Humans Outside

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Nature #27

They say spending time in nature can change your life. But in a world packed with indoor life pressures, how can you make getting outside just a part of who you are? Welcome to Humans Outside, where we explore a wellness-rich life in the great outdoors from our perch in Alaska while hearing from fascinating outdoor-minded guests.

Recent Episodes
  • 391: Until next time, we’ll see you out there (Outdoor Diary)
    May 30, 2024 – 06:55
  • 390 Best Of: Making Your Outdoor Time Better With Life in Five Senses (Gretchen Rubin, happiness researcher and author)
    May 28, 2024 – 41:54
  • 389: The power of ‘yes’ and following your gut to outdoor adventures (Mimi Zieman, author, doctor and outdoor adventurer)
    May 23, 2024 – 39:17
  • 388: This is the best gift of my outdoor habit (Outdoor Diary)
    May 21, 2024 – 05:57
  • 387: The marvel of nature reclaiming everything, including me (Outdoor Diary)
    May 14, 2024 – 05:53
  • 386: Chasing your hard and honoring your why through tough stuff outside (Emily Halnon, author and ultrarunner)
    May 9, 2024 – 38:06
  • 385: It sounds like late spring out there and I love it (Outdoor Diary)
    May 7, 2024 – 05:35
  • 384: When I’m feeling overwhelmed, this counterintuitive outdoor step helps (Outdoor Diary)
    Apr 30, 2024 – 04:48
  • 383 Best of: How to make nature your fix right where you are (Florence Williams, author)
    Apr 25, 2024 – 39:23
  • 382: The key to seeing wonders outside (Outdoor Diary)
    Apr 23, 2024 – 04:44
  • 381: My outdoor habit has taught me this about getting OK with seasons (Outdoor Diary)
    Apr 16, 2024 – 05:52
  • 380 Best of - Safe and Solo: Empowering Women to Play Outside Alone and Feel Great About It (Nicole Snell, self-defense expert)
    Apr 11, 2024 – 47:28
  • 379: Have you hugged a tree lately? Because I have, and it’s great. (Outdoor Diary)
    Apr 9, 2024 – 06:00
  • 378: Looking outside for symbols of hope (Outdoor Diary)
    Apr 2, 2024 – 05:12
  • 377 Powered by City Nature: Fueling an Urban Outdoor Habit (Brittany Gowan, author and coach)
    Mar 28, 2024 – 35:25
  • 376: Here’s an outdoor thing I’ve never once regretted (Outdoor Diary)
    Mar 26, 2024 – 05:54
  • 375 Dear future me: Here’s a lesson about the power sunshine. (Outdoor Diary)
    Mar 19, 2024 – 04:40
  • 374: What to do when your adventure falls apart thanks to another human (Luc Mehl & Sarah Histand, outdoor adventure experts)
    Mar 14, 2024 – 46:12
  • 373: What to do when the outdoors wears on your every nerve (Outdoor Diary)
    Mar 12, 2024 – 07:53
  • 372: They clear-cut part of my backyard trails and I’m devastated (Outdoor Diary)
    Mar 5, 2024 – 07:33
  • 371 Low Pressure, High Fun: These Experts Know How to Maximize National Park Trips (Matt and Karen Smith, National Park travel experts)
    Mar 1, 2024 – 42:47
  • 370: The day we did all of the outdoor winter things … sort of (Outdoor Diary)
    Feb 27, 2024 – 06:49
  • 369: The thing I like most about podcasting? It’s the connections (Outdoor Diary)
    Feb 20, 2024 – 03:59
  • 368 ‘Like Going Outdoors on a Rainy Day:’ The Power of Nature for Moving Grief and Trauma (Denali Strabel, semi-pro mountain runner)
    Feb 15, 2024 – 59:25
  • 367 ‘What do you do if you’re sick?’ I still keep up the outdoor streak (Outdoor Diary)
    Feb 13, 2024 – 03:56
  • 366 Best of: How to Use Nature to Heal from Heartbreak (Florence Williams, author)
    Feb 8, 2024 – 44:48
  • 365: This One is About Our Dog Chloe, the Best Good Girl (Outdoor Diary)
    Feb 6, 2024 – 05:55
  • 364 ‘Ranger of the Lost Art:’ Chasing Down Art from the U.S. National Parks (Ranger Doug Leen, National park poster expert)
    Feb 1, 2024 – 32:52
  • 363: How to Find Time for Epic Adventures in Normal, Totally Regular Life (Outdoor Diary)
    Jan 30, 2024 – 06:26
  • 362: When the Outside Thing Just Doesn’t Feel Right It’s OK to Go Home (Outdoor Diary)
    Jan 23, 2024 – 05:01
  • 361: ‘Everything Started to Feel More Amazing:’ The Startling Joy of Exploring Close to Home (Alastair Humphreys, author and adventurer)
    Jan 18, 2024 – 36:06
  • 359: Here’s My (Easy) New Outdoor Habit. You Should Join Me (Outdoor Diary)
    Jan 16, 2024 – 05:46
  • 358: What Is Your Superpower? Here’s Mine (Outdoor Diary)
    Jan 9, 2024 – 04:43
  • 357: Here’s Exactly How to Trade-In Old ‘Bad’ Habits for Better Ones (Sarah Hays Coomer, wellness coach and habit expert)
    Jan 4, 2024 – 41:50
  • Here Comes Humans Outside Season 9
    Jan 2, 2024 – 00:54
  • 356 Best Of: How to Create a Habit That Gives You What You Need (Sarah Hays Coomer, wellness coach and habit expert)
    Dec 28, 2023 – 44:52
  • 355: 2 Important Outdoor Lessons I Took From This Year (Outdoor Diary)
    Dec 26, 2023 – 04:57
  • 354: Try This Simple Resolution for the New Year (Outdoor Diary)
    Dec 21, 2023 – 04:36
  • 353: Filling the Outdoor Darkness With the Light of Humans (Outdoor Diary)
    Dec 19, 2023 – 04:35
  • 352 Best Of: Life Hacks to Make Life More Tranquil, More Fun and More Outdoorsy (Laura Vanderkam, time management expert)
    Dec 14, 2023 – 37:55
  • 351: Let’s Try These 2 Outdoor Experiments to Get Us Through Gross, Hard Winter (Outdoor Diary)
    Dec 12, 2023 – 07:05
  • 350 Best Of: How Understanding Indigenous Astronomy Can Help You Go Outside (Carl Gawboy, Ojibwe star story expert)
    Dec 7, 2023 – 50:22
  • 349: My Favorite and Most Hated Outdoor Winter Gear (Outdoor Diary)
    Dec 5, 2023 – 06:48
  • 348 The Secret Art of Layering: Getting Dressed for Cold Weather (Jen Loofbourrow, founder, Alpine Fit apparel company)
    Nov 30, 2023 – 51:51
  • 347: My Outdoor Time Became Less Miserable When I Started Focusing On This (Outdoor Diary)
    Nov 28, 2023 – 04:27
  • 346: 3 Outdoor Things I'm (Surprised to Be) Grateful For (Outdoor Diary)
    Nov 21, 2023 – 05:49
  • 345 She Went Outside to Finish Her Dad’s Epic Bucket List and Found Big Things About Herself (Laura Carney, author and bucket list chaser)
    Nov 16, 2023 – 46:05
  • 344: How to Make Yourself Go Outside Even In Terrible Weather (Outdoor Diary)
    Nov 14, 2023 – 05:21
  • 343: She’s Using Outdoor Joy to Build Inclusivity and Tackle Veteran Trauma (Vedia Barnett, founder of Black Vets Outdoors)
    Nov 9, 2023 – 45:31
  • 341: How Hunting for Small Wonders Daily Refreshes My Outlook (Outdoor Diary)
    Nov 7, 2023 – 04:56
Recent Reviews
  • Rebekah39
    Both inspiring and relatable
    Amy is cheerful, entertaining and inspiring while at the same time real and relatable. Thanks for all the great content, Amy!
  • VIPeele
    My fix for outdoor podcasts!
    I have been listening to Humans Outside for a few years now, really almost since the beginning! I love Amy’s content which shares her own outdoor adventures, as well as, those of other outdoor lovers. I appreciate the diversity in her guests and the outdoor experiences they represent. Additionally, I love the consistency she has demonstrated in delivering quality episodes month after month - I know that’s not easy!
  • MollyM1133
    thanks for the inspiration
    Listening to your podcasts helps move me to get outside with my young kids. Thank you.
  • LLBri
    Great listen!
    I’ve enjoyed Amy’s writing for years and now live listening to her podcasts. Informative and encouraging! Thank you!!!
  • JK McD
    Scarcity Loop
    What a great message to share about human development and our addictions (and how we hoard our layers and food-so relatable) Looking forward to reading more about it (while enjoying some outside time). Keep moving —outside ;)
  • AmyLou120017
    Great messages and motivation
    As one who works from my car too much, I really appreciate the tidbits of adventure and motivation you've brought me on my drives through your podcast! Thank you for the time you take to produce this podcast!
  • 67Padget282
    Motivating & Inspiring
    Amy is so fun to listen to with her cheerful spunk & enthusiasm! Even if you’re not an outdoorsy person, you will probably change your mindset after listening to Amy & her informative, interesting guests. She has certainly inspired me!
  • HeidiAnnF
    Inspiring and fun!
    This is the podcast I listen to first no matter how many are in my queue before it. When a new episode drops, it’s in my ears that day. Due to the inspiration I get here, today is day 299 for me of being outside 20 consecutive minutes. Thanks for the push!
  • saz01@DC
    Always inspiring
    I am not an “outdoorsy” person but Amy makes me want to be! I am inspired by her candor and encouragement, her courage and spirit. Keep up the great work!
  • Love Living Hawaii
    An inspiration!
    Thank you, Amy, for the inspiration to intentionally seek the outdoors. It’s a time my family and I cherish together (and takes a lot less convincing now than before)!
  • Thom.089
    Bite sized outdoor motivation
    Love the length of these podcasts and the outdoor inspired motivation I get from them 👍👍
  • BHill37
    Packed with goodness
    A refreshing look at living well! Thanks for bringing a heart of adventure and truly life-changing stories to our ears. I think what I appreciate most is that these aren’t abstract ideas; Humans Outside is relatable because you’re courageous enough to be honest and real with us — even about the hard stuff. Thanks.
  • MaryZolene
    Grand Canyon Recap part 1
    As Captain of your road crew I can validate and support this recap! You actually managed to factually report on what was such an emotional nightmare! Thankful to have met you Thankful to now be part of Humans outside!
  • Lynzag01
    Encouraging and Delightful
    Amy’s excitement for the outdoors is contagious. As a fellow nature enthusiast I’ve gleaned tidbits that help me with my outdoor habit. Highly recommend giving it a listen!
  • NickCStone
    Definitely worth the listen!
    I love Amy’s take on all things real and adventurous in the outdoors. Her ability to tell stories keeps me eagerly waiting for new episodes!
  • Chipmunks MCKAY
    Grand Canyon Recap
    I appreciated your honesty on the difficulty and danger of the rim to rim hike if not prepared. And your sharing, lessons learned after the fact in hopes of other hikers not making the same mistake. In all sports, you are only as strong as your weakest link, you literally experienced that first hand. Thanks again for sharing knowledge about importance of preparation when organizing trail hikes
  • Nikhi19
    Wonderful host & great information
    I had the pleasure of being a guest on Amy’s show and had the most wonderful experience! As a listener, I love how she organically dives into important topics and creates a safe space for exploring new ideas. Thank you for this bright spot on the internet!
  • Fostering Joy
    Fascinating and Inspiring
    I feel like Amy have been friends for years. She hosts fascinating guest, interesting topics, and inspires our family to explore the outdoors in deeper more meaningful ways. She is authentically human! Worth the time EVERY.SinGLE.EPISODE Heidi Dusek Host of Ordinary Sherpa podcast
  • Holly L Wise
    Inspiring!
    This is my favorite outdoor podcast! I always learn something new and am inspired by Amy and her guests.
  • down with adventure
    Really great podcast
    One of my favorite podcasts. Love the different speakers and topics discussed and how it relates to the outdoors. Very inspiring. My son and I binged 2 whole seasons on a road trip and it was super interesting the entire time. So much to talk about and things to incorporate in to our lives.
  • e_hollz
    Awesome show
    I always leave these conversations so inspired and feeling better for having listened.
  • Missing Ak
    Inspiring
    This podcast is inspiring, delightful, and hilarious all at once. Moving away across the world has been tough but, keeping this Podcast on my mind and my enjoyment of being outside, my mental health and my children’s have stayed sane. Some of the Podcasts hit closer to home than others (Boston marathon and a missing child on a trail) but they’re all insightful. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world!!
  • angiwalt3
    Refreshing!
    This podcast has become my go-to when I need some thoughtful insights on my walks. Great variety of topics and guests. Some podcasts are short and some are long which adds to the variety! Who knew there was so many ideas to explore about exploring the outdoors!
  • Grace E. White
    Good mix of guests: practical and aspirational
    Simple habits are hard but often have the most impact on our lives. Humans Outside explores how going outside for 29 minutes a day can change your life, your health, and perhaps your future. The diversity of guests and the focus on the real challenges of doing this simple habit every day is both motivating and refreshing.
  • broken8
    Great listen!
    Great listen with engaging topics, wonderful host and intriguing guests!
  • meldaet
    Addicted
    Amy; you win! Since I started listening, and spending time outside, I am craving ways to be outside and feel better for it!!
  • squeezeplay101
    Love this fresh angle
    I love this podcast and refreshing take on self-care! As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety for years, I admit I am just coming to the scene of outdoor time as a therapeutic experience, and wish I had years ago. Amy is such a witty, down to earth host and I eagerly await new episodes.
  • RSanderlin
    The extra push I need to get outdoors!
    What a fantastic podcast! The guests are really motivating & interesting and listening to each episode give me the extra nudge I need to get up from my desk and get out into nature!
  • Your cousin in California!
    Brilliant idea. Brilliant woman
    Talk about a great idea for a podcast! Every episode is very interesting and the guests are great. Also, I love the encouragement to get people outside in nature! The variety of guests always keeps it refreshing and I hope to see you grow and that people will use this as fuel to get outside!
  • trapezeaddict
    Love this podcast!
    Entertaining and informative. I practically take notes while listening because of all the good ideas and tips.
  • Annette Maldo
    Amazing and Inspiring!!
    Very inspirational and deep conversation to connect with yourself and the outdoors. Amy is a great storyteller! Each guest has an extraordinary story to connect with the outdoors and how it helps to heal emotional and physical wounds.
  • JenPasquale
    Be inspired!
    Great listen. So many great gems about how to reframe outdoor activity. ‘Aim for the grand adventure knowing it may take on many forms’ Being active will look different to everyone but being outside doesn’t have to mean running a marathon or skiing. Loved being inspired to step outside, myself. Loved the lightning and leftovers round. Way to go Amy! This Podcast is a great voice and perspective. ❤️
  • JulieMPro
    This Podcast is just what you need in your life!!!
    This podcast is just what you need in your life. Amy gives us little updates about her outside life, about living in Alaska, and interviews different people who are rocking the outdoor life. Pretty inspiring!!!
  • Keliliz
    Super inspiring and interesting!
    As someone who listened to the first episode watching pouring rain wondering “What would Amy do?”, it struck me that 20 mins outside on a day like today would take a level of motivation I do not yet possess. I love hearing the stories of how others accomplish this, stay motivated, and the benefits they reap! 🙌
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