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Walking Therapy: The power of nature, disconnect to connect with Jonathan Hoban
Ready for a breath of fresh air?
This week’s fantastic guest on Healing Place is all about getting us outdoors. Jonathan Hoban, author of Walk With Your Wolf, event speaker, and a pioneering London-based psychotherapist is redefining therapy by combining a walk in nature with psychotherapy. Jonathan’s revolutionary approach has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, You Magazine, Women’s Health, and BBC.
After overcoming personal struggles with addiction and loss (including his mother's passing), Jonathan found his calling, inspired by the counsellors who helped him heal. Today, he's a passionate therapist dedicated to combatting burnout. He joins me to discuss the power of nature to help: ease stress, set boundaries, boost creativity, intuition, and confidence, and regain control from social media bombardment and uncertainty. We explore how walking side-by-side can open the door to real conversations, the hidden benefits of tree-hugging (one of us has!), connecting to ourselves and people authentically, walking meetings, and much more…
You will hear insights on:
- Unlocking your imagination, confidence, and intuition
- The power of using nature to set boundaries
- Finding power in the seasons
- The importance of real connection, naming feelings, resetting
- The dangers of social media addiction
- The benefits of reading and stepping away from technology
This episode is an invitation to step outside and explore the power of Walking Therapy.
You can find out more about Jonathan and his work here:
https://www.jonathanhoban.com/
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