Project Mindfully Outdoors

The Project Mindfully Outdoors podcast, hosted by Mike Martin, delves into the transformative power of wilderness meditation. By blending outdoor adventures with philosophical insights, Mike examines how nature immersion can catalyze profound personal growth and healing. Listeners will learn practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into their daily routines, enriching both their physical and spiritual journeys.

Mike shares inspiring stories and underscores the significance of reconnecting with the natural world to tap into our inner resilience. He highlights the essential tools at our disposal, encouraging listeners to reshape their narratives and welcome change. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just beginning to venture into the great outdoors, each episode imparts valuable insights on utilizing nature's serenity to enhance mental clarity and emotional health. Join Mike on a journey of inspiration toward self-discovery, as he reminds us that the wilderness is more than an adventure backdrop—it's a haven for the soul. Tune in to unleash your potential and rejuvenate your spirit in the splendor of the outdoors.

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369. Building Trust and Curiosity for Storytelling
Mike emphasized the importance of building trust through increased knowledge and awareness. He highlighted the need to balance intellectual pursuits, such as reading and meditation, with practical experiences in the living world. Mike stressed the role of individuals in observing and interacting with the world around them to gain wisdom and develop a more curious, less fearful outlook. He concluded that this trust and curiosity are essential for individuals to express their ability to tell the world's stories fully. Links Mystery Ranch Backpacks Project Mindfully Outdoors  
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368. Embracing Progress and Respecting Journeys
Mike emphasized the importance of acknowledging and respecting one's past, recognizing that the challenges and decisions made along the way have shaped and strengthened the individual. He encouraged embracing the uniqueness of one's journey, and finding pride in having persevered through difficult times. Mike also highlighted that the mistakes and challenges of the past should be respected as they have contributed to one's present. Links Online Therapy  Project Mindfully Outdoors  
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367. Traveling to Insight (Campfire Sessions wi...
Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton, an Australian champion in kitesurfing and snowkiting, as well as a big mountain skier, enthralls global audiences with her vibrant storytelling and deep insights. Annually dedicating three months to Alaska, she fervently advocates for extreme sports, mentoring others to achieve excellence and savor the excitement of adventure. Jennie's narratives are gripping, imparting priceless lessons on resilience and confronting fear. Her adventures include an exhilarating escape from a polar bear and an extraordinary comeback to competitive kitesurfing at 48 following significant spinal surgery. Her accounts not only captivate but also inspire, exemplifying fortitude, perseverance, and a timeless mindset. Jennie is a popular speaker for organizations looking to deeply motivate and leave a lasting impact on their teams, instilling a burst of enthusiasm and a fresh passion for overcoming challenges.   Links  Jennie Milton Black Beard Fire Promo Code Mindfully My Medic Promo Code PROJECTOUTDOORS15 Project Mindfully Outdoors
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366. Circular Ecosystem and Human Interdependence
Mike emphasized the interconnectedness of all living things in a circular ecosystem. He highlighted that just like grass, trees, and animals depend on the sun and each other to survive, humans also rely on these elements to lead their dynamic lives. He stressed that humans are not superior or inferior to any other part of this circle, but rather, they follow the natural flow of life to journey through it.   Links Alps Mountaineering  Project Mindfully Outdoors
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365. Trail Angels: Kindness and Rewards on the ...
Mike discussed the concept of 'trail angels', individuals who offer assistance to hikers, such as food, water, and shelter. He emphasized the profound impact these small acts of kindness can have on a hiker's journey, potentially preventing abandonment. Mike also highlighted the importance of doing something kind for the sake of doing it, without expecting anything in return. He suggested that the satisfaction and joy derived from such acts are intrinsic rewards.   Links Black Beard Fire Use Promo Code MINDFULLY Project Mindfully Outdoors
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364. Consistent Steps Towards Goals
Mike emphasized the importance of hope in driving forward toward the team's goals. He described hope as a compass that guides the team through changing moments, shaping their journey. Mike highlighted that the team's efforts should be directed towards making progress, even if it's just a small step at a time, as he asserted that life doesn't allow us to stay in one place for long.   Links My Outdoors TV Project Mindfully Outdoors 
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363. The Hero's Journey and Overcoming Defeat ...
Mike Martin, focused on the concept of the hero's journey in this episode. He revisited a previous conversation with a true hero, Ben Monnette, which highlighted a pivotal point in the hero's journey: the moment of defeat that spurs the journey. Mike emphasized the tendency to put a mask on and cover up struggles instead of facing them head-on, and he celebrated the journey required to rediscover one's compass. About Ben Monnette a former Green Beret and served this great nation for 16 years, with eight deployments to the Middle East. For fourteen years, he struggled with alcoholism, addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, and PTSD. Currently working with Tree House Recovery (THR). THR is a treatment facility focusing on healing the brain through physical fitness, community, and knowledge. Ben's story is about how he overcame adversity and instilled healthy coping mechanisms.   Links  Ben Monnette Black Beard Fire My Medic  Project Mindfully Outdoors     
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362. Confronting Fear for True Wisdom
Mike discussed the human tendency to give in to fear in difficult situations. He highlighted the example of a hiker who, despite feeling fear, found strength and wisdom by facing the unknown and dark forest. Mike emphasized that true wisdom is born from confronting fear and that it requires an effort to express it. He suggested that this effort lies within all of us if we are willing to make it.   Links  My Medic  Project Mindfully Outdoors
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361. Emphasizing Unity and Compassion in Leader...
Mike emphasized the importance of rewilding oneself to enhance the quality of life. He explained that rewilding means reconnecting with the land and learning to live in accordance with it. Mike highlighted that this process also involves rekindling one's relationship with Grandmother Earth and her teachings, which are essential for mental and emotional well-being. He stressed that self-care is crucial before one can care for others, and all the medicines for healing, growth, and love lie within the practice of rewilding the heart, body, mind, and soul.   Links Black Beard Fire  Project Mindfully Outdoors  
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360. Affirmation (Campfire Sessions with Rudy D...
Originally from Armenia, I am an entrepreneur in the mindfulness space, an author, and a philosopher. I am passionate about music, nature, and the mysteries of the universe. Co-founder of the Affirmate app, a powerful mindfulness tool that connects the mind and body in a short 90-second practice. Author of "Behind the Mask, Beyond the Mind. Links  Rudy Daniels  Black Beard Fire Start  My Medic  Project Mindfully Outdoors
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359. Meditative Fire keeping and Personal Growth
Mike discussed his daily practice of meditative firekeeping, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature and oneself through this ritual. He highlighted the benefits of using Blackbeard Fire Starting Company's waterproof fire-making supplies, offering a special 10% discount to the listeners. Mike also underscored the significance of personal creativity and the role of fire in fostering growth and self-discovery. He encouraged the listeners to explore the art of fire making and its potential for personal transformation.   Black Beard Fire Starter Promo Code MINDFULLY Project Mindfully Outdoors
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358. The Wolf's Perseverance and Life Lessons
He highlighted that despite the wolf's smaller pack and the fear surrounding it, the wolf's perseverance and refusal to give up made it successful. Mike pointed out that the wolf's reputation was built on its unrelenting pursuit of life, despite many failures. He suggested that the consequences of losing add meaning to the story of the wolf, and by extension, to our own lives. Links  Farm to Feet Project Mindfully Outdoors  
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357. Embracing Pain for Personal Growth
Mike emphasized the importance of facing and learning from life's painful moments. While difficult, he argued that these experiences offer opportunities for personal growth and the discovery of new purposes or missions. Mike also highlighted the choice to either hide from pain or use it as a chance to build strength and move forward. He pointed out that everyone encounters pain, but it's up to each individual to decide how to respond. Links TruBar  Project Mindfully Outdoors Sign up for the Mindful Hiking Experience 
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356. What animal are you? (Campfire Session wit...
Eric Gee has been providing personality-based life coaching for over two decades. He established a thriving education business that employs his personality typing approach to enhance the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and educators. As the founder of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has spread his methodology to more than half a million users since the site's inception in 2016. His coaching system is utilized by corporations (such as Hulu and Disney), higher education institutions, and over forty school districts.   Links Eric Gee Camp Chef  Alps Mountaineering  Project Mindfully Outdoors    
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355. Sitting at the table
Medication for a common ailment. Links Mystery Ranch Backpacks Project Mindfully Outdoors
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354. Search yourself
Too frequently, we journey through life expecting others to provide solutions to its challenges, overlooking the fact that only we can discover the answers. Today's episode serves as a reminder of this truth.   Links  Black Beard Fire Starts Promo Code MINDFULLY Project Mindfully Outdoors 
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353. Managing goals (Campfire Sessions with Ing...
A few years ago, Ingo led a life many would deem successful. He had a well-paying job, a leadership role in the semiconductor industry, financial stability, a home, and the opportunity to travel the world. Yet, it wasn't entirely fulfilling. Eventually, he and his family chose to sell everything, leave their jobs, and embark on an adventure.   Links Ingo Schulmeyer My Medic USE CODE PROJECTOUTDOORS15 to save 15%  Aqua Tabs Project Mindfully Outdoors
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352. All as one
The phrase "all my relatives" is more than just a collection of words. It signifies that as we interact with the world around us, we carry a prayer for hope. Links My Outdoors Tv Project Mindfully Outdoors 
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351. The hardest road
There is a challenging journey that we all must confront eventually. In a recent talk, I shared a personal experience of this journey, and in today's episode, I will share that discussion with you.   Alps Mountaineering  Project Mindfully Outdoors
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350. The Swing Scale
Do we steer the course of our journey, or are we merely holding on tightly to deceive ourselves?  Links  Camp Chef  Project Mindfully Outdoors   
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349. I am the way (campfire with Bob Martin)
Bob's life has been fascinating. He is a successful criminal trial lawyer, meditation teacher, professor, and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University. He studied under Hua Ching Ni, a 72nd-generation master from the Shaolin Temple, and is married to a Bible literalist. His book began as a bridge for him and his wife to explore the nature of the universe and has evolved into a source of healing for many, casting the teachings of Jesus in a wider, interfaith context.   Links I am the Way by Bob Martin  My Medic USE CODE PROJECTOUTDOORS15 to save 15% Aqua Tabs Project Mindfully Outdoors
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348. The gift
In the quest for a physical embodiment of power, one often requires eyes that surpass ordinary understanding. Links My Medic Use code PROJECTOUTDOORS15 to save 15% Project Mindfully Outdoors
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347. Water ways
Water, with its unbounded flow, symbolizes the waves and currents of the Creator's love and vitality for all beings. It stands as a powerful emblem, found in the rivers and streams winding through the wild, providing sustenance and life as we bow at their edges. Links  Buck Knives Project Mindfully Outdoors 
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346, Campfire Sessions with Brodie Farbar
Tuning in can inspire and offer practical advice for harnessing self-trust to remain focused and realize your potential. MMA fighter Brodie Farber discusses his journey in martial arts, its life applications, and his pursuit of self-improvement as an individual and an athlete. Links Brodie Farbar Evolution Outdoors My Medic Save 15% with code PROJECTOUTDOORS15 Project Mindfully Outdoors 
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345. Time to connect
A short guided meditation Links Manchester BBQ Pellets Use code PELLETS 987 to save 20% on your order Project Mindfully Outdoors
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