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Few things are more critical to human existence than water. We need water to survive and can only live for a few days without it.

Clean water is vital to a healthy environment, economic development, and, most importantly…human health and wellness.

Essential for basic needs such as drinking, playing a crucial role in bodily functions, and maintaining hydration. Having a critical role in hygiene and agriculture, clean water sources serve as the foundation for all life on the planet.

Any challenge to the sustainability and access of our waterways is a direct threat to our existence. More than 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, a global problem.

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Eight of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!!

In this episode, we spoke with Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood. An avid angler, hunter, author, and conservationist, he previously served at the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Now he helps to champion the Trout Unlimited vision, “For communities across America to engage in the work of repairing and renewing the rivers, streams and other waters on which we all depend.”

Join us as we discuss his lifelong connection to the natural world, the importance of access to sustainable sources of clean water, and the greatest challenges our water sources face.

Chris shares Trout Unlimited’s amazing mission of waterway restoration, the many health and wellness benefits of time spent near water, and how we can all do our part to conserve the streams and rivers we depend on for survival.

We certainly found our flow with this conversation (pun intended).

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Trout Unlimited Website: www.tu.orghttps://www.tu.org/

Trout Unlimited Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TroutUnlimitedNatl

* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.

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Nature has always been a rich source of inspiration for artists and a central theme in many famous works.

Interactions with the natural world have created some of our most beloved masterpieces for thousands of years.

Each artist experiences nature differently, reflecting these unique experiences in their artwork.

Nature-based art can be in any medium and can be abstract or realistic.

Painting can be a wonderful way to express ourselves, engage with the world around us, and develop creativity.

A form of therapy, it can help us communicate complex emotions, enhance motor skills, boost confidence, reduce stress levels, and promote mindfulness.

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Seven of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!!

In this episode, we spoke with watercolor artist and YouTube educator Jackie Peacock. Jackie invites others to find lifelong strength and connection to the natural world through her paintings. She considers her work “a love letter to the forest.”

Join us as we discuss her passion for the natural world, how nature and creating art served as a safe retreat during challenging parts of her childhood, the power of talking to trees, and the quiet therapy of putting brush to paper.

Jackie shares how she processes emotions through the moody landscapes she paints, how she found a passion for teaching others and practical tips for finding professional success as a creative.

We entered this discussion feeling like blank canvases. We left it covered in brushstrokes of optimism, gratitude, and humanity.

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Jackie's Instagram: @jackiepeacockart

Jackie's Website: jackiepeacock.com,

Jackie's YouTube Channel: @jackiepeacock

* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.

** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.

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Trees are vital to our world for many reasons. They cool the air, stabilize the soils, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and help to increase our Natural Killer (NK) Cells, which help us combat different diseases.

Trees also clean our air and act as the planet's "lungs," absorbing billions of tons of carbon dioxide annually.

It is essential to understand our relationship and reliance on the world's tree population and what we can do to ensure our own survival by helping them thrive.

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Five of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!!

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Richard Olsen, Director of the US National Arboretum. Dr. Olsen guides the mission to enhance ornamental and landscape plants' economic, environmental, and aesthetic value through long-term, multi-disciplinary research, conservation, and interpretative gardens and displays.

He is a recognized international authority who provides scientific expertise and practical knowledge to arboreta, urban forestry groups, and professional associations.

Join us as we discuss how he turned a lifelong passion for nature into his professional purpose and his philosophy on how trees have a major impact on human health and well-being.

Richard shares the incredible mission of the US National Arboretum, how many "green industries" benefit from the important research conducted by his team, how communities and organizations can benefit from nature-based educational practices, and the need for continued research into how plants can lead to life-enhancing advancements.

We left this discussion feeling like trees… rooted in our values yet able to remain flexible in the storm.

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Links:

US National Arboretum Website: https://www.usna.usda.gov/www.instagram.com/cameroncush

USDA Agricultural Research Service Links

https://www.facebook.com/AgriculturalResearchService

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbY4NfKJTwEO1rxTdNGjYbA

https://www.linkedin.com/company/usda-ars/

* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.

** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.

*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.