How do the Outdoors make YOU feel?
The past month and a half has been full of travel which is both exciting and exhausting. I have been to Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando for work and although I had limited free time to explore I met some amazing people in the Gynecological industry across all three cities.
After busy work trips I always find myself coming home and wanting to connect with the outdoors. Being outside surrounded by nature revitalizes me. It forces me to slow down and be present which can be challenging in the fast past world we live in. Whether hiking, running, biking or going for a walk I crave the fresh air and beauty that surrounds us. It has a calming factor and puts life into perspective.
I always wondered if others felt this way so I took to the internet in search of other like minded, outdoor females. In addition to following family and friends on Instagram, I follow a number of outdoor photographers and companies including REI, National Geographic, Yosemite National Park and Idle Theory Bus. It was through a post on Idle Theory Bus that I found She Explores. Rachel Goldberg from Idle Theory Bus was featured on the She Explores podcast. Rachel shared her journey about living with her husband James in their 1976 VW Kombi called Sunshine. Rachel and James travel North America and work out of Sunshine. I have always been fascinated by people that "live on the road" as it forces them to live a simple life and enjoy the small things. After listening to the episode and learning about the mission of She Explores I was hooked!
She Explores is an online community for "Inquisitive Women in the Outdoors, on the Road, and Besides." The founder, Gail Straub (Boston native!) started the website for creative outdoor women to connect, inspire and empower one another. Her site features stories, photographs and artistry by females all over the world. In addition to the website, Gail started a podcast. I LOVE podcasts and find this type of content very easy to consume. I will play them in the car, at the gym or even in the background while cooking or doing chores around the house.
In Gail's second episode she asked listeners to submit their answer to the question "How do the outdoors make you feel?". Because I have a passion for the outdoors, I wanted to participate. I submitted my answer via a voicemail and didn't think much of it. A few weeks later Gail sent me an email and said she would like to feature my submission on the upcoming podcast! I never imagined this would happen but couldn't be more excited to share my experiences with other outdoor females. You can listen to Gail, myself and other women on Micro Epsiode 3A.
Enjoy the podcast and comment below on how the outdoors makes you feel!
