Healing Through Nature with Toyin Ajayi of Outdoorsy Black Women
Nature is not a nice to have, it really is a must-have for physical health and longevity. Studies show that being in nature reduces feelings of isolation and promotes calm. For this episode, we are joined by Toyin Ajayi, the founder of Outdoorsy Black Women, which is a community for Black women to connect, celebrate, and open their minds to an outdoorsy lifestyle. Toyin is an entrepreneur, community builder, and creative who is helping Black women connect with nature and one another through her safe space that embodies positivity, celebration, and resources.
Toyin explains how it is possible to heal through our relationship with nature, and your idea of healing can shift over time. And nature doesn’t have to mean going into the woods. It can mean having plants. It can mean opening a window, it can be putting your feet in the sand. Whatever makes sense for you.
We Also Talk About…
- How connecting with nature can be imperative to self-care practices
- Why we can benefit from spending time outdoors and being in nature
- How to explore nature and feel safe and connected doing so
- Important wellness practices related to being outdoors
- Why having access to nature is a privilege and should not be taken for granted
Episode 142 Resources:
- Join the Summer Solstice Journaling Challenge
- Sign up for monthly meetups and hikes with Outdoorsy Black Women
- Check out the Twerk n’ Trails event on July 30 in Atlanta
- Join the Outdoorsy Black Women Book Club
- Join an Outdoorsy Black Women Chapter near you
- Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion
- How Does Nature Impact Our Well-Being?
- How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health
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Episode 142 Transcript:
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