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If you’re seeking a thoughtful book about forest therapy, forest bathing, ecopsychology, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world, "The Nature Embedded Mind" by Julie Brams offers a deeply reflective exploration of these themes. Part memoir and part philosophical exploration, the book examines how modern culture has shaped our relationship with nature. It also highlights how reconnecting with the natural world may help restore both ecological and emotional balance. I approached the...

A few of my guided forest therapy walk participants observing the late winter landscape of Chester Woods Park. Launching a new business is vulnerable work. On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, I hosted my first guided forest therapy walk in Rochester, Minnesota as the owner of Damselfly Forest Therapy—and I felt that vulnerability deeply. The temperature hovered at an extraordinary 54 degrees as I performed a final pre-check of my chosen trail at Chester Woods Park . The sun kept peeking out from...

A screen grab of my Feb. 11, 2026 appearance on KAAL-TV ABC 6 News' 4:30 show with Robin Wolfram. Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining Robin Wolfram on KAAL-TV ABC 6 News to talk about forest therapy. The segment spotlights my upcoming Valentine’s Day Guided Forest Therapy Walk at Chester Woods Park and offers viewers a glimpse into what forest therapy really is (and what it isn’t). You can watch the full video here: https://www.kaaltv.com/news/lifestyle/valentines-day-forest-therapy-wal...