Outdoor Therapy Centre Podcast

Daniel L Cavanaugh and Will Dobud
  • 5.0 (5)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

This podcast explores all aspects of outdoor and adventure therapy. From research and interventions to education and careers, if it's related to outdoor therapies, you'll hear about it here! The podcast will highlight a different topic within outdoor and adventure therapy, including education, research, supervision, ethics, and more. Occasionally, we will interview field experts to gain insights from their knowledge and experience. Outdoor and adventure therapy practitioners and scholars, Dr. Will Dobud and Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, host the podcast.

  1. 09/28/2025

    Episode 32 - Kids These Days with Nevin Harper & Will Dobud

    Will Dobud and Nevin Harper have a new book coming out on the 30th of September called Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health. Daniel turned the podcast around and interviewed Will and Nevin on this discussion about the new book and why outdoor therapy enthusiasts may be interested. Kids These Days was endorsed by trauma-expert Dr. Bruce Perry who "highly recommended" the book and advocate for safer therapeutic programs, Paris Hilton, who called it a "protest book" and a "must read." You can preorder the book on Amazon here or listen to the audiobook narrated by Tim Morgan on Audible. To learn more about the book, visit www.kidsthesedaysbook.com. Thanks for your ongoing support!

    1h 6m

  2. 09/27/2025

    Episode 31 - Creating a Pivot Point with Matt Nannis

    If you've been lucky enough to visit to Asheville, North Carolina, you know how special that place is. Matt Nannis moved to Asheville, NC in 2013 realized quite quickly that he never wanted to leave. In this episode, Daniel and Will talk with Matt about all things related to starting PIVOTPoint WNC. This is an innovative therapeutic adventure company that harnesses the power of nature to drive transformation. One important theme is how learning about the local area, the culture, the regulations, and land-use policies can really help to create a thriving and sustainable organization...AND...meet good people who can support your work along the way! Matt strives to bring Mary Oliver’s Instructions for Living a Life to others: “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” Useful Links PIVOTPoint WNC Matt's Interview on Stories From The Field Matt's Interview on Nature Untold In early September, Will hosted his annual Outdoor Therapy Series for Social Sciences Week. You can find the recordings and recordings from previous years here. That's more than 30 hours of free presentations from experts in the outdoor therapy universe.

    50 min

  3. 09/16/2025

    Episode 30 - Your New Somatic Guide: Katie Asmus

    This is the best! A great conversation with Katie Asmus! Katie Asmus is a Somatic and Nature-Based Psychotherapist. With a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology, over 30 years of leading individuals and group programs out in nature, and a lifetime of apprenticing to ceremony and rites of passage, Katie says the essence of her work is normalizing, celebrating, and bringing compassion to what it means to be human.   For the past 20 years, alongside maintaining a private psychotherapy practice, she has taught graduate students at Naropa University and Prescott College in the areas of Somatic and Nature-based Therapies. In addition, through the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute (and in collaboration with other inspiring colleagues), she created and facilitates both online and in-person workshops and trainings in Somatic Trauma work, Ceremony & Rites of Passage facilitation, as well as in a wide variety of wilderness, adventure, and nature-based therapy skills. Having sat with thousands of people from around the world and from all walks of life, Katie is a tender of the thresholds and strongly believes in the necessity of following our deepest longing while simultaneously knowing and feeling our interconnection and belonging to the greater web of life. Relevant Links Somatic Nature Therapy Institute More About Katie Psychology Today LinkedIn Katie on Will White's Stories from the Field Katie on The Awakened Therapist Katie on Therapy in the Great Outdoors More Ways to Connect Social Sciences Week Outdoor Therapy Series 2025

    1 hr

  4. 04/24/2025

    Episode 29 - Embracing Your Inner Phoenix with Becky Robbins, MA, LMHC, CEAT, CYT, NBT

    New Name, Same Podcast ! Well...Daniel and Will got a bit too busy, but we're back for our third season. Thank you for downloading the Outdoor Therapy Centre Podcast with the super fun Becky Robbins! About Becky Becky Robbins lives in Western Washington, a fourth generation resident and descendant of settlers who came to this land, land that belongs to and has been tended by the Coast Salish, Duwamish, Suquamish, and Tulalip tribal people. Becky is both a steward and lover of this land. She loves her work as an ecotherapist, naturalist, outdoor adventurer and educator. Becky spends equal time in the mystical and practical worlds, with earth-based spirituality and shamanism to scientific research-based practices in her work and personal life. Becky has a passion for people and learning, as well as collaborating with colleagues! You can find Becky on Instagram @beautyeverywherepnw and her website https://innerphoenix.net Becky owns a private therapy practice where she sees individual adult clients of all ages. She offers both continuing education classes for therapists and education for the general public on nature and spiritual topics applied to our steps and growth along life’s journey. And she volunteers as a steward for local parks and through the Mountaineers (http://www.mountaineers.org) by leading hikes, nature and mindfulness walks, backpacking trips, and other fun adventures.

    58 min

  5. 06/18/2024

    Episode 28 - Adventures in Community-Based Social Work Practice with Dr. Esther Ayers

    Dr. Esther Ayers, obtained a PhD in Chicano/Latino Studies at Michigan State University, is a dedicated researcher and advocate for mental health in Latinx communities. With a Master's degree in Interpersonal Practice from the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Her qualitative research focuses on Latinx experiences, Adventure Therapy, and Community Mental Health that infuses methods and theories that are culturally congruent. Esther has presented her research at  the Association of Experiential Education Symposium. Driven by a commitment to service, Esther engages in various forms of community outreach combined with being a member with Association of Experiential Education and National Association of Social Work. Esther Ayers is an influential scholar, researcher, and therapist dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Latinx communities through her interdisciplinary work. On Esther's spare time she enjoys spending time with family/friends in the outdoors, listening to music and dancing.  Useful Links Esther's MSU Spotlight Esther's Website Esther's CV Therapy for Latinx Profile

    40 min

  6. 03/09/2024

    Episode 27 - Hanging with Dr. Cian Brown

    In his free time, Dr. Cian Brown enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing and bouldering, despite not being a huge fan of heights. In this episode, we talk about specific activities in adventure therapy, Cian's passion for getting outside with students, and nerd out on a little research. Lots of letters follow Dr. Brown's name! He is a licensed counselor, Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT), and Board Certified in Neurofeedback, Fellow (BCN-Fellow) with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Arkansas specializing in Adventure Therapy. Cian is also the co-founder of the Center for Outdoor Therapy and Education at the University of Oklahoma. Relevant Links Center for Outdoor Therapy and Education Cian's Website Cian's Google Scholar Site

    57 min

  7. 11/08/2023

    Episode 26 - Social Work Outside with Zoe Jack

    Zoe Jack, LCSW-C is the Director of the Center for Nature Informed Therapy in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the author of the new book Social Work Outside: Evidence Based, Micro and Macro Perspectives. This year, Zoe has been on a "tour" travelling to social work conferences advocating for bringing nature into social work practice. We hope you enjoy the fun episode! For those interested in painting there office like Zoe's, here you go: Laurel Tree Behr Paint Useful Links Social Work Outside Zoe's New Book Center for Nature Informed Therapy Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan Zoe's Instagram Center for Nature Informed Therapy Instagram

    43 min

  8. 10/24/2023

    Episode 25 - Musing on Adventure Therapy with Gary Stauffer

    Gary describes himself as "happily retired," so we knew it was time to rope him in for a fun discussion about his productive and meaningful career as both a social worker and leading contributor to adventure therapy knowledge. Gary is the co-author of many impactful adventure therapy articles and numerous books, including the recent Adventure Group Psychotherapy. In this episode, the team discuss Gary's backyard conversations with Tony Alvarez, his writing, prevention, the experiential wave model, and his mindset: It never rains on adventure. We hope you enjoy! Welcome to Season 2! Useful Links ⁠Adventure Group Psychotherapy⁠ ⁠Power of One: Using Adventure and Experiential Activities within One on One Counseling Sessions⁠ ⁠Power of Family⁠ ⁠Musings on Adventure Therapy⁠ ⁠Gary's AEE Member Spotlight⁠

    56 min
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This podcast explores all aspects of outdoor and adventure therapy. From research and interventions to education and careers, if it's related to outdoor therapies, you'll hear about it here! The podcast will highlight a different topic within outdoor and adventure therapy, including education, research, supervision, ethics, and more. Occasionally, we will interview field experts to gain insights from their knowledge and experience. Outdoor and adventure therapy practitioners and scholars, Dr. Will Dobud and Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, host the podcast.

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  • Creator
    Daniel L Cavanaugh and Will Dobud
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Daniel L Cavanaugh and Will Dobud
  • Show Website
    Outdoor Therapy Centre Podcast