13 episodes
HIKING IS MY THERAPY Deborah E. Padilla, LMSW, CTP
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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HIKING IS MY THERAPY podcast delivers stories and discussions about how adventure therapy and nature therapy approaches impact mental health. We speak with hikers, but also rock climbers, walkers, mental health practitioners, organizations, companies, and other individuals who engage in active adventures. Please support this podcast on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
*All stories and discussions are based on personal experiences and should not be taken as treatment or advice. Contact your provider or the nearest emergency services if you need assistance*
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E13: Day By Day
In the thirteenth episode, we sit down with Joey Vulpis, who is the founder of American Hiking Guides Association and Northeast Mountain Guiding.
Joey discusses day to day stressors and strategies he implements to cope successfully, on and off the trail. He also discusses how mindfulness is important with client management, and how it can be important with mental health.
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American Hiking Guides Association IG: @ahga.usa
Northeast Mountain Guiding IG: @neguiding -
E12: ABC, Easy as PTSD
In the twelfth episode, we sit down with Katie Kourakos, who is the Volunteer Engagement Manager at the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Katie discusses what it’s like living with Complex PTSD and how she uses survival strategies on and off the trails. She also discusses LNT and how it can benefit mental health. Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2
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E11: Because I'm Happy
In the eleventh episode, we sit down with Luna Pelton, who is eight years old and the youngest female to complete the Catskill 3500. Luna discusses why hiking makes her happy and how she copes when feeling sad on the trails. She also discusses her beloved cat, her family, and her new love for disc golf.
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E10: Everything Must Low
In the tenth episode, we sit down with Jennifer Timpa, LMSW, CASAC who is a licensed social worker and specializes in addiction services. Jen discusses personal and professional experiences with low self-esteem, anxiety, and how hiking has shaped that for her.
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E9: Scenes From the Trail Boss
In the ninth episode, we sit down with Carlos Gonzalez, creator of the website "Scenes From The Trail", as he discusses having liver cancer while navigating anticipatory grief.
Carlos continues the conversation by speaking about how he manages difficult symptoms, side effects, and how the trails continue to save his life, and how it might save others, too.
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HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast
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E8: Attention! It's Okay, Not to Be Okay
In the eighth episode, we sit down with Dylan Medici, Manager of Outreach and Education for the "New Jersey Highlands Coalition". Dylan talks about his experiences with ADHD and Cystic Fibrosis.
Additionally, he speaks about barriers when asking for help, and how environmental organizations can facilitate that change for others struggling with mental health.
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HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast
Dylan's IG: @good_medici
New Jersey Highlands Coalition: https://njhighlandscoalition.org/
Customer Reviews
Awesome!!! Looking forward to all these amazing stories
Hiking is truly good therapy, and I’m looking forward to listening to people from all walks of life stories of overcoming through hiking.