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68: How to Dress for Cold Weather (Mollie Foster) Nov 05, 2020

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Here at Humans Outside we practice getting outside every day for 20 minutes no matter the weather -- and that means sometimes we go outside when it's wet, cold or otherwise not that pleasant. Sometimes we go outside when the weather is bad.

But if you've never had an outdoor habit or spent a lot of time outside in the winter, then you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by what some folks think of as the basics, like what kind of jacket to wear or how to keep your hands and feet warm.

No matter where you live you're likely to at some point face what you see as less than ideal weather. Cold is relative to your experience, whether you're in Alaska or in Florida. So how do you know what to wear? The good news is that learning how to dress for cold weather is basically the same wherever you are. What largely changes is how much you wear or the thickness or warmth of your choice.

Mollie Foster is an Alaska-based guide and outdoor author. Her guide company, Traverse Alaska, helps all sorts of people get outside, and her book, Hiking Alaska, tells others where to go. In this highly practical episode of Humans Outside Mollie tells outdoor-lovers what to wear for going outside and how to dress for cold weather.

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67 Outdoor Diary: What I Do When the World Is Super Stressful Nov 03, 2020

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It's a big ball of stress out there, friends. At the time of this writing, that stress might be from the U.S. election. But the truth of the matter is that the world has been stressful for a while, and that is unlikely to change any time soon. And even if it does? There will be stressful moments.

And that's why it's so great that the outdoors is always there for us, just waiting to take some of the burden away. How you use it is up to you. Here's Amy's advice.

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66: Why Heading Outside is Great Marriage Therapy (Michelle Abbey and Derek Abbey) Oct 29, 2020

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As a certified forest therapist, Michelle Abbey knows the personal benefits of heading outside. She's even shared them with us during Humans Outside Season One. But getting into nature isn't just something she recommends for clients — it's also a tool she and her husband Derek Abbey use for bettering their marriage.

In this episode of Humans Outside Michelle and Derek reveal not only why spending time has been an incredible marriage tool, but how others can leverage nature for both themselves and their relationships.

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65 Outdoor Diary: The Power of Choosing Your Own Goals Oct 27, 2020

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Need a little motivation to get out there and follow your own plans and goals? It's "mission accomplished" time for Amy's modified, one-mile-per-day marathon, and has some thoughts on goal hitting and never, ever letting someone else tell you what your goals should look like.

Hear all about the importance of relative goals and following your own path, plus a few recommendations for some fantastic warm jackets on this week's Humans Outside Outdoor Diary.

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64: The Art and How-Tos of Full-Time Travel (Toby Israel) Oct 22, 2020

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Toby Israel calls herself a "vagabondess." Her book of the same title, part personal exploration, part practical guide for female travelers, gives readers are a window into what it's like to wander the world happy and free.

In this episode of Humans Outside Toby gives us a window into that experience, and offers some practical tips for making full time travel happen for yourself that any one -- man or woman -- can use. Someday we will operate in a post-pandemic world. For now, prepare for that reality by hearing Toby's great advice.

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63 Outdoor Diary: A Happy 'Alaska Day' to You Oct 20, 2020

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Alaska Day is the perfect to contemplate what we love about living in Alaska. When it happens to correspond with the first snowfall of the year? Well, how could we not talk about Alaska Day -- and even sing for you.

Enjoy this episode of the Outdoor Diary and the only time you'll probably ever hear Amy do this.

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62: How to Balance Epic Outdoor Adventures and a Career (Kathy Beasley) Oct 15, 2020

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Few careers are as demanding and all encompassing as military service. Your time, where you live, where you'll be tomorrow and how long you'll be there are not your own. So how do you prioritize an outdoor-adventure focused life around those things?

The lessons Kathy Beasley learned about that effort over her career in the U.S. Navy and a dedication to staying active have guided her to incredible heights -- literally -- and aren't only applicable for those who work for Uncle Sam. Listen to this episode with Kathy Beasley for insight into not only how to build outdoor adventures into regular life, but how to keep them a priority for a lifetime.

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61 Outdoor Diary: When Everything Is Not OK, How Do You Deal With 'Floor Time?' Oct 13, 2020

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Listen as Amy Bushatz explains why she calls being in a funk "floor time" and how she recovers.

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60: How to Do It All, Not Do It All and Get Outside (Rachel Brenke) Oct 08, 2020

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If all you know of attorney and entrepreneur Rachel Brenke is her online presence, you might be tricked into thinking she literally does it all. Her boutique law firm specializes in supporting small businesses nationwide with their brands, providing legal resources for digital entrepreneurs, photographers and gym owners. But she's also a mom, spouse, runner, ironman and thyroid cancer survivor.

But behind the magic is a finely tuned system of hard work, maximizing what she spends her time on -- and hitting the outdoors to help the whole thing work. In this episode Rachel talks about how the outdoors helps her make it happen, how she fits it in with her multiple jobs and hobbies and tips for others looking to balance it all.

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59 Outdoor Diary: Adapting and Finishing With Pride + Our Van Name Oct 06, 2020

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As promised, we have received names for our new camper van based on our your suggestions -- and picked a winner. But before we go there, we have to talk about Amy's new challenge.

That's right, not despite having surgery but rather because of that, Amy needs a new challenge. But what is "challenge?" And how does a challenge differ person to person? And how does doing something with purpose impact it?

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