280: Chasing Connection, Health and Happiness by Watching Birds (Tammah Watts, therapist, birder and author)
Do you head outside for your mind, body, spirit -- or all three? And when you’re out there, do you find there’s one specific activity or facet that is simply your favorite? That really moves you -- literally or figuratively? That heals whatever part of you is feeling the most neglected today?
Tammah Watts followed a bird from her kitchen window while she was working on ways to physically heal. But what she found through bird watching is so much more. So what can a little connection with birds do for you? Listen now to find out.
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Some of the good stuff:
[2:38] Tammah Watt’s favorite outdoor space
[5:30] How Tammah became someone who likes to go outside
[6:50] How Tammah became a birder
[11:33] How this is sort of like The Secret Garden
[14:22] The difference between birding and birdwatching and is there one?
[19:29] What intentionality has to do with it
[22:29] Why birding is healing to Tammah
[25:44] Why birds are easier for this connection than mountains or trees
[29:32] How birds can lead to mindfulness
[35:44] Why birding is so hot right now
[38:30] Tammah’s favorite outdoor moment
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