Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
Episode 280: Nurture Yourself with Nature
Episode 280: Nurture Yourself with Nature
Episode 280: Nurture Yourself with Nature
Friday 11th July 2025
Explore how nature boosts recovery with Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith. From city parks to herbs at home, discover ways to connect with the outdoors.
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Episode Overview
- Nature can improve mood and cognitive function.
- Urban environments offer unique ways to connect with nature.
- Proximity to nature can buffer loneliness.
- Simple acts like tending herbs can bring nature indoors.
- Music can enhance the connection to the natural world.
Nature can act as a balm for our busy brains.
City girls Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith take a stroll through nature in this episode of Recovery Rocks, exploring how the great outdoors can play a pivotal role in recovery from addiction. Both hosts share their personal experiences, highlighting how even urban environments offer opportunities to connect with nature, whether it's through a dog park or a small garden on a balcony.
They chat about the mental health benefits of spending time outside, such as boosting mood and cognitive function, and how these experiences have positively impacted their sobriety journeys. Lisa and Tawny discuss how nature doesn't always mean trekking through mountains or lounging by the ocean. It can be as simple as tending to herbs in your kitchen or taking a walk in a city park.
They explore how nature acts as a balm for the mind, soothing stress and offering a sense of calm. For Tawny, watching dogs play at the park serves as a reminder to embrace instinct and live in the moment, while Lisa finds solace in the ocean's rhythm. The duo also touches on the concept of 'nature guilt'—that feeling of pressure to go outside on a sunny day—and how they navigate it by bringing elements of nature indoors.
They mention studies showing that proximity to nature can buffer loneliness, offering insights into how even small doses of greenery can lift spirits. The episode wraps up with some musical musings, linking songs like Michael Jackson's Earth Song to their love for nature. Tawny and Lisa encourage listeners to find their own ways to connect with the natural world, whether it's through music, flowers, or just stepping outside.
So, why not pause your busy life and let nature be your guide? After all, sometimes all you need is a little fresh air.