Denise Mitten's guest appearances

Denise Mitten

The Wilderness and Wellness Podcast

Pondering Life Adventures

Doug Tallamy

John Slattery

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Tim Smith

Tony Nester

Aldo Leopold

Woniya Thibeault

Alyssa Crittenden

Evan Hill

Jordan Jonas

Anna Robinson

Brian McConnell

Victoria Livschitz

Kristi Dranginis

Josh Lane

OwlTail

In this episode I talk with Dr. Denise Mitten about the traditional ecological knowledge of the Gwich’in Alaskan Natives, how one’s negative or positive approach towards nature affects our health and relationship with it, the importance of proper time in nature for body image and overall health and wellness for children and adults. We also discuss the importance of social justice and access to natural environments as well as the importance of research in the field of nature connection and ecopsychology.Dr. Denise Mitten Faculty PageGwich’in Tribal Council WebpageDr. Mitten’s Book Recommendations:Natural Environments and Human Health, by: Ewert, Mitten, and OverholtThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by: Florence Williams

In this episode I talk with Dr. Denise Mitten about the traditional ecological knowledge of the Gwich’in Alaskan Natives, how one’s negative or positive approach towards nature affects our health and relationship with it, the importance of proper time in nature for body image and overall health and wellness for children and adults. We also discuss the importance of social justice and access to natural environments as well as the importance of research in the field of nature connection and ecopsychology.<a href="https://www.prescott.edu/academics/faculty/profiles/denise-mitten" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Denise Mitten Faculty Page</a><a href="https://gwichintribal.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gwich’in Tribal Council Webpage</a>Dr. Mitten’s Book Recommendations: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Environments-Human-Health-Ewert/dp/1845939190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Environments and Human Health</a>, by: Ewert, Mitten, and Overholt <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Fix-Happier-Healthier-Creative/dp/0393355578/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Nature+Fix&amp;qid=1563730422&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative</a>, by: Florence Williams

Dr. Denise Mitten: Human Wellness and Time Spent in Nature