Hike, Journal, Meditate: Kenya & Michelle Jackson-Saulters

A little mindfulness goes a long way. Meet Kenya and Michelle Jackson-Saulters, founders of Outdoor Journal Tour and WE Hike to Heal.

We have a lot on our minds - we often put our own needs on the backburner. Kenya and Michelle believe that self-care can look like a walk in the woods and that the effect can be multiplied with journaling and meditating. They're on a mission to help women all over the world reclaim their bodies, minds, and communities through their special guided hikes and mindfulness lessons.

Women featured in this episode: Kenya Jackson and Michelle Jackson-Saulters

Hosted by Gale Straub

In this episode you'll hear:

• How meditation can amplify the positive effects of your experiences in nature
• What 'grounding' is and why it's important
• About the origin of Outdoor Journal Tour (ODJT)
• The positive benefits of hiking, journaling, and meditating
• About Michelle's first solo hike in Georgia
• How ODJT cultivates a welcoming and non-intimidating environment on their group hikes
• Why ODJT gears their work towards women
• About the Journal of Mindful Movement
• Why Kenya included a 'body apology' in the journal
• How when we think about health, we should include mental as well as physical health
• About WE Hike to Heal and the March initiative culminating in group hikes around North America on March 30th
• Why embracing healing doesn't mean there's something wrong with us

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Resources

• Outdoor Journal Tour: Website & Instagram
• WE Hike to Heal: Website
• Sign up for a hike March 30th
• Register to lead a #WEhiketoheal hike! Here's the form
• Kenya Jackson-Saulters: Website & Instagram
• Michelle Jackson-Saulters: Instagram
• UN/ROOTED podcast: Website & Instagram
• Mirna Valerio: Instagram & SE Podcast Episode

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Music is by Jason Shaw, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.