Jay Ridgewell is a nature and forest therapy (also called forest bathing), with an extensive background in education and science communication. Jay runs Held Outside at locations around the Sunshine Coast, faciliating opportunities for people to connect (or reconnect) with themselves, nature and community.
In this conversation, Jay shares about nature therapy and her role as a guide. We also discuss research on how nature benefits well-being including physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being, developing relationships with place, the idea of reciprocity with nature and being part of the bigger cycle of life. Themes of community, connection and ritual are sprinkled through the conversation.
You can find out more about nature therapy, Held Outside and Jay via these links: