
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Dr. Mark A. Campbell
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Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. The future of health is NOW TM️.
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Episode Twenty Six (SPECIAL EDITION)- Elevating Change at the WELCOA Summit
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
10/27/23 • 128 min
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One of the biggest fears we face as a species is change. We have been socialized to believe that change is “bad,” or “scary,” or “hard.” While some changes are unpredictable and require more effort, change is the one true constant in our lives.
It is also important to remember that every good thing you've ever experienced, or accomplished in life was the result of change.
Change is a foundational part of our health and wellness journeys. Helping others make positive, lasting lifestyle changes lies at the very center of the wellness field.
What does it mean to “Elevate Change?”
Mark recently had the opportunity to gather with hundreds of wellness professionals to discuss this concept. He was lucky enough to be able to interview many of the speakers and change makers involved in the event. We are excited to share their wisdom with you.
Welcome to a bonus SPECIAL EDITION of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) Summit was held in San Diego, at the end of September. Professionals from all corners of the wellness industry, from around the world were in attendance.
Mark provided a keynote session on “The Nature of Wellness” He was blown away by the response to the session, but also to our mission and this show.
On this compilation episode, Mark sat down with multiple speakers, entertainers, and change-makers who made the WELCOA Summit successful.
Join us as we speak with Human Resources Guru Julie Develin, Musicians Manas Itene and Mike Blankenship, Author and Summit MC Lucas Mack, Co-founders of Meet Your Magic Jana Wilder and Molly Strong, CEO and Speaker Andrew Sykes, Best-Selling Author and Speaker Dr. Daren Martin, and WELCOA CEO Ryan Picarella.
The depth and breadth of these powerful conversations were truly inspiring. They all represented ways to “Elevate Change,” which was the theme of the WELCOA Summit. We covered topics ranging from what it means to “be human,” managing traumatic situations, owning your “first and last name” identity, how music enhances spiritual wellbeing, discovering and embracing your personal magic, why a return to in-person gatherings (such as the summit) are desperately needed to combat loneliness and the future direction of health and wellness.
Mark often gets asked, “Who motivates the motivator?” After listening, you will truly understand the answer to that question, and why each of these amazing humans made the event so special.
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Stay tuned. Season Two is right around the corner...
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW
Links for Each Episode Guest:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-people-purpose-podcast/id1567454260
https://www.mike-blankenship.com/music
https://www.jabstepproductions.com
https://www.yeahart.org
The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously p
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Episode Nineteen- Music, Nature, and Human Connection with Joe Mailander of The Okee Dokee Brothers
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
06/30/23 • 80 min
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Music has always been an essential aspect of the human experience. Throughout our development as a species, music has had the power to influence society and culture in countless ways.
Music has been shown to impact our health and well-being by positively influencing mood, reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure, as well as improving sleep quality, mental alertness, focus, and memory.
Music Therapy has been shown to improve physical rehabilitation, increase motivation, and provide an outlet for expressing and processing difficult emotions.
Like nature, music makes us better.
Welcome to Episode Nineteen of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
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On this episode, we sat down with Joe Mainlander, one-half of the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Along with his musical partner Justin Lansing, the five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have created a special blend of Americana and Folk music full of life lessons and a love for the natural world.
Join us as we talk to Joe about their unique journey into the genre, how music transcends many of the labels we place upon ourselves and others, and how a lifelong love of nature has influenced much of their professional work. We cover a range of topics such as interconnection, intergenerational interaction, social wellness, and the importance of “Play” in our lives.
Joe shares the deep meanings behind some of the songs on their latest album BRAMBLETOWN, how nature can positively impact human development, and the process behind their incredible songwriting and “mini-documentaries.” He even performs one of our favorite Okee Dokee Brothers songs.
This conversation made our souls sing (pun absolutely intended).
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages.
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We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW
Okee Dokee Brothers Website: https://www.okeedokee.org
Okee Dokee Brothers Instagram: @okeedokeebros
Okee Dokee Brothers Twitter: @okeedokeebros
Brambletown Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2YfPpfdgvU
The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan.

Episode Five-Natural Nutrition with Dr. John Bagnulo
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
12/16/22 • 53 min
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Let me ask you a straightforward question...Do you like food?
WHO DOESN’T???
Food is one of the cornerstones of human life- not just for survival but as a communal and cultural foundation.
During the winter months, it is often easy to develop an unhealthy relationship with food. The cold weather, the holiday season, the increased amounts of sugary sweet treats, and decadent desserts...
If you have ever struggled during this time of year, you WON’T want to miss this interview.
In this episode, we are excited to be joined by Dr. John Bagnulo, a rockstar in the world of nutrition.
John has acted as a researcher, an associate professor, and a sought-after consultant for the past twenty years.
He currently serves as a core faculty member for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and as the Director of Nutrition for Nutritional Medicinals.
John is a lover of the natural world. He is an adventure traveler and climber, spending considerable time in many of the world’s remote mountain ranges with indigenous cultures.
I like to think of him as the Indiana Jones of nutritional well-being.
This episode will leave you feeling full.
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The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by Phil and Niall Monahan.

Episode Forty One- Adversity and The Power of Swimming with Paralympic World Record Holder Elizabeth Marks
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
05/24/24 • 77 min
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Swimming is one of our most popular recreational activities. It is a healthy, low-impact movement that we can continue throughout life.
Aside from being a lot of fun, swimming is a great way to enhance health and wellness holistically.
The mental health benefits of swimming include a release of endorphins and serotonin, an active form of mindfulness, lower stress and anxiety, and an overall sense of increased happiness. Simply hearing flowing water can induce a flood of neurochemicals, making us happier and healthier and lowering stress levels.
While aquatic therapies are standard for physical rehabilitation, more evidence shows successful management of mental and emotional challenges such as PTSD, addiction, and various anxiety disorders.
Welcome to Episode Forty-One of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
In this episode, we sat down with Soldier, Medic, and Paralympic swimmer Elizabeth Marks. Injured in Iraq, Ellie discovered her love for swimming as part of her rehabilitation. After a few years, she was named to the Army's World Class Athlete Program and began competing at the International level as part of Team USA.
Ellie received the 2016 ESPY Pat Tillman Award, a 2017 induction into the Army Woman's Hall of Fame, the 2023 Soldier for Life award, and the 2024 Military Times Soldier of the Year award. She is a 12x World Record Holder, 16x American Record Holder, 2x Paralympic Games Record Holder, and 1x World Championships Record Holder.
We talk to Ellie about her journey through adversity, how "doing hard things" helped her effectively manage the multiple adversities associated with traumatic injury, how sport has allowed her to thrive in all areas of her life, and how "success is a team sport."
She shares the importance of "choosing your family" as a support system, how challenges can help us determine who we can and should be, and how our values factor impact our trajectory.
We couldn't wait to "dive right in" with this unbelievable human.
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Be Well
-NOW
Ellie's Team USA Profile: https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=93c33c50d09bd4562&q=https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/elizabeth-marks-858203&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiw2NfpoqWGAxXQF1kFHfoFDdYQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw0Q0Afaq0G9La_KXXMbKZ6B&fexp=72519171,72519168
Fisher House Foundation Website: https://fisherhouse.org/
US Olympic and Paralympic Committee: https://www.usopc.org/
DoD Warrior Games: https://dodwarriorgames.com/
Invictus Games Foundation: https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/
The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound so good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

Episode Twenty Eight- Becoming a Healthy Deviant with Pilar Gerasimo
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
11/24/23 • 73 min
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Thanks to decades of advances in awareness, research, and resources, humans are living longer. Yet large amounts of the population are consistently facing chronic health issues, diseases, and health disparities, These ongoing challenges are common and costly, and many are preventable.
Many factors are behind our current levels of health, including the social narratives we have created around lifestyles that have become normal.’
These questionable lifestyles are undermining our well-being and imperiling the future of humanity.
Welcome to Episode Twenty-Eight of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
On this episode, we sat down with award-winning health journalist, founding editor of Experience Life magazine (which reaches millions with each issue), and co-host of the top-rated The Living Experiment podcast Pilar Gerasimo.
Pilar served as senior vice president of Healthy Living for Life Time Fitness, lead health editor at The Huffington Post, and chief creative officer for the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her incredible work has earned attention from the New York Times, Psychology Today, Mindful, Blue Zones, Thrive Global, and many other leading media outlets. Pilar’s work has also been embraced by the World Economic Forum, the International Monetary Fund, and a variety of healthcare organizations.
Join us as we talk to Pilar about her personal wellness journey, the power of standing out from unhealthy social norms, the pitfalls of comparison, and how to take the first steps toward building your own healthy identity.
Pilar discusses the power of awareness, the lessons that we should re-discover from our ancestors, the importance of including those we love in our journeys, how small modifications lead to big breakthroughs in personal health, and the power of community.
We left this conversation ready to become healthy deviants, and break from the ’norm.’
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW
Pilar Gerasimo Instagram: @pilargerasimo
Pilar’s Podcast www.livingexperiment.com.
The Healthy Deviant Website: https://www.thehealthydeviant.com
A very generous FREE offer for NOW listeners:
- 5-Day Un-Challenge sales page: https://www.thehealthydeviant.com/5day-unchallenge
- enter code NOW5DAY at checkout to get the course for free.
The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan.

Episode Fifty Three-Resolutions and the Power of Lifestyle Change with Chelsea Kidd
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
12/27/24 • 91 min
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Happy Holidays!!!
The new year brings new chances to set and achieve goals, explore and prioritize aspects of our lives, and declare resolutions for lifestyle changes.
The most common goals each year focus on health and well-being, with many falling under the umbrella of "getting in shape" or "losing weight."
According to a Statista poll, the most popular New Year's resolutions in the US for 2025 are to save more money (21%), exercise more (17%) and eat healthier (19%).
Regardless of the specifics of our goals, as the ball drops on New Year's Eve, millions deliberately focus on creating lasting lifestyle change.
But how do we start fresh and become a better, healthier, and happier version of ourselves?
Welcome to Episode Fifty-Three of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this New Year's episode, we sat down with coach, trainer, and competitive fitness athlete Chelsea Kidd. Chelsea is also the founder of Sitewell Solutions, where she connects high-risk industries like construction, tactical forces, and healthcare professionals to the support they need to thrive, enhance their well-being, prevent injuries, and unlock their full potential.
Join us as we speak to Chelsea about the need for comprehensive worksite wellness programs, creating lasting lifestyle change, and creating a corporate culture that elevates employees and their families.
She discusses her relationship with the natural world, her motivation for starting an online community for fitness athletes and professionals, and how we can seamlessly build nature into our healthy New Year's resolutions.
We left this conversation with a new list of goals for the new year.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
We appreciate you all.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!!!
Be Well
-NOW TM️
SiteWell Solutions - Fitness, nutrition, human performance services for high-risk industries.
www.sitewellsolutions.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sitewell-solutions-llc
Bikini, Wellness & Figure Competition Prep - Women's fitness community for physique and lifestyle athletes.
The community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BikiniWellnessFigureCompetitionPrep
Fitness programs: https://coach.everfit.io/package/IK460124
Connect with Chelsea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-e-kidd/
Instagram: @chelsea__kidd
* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

Episode Twenty Five- Reflections and Saying Goodbye to Season One with Mark and Steve
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
09/22/23 • 75 min
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Dr. Seuss once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
The end of season one??? Can it possibly be true?
We are completely humbled by the response to our first season of this podcast.
We began this project with one goal in mind: to celebrate humanity and how we embrace the natural world.
Welcome to Episode Twenty-Five of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
We were excited to sit down and pay tribute to all that went into making the show successful.
Join us as we answer listener questions, and discuss our behind-the-scenes processes, the challenges of being first-time podcasters, and our proudest moments.
We dive into some of our favorite guest moments, what we have discovered about ourselves during this season, and areas we want to explore moving forward.
We are already planning for an even bigger second season.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages.
Also, please follow us across social media @natureofwellness to get updates, new content, and a compilation episode or two that we recorded at events in 2023.
Make sure to spend some time in the natural world. We will hopefully see you out there.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW
* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan.

Episode Forty Eight-Learning to Lead with National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) President Sandy Colhoun
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
08/30/24 • 69 min
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A foundational concept that touches all areas of life is leadership. Throughout our journey, we will lead and follow countless times, impacting and being impacted by those around us.
Leadership is often defined by what leaders do, their capabilities and skills, how they treat those who follow them or the outcomes they create.
While leadership may have nuanced differences across different fields, the foundational components of successfully leading remain constant. Successful leaders understand what motivates their people, navigate adverse times successfully, are consistent and authentic, and know how to give their best to the team and mission.
Everyone in an organization contributes to leadership.
But how can we learn to be better leaders in the world’s first (and greatest) classroom...the natural world?
Welcome to Episode Forty-Eight of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
In this episode, we sat down with Sandy Calhoun, President of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help individuals become better leaders. The mission of NOLS is to “be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment.”
Join us as we speak to Sandy about his journey with the natural world, beginning in Baltimore and leading him to incredible destinations such as Tibet and Nepal. Sandy shares the fantastic work of NOLS, what it is like working with populations like Naval Academy Midshipmen and NASA Astronauts, and the powerful lessons that time in wilderness settings can teach.
Sandy discusses the importance of impacting small communities, the guiding principles and values behind NOLS, and how aligning group and personal goals is critical for successful leadership.
We were happy to follow this world-class conversation and leader...
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Be Well
-NOW
NOLS Website: https://www.nols.edu/en/
* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan.
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

Episode Forty Nine- A Life Built on Passion for the Outdoors with Orvis Director of Brand Content Phil Monahan
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
09/13/24 • 75 min
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If I were to ask each of you what you want in life, you would undoubtedly give some variation of the same answer: “to be happy.”
What makes us happy? Is it time with loved ones, traveling to exotic places, helping others, or a career built on passion and purpose?
We know that purpose is one of the three pillars of spiritual wellness, values, and relationships. But what is passion? Passion is the burning desire we experience when we find something (or someone) that makes us want to give our full attention and focus.
Passion fuels our souls, fills our hearts, and propels us forward in life.
What if we can build our personal and professional lives at the intersection of purpose and passion?
Welcome to Episode Forty-Nine of The Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast.
In this episode, we sat down with Phil Monahan, Creative Editor-Organic Brand Content at The Orvis Company. Phil has previously been a fishing guide in Alaska and Montana, Senior Associate Editor at Outdoor Life Magazine, Editor of American Angler Magazine, and freelance writer and editor for nature/outdoor recreation content.
Join us as we speak to Phil about how he turned a lifelong passion into an accomplished outdoor industry career, views fly fishing as his meditative practice, and how being a fishing guide early in life helped shape his path.
Phil discusses the importance of getting outside to enhance mental health, the story behind the incredible Orvis “Moments of Chill” campaign and world-changing conservation efforts, the impact of effectively sharing stories, and the experience of providing us with the NOW TM️ theme music.
We found ourselves “waist-deep” in this conversation, wading in sheer goodness...
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We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW
Orvis News: https://news.orvis.com/
Orvis Impact: https://www.orvis.com/impact.html
Follow the Water (Everglades Restoration): https://www.orvis.com/follow-the-water.html
If I Tell Them (James Sampsel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIiTZ-dcTIU
April Fools: https://news.orvis.com/tag/aprilfools
* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.
** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan (YES...THAT Phil Monahan).
*** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

Episode Fourteen-Nature For All with The Minority Outdoor Alliance
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
04/21/23 • 64 min
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A central theme in our show is that “Wellness and nature are for all.”
Nature is the great equalizer. It does not care about any of the labels that we use to divide and disconnect from one another.
We continue to use this platform to discuss the many barriers to accessing nature, which we hope will continue to be points of focus in policy and practice.
One of our goals for the show is to be a mouthpiece for the amazing work being done to eliminate barriers and create access and equity for all.
Welcome to Episode Fourteen of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
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We are extremely excited about this one.
On the latest episode, we sat down with Ashley and Durrell Smith, founders of the Minority Outdoor Alliance.
This dynamic couple has created something extremely special, using the natural world as a backdrop for “cultivating inclusivity for a healthier outdoors.”
Join us as we talk about their incredible journeys into the outdoor world, the importance of bringing nature into a relationship, and creating a more multicultural and collective community in the natural world.
The Smiths discuss how to encourage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to build the outdoors into their lives, the healing that occurs between different groups in nature, and their amazing annual event to celebrate “nature for everyone.”
This was truly a conversation for all.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. It will help us extend the reach of these powerful messages.
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We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW
MOA Website: https://www.minorityoutdooralliance.org
MOA Instagram: @minorityoutdooralliance
Ashley’s Instagram: @ashleysmith_esq
The Sporting Life Notebook Instagram:
@thesportinglifenotebook
The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.
** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan.
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