S1 E7: Nature Deficit Disorder, Problem Solving Outside, and Immersing In Nature for Authenticity with Michael Leytem
Do you suffer from nature-deficit disorder? Chances are that if you work behind a computer, you do. But don't worry, it's a simple fix - you just need to spend more time in nature! In this episode, Alisha and her husband Michael discuss their passion for the outdoors including how it benefits you physically, mentally, and spiritually. They discuss the role nature plays in their business offerings, including immersive retreats held in nature, how they personally spend time outdoors to recharge their batteries, how they prepare to host outdoor retreats, and the power of the pause for all people who want to grow and become their best selves.
What You'll Learn From This Episode:
- The problem with technology keeping us away from nature
- The health benefits of immersing in nature, including creativity and problem solving
- How nature inspires you to be your best self
- How to get the benefits that nature can offer you
- Why corporations are turning to hosting retreats in a post-pandemic world
- The benefits taking a pause outside can have for leaders
Featured On The Show
- Creativity In The Wild Study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0051474
- Last Child In The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder: https://amzn.to/3BMR0G1
- Catching Leadership Fly Fishing Retreats: https://www.catchingleadership.com/pages/retreat
- Alisha Leytem Wellness Retreats: https://www.alishaleytem.com/organizational-offers
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