Episode Sixty One- Big League Wellness and Family Values with Retired MLB Pitcher Tim Collins
04/18/25 • 99 min
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Since humans have gathered, nature and community health have always been intrinsically linked, with nature providing countless benefits to human well-being and community resilience.
Communities actively participating in nature conservation and restoration efforts experience environmental and social benefits.
Time spent in the natural world offers numerous benefits for family health, strengthening family relationships through shared experience.
Introducing children to time in nature provides many lifelong benefits, including physical and mental health and academic competency.
One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is their time...especially outside.
Welcome to Episode Sixty-One of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with retired MLB pitcher Tim Collins. Throughout his 14-plus-year professional baseball career, Tim exemplified determination and resilience, overcoming physical and professional challenges to make a significant impact both on the mound and as a mentor in the sport. Now retired, Tim puts all his efforts back into youth development through coaching.
Join us as we discuss Tim’s approach to managing adversity, how mentors have played a significant role in his success, his philosophy of ‘family first,’ and the importance of being present for those around him, both on and off the field.
Tim shares his philosophy of getting the most out of young athletes, the need for a holistic approach to health and wellness, how our values factor into personal and professional decision-making, and the challenges and rewards of being a big leaguer.
We left this home run of a conversation ready to hit any curveball life throws at us (puns so intended)
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We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW TM️
Tim Collins Instagram: @tim_collins37
Military Baseball Camps Tim is working with: https://www.mvp360sports.com/
Virginia Baseball Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583372864743378
Major League Baseball:https://www.mlb.com/
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.
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Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
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We'd love to hear from you about this episode.
Since humans have gathered, nature and community health have always been intrinsically linked, with nature providing countless benefits to human well-being and community resilience.
Communities actively participating in nature conservation and restoration efforts experience environmental and social benefits.
Time spent in the natural world offers numerous benefits for family health, strengthening family relationships through shared experience.
Introducing children to time in nature provides many lifelong benefits, including physical and mental health and academic competency.
One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is their time...especially outside.
Welcome to Episode Sixty-One of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with retired MLB pitcher Tim Collins. Throughout his 14-plus-year professional baseball career, Tim exemplified determination and resilience, overcoming physical and professional challenges to make a significant impact both on the mound and as a mentor in the sport. Now retired, Tim puts all his efforts back into youth development through coaching.
Join us as we discuss Tim’s approach to managing adversity, how mentors have played a significant role in his success, his philosophy of ‘family first,’ and the importance of being present for those around him, both on and off the field.
Tim shares his philosophy of getting the most out of young athletes, the need for a holistic approach to health and wellness, how our values factor into personal and professional decision-making, and the challenges and rewards of being a big leaguer.
We left this home run of a conversation ready to hit any curveball life throws at us (puns so intended)
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW TM️
Tim Collins Instagram: @tim_collins37
Military Baseball Camps Tim is working with: https://www.mvp360sports.com/
Virginia Baseball Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583372864743378
Major League Baseball:https://www.mlb.com/
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.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Previous Episode
Episode Sixty- Learning From Nature with University of Michigan Graduate Student Sam Kocurek
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Nature has always had a way of showing unconditional love and support.
The natural world has never withheld its abundance, welcoming us to share its many benefits.
Research has shown that time spent in nature has positive effects on our overall health and wellness throughout the many phases of our development.
In college students, time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, positively impact the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improve memory recall, concentration, sleep patterns, and overall mood.
Nature is the ultimate "study buddy."
Welcome to Episode Sixty of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with Sam Kocurek, a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying Environment and Sustainability. In addition to his master's coursework and work with campus sustainability, Sam has been a passionate and involved member of the Nature Rx project team, a group of staff, faculty, and students advancing nature-based health interventions and habits at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus.
Join us as we discuss Sam's lifelong journey of healing through nature, how nature-based programs positively impact student life, and the importance of filling a "deficit of joy" through time in nature.
Sam shares how humans are naturally predisposed to learn from the natural world, what it is like to host a university nature symposium, how to get students engaged in nature, and the importance of creating a culture of sustainability.
We left this conversation feeling as though the student had become the master.
Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
We appreciate you all.
Be Well
-NOW TM️
University of Michigan NatureRx Program: https://nature-rx.umich.edu
Univ of Michigan Nature Rx Symposium Resources: https://nature-rx.umich.edu/nature-for-wellness-symposium/symposium-resources
Campus Rx Network: https://campusnature.com
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.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
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Next Episode
Episode Sixty Two-The Importance of Sharing Information with Dr. Tyler Amell
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Humans crave information, an essential component of our daily lives.
The need for quality information is at the center of our personal growth, healthcare needs, environmental conditions, and economic development.
Sharing accurate data is critical for building trust, effective decision-making, and encouraging collaboration.
Accurate information begins with quality research. Questioning and scrutinizing findings, identifying potential errors, and replicating results lead to reliable and trustworthy scientific knowledge.
Accurate healthcare data is crucial for improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare delivery, keeping us healthy and safe.
In a time when science seems to be under attack, access to accurate information is critical to making informed decisions, achieving our goals, and having a better quality of life.
Welcome to Episode Sixty-Two of the Nature of Wellness TM️ Podcast!!!
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Tyler Amell, an internationally recognized thought leader and keynote speaker on workplace health and productivity. He is a trusted advisor to organizations, including insurers, healthcare service providers, employers, and investment firms, on strategic and integrated workplace health and productivity.
Join us as we discuss Tyler’s personal relationship with nature, his work conducting research that helps further human health and wellness, and the foundational need for “evidence-informed” research in all fields.
Tyler discusses some of the current challenges facing scientific research, the dangers of misinformation and data suppression, and ways to find reliable sources of information.
This conversation was a successful experiment in making us better versions of ourselves.
#nature, #naturelovers, #emotion, #emotions, #mentlhealth, #mentalwellness, #wellness, #wellbeing, #worksitewellness, #data, #mentalhealthawareness, #health, #worksitewellness, #research, #Information, #evidencebased, #informationsharing, #resilience Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.
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Be Well
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Dr. Amell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtyleramell/
Medikeeper Website:https://medikeeper.com/
Avidon Health: https://avidonhealth.com/
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.
Midlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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