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In this episode of Wildly Unplugged, I had the pleasure of speaking with Claudine, founder of Outdoor Play Connection, about the importance of getting kids outside, overcoming common barriers to nature, and making outdoor exploration more accessible for families.

Practical Tips to Unplug & Connect with the Wild:

If you’re looking to start small, Claudine suggests:

🔌Find 20 minutes. You don’t need a whole weekend—just 20 minutes of intentional outdoor time can provide real benefits.

🔌Take an everyday activity outside. Eat a meal, have your morning coffee, or read a book outdoors.

🔌 Observe. Listen to the birds, feel the wind, or watch the clouds—simple things can be powerful when done with intention.

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🌎 Visit the website: OutdoorPlayConnection.com

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In this episode of Wildly Unplugged, I sit down with Elizabeth Minton, a psychotherapist, Qigong instructor, and founder of The Calming Ground, a space dedicated to helping people slow down, reconnect with nature, and cultivate mindfulness.

Practical Tips to Unplug & Connect with the Wild:

If you can’t escape to the forest, Elizabeth suggests simple ways to incorporate nature into your day:
🔌 Breathe with awareness – Visualize each inhale as a gift from the trees and each exhale as your gift back.
🔌 Keep a small nature object nearby – Holding a stone, pinecone, or plant can help you feel grounded.
🔌 Take a sit spot break – Find a quiet place outside, even if it’s just for a few minutes, and observe what’s around you.

Connect with Elizabeth

🌎 Website: TheCalmingGround.com
🎙️ Podcast: The Calming Ground Podcast
📱 Social Media: @TheCalmingGround on Facebook

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🌿 Wildly Unplugged Podcast 🎙️

Welcome to Wildly Unplugged, where we share stories of nature, conservation, and creativity. Discover what develops when you unplug and step outdoors. 🌎✨

Formerly Wild Developments Podcast, this new name and look better reflect what we’re all about—breaking free from the daily grind, getting outside, and reconnecting with the wild through art, adventure, and storytelling. With a refreshed color palette of sky blue and pine green (no more Disney "go away green"!), this podcast is here to stand out, inspire, and invite you to explore.

We’re keeping things simple—no long intros, just real conversations with fascinating guests. Want to know more about them? Check the show notes for all the details.

And an exciting update—there’s a Wildly Unplugged book on the horizon! Packed with stories, actionable tips, checklists, and reflection prompts, it's designed to meet you where you are, whether you're new to the outdoors or a seasoned explorer. More on that soon!

📅 New episodes drop every Thursday at 8 AM EST.

⚡ 🔌 Tip to Unplug: Take a break, shake up your routine, go for a walk outdoors with your phone in your pocket in do-not-disturb mode, and see what creative ideas and clarity come to you!

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, then unplug and see what happens when you step outside. 🌿

A production of Wild Development Studio. As always, engage with nature responsibly.

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