Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Hosted by Will White and Will · Will White
4.7from 139 ratings
- 335
- Episodes
- 105
- Transcribed
- 139
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
About Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Stories from the Field: Mental Health in the Outdoors is an authoritative and enlightening podcast that explores the vast landscape of mental health therapies in outdoor settings. Hosted by seasoned mental health professional Dr. Will White, the podcast offers deep insights into outdoor therapies like Adventure Therapy, Eco-Therapy, Wilderness Therapy, and Experiential Therapy, among others. Dr. White engages with a diverse range of guests, including leading researchers, practitioners, authors, executive directors, guide staff, mental health clinicians, and critics, helping to shed light on the nuances of these unique therapy practices. In addition to exploring the modern implications of these evolving therapeutic modalities, he delves into their rich history, providing a holistic perspective for listeners. With over 30 years of experience at the juncture of mental health and outdoor environments, Dr. White's expertise is unparalleled. As a co-founder of the pioneering Summit Achievement, an adventure therapy program based in Maine, he has been a guiding force in the field since the 1990s. His scholarly contributions include the book "Stories from the Field: A History of Wilderness Therapy" and a chapter in "Adventure Therapy: Theories, Research, and Practice." His doctorate work, "Stories from the Elders: Chronicles and Narratives from the Early Years of Wilderness Therapy," traced the origins and evolution of this specialized field. To connect with Dr. White, visit storiesfromthefield.com. Listen to this immersive podcast to understand the power and potential of outdoor therapies in addressing mental health concerns.
- Publisher
- Will White
- Category
- education · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Oct 2018
- Latest episode
- 3 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
105 of 335 episodes have a transcript.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
336: You Got Sober. Now Scuba Dive? Jason Kaylor on Connection and Life in Recovery
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335: The Privilege of Breath: A Mountaineer's Story of Caregiving and Survival
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334: Nature-Based Therapy for Trauma: EMDR and Somatic Work with Chelsea Kendrick
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336: You Got Sober. Now Scuba Dive? Jason Kaylor on Connection and Life in Recovery
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That is, yeah, it's kind of mind-blowing, Will, actually. What is it like for your clients when do you, Do you say to them, like, you're going to learn how to scuba dive, this will help you therapeutic, or how do you integrate it? What's the process? Gotcha. So the process is a lot about assessment, right? […]
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- Jason Kaylor
- Nicole LoBiondo
- Chelsea Kendrick
- Peter Mayfield
- Adam Ray
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- 4.9 / 5
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