Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. The future of health is NOW ™️.
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Episode Twenty Four- Living Outside Comfort Zones and Never Saying Never with NatGeo's Jeff Jenkins
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We have explored barriers to spending time in nature multiple times on the show. Many of our guests have organically spoken to many different reasons that we do not access the natural world. Most of these barriers have been external (accessibility, cost, wildlife, etc.)
Millions of people across the United States face barriers when accessing nature. Some analyses have shown that upward of 100 million people nationwide – including 28 million children – lack access to a nearby park or green space.
Some of these barriers can be internal. How we perceive ourselves, or how others view us can hinder how we interact with nature. The reality is that some humans face unique challenges based on race, gender, socio-economic status, and even body image.
We continue to stress the point that “Wellness and nature are for ALL.”
Welcome to Episode Twenty-Four of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
We can’t think of a better guest for our final interview of Season One.
On this episode, we sat down with award-winning travel journalist, podcaster, adventurer, and television personality Jeff Jenkins. He has traveled the world focusing on helping others feel comfortable doing the same.
Starting as a travel writer, focusing on “plus size travel,” Jeff has provided tips and resources to help humans of all body types get out to see more of the planet. His incredible work was recognized by NatGeo and turned into a groundbreaking TV show called Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins. In this show, he travels to different countries and cultures accomplishing things that he says, “Someone that looks like me may not think they can do.”
Join us as we talk to him about his personal journey within the natural world, finding his niche as a journalist, his impactful work with encouraging body positivity and tolerance, and the many benefits of “just taking the first step.”
Jeff shares some favorite moments from his amazing show, the special parts of including those we love in our journeys, how small modifications lead to big breakthroughs in accessibility, and how self-belief changes the course of our lives.
As Jeff often says, “Life begins where your comfort zone ends.”
We left this conversation ready to conquer the world...
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Be Well
-NOW
Jeff Jenkins Website: http://chubbydiaries.com
Jeff Jenkins Instagram and TikTok: @chubbydiaries
Watch Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/never-say-never-with-jeff-jenkins/6Qsx2pH8tIly
Never Say Never NatGeo: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/never-say-never-with-jeff-jenkins
* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan.
