Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode, Will talks with Bryn Lottig who shares her compelling journey from an aspiring pilot changed by 9/11 to a pioneering force in the field of outdoor experiential education. Through her personal experiences with adversity, including a challenging childhood and a transformative experience with Outward Bound, Bryn discovered her passion for the outdoors and its profound impact on personal development. This realization led her to pursue a career that not only embraces adventure but also utilizes it as a tool for fostering social and emotional growth in individuals.
Bryn co-founded Kikori, a digital platform that epitomizes her commitment to democratizing experiential education. Kikori aims to bridge the gap between outdoor activities and educational curricula, providing educators and students alike with access to resources that promote social and emotional learning through adventure. The platform reflects Bryn's belief in the power of community and collaboration, featuring thousands of activities contributed by hundreds of educators, designed to cater to a diverse range of needs from early childhood education to corporate team building.
"No Child Left Inside," Bryn's new book, encapsulates her vision for integrating character development into education via outdoor experiential learning. The book serves as both a memoir and a guide, offering insights into the science behind experiential learning, practical activities, and the personal stories that inspired Bryn's work. Through her narrative, Bryn advocates for a shift in educational paradigms, emphasizing the importance of equipping the next generation with the resilience, empathy, and leadership skills needed to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of the outdoors and its essential role in shaping confident, compassionate individuals.
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Episode 72: Josh White, Co-founder and Executive Director of Red Mountain Sedona
Episode 71: Steve Sawyer, Co-Founder/Chief Clinical Consultant of New Visions Wilderness
Episode 70: Dr. Brad Reedy, Clinical Director and Co-Owner of Evoke Therapy Programs
Episode 69: Kirsten Bolt, Clinical Therapist at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
Episode 68: Daniel Fishburn, Executive Director of SUWS of the Carolina's
Episode 67: Madhurii Barefoot, Co-founder and Co-owner of True North Wilderness Therapy
Episode 66: Thom Pollard, Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Adventurer and Podcast Host
Episode 65: Anson McNulty, Operations Director and Co-Owner of Summit Achievement
Episode 64: Tim McMahon and Jason Cox, Co-Owners of Brightstone Transitions
Episode 63: Sarah Gallimore, Field Guide at Elements Wilderness Therapy
Episode 62: Samuel Adams, Lead Field Guide at Aspiro Adventures
Episode 61: Norman Elizondo, Family Wellness Counselor at Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
Episode 60: Doug Dobkowski, Team Leader at Summit Achievement
Episode 59: Zhenda Glover, Field Guide at Evoke Cascades
Episode 58: Rachel Rollins, Therapist at Juniper Canyon
Episode 57: L. Jay Mitchell, Co-founder of SUWS, Founder of Alldredge Academy and Greenbrier Academy
Episode 56: John Conway, Director of Business Development- Edge Learning and Wellness Community
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