June 8, 2026/Wendy Figone/Forest Therapy Why We Need Third Places More Than Ever Certified Forest Therapy Trails can become modern third places, offering restorative spaces where people build belonging, connection, place attachment, and a deeper relationship with the living world. In a time of loneliness, burnout, remote work, and digital overload, these trails offer more than wellness - they can help strengthen community and public health. Read Article Why We Need Third Places More Than Ever
June 5, 2026/Wendy Figone/Forest Bathing A Surprising Reason Nature Makes Us Feel Better Forest Therapy offers more than stress relief. Time in nature can help us soften self-judgment, reconnect with our inner beauty, and return to a kinder relationship with ourselves and the living world. Read Article A Surprising Reason Nature Makes Us Feel Better
March 18, 2025/Wendy Figone/Somatic Stress Recovery From Overwhelm to Empowered: Navigating the Pervasive Stress of Today’s Society As I learn to navigate the intricacies of my life, I recognize that overwhelm has been a consistent theme since childhood. Growing up as a highly sensitive child, I internalized the feelings of overwhelm not only as part of my own experience but also through observing my mother's struggles. I watched her grapple with the weight of life's demands as a single mother, often feeling helpless as she failed to seek the support she needed. Her inability to thrive in these moments of stress became ingrained in my perception of what overwhelm looked and felt like. Read Article From Overwhelm to Empowered: Navigating the Pervasive Stress of Today’s Society