Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode, Will talks with Will Cockrell, author of the new book, "Everest Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World." Cockrell delves into the untold stories of the Everest guiding industry, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges the sensational narratives often associated with Everest. His book presents a counter-narrative, focusing on the complexity of the industry and the passionate individuals involved, rather than the common portrayals of chaos and disaster on the mountain.
Cockrell explains his motivations for writing the book, highlighting his desire to address the oversimplified and often negative depiction of Everest in popular media. He shares insights from his conversations with key figures in the guiding industry, revealing a history driven by passion rather than mere profit. The discussion also touches on personal accounts from other notable climbers and their transformative experiences on Everest, underscoring the deeply personal and varied reasons people are drawn to the mountain.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential impacts of Cockrell's book on public perception of Everest, aiming to enrich the listener's understanding of the guiding industry's complexities. Cockrell's in-depth research and fresh perspectives invite listeners to reconsider the narrative surrounding one of the world's most iconic peaks.
To find out more about Will Cockrell and to buy his book check out his website: https://www.willcockrell.com/
115: A History of Controversies, Part 1
114: Jessica Dallman, Founder of Natural Wisdom Counseling
113: Chaim Livneh, Senior Staff for Juvenile Probation Services for Israel
112: Kenneth R. Rosen, author of "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs"
111: Tony Alvarez, Founder of Alvarez Consulting, author, agent of change
110: Aaron Leonard, Campaign Representative for Sierra Club Military Outdoors
109: Dr. Will Dobud, Teacher and Researcher at Charles Sturt University, author, outpatient practitioner
108: Dr. Bobbi Beale: Co-founder of Life Adventures for All Consulting, Author and Podcaster
107: Russell Chamberlain, Founder of LifeSTREAM Therapy
106: Dr. Nevin Harper, Associate Professor at the University of Victoria and co-edited the books "Outdoor Therapies" and "Nature Based-Therapies."
105: Kim Sacksteder, Co-founder of Adventure-Therapist.com and so much more.
104: Tim Walsh, Founder of Adventure Recovery
103: Emily Isaacs, Founder of Emily Isaacs Counseling
102: Patrick McMillion, Clinical Director of Adventure Works of DeKalb
101: Kimberly Beck, Founder of Relational Rewilding
100: Dr. Will White, Co-founder of Summit Achievement and host of Stories from the Field
99: Dr. Maurie Lung, Founder of Life Adventures Counseling and Consulting
98: Vicenzo Narciso, Undergraduate Student at San Diego Mesa College and Former Wilderness Therapy Student
97: Hansen Hundahl, Undergraduate Student at Plymouth State University and former wilderness therapy student
96: Dr. Lee Gillis: Honors the legacy of Karl Rohnke, Defines adventure/wilderness therapy, Honored by APA
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