#22 – Brett Baker: Another Direction#22 – Brett Baker: Another Direction
Recovery Survey
Brett Baker explains how his wilderness bootcamp, Another Direction, uses nature to aid recovery and promote flourishing.
37:49•19 Aug 2020
Brett Baker's Wilderness Wisdom: Nature as a Recovery Ally
“I really do believe in this concept of effort. You can't just sit around and wait for you to get better. But to your point, they're at the primitive level, and I think this is where we don't get enough of that primitive level: interaction with each other, with nature, with our own selves in our daily lives.”
Imagine swapping the sterile walls of a therapy room for the vast expanse of the great outdoors. That's precisely what Brett Baker, founder of Another Direction, champions in this episode of 'Recovery Survey'. Brett believes that nature isn't just a backdrop but a powerful tool for recovery. Through his wellness bootcamp, he combines backpacking with mental health exercises, physical exertion, stretching, nutritional supplementation, writing exercises, and meditation to create a holistic approach to wellness.
His method aims to do more than just help people get by; it strives to elevate them into a state of flourishing. Brett shares how the simplicity and challenge of the wilderness can provide a unique and transformative recovery experience. He emphasizes the importance of mental hygiene and breaking the stigma around addiction and mental health.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how nature can be an ally in the path to wellness.
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