Curious about Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love? Join our open house to learn about the program, meet members of the community, and start your week inspired and refreshed!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

🧭 Guided Self-Discovery

Every workshop features an interactive activity rooted in self-reflection, bonus mindfulness practices and resources (guided meditations, interviews with experts, book recommendations), journal prompts, as well as space to reflect on your hikes.

🧭 Hiking as a Mindfulness Practice

In each workshop, we give you a Mindful Miles Prompt - something to meditate on while you’re hiking solo, or to talk about in your group if you’re hiking with other members in the program. We encourage participants to go for a hike once per week to reflect on the lessons learned in the program. You pick your hikes/walks based on what you’re comfortable with, there is no mileage or difficulty requirement.

🧭 Community Connection

We’re all coming to the table with our own lived experiences and filters through which we see life, but one thing is for certain - we are more alike than we are different. By learning how to hold space for your fellow program participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice active listening.

When we slow down enough to hear what people are saying and give space for processing the information and understanding the messenger, we can oftentimes find some of our stories in the stories of others. This deepens our connection to self - affirming that we are not alone in our experiences - as well as our connection to each other.

ABOUT BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL TO SELF-LOVE

Welcome to Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love! This is where we lace up our hiking boots and venture deep into the wilderness of self-discovery, embracing an empowering mindset and the practices that will set your heart ablaze. Join Sydney and Barry Williams, your guides and fellow adventurers, as we navigate the rugged terrain of limiting beliefs, scale the mountains of self-compassion, and uncover the hidden treasures of self-acceptance. Together, we will forge a new path, igniting a fierce love for ourselves that will radiate through every aspect of our lives.

There's no right or wrong way to embark on this journey, the most important thing is to take the first step.

When you're on a hike, you don't magically appear at the summit, you get there one step at a time. Sometimes it's the hardest walk of your life. Sometimes you're skipping through a field of wildflowers. Either way, it can be transformational, but only if you allow yourself to have and reflect on the experience.

HEALING IS THE SAME WAY.

You don't arrive at the top of Healing Mountain, saved, rescued, recovered. On this Trail of Life, there will always be ups and downs, that much is certain.

Healing is a lifelong practice. There is no deadline to meet. This can't be done overnight. Really, all you can do is equip yourself with some tools to help you along the way.

And that should feel like a giant exhale.

Can't make it to our San Diego launch event? Join us for a Virtual Book Launch on March 19th!

Sydney will be reading from the book, sharing some bonus resources, and giving away prizes for participants! To join us, click the button below.

About Intentional Hiking:

An online discussion series focused on our relationship with the environment, our trails, and each other. Together we will convene the hiking community, empower action on social and environmental causes, & encourage hikers to be more intentional and thoughtful while hiking.

Topic: Hiking My Feelings - Find Your Wellness in the Wilderness 

Hiking My Feelings is on a mission to improve community health by creating opportunities for people to experience the healing power of nature. Founder Sydney Williams is launching her second book on March 12! Come hear all about turning your pain into power and the exciting year of events scheduled around the country. 

In addition:

• Have a chance to win a copy of the new book (with a trail journal & stickers)

• Have a conversation with other intentional hikers about the topic *read more about the conversation code below.

For this event 2/3 of the donations will be given to Hiking my Feelings. *Donations will appear as a second "ticket" in your order **Donations are not tax deductible unless made directly to a registered non-profit organization.

About the Speaker:

Sydney Williams is the founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing power of nature. Her 15-year (and counting) career in communications has run the gamut from launching Oscar Mayer's social media channels and working with Fortune 500 brands to educating the public about the importance of stewardship and equitable access to recreational opportunities. Through it all, she centers empathetic storytelling and allows her curiosity and enthusiasm to lead the way.

Sydney has been featured in Huff Post, Psychology Today, U.S. News & World Report, and on the SXSW stage. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder, an instructor at the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, an instructor at the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, and a founding member of the Outdoorist Oath. Sydney has been nominated for Woman of the Year by San Diego Magazine.

FAQ

Only register if you can attend this event live

• A recording of each event (excluding the conversation portion) will be uploaded to the Intentional Hiking YouTube channel.

• Each recording will be accompanied by a Conversation Kit which will help you have a discussion on the event's theme with friends and family.

Conversation code

• Please engage in these conversations with curiosity, an open mind, and respect. 

• Lead with kindness and compassion. 

• Listen to understand; not reply. 

• No judgement, no advice (unless specifically asked for)

Non-profit Partners

• Each guest can choose a non-profit partner of choice to feature during the event. 

• Attendees can raise money for the non-profit during the registration process by giving a donation. 

• Donations will be split evenly between the guest, non-profit partner, and host.

Gear Giveaways

• Events will feature gear or product giveaways from new or cottage hiking brands. 

• Need to be present to win.

Event Duration

• Each event will last between 60-90 minutes

Event Link

• The zoom event link will be sent after registration. 

• If you do not receive your link at least one hour before the start, please email renee@longdistancetrailconsulting.com

Embracing this perspective empowers you to navigate challenges with resilience, find silver linings in every situation, and create a ripple effect of positivity that not only impacts your own life but also inspires and uplifts those around you.

With this powerful visualization practice, you can unlock your full potential, turn your dreams into reality, and experience a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and an unshakable sense of joy.

Hello, 2024! Our “Live Your Dash” Vision Boards serve as a daily reminder to infuse every moment with intention, purpose, and a deep appreciation for the extraordinary adventures on your Trail of Life.

We’re on Zoom but it’s giving serene water vibes, so allow the gentle current to wash away what no longer serves you and absorb the wisdom gained. Join us for our final workshop of 2023 to nourish your soul, navigate future challenges with grace, and usher in 2024 with newfound strength and resilience.

Just in time for the holidays! Clear and kind communication builds bridges, nurtures connections, and paves the way for meaningful conversations. So, let your words be a gentle breeze that carries warmth and understanding, and let’s create a world where empathy and harmony thrive.

Your next goal stands before you like a towering mountain summit, and just as a determined hiker meticulously plans their ascent, equips themselves with tools and knowledge, and takes one step at a time, you too will conquer this challenge.

Facing your fears is essential because it is within the realm of discomfort that true growth, resilience, and personal transformation thrive. This workshop will unlock the doors to a life of profound satisfaction as you learn to conquer the obstacles that once held you back.

Unearthing and understanding your limiting beliefs is like removing the overgrown vines that have obscured the path, allowing the warm sunlight of self-awareness to filter through the forest of your mind, freeing you to blossom and thrive in the expansive meadow of your true potential.

Mental preparation for a hike is just as important as physical one, but we overlook it sometimes.

This is why we're organizing an Instagram LIVE on the HIGHLANDER USA profile on 9th of August (Wednesday) at 7 PM PST/10 PM EST where we'll cover the topic of how to mentally prepare for a long-distance hike (such as HIGHLANDER). 😁

Talking about this topic will be Sydney Williams, founder of @hikingmyfeelings, a nonprofit dedicated to the healing power of nature and @jrayfromthegym, a HIGHLANDER Ranger, a seasoned adventurer and a two-time HIGHLANDER from the Big Bear Lake event.

See you on 9th of August (Wednesday) at 7 PM PST/10 PM EST! 🤩

To feel your feelings is to be like a sturdy tree, rooted deep in the earth, as you embrace each emotion like the changing seasons, allowing them to pass through you like the wind while staying grounded in your authentic self.

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

🧭 Guided Self-Discovery

Every workshop features an interactive activity rooted in self-reflection, bonus mindfulness practices and resources (guided meditations, interviews with experts, book recommendations), journal prompts, as well as space to reflect on your hikes.

🧭 Hiking as a Mindfulness Practice

In each workshop, we give you a Mindful Miles Prompt - something to meditate on while you’re hiking solo, or to talk about in your group if you’re hiking with other members in the program. We encourage participants to go for a hike once per week to reflect on the lessons learned in the program. You pick your hikes/walks based on what you’re comfortable with, there is no mileage or difficulty requirement.

🧭 Community Connection

We’re all coming to the table with our own lived experiences and filters through which we see life, but one thing is for certain - we are more alike than we are different. By learning how to hold space for your fellow program participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice active listening.

When we slow down enough to hear what people are saying and give space for processing the information and understanding the messenger, we can oftentimes find some of our stories in the stories of others. This deepens our connection to self - affirming that we are not alone in our experiences - as well as our connection to each other.

ABOUT BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL TO SELF-LOVE

Welcome to Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love! This is where we lace up our hiking boots and venture deep into the wilderness of self-discovery, embracing an empowering mindset and the practices that will set your heart ablaze. Join Sydney and Barry Williams, your guides and fellow adventurers, as we navigate the rugged terrain of limiting beliefs, scale the mountains of self-compassion, and uncover the hidden treasures of self-acceptance. Together, we will forge a new path, igniting a fierce love for ourselves that will radiate through every aspect of our lives.

There's no right or wrong way to embark on this journey, the most important thing is to take the first step.

When you're on a hike, you don't magically appear at the summit, you get there one step at a time. Sometimes it's the hardest walk of your life. Sometimes you're skipping through a field of wildflowers. Either way, it can be transformational, but only if you allow yourself to have and reflect on the experience.

HEALING IS THE SAME WAY.

You don't arrive at the top of Healing Mountain, saved, rescued, recovered. On this Trail of Life, there will always be ups and downs, that much is certain.

Healing is a lifelong practice. There is no deadline to meet. This can't be done overnight. Really, all you can do is equip yourself with some tools to help you along the way.

And that should feel like a giant exhale.

If you're interested in signing up for the whole 2023-2024 program, click here!

GET GEARED UP!

This month, we're thrilled to offer one lucky participant this prize pack from our pals at Sawyer Products:

• Permethrin: Odorless after drying, Sawyer Permethrin Fabric Treatment can be used to treat a variety of fabrics like clothing, gear, and tents. A successful application of this insect repellent treatment is effective against mosquitoes and ticks for 6 weeks or 6 washes.

• Picaridin: Sawyer’s newest and most popular insect repellent for your skin, Picaridin is safe for use on the whole family and does not harm clothing and gear.

• Sunscreen: Keeping you comfortable and protected all day long with a single application, Sawyer Stay-Put SPF 30 sunscreen uses a non-greasy, Breathable Matrix Formula that spreads into all layers of your skin, uniquely penetrating where other sunblocks simply can’t go.

• Squeeze: The Squeeze Filter is our workhorse model and is the filter of choice for heavy users and those who need long term reliability. The Squeeze Filters come with a Lifetime Warranty.

• Shirt + Stickers!

The Trail of Life invites us to tune into our inner wilderness, where we pause amidst the twists and turns to contemplate our journey, appreciate the lessons learned, and align with the path that resonates with our most authentic selves.

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

🧭 Guided Self-Discovery

Every workshop features an interactive activity rooted in self-reflection, bonus mindfulness practices and resources (guided meditations, interviews with experts, book recommendations), journal prompts, as well as space to reflect on your hikes.

🧭 Hiking as a Mindfulness Practice

In each workshop, we give you a Mindful Miles Prompt - something to meditate on while you’re hiking solo, or to talk about in your group if you’re hiking with other members in the program. We encourage participants to go for a hike once per week to reflect on the lessons learned in the program. You pick your hikes/walks based on what you’re comfortable with, there is no mileage or difficulty requirement.

🧭 Community Connection

We’re all coming to the table with our own lived experiences and filters through which we see life, but one thing is for certain - we are more alike than we are different. By learning how to hold space for your fellow program participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice active listening.

When we slow down enough to hear what people are saying and give space for processing the information and understanding the messenger, we can oftentimes find some of our stories in the stories of others. This deepens our connection to self - affirming that we are not alone in our experiences - as well as our connection to each other.

ABOUT BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL TO SELF-LOVE

Welcome to Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love! This is where we lace up our hiking boots and venture deep into the wilderness of self-discovery, embracing an empowering mindset and the practices that will set your heart ablaze. Join Sydney and Barry Williams, your guides and fellow adventurers, as we navigate the rugged terrain of limiting beliefs, scale the mountains of self-compassion, and uncover the hidden treasures of self-acceptance. Together, we will forge a new path, igniting a fierce love for ourselves that will radiate through every aspect of our lives.

There's no right or wrong way to embark on this journey, the most important thing is to take the first step.

When you're on a hike, you don't magically appear at the summit, you get there one step at a time. Sometimes it's the hardest walk of your life. Sometimes you're skipping through a field of wildflowers. Either way, it can be transformational, but only if you allow yourself to have and reflect on the experience.

HEALING IS THE SAME WAY.

You don't arrive at the top of Healing Mountain, saved, rescued, recovered. On this Trail of Life, there will always be ups and downs, that much is certain.

Healing is a lifelong practice. There is no deadline to meet. This can't be done overnight. Really, all you can do is equip yourself with some tools to help you along the way.

And that should feel like a giant exhale.

If you're interested in signing up for the whole 2023-2024 program, click here!

GET GEARED UP!

This month, we're thrilled to offer one lucky participant this prize pack from our pals at Sawyer Products:

• Permethrin: Odorless after drying, Sawyer Permethrin Fabric Treatment can be used to treat a variety of fabrics like clothing, gear, and tents. A successful application of this insect repellent treatment is effective against mosquitoes and ticks for 6 weeks or 6 washes.

• Picaridin: Sawyer’s newest and most popular insect repellent for your skin, Picaridin is safe for use on the whole family and does not harm clothing and gear.

• Sunscreen: Keeping you comfortable and protected all day long with a single application, Sawyer Stay-Put SPF 30 sunscreen uses a non-greasy, Breathable Matrix Formula that spreads into all layers of your skin, uniquely penetrating where other sunblocks simply can’t go.

• Squeeze: The Squeeze Filter is our workhorse model and is the filter of choice for heavy users and those who need long term reliability. The Squeeze Filters come with a Lifetime Warranty.

• Shirt + Stickers!

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

Tune in LIVE on Tuesdays at 1pm PT!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

✨ End your year with self-reflection and community!

Inspired by the cover of my book, the Trail of Life Maps workshop is our favorite way to end the year, and we want you to join us!

They say that hindsight is 20/20 and this workshop will give you a framework to reflect on 2022 and set intentions for the year ahead. As the foundational exercise for our Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love program, the Trail of Life self-reflection workshop is an exercise you can repeat whenever you need to take a minute to yourself to reflect on what life has dealt your way.

While this workshop was born out of my need to process trauma when I didn't have access to mental health resources, this framework is beneficial for any kind of reflection.

🎉 Have you had a great year? Let's connect the dots between all the good things that came your way so you can prioritize your joy in 2023.

⛈ Has this year been dark + stormy for you? While it might not have been sunshine and rainbows all year long, chances are there were some high points you glossed over when the other shoe dropped. By giving yourself time and space to see how all of life's events are connected, you can give yourself credit for making it through the hard stuff, and find ways to bring more sunshine into 2023.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about what we do at Hiking My Feelings, connect with our community of big-hearted adventurers, and carve out some time to yourself!

WHEN: Sunday, December 4 at 10am PT

WHERE: online via Zoom

HOW MUCH: $33 or Pay-What-You-Can

As a bonus, we'll give you immediate access to our Read + Reflect program for free! This program is the book's best friend and offers mantras, journal prompts, and more mindfulness resources to complement the book and help you start your self-reflection practice.

“If that is trauma, then everyone I know has experienced trauma.”

We hold the vision of a world where trauma isn’t a competition and anyone who has experienced trauma has access to the resources and support they need to heal in a way that feels good to them. While the worst day of my life may be dramatically different from the worst day of your life, we have at least one thing in common - that we’ve survived what the world has dealt us so far. We are of the firm belief that we are all way more alike than we are different, and by sharing our struggles with each other, we can co-create a safe space to bravely step into the lives we’ve always dreamed of living.

Curious about how to start your healing journey? Join us for our Trail of Life self-reflection workshop and get access to our Read + Reflect program for free!

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Connect with our community of big-hearted adventurers

• Learn how we use hiking as a mindfulness practice

• Understand the benefits of a self-reflection practice

• Learn how our foundational healing exercise - creating your Trail of Life Map - can help you find inspiration in the twists and turns life has dealt you so far, set intentions for the next chapter of your life, and integrate these lessons into every aspect of your life on and off the trail.

About Read & Reflect

Life happens fast, let us show you how to slow down enough to enjoy it. This self-paced program is the book’s best friend - demonstrating how mindfulness and intention can weave into every aspect of our lives. Through 18 modules, we extract the lessons from the trail, and offer rituals, affirmations, and resources to help you kickstart your self-discovery journey. Enrollment is open year-round and the program is available on-demand whenever you’re ready to kickstart your healing journey.

NEW SHOW: Live Premiere on Tuesday, November 29!

Did you know that the average American spends 90% of their lives indoors?

It's tragic and it's true - we have lost our connection to the wilderness from which we came, and it is impacting every aspect of the human experience. If you're ready to slow down and take a cue from nature to help you bring your best self to life, love, and work - welcome to Wellness in the Wilderness, we're glad you're here!

Join Hiking My Feelings founder + CEO Sydney Williams and her guests as they explore how creativity, connection, and community are amplified by time spent outside. Through shared story and self-reflection, we can gain tremendous insights and inspiration from our journey on the Trail of Life. Tune in each Tuesday at 1pm PT to feel a little less alone in this world, and understand how the outer wilderness influences our inner wilderness to support optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

To celebrate the premiere of season one of our new show, we’ve teamed up with some of our favorite brands to give away more than $4,000 worth of gear and experiences, including:

• A Wellness in the Wilderness Kit from our pals at Sawyer

• Not one but two epic backpacks from Gossamer Gear

• A sick ultralight sleep system from Sea to Summit

• A cozy AF camping setup from ust gear

• 3L Shape Shifter Hydrapak Water Reservoirs to keep you hydrated

• Steep discounts on Hiking My Feelings Wilderness Wellness Retreats

• FREE registration for the next class of our Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love program

• AND MORE!

Click the button below to enter to win these incredible prizes, and be sure to tune in to the first episode of Wellness in the Wilderness, airing LIVE on Tuesdays at 1:00pm PT on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel starting November 29!

Nurture Through Nature

Please join us on Wednesday, November 16th at 1:00pm for this month’s Wellness Wednesday, an event hosted by The Mind Collective – A Partnership between Alliant’s California School of Professional Psychology and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties). Our mission is to create heartfelt communications to help people navigate the world of mental health ideas, concepts, treatments, and realities.

 Our vision is to promote compassion and understanding from education about mental health facts and lived experiences. By bridging the academic and professional viewpoint with the peer and lived experiences, a well-rounded and holistic healing opportunity emerges. This month, learn how nature has a huge impact on improving your mental health.

Speaker Bios:

Dr. Cheryl Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), licensed in Maryland, Arizona and Florida. She is a certified trauma specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience and has deployed locally and nationally with the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Team and Maryland Responds Medical Corp. She is also certified in EcoPsychology from the Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her research interests include the intersectionality between human and more than human engagement.   She is an international speaker, columnist for Counseling Today Online, and author of Mindfulness and Nature-Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children. Her most recent writing project titled Coming Home: Finding Your Savannah examines the human- nature relationship and the narrative over time. Beginning with creation stories, Dr. Fisher discusses the evolution of change and disengagement from our natural stories, the physical, mental and spiritual implications of eco-detachment, the role of ancestral land/community and practices in wellness, and the importance of returning to our 'savannah'. 

Sydney Williams is the author of Hiking My Feelings: Stepping Into the Healing Power of Nature and travels across the country empowering others to summit their personal mountains on their way to becoming Well Beings. Hiking My Feelings began on a mountaintop east of San Diego, CA in 2018 – a mantra, battle cry, and most importantly a replacement to the eating and drinking that had once been go-to methods for handling the reverberating emotions of lived trauma. Since that day, they’ve been on a mission to improve community health by creating opportunities for people to experience the healing power of nature. Find more information at www.hikingmyfeelings.org 

This is a lively group and safe space with an interactive Q&A and discussion. Everyone is welcome!

We hope to see you there.