100 episodes
Out There Willow Belden
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4.6 • 552 Ratings
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Out There is a podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories in the great outdoors.
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Learning to Swim
Learning something new as an adult can be daunting, especially when it's something that a lot of people have been doing since childhood.
On this episode, Naomi Mellor takes us from a beach in Australia to an archipelago in the UK and explores how she got past her fears and pushed herself to take a big plunge.
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Excavating Grief
Mykella Van Cooten was angry, and she didn’t know why. It got so bad that she began to feel unhinged.
And then, she went to a little cabin in the woods. In this episode, she tells the story of what happened. It’s a story about stopping, about letting go, and about uncovering the real feelings that are buried deep beneath the surface.
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Ice Swimming
In Finland, it’s commonplace to go swimming in the winter — outdoors.
The practice offers surprising mental-health benefits, and it isn’t just for die-hard adventurers. On this episode, we share the story of one woman who started “ice swimming” in an effort to soothe the brain by shocking the body.
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Queer in Appalachia
As a nonbinary person, Newt Schottelkotte never felt at home in Appalachia. But then, they went on a road trip with their dad. Driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains, something started to shift. This is a story about figuring out how to be yourself without abandoning where you’re from.
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Rekindling Hope
Carolyn McDonald's depression had gotten so bad that she couldn’t see a way forward.
Then, one particularly miserable day, she went to the beach — and something happened that she never could have imagined. Something that opened the door to healing and sparked a deep and genuine joy.
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Moonlight
We’ve all had moments when we feel lost. Sometimes it’s literal; sometimes it's emotional. Either way, it’s unnerving. And lonely.
This episode takes us from the deserts of California to the jungles of the Philippines, and explores how one young woman got back on track, when she lost her way, both literally and figuratively.
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Customer Reviews
Wide-Ranging, Compelling, and Relaxing
Host Willow Belden has pieced together a stunning and diverse show in Out There.
I am an avid outdoors person and I feel like many other outdoorsy podcasts that get stuck in one lane, or manage to seem unconsolidated when they try and touch different areas of outdoor pursuits, sports, stories, or phenomena. Out There has surprised me from bringing stories of ultra runners, mountain bikers, backpackers, and climbers together in one space while keeping a clear tone that is soothing and heartfelt.
I never thought I’d consider ultra running or hunting until finding Out There while on the PCT in 2022.
Cannot recommend enough!
She sounds great when being interviewed, but for this podcast…
The host doesn’t use her normal speaking voice; she takes deep breaths and has a tone of voice that is on the sad spectrum. It’s such a shame, because she’s got a great speaking voice when she’s just having a conversation.
Great Stories
I love the unique perspectives of people’s experiences in the outside world! One of my favorite podcasts.