Wild by Nature — Show Notes
Episode: Forest Therapy, Stress Reduction & Human Connection with Amos Clifford
Guest: Amos Clifford
Published: 9 Jul 2026   Duration: 31 min

Summary
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Forest therapy guide Amos Clifford on the transformative practice of Shinrin-yoku and the science behind slowing down in nature.

In this episode
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- The origins of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) in Japan.
- What the research says about cortisol, blood pressure, and immunity.
- A simple invitation you can try on your next walk.
- Training the next generation of forest therapy guides.

Topics
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Mental Health, Science, Wellbeing

Resources
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- Association of Nature and Forest Therapy: https://www.natureandforesttherapy.earth

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/forest-therapy-stress-reduction-human-connection-with/id1895871367?i=1000776121963
Host: Vian Sharif