Guest Information:

• Audrey Costa, M.A., LAC, NCC

Bio: Audrey Costa is a Certified Nature Therapist, Licensed NY Hiking and Camping Guide, and wellness expert with over 20 years of experience in health, education, and experiential programming. She is the founder of Deep Rooted Wellness and Creatives, where she guides women and families through immersive outdoor experiences designed for healing, resilience, and growth.

Drawing on her background as a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Audrey integrates physical challenge, somatic practices, and mindful connection into her Women’s Wild Resilience Backpacking Retreats and Connected Together Family Nature Retreats. Her work centers on the belief that healing doesn’t always happen in stillness—it can be found through movement, challenge, and shared experience on the trail.

Through intentional time in nature, Audrey helps women reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, and transform adversity into strength.

Links:

Website: www.deeprootedwellnessnj.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeprootedwellness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deeprootedwellnessandcreatives

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-costa-deeprootedwellness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeepRootedWellness

Key Topics:

• The integration of physical challenge and mental health in outdoor retreats
• The design and structure of deep-rooted wellness programs for women
• The impact of community and shared experience on healing
• Practical tips for outdoor gear and preparation
• The role of nature as a co-therapist and space for reflection

Host & Show Info

• Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
• About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
• Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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Guest Information

• Guest Name: Laura Cohen, MA, RCT
• Bio: Laura Cohen is a Registered Counselling Therapist originally from Montreal (but now based in Halifax, Canada) and she's the founder of Laura Cohen Mental Health & Consulting. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Laura specializes in nature-informed therapy, integrating counselling with time spent outdoors to help clients regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with themselves, and process life transitions like burnout, stress, and questions of identity. Laura also teaches & trains other counsellors how to incorporate nature therapy and imagery-based tools into their clinical work through workshops. In 2024, she presented on imagery and spirituality at a conference at Harvard Divinity School.

Website: https://lauracohen.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalintuitive/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracohen3/

Email: info@lauracohen.org

Key Takaways:

• History and origins of mandalas in various cultures
• Carl Jung's psychological interpretation of mandalas as archetypes
• Using mandalas as projective tools in therapy
• The role of nature and imagery in emotional regulation
• Practical instructions for creating and unpacking mandalas in therapy

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/22CTvmuBuco

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ejdQpprg8WDvyAkNBmMGa?si=yxRu1t2_R6ixF5ymrY6gQA

Host & Show Info

• Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
• About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
• Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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• Facebook: Riverstone Mental Health
• LinkedIn: William Henry, LCSW
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Guest Information

1. Guest Name: Citlali "Lali" Herrera, LCSW
2. Bio: Citlali Herrera is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Inner Worlds Psychotherapy, a private practice based in Westchester, NY, serving clients across New York and New Jersey. Her work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen and to live a fully authentic life. In her practice, she primarily works with adult daughters of emotionally immature parents—people-pleasers, perfectionists, and hyper-independent women—helping them reconnect with their bodies, boundaries, and needs through nature-based healing. She integrates ecotherapy, somatic and psychodynamic approaches, hypnotherapy, psychedelic integration, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, helping clients reconnect not just with themselves, but with nature as a regulating, remembering force. Her work invites healing that is relational, embodied, and deeply rooted in the natural world.

Links:

Ketamine 101 Course: https://www.innerworldspsychotherapy.com/ketamine-therapy-101

Email: citlali@innerworldspsychotherapy.com

Website: https://www.innerworldspsychotherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerworldspsychotherapy/

Key Topics:

1. Seasonal resilience and mental health
2. Using nature as a mirror for self-awareness
3. Practical ways to connect with nature during spring
4. Balancing energy, rest, and expectations in spring

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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3. Facebook: Riverstone Mental Health
4. LinkedIn: William Henry, LCSW
5. YouTube: @TheNatureofMentalHealth

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Guest Information:

1. Bonnie Robins, Jessica Colón, Marie Calo

Bonnie Robins, Director

1. 2026 is Bonnie’s 12th year running Access Nature programs for underserved populations. Previously, she was Co-director of the Lewisboro Land Trust, running their Access Nature Program. She also started and ran their outdoor programs for the broader community. A lifelong advocate for the environment, she is passionate about the healing power of nature and believes that ALL people deserve to gain its benefits.

Jessica M. Colón, Coordinator of Community Organizations

1. Jessica is an educator, nonprofit executive, and community advocate whose work centers on nature-based learning, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship. As Founder and President of For the People and Kids, Inc., she leads bilingual education and community initiatives. She also serves as President of the Mount Kisco Arts Council and Coordinator of Community Organizations for the Access Nature Project, fostering collaboration that strengthens communities through the arts and nature.

Marie Calo, Coordinator of Special Organizations

1. Marie coordinates the nature programming for people with disabilities. She has a wealth of experience in education, having taught students with special needs and was previously the assistant principal at Lewisboro Elementary School. A passionate nature enthusiast, she volunteers at the New York Botanical Garden and the Westchester Land Trust.

Links: Global Giving Platform: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/gai-the-benefits-of-nature-to-those/

Website: https://www.digfarm.org/access-nature-about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/access_nature_project_?igsh=ZXdtazNwN2RheHk0

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563260340776

Key Topics:

1. Access Nature Project's mission and history
2. The health benefits of nature and research findings
3. Community engagement and partnerships
4. Program design for inclusivity and accessibility
5. Follow-up and long-term impact of nature programs

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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Takeaways

1. Nature can help soften, soothe, and reconnect us.
2. Spending time outdoors creates measurable changes in the brain.
3. Nature activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation.
4. Short exposures to nature can boost mood and cognitive function.
5. Attention restoration theory explains how nature replenishes mental resources.
6. Eco-assisted behavioral activation encourages outdoor activities for mental health.
7. Nature therapy can be integrated into various therapeutic frameworks.
8. Mindfulness practices in nature can enhance emotional regulation.
9. Nature provides a co-regulating environment for anxiety and depression.
10. Small moments in nature can lead to significant emotional shifts.

Resources:

General Nature & Mental Health Research

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S1462373023000500
2. Berman, M. G., et al. (2012). The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature. Psychological Science.
3. PDF freely available.
4. Bratman, G. N., et al. (2015). Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation. PNAS.
5. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1510459112
6. Twohig-Bennett, C. & Jones, A. (2018). The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and health outcomes. Environmental Research.
7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.06.030

Anxiety, Stress & Physiology

1. Park, B. J., et al. (2010). The physiological effects of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing): Evidence from field experiments. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine.
2. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-009-0086-9

Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan & Kaplan)

1. Basu, A., Duvall, J., & Kaplan, R. (2018). Attention Restoration Theory: Exploring the Role of Soft Fascination and Mental Bandwidth. Environment and Behavior, 51(9-10), 1055-1081. https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916518774400 (Original work published 2019)

The Center for Nature Informed Therapy

1. https://www.natureinformedtherapy.org/

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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Guest Name: Grant Morris

Bio: With nearly 20 years in the creative services and journalism industry, Grant Morris is a seasoned creative problem solver specializing in communicating difficult topics in interesting ways. His work is recognized internationally in publications and by corporations seeking outside the box solutions to day to day problems. With a creative eye and a passion for connection, he separates himself from other creatives by creating heartfelt work that challenges viewers and leaves a lasting impression. He is an accomplished angler, an advocate, and a loving husband.

Since 2023, he has been writing and producing a film called The Wake that outlines his own story following the sudden death of his only brother Max from fentanyl poisoning, and the role that the outdoors - specifically fly fishing - plays as he has learns to live again. Currently in recovery himself, Grant's goal is to help people understand the struggles that come with addiction and just how easy it is to one day, find an addict staring back at you in the mirror.

Links:

1. Website: newskyproductions.com
2. Instagram: @freemoneymorris
3. Donations: www.blackrabbitcollective.com/thewake or text The Wake to 42444 to make a tax free donation.

Resources: Reeling in Serenity

1. Reeling in Serenity provides free fly fishing retreats across the country for those in active recovery from substance use disorders. The mission of the organization is to support women and men in active recovery by connecting them to nature, and each other, through the therapeutic sport of fly fishing.

Takeaways

1. Grant's journey of healing began after the loss of his brother.
2. Nature has a powerful role in the healing process.
3. Fly fishing became a therapeutic outlet for Grant.
4. Being present in nature helps to manage grief and anxiety.
5. The film 'The Wake' aims to honor those lost to the opioid crisis.
6. Community support is vital in recovery and healing.
7. Finding gratitude in nature can shift one's perspective.
8. Every experience in nature can be a new opportunity for growth.
9. The importance of sharing stories to help others heal.
10. Time and personal effort are essential for healing.

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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Guest Information

Guest Name: Leigh Beck, DSW, LCSW-C, CNIT

Bio: Dr. Beck is a talented micro and macro social worker with an expertise in drug use. She currently owns a counseling and consulting practice in Baltimore County, Maryland. Dr. Beck teaches public health professionals in the areas of substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, the war on drugs, and racial equity. Her doctorate focused on the political determinants of the opioid crisis and her newest training presents Nature Informed Harm Reduction. In addition to her counseling and consulting practice, Dr. Beck is co-president of the international solidarity organization U.S.-El Salvador Sister Cities. She also leads Beckys Anonymous, a mutual aid organization for white women who want to end white supremacy.

As part of her certification program at the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy, Dr. Beck developed the Nature Informed Harm Reduction training to explore innovative ways of improving the lives of people experiencing drug-related harm. The training examines the historical relationship between drugs, nature, and human development; introduces nature informed interventions for addressing drug-related harm; and analyzes the impact of the War on Drugs on climate justice. In addition to sharing this work at the Center for Nature Informed Therapy and Boston College School of Social Work, Dr. Beck had the honor of presenting at the 2025 International Harm Reduction Conference in Bogotá, Colombia.

Website: dr-leigh.com

Instagram: @dr.leighbeck

Linkedin: Leigh Beck, DSW, LCSW-C, CNIT

Takaways

1. Nature can be a powerful tool in harm reduction.
2. Harm reduction is a broader umbrella that includes recovery.
3. The historical relationship between drugs and nature is significant.
4. Drug use has been part of human experience for thousands of years.
5. Nature-informed therapy can help reduce anxiety and depression.
6. Mindfulness practices can be integrated into substance use.
7. Nature can hold space for grief and healing.
8. Access to nature is crucial for mental health.
9. The war on drugs has racial and class implications.
10. Nature can be a trigger for some individuals.

Resources:

1. https://www.healthpovertyaction.org/news-events/revealing-the-missing-link-to-climate-justice-drug-policy/
2. Elsalvadorsolidarity.org Instagram: @uselsalvadorsistercities
3. Beckysanonymous.com Instagram: @beckysanonymous

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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Takeaways:

1. Awe is a feeling that expands us and connects us.
2. Experiencing awe can shift our nervous system into a calmer state.
3. Awe can be found in both grand and simple moments.
4. Indigenous cultures have long understood the importance of awe.
5. Awe can enhance mental health and emotional well-being.
6. Experiencing awe helps us feel less alone and more connected.
7. Awe can lower stress hormones and reduce anxiety.
8. Inviting awe into daily life can be done through simple practices.
9. Awe reminds us of the beauty that exists beyond our worries.
10. We are part of a much bigger story that includes wonder.

Skill of the Week: The Awe Walk

1. Walk slowly and without a destination.
2. Gently look up and out — notice height, distance, light, movement, and patterns.
3. Seek what feels vast, beautiful, or surprising (trees, sky, water, architecture).
4. When something catches your attention, pause for a few breaths.
5. Let yourself feel small in a comforting way — supported, not insignificant.

Resources:

1. Awe as a Pathway to Mental and Physical Health
2. Nature can get it out of your mind: The rumination‑reducing effects of contact with nature and the mediating role of awe and mood
3. Daily experiences of awe predict lower stress, fewer somatic symptoms, and greater well‑being
4. Awe reduces depressive symptoms and improves well‑being in a randomized‑controlled clinical trial

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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Episode Outline

1. Mindfulness can be found in nature's simplicity.
2. Nature serves as a natural anchor for our nervous system.
3. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12199-017-0677-9
4. Honoring ancient wisdom
5. What indigenous peoples inhabited the land where you are?
6. Healing is a reconnection to the earth and community.
7. Psychological and physiological health benefits of mindfulness in nature.
8. Not every problem needs solving right now. Not every task needs a solution today.
9. https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S1462373023000500

Resources:

1. The Center for Nature Informed Therapy
2. https://www.natureinformedtherapy.org/
3. The Benefits of Mindfulness
4. https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-mindfulness-5205137

Skill of the Week:

1. Mindfulness walk in nature
2. This is about using all your senses, something you can do each and every time you are outdoors. Take a moment outdoors and be present with every sense, without passing judgement. What do you hear, feel, smell, see? Just be open to receiving.

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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4. LinkedIn: William Henry, LCSW
5. YouTube: @TheNatureofMentalHealth

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer:

The Nature of Mental Health is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. The information presented here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care professional. If you’re in crisis, thinking about harming yourself, or don’t feel safe, call 911, or contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline immediately.

Guest Information

1. Guest Name: Citlali "Lali" Herrera, LCSW
2. Bio: Citlali Herrera is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Inner Worlds Psychotherapy, a private practice based in Westchester, NY, serving clients across New York and New Jersey. Her work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen and to live a fully authentic life. In her practice, she primarily works with adult daughters of emotionally immature parents—people-pleasers, perfectionists, and hyper-independent women—helping them reconnect with their bodies, boundaries, and needs through nature-based healing. She integrates ecotherapy, somatic and psychodynamic approaches, hypnotherapy, psychedelic integration, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, helping clients reconnect not just with themselves, but with nature as a regulating, remembering force. Her work invites healing that is relational, embodied, and deeply rooted in the natural world.

Links:

Website: https://www.innerworldspsychotherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerworldspsychotherapy/

Takeaways

1. Everyone deserves to feel worthy of taking up space.
2. We are part of nature; we are nature.
3. Nature therapy can help reconnect individuals with themselves.
4. Seasonal awareness is crucial for mental health.
5. Self-care practices are essential during winter.
6. Embracing the inner child can enhance our connection to nature.
7. Reflection and intention-setting are important for personal growth.
8. Nature provides a safe space to just be.
9. Mindfulness and intention in nature can lead to healing.
10. Rest is an innate right, not something to earn.

Resources:

1. Robert Macfarlane: Is a River Alive?
2. Robin Wall Kimmerer: Braiding Sweetgrass

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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The Nature of Mental Health

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3. Facebook: Riverstone Mental Health
4. LinkedIn: William Henry, LCSW
5. YouTube: @TheNatureofMentalHealth

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Episode Outline

1. The Disconnect From Nature Contributes to the Mental Health Crisis
2. Community and connection, to each other and nature, can help heal anxiety and depression.
3. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature
4. The Science of Nature Therapy
5. Nature lowers stress, restores attention, and strengthens memory.
6. http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8125471/
7. Mindfulness in Nature
8. Mindfulness in nature can be practiced anywhere.
9. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048623/

Skill of the Week: Micro Moments of Nature

1. Once a day — for just 30 seconds —notice one living thing with full attention. What textures do you notice? What colors? What tiny detail have you never seen before? Get curious.

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
3. Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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1. Follow us on social media:
2. Instagram: @riverstonementalhealth
3. Facebook: Riverstone Mental Health
4. LinkedIn: William Henry, LCSW
5. YouTube: @TheNatureofMentalHealth

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer:

The Nature of Mental Health is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. The information presented here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care professional. If you’re in crisis, thinking about harming yourself, or don’t feel safe, call 911, or contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline immediately.

This podcast is for clinicians looking for tools beyond the therapy room… Parents raising grounded, resilient kids… Nature lovers who feel that deep exhale the moment they step outside… And anyone longing to reconnect with themselves and with the world around them.

Each episode, we’ll explore how time outdoors supports emotional well-being, resilience, and healing.

You can expect:

• Practical nature-based tools you can use in everyday life — no hiking boots required.

• Conversations with clinicians, organizations, and guides innovating outside the four walls of the therapy room.

• Personal stories of resilience and recovery — revealing nature’s quiet, transformative power.

We’ll explore the science — how green spaces rewire our stress response… We’ll honor the personal — those moments when nature holds us together… And we’ll return to this simple truth:

We are part of nature.

And nature is part of us.

New episodes begin December 21st.

Host & Show Info

• Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
• About the Host: William Henry is a clinical social worker and nature informed therapist. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
• Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – This is the most impactful way to support the show.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nature-of-mental-health/id1859079675?i=1000739937469

• Follow us on social media:
• Instagram: @riverstonementalhealth
• Facebook: Riverstone Mental Health
• LinkedIn: William Henry, LCSW
• YouTube: @TheNatureofMentalHealth

Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments. We would love to hear from you!

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: 

The Nature of Mental Health is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. The information presented here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care professional. If you’re in crisis, thinking about harming yourself, or don’t feel safe, call 911, or contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline immediately.