How to Train Body, Mind, and Nervous System for the Outdoors: My Conversation with Globetrotters Podcast
Adventure, Nerves, and Nature on the Globetrotters PodcastÂ
I recently joined Jonathan Otero on the Globetrotters Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about outdoor adventure, nervous system resilience, and what it really means to belong in nature. From learning to backcountry ski as an adult (with plenty of crashes along the way) to three-week wilderness trips in the Arctic, we talked about the joy, struggle, and lessons the outdoors offers.
We dug into how strength isn’t just about muscles, but about nervous system capacity and emotional resilience. Jonathan and I also explored the culture of outdoor recreation—everything from “bro vibes” and gatekeeping to finding more inclusive, compassionate ways of adventuring together. And of course, we swapped stories about Alaska, grizzly encounters, and why I keep returning to the Brooks Range year after year.
Topics We Covered:
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(1:30) Growing up in Alaska and finding my way into outdoor culture
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(5:14) What “mindful interval trai
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