to have Adventure Recovery as our underwriter—a recognized leader in the realms of recovery and outdoor leadership.
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Walsh, the visionary founder of Adventure Recovery, and Josh Flaherty, now the executive director and a key partner in the organization. Tim shares his profound journey of recovery and how reconnecting with nature played a pivotal role in his healing process. His transformation inspired the creation of Adventure Recovery, a unique fusion of outdoor leadership and recovery principles. Josh, who transitioned from being a client to becoming an integral part of Adventure Recovery, recounts his path and highlights how the organization empowers individuals in recovery to become outdoor guides, seamlessly integrating mental health and substance use disorder recovery with valuable outdoor skills.
We delve into the array of training programs offered by Adventure Recovery, such as rock climbing, whitewater skills, and sea kayaking. These programs not only teach outdoor skills but also foster resilience and coping abilities, with nature serving as a profound teacher. Throughout the episode, we explore the transformative impact of these outdoor experiences on individuals in recovery, sharing inspiring stories of clients who triumphed over significant challenges.
As we wrap up, Tim and Josh emphasize their commitment to outdoor activities and their role in maintaining their own recovery and well-being. We conclude by highlighting the profound transformative power of nature and adventure in the recovery process, which extends beyond clients to the guides themselves. Join us on this journey of hope, healing, and inspiration.
To learn more about Adventure Recovery the sponsor of this season of addiction and recovery, at Adventure Recovery.
Listeners are invited to explore the rich archives of over 200 episodes at storiesfromthefield.com.
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234: Enhancing Adventure Therapy Practice: Insights from Westminster University
233: Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: A Deep Dive with Reporter Jessica Miller
232: Exploring Outdoor Therapy with David Wynn from Blue Ridge Treks
231: Surf Therapy: A New Wave in Therapeutic Practices with Cash Lambert
230: Everest Inc.: Debunking Myths with Author Will Cockrell
229: Healing in the Outdoors: 'No Child Left Inside” author Bryn Lottig on the Journey to Emotional Well-being
228: Embark's Closure of New Visions and the Future of Wilderness Therapy
227: From Military to Mindfulness: Tripp Johnson's Journey to Behavioral Healthcare Innovation
226: From Addiction to Adventure: How Nature Transforms Lives with Nate Bennick
225: Embracing Adventure for Recovery: The Foundation House Experience
224: Navigating Controversy: Dr. Madolyn Liebing's Take on Wilderness Therapy's Future and Addiction Treatment in Outdoor Settings
223: Recovery in the Outdoors: Roy DuPrez's Journey to Sobriety and the Back2Basics Story
222: Empowering Young Adults when “At the Crossroads” with Mike Hench
221: The Closure of Open Sky: Is this the “Winter” of Wilderness Therapy?
220: Tommy Rosen's Recovery 2.0: Transforming Addiction Treatment with Holistic Healing
219: From Phish to Fulfillment: Trey Anastasio & Melanie Gulde's Recovery Vision
217: Nature's Therapy: Unveiling Soul Degree's Power in Men's Wellness with Chris Robbins
216: Adventure Therapy for Anxiety: Exploring Dr. Stephanie Marti's Outpatient Practice
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