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"Technology for a lot of people can be an avoidance of discomfort." —Sebastian Slovin Since Sebastian Slovin can remember, nature has been a central part of his life. He was fortunate to grow up in the beach community of La Jolla, California and spent his childhood exploring both the land and the sea. As a young boy, he lost his father to suicide, which would deeply inspire his path in life. As a young adult, he had the opportunity to travel extensively and experience many of the world's great surf spots as a professional bodyboarder. He holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He is also the author of The Adventures of Enu, Ashes in the Ocean, and Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age. In 2012, Sebastian and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged with the mission of inspiring wellness in the digital age. They have since developed a unique curriculum to help individuals, families, educators and organizations break free from the clutches of technology overuse and reconnect with nature. For more information visit https://www.natureunplugged.com. See the full episode notes at https://www.onemosaic.life/interviews-with-leaders/143-sebastian-slovin-unplugging-our-lives-experiencing-nature-as-a-tool-for-healing Subscribe to Trey Kauffman's new podcast, Bits of Happiness Join the Conversation Follow along on Instagram @TreyKauffman Email Trey your thoughts at onemosaiclife@gmail.com If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd greatly appreciate it if you would take a few moments to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
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This week, Rebecca Jones is joined by Sonyad Mohamed of Nature Unplugged. Created to encourage individuals to have healthier bonds with technology and with nature, Nature Unplugged utilizes both educational and experience based training in order to deliver their message. In the age of technology, our day to day interactions with our screens are fundamentally altering our relationships with the outdoors and each other. Growing up a mischievous and creative child, Mohamed is taking the time to rediscover her innovative outlets. Describing herself as loyal, Mohamed takes pride in seeing things through and being a woman of her word. Thank you for listening and joining the SheEO Lead-In community!
Here at Nature Unplugged, we are hugely passionate about the importance of mental health. That's a big reason why we do what we do. While our focus is more on the preventative (upstream) side of things we know how important it is to be prepared and to know what to do in a mental health crises. Our guests today are from the San Diego Suicide Prevention Council. Yeni Palomino and Lora Cayanan are here to share about the importance of suicide prevention, provide some tips and tools for how to be prepared in a mental health crisis, and more about the amazing work they do. SHOW NOTES: - Community Health Improvement Partners: https://www.sdchip.org/ - Suicide Prevention Council: https://www.sdchip.org/initiatives/suicide-prevention-council/ - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 - San Diego Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240 BIOS: Yeni Palomino Yeni Linqui Palomino is Vice President of Community Health and Engagement at Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP). Palomino has extensive work experience dating back to 2003 in addressing the issues of environmental justice and public health in underrepresented and underserved populations in San Diego. In a previous work capacity, Palomino served as a Bilingual Program Coordinator and Organizer of the Healthy Homes Project in National City. Upon assuming her role at CHIP in 2010, Palomino embarked on a 2-year program development journey to inspire sustainable, grassroots leadership on public health issues which led to the creation of the CHIP / Resident Leadership Academy program – a curriculum-based, public health leadership and advocacy program that provides residents from underserved communities with the tools and skills necessary to become lifelong health advocates addressing issues such as public safety, healthy food access and the quality of physical activity opportunities. Palomino has worked on issues relating to behavioral health since 2014, and currently serves as lead facilitator of San Diego County's Suicide Prevention Council, which focuses on implementation of its 2018 published Action Plan based on the Institute of Medicine's Environmental Prevention Model --- a health equity framework. Lora Cayanan, MPH Lora Cayanan is the Program Manager for Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) and the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC). Lora has spent the past 6 years working at CHIP previously serving as a Program Coordinator, Program Assistant and Intern. She became a Certified Question Persuade and Refer or QPR Trainer in 2015 and oversees the training program for San Diego County with over 22,000 individuals trained since 2011. She is also an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training or ASIST instructor. Lora received her Bachelors in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and her Master's of Public Health from National University. CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico
We are so excited to be teaming up with an awesome nonprofit, 2B-Rad, for a great cause this October. Our month-long Hike-A-Thon (called the ENU Challenge: Hike 2B-RAD) has a dual purpose: to help you experience nature unplugged and help others participate in outdoor adventures. It's a win win! Raised funds from this year's event will benefit individuals and families who are experiencing a financial or emotional hardship by providing scholarships to participate in a variety of outdoor programs. The timing and the spirit of this event is in honor of Brad Humphrey, a committed husband, father, son, brother and friend who passed away from a rare complication of Leukemia in 2018. Brad loved his community as much as he loved the great outdoors. He believed in the healing power of human connection and being active in nature—and so do we. Today we are thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Zac Humphrey, president of 2B-Rad and son of the late, great, Brad Humphrey. Zac's joining us to share more about who Brad was and how 2B-Rad came into fruition. SHOW NOTES: BIO: Zac Humphrey is a 22 year old student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo going into his final year of college. Nature has always been an incredibly important part of his life, largely due to the influence of his late father, Brad Humphrey. Whether it be camping, hiking, going to the beach, traveling, or anything in between, being outside has always been a passion of his. Zac's other interests include playing and watching soccer, watching movies and tv, and spending time with family and friends. When his father passed away in 2018 his family was at a loss. It was reconnecting with nature with his strong unit of family and friends that allowed them to come through it. Creating the non-profit, 2B-Rad, and partnering with Nature Unplugged was an incredible chance for them to give back to the community and honor his dad's legacy. - About the Event: https://charity.pledgeit.org/enu-challenge-hike-2b-rad - About 2B-RAD: https://www.2b-rad.org CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico
Here at Nature Unplugged, we are all about wellness in the digital age. And, we look at the work we do as preventative (upstream) mental health work - getting outside, healthy boundaries with tech, exercising, etc. Our guest today has dedicated his life to helping people with addiction recovery and mental health issues. We have the privilege of speaking with Dave Marlon. Dave is here to share his story about addiction, recovery, and what we can do to improve our mental health whether we're dealing with addiction or not. SHOW NOTES: BIO: David Marlon is the co-founder and chairman of Vegas Stronger, a Las Vegas non-profit committed to helping the most under-served in our community by addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and getting back to a healthy productive life. The Vegas Stronger team joined CrossRoads in January of 2020 to help address the mismanagement of the company and bring back the operation from near bankruptcy. David is also CEO of a consulting company, the Marlon Professional Corporation and works with several behavioral treatment centers, helping them build their substance abuse programs. David was formerly the President and co-founder of Solutions Recovery, Inc., a Joint Commission accredited alcohol and drug treatment center. Since 2005, he has delivered treatment to hundreds of people struggling with chemical dependency and mental illness. Prior to forming Solutions Recovery, David worked in the insurance industry. He has more than 30 years of experience serving as Chief Operating Officer, President, and Vice President of various Sierra Health Services subsidiaries. In the community, David has always been an active participant. Over the years, he has formed several non-profit organizations, including the Care Coalition, a Drug-Free Communities Act non-profit, with the goal of combating substance abuse by providing education and awareness on addictive behavior, preventative methods, and the economic, physical, and social consequences of substance abuse. He serves on the Governor's Substance Abuse Working Group, the Governor's Rural Meth Action Team, the Board of Directors for H.E.L.P. of Southern Nevada, the Board of Directors for the 10,000 Kids Foundation, The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, the Nevada Donor Network as well as the President of (SNAAP) State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals. He has been honored with the Mayor's Commendation and just recently received the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada's Vanguard Award. David received his education in New York and Las Vegas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at the State University of New York and his Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Furthermore, he is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, a Certified Addictionologist, and a Detoxification Technician. David is also currently pursuing his Doctorate in Psychology. David is an active Nevada Amateur boxer, an avid mountain climber, and a triathlete. Despite an active life, his primary role is as the father to teenagers Owen and Tristan and husband to Carolina. - https://crossroadsofsonv.com/project/dave-marlon-ceo/ - https://vegasstronger.org/ CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico
“What would our lives be like if our days and nights were as immersed in nature as they are in technology?” - Richard Louv. This is one of our favorite quotes by one of our favorite authors. And, it's a great question to ponder as we get ready for summer. In this episode we explore some of our favorite tips on how to have a fun, engaging, balanced, and nature filled summer. In short, it's all about ways to experience nature unplugged this summer. SHOW NOTES: NU News: Piano man playing for rescued elephants: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-plays-piano-blind-elephants-at-sanctuary-in-thailand/ NU Spotlight: Anna's hummingbird: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/overview CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico
Since he can remember, nature has been a central part of Sebastian Slovin's life. He was fortunate to grow up in the beach community of La Jolla, California, and spent his childhood mixing it up in the ocean. As a young boy, he lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life and inspire his writing. Sebastian is the author of Ashes in the Ocean which describes his loss and how suicide left an impact on all of his family members. Is there hope beyond the pain and suffering of losing a loved one to suicide? Sebastian is passionate about sharing his story with the intention to help create space for conversations about suicide, mental health, and other difficult topics - to break down the stigma around these topics. Sebastian and his wife Sonya co-founded Nature Unplugged which offers developmental coaching with the focus of cultivating healthy relationships with technology and reconnection to nature. In addition to coaching, Nature Unplugged offers workshops and retreats. Website: SebastianSlovin.Com and NatureUnplugged.com Listen and learn how to better spend your time in a digital age from the NatureUnplugged Podcast ******** For more of ImaginePublicity on Air podcast episodes listen at the website ImaginePublicity on Air or your favorite podcast site. Be sure to follow for new episodes. Sponsored by ImaginePublicity.Com a boutique agency specializing in social media management and virtual assistance.
There is a growing scientific field called “ecotherapy” that has demonstrated a strong connection between time spent outside in nature and improved well-being. Shifting our attention to the sounds, smells, and beauty is calming for many. On brain scans we can actually see reduced activity in. the parts of the brain that are linked to rumination — or repetitive negative thoughts. In this episode, I speak with Sebastian Slovin, author of Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age, a new book on how connecting with nature helps reset our brains. We discuss the ways our digital lives are negatively impacting our mental health and how nature is the perfect antidote.About Sebastian SlovinSince Sebastian can remember, nature has been a central part of his life. He was fortunate to grow up in the beach community of La Jolla, California and spent his childhood mixing it up in the ocean. As a young boy, he lost his father to suicide, which would deeply inspire his path in life. As a young adult, he had the opportunity to travel extensively and experience many of the world's great surf spots as a professional bodyboarder. Through his travel, Sebastian developed a deep love and appreciation for our natural world and at the same time was drawn to the practice of yoga and mindfulness. His passion for nature led him to pursue a BA in Environmental Policy at San Diego State University. He also holds an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He is the author of The Adventures of Enu, Ashes in the Ocean, and Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged, which is all about inspiring wellness in the digital age. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, surfing and (pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean.
In this episode we have the chance to speak with our very own Luke Humphrey. Luke is new to the Nature Unplugged team currently working as a guide in training. We're going to explore the iGen experience and hear about his perspective on wellness in the digital age. We will also dive into his journey of working through being overwhelmed with the tech in his life and coming to a place of more balance and intentionality.
Sebastian Slovin, Founder and President of Nature Unplugged, is joined by Sonya Mohamed, Co-Founder and COO, to discuss the positive psychological benefits that come with decreasing screen time and stepping outside away from our devices. Slovin and Mohamed, a husband and wife team, chat about their new book, Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age.
It's almost here! In this episode we're excited to talk about the launch of our latest book, Experience Nature Unplugged: A Guide to Wellness in the Digital Age. We're going to give an overview of the book and share about the ENU (Experience Nature Unplugged) Method. Experience Nature Unplugged comes out in paperback on Amazon.com and wherever books are sold on Monday, March 1st 2021.
Do you ever notice how spending a few minutes in the sun lightens your mood? In this episode nature experts, Sonya Mohamed and Sebastian Slovin of Nature Unplugged talk to us about the health benefits of striking a balance between nature and technology, how to use social media to intentionally align with your values, and how we can make small steps each day to live a more engaged life.
Sebastian Slovin was fortunate to grow up in the beach community of La Jolla, California and spent his childhood mixing it up in the ocean. As a young adult, he had the opportunity to travel extensively and experience many of the world’s great surf spots as a professional bodyboarder. Sebastian holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He is the author of The Adventures of Enu and Ashes in the Ocean. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged with the mission of inspiring wellness in the digital age. They have developed a unique curriculum to help individuals, families, educators and organizations cultivate healthy relationships with technology and reconnect to nature. For more information visit https://www.natureunplugged.com. Brandon Parkhurst is a musician, music expressionist, and Certified Core Energetics Practitioner specializing in addiction and personal growth. He works with groups and individual clients providing a safe space for people to heal trauma and work through blocked emotions. As a musician, Brandon toured for most of his early years in his band Kut U Up alongside mainstream acts such as Green Day and Blink 182. Now Brandon works with the therapeutic elements of music and Somatic Healing techniques to lead people to a place of feeling totally ALIVE. Brandon is a San Diego native. Brandon is a Board Member for Rock to Recovery works with veterans, youth, and those working to overcome addiction, eating disorders, and a variety of mental health issues. For more information visit https://rocktorecovery.org/
Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psychologist and Impact Entrepreneur, is joined by her colleague, Sebastian Slovin, Mental Health Advocate and Co-Founder of Nature Unplugged, to discuss the work of United Suicide Survivors International to educate people about suicide prevention and mental health issues. Spencer-Thomas details how the workplace can serve as a support system for those with mental health struggles. Slovin and Sally-Spencer highlight the critical role storytelling plays in suicide prevention.
What can we learn from the Amish way of life? More than you may think. In this episode we explore the practice of Engaged Living and why it is more important now than ever. Also, Sonya is back in the mix as co-host and we look at some upcoming events and adventures in store for Nature Unplugged…including our retreat to Peru in May!
Sebastian Slovin & Sonya Mohamed - Co-founders of Nature Unplugged
Who inspires you in work and in life? In this episode we share about some of the people who've inspired us in our work with Nature Unplugged. We take a look at who they are and why they've had such an impact on our lives both personally and professionally. SHOW NOTES: Inspiration List Resources: Jon Kabat-Zinn Richard Louv Byron Katie Wim Hof Larry Rosen CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico
In this episode Sonya shares her story and 'why' behind her passion and purpose with Nature Unplugged. You can find more episodes of the Nature Unplugged Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher (and other podcast platforms). We'd love it if you took a minute to subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Let us know if you have any questions, comments, ideas for the show, or potential guests we'd love to hear from you.
In this episode Sebastian shares his story and 'why' behind his passion and purpose with Nature Unplugged. Sebastian opens up about losing his father to suicide at a young age and about how nature became a refuge and place of healing after that. For more of an in depth look at Sebastian's story, check out his book, ‘Ashes in the Ocean: A Son's Story of Living Through and Learning From his Father's Suicide' You can find more episodes of the Nature Unplugged Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher (and other podcast platforms). We'd love it if you took a minute to subscribe and rate us on iTunes. Let us know if you have any questions, comments, ideas for the show, or potential guests we'd love to hear from you.
Most likely today you have checked your phone multiple times, and its a common part of our culture now. Even for our kids are on technology.This podcast talks with Nature Unplugged's, Sebastian and Sonya (Co-Founders) who talk about habits with technology and how nature can be the answer to helping us unplug from our tech driven days.
In this episode we take a deeper look at mindfulness - why it's important to us at Nature Unplugged and why it's foundational to cultivating consciousness in the digital age.
Since he can remember, nature has been a central part of Sebastian Slovin's life. He was fortunate to grow up in the beach community of La Jolla, California, and spent his childhood mixing it up in the ocean. As a young boy, he lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life and inspire his writing. Sebastian is the author of The Adventures of Enu and Ashes in the Ocean. Sebastian is passionate about sharing his story with the intention to help create space for conversations about suicide, mental health, and other difficult topics - to break down the stigma around these topics. Sebastian and his partner Sonya co-founded Nature Unplugged which offers developmental coaching with the focus of cultivating healthy relationships with technology and reconnection to nature. In addition to coaching, Nature Unplugged offers workshops and retreats. Website: SebastianSlovin.Com ******** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImaginePublicity/ Music: Bensound.Com
In this episode we introduce the Nature Unplugged podcast and give y'all a glimpse of what we'll be focusing on in future episodes. We also explore what Nature Unplugged is all about and give a little background about who we are and why we do what we do.
Sebastian Slovin grew up in the beach community of La Jolla, California, and spent much of his childhood in and around the ocean. As a young adult, he had the opportunity to travel extensively and experience many of the world’s great surf spots as a professional bodyboarder. He is the author of The Adventures of Enu and Ashes in the Ocean. Sebastian is also co-founder of Nature Unplugged, which focuses on cultivating healthy relationships with technology and reconnecting to nature. In this episode we talk about bodyboarding, the death of his father by suicide, his grief journey, dreams of his father, and a dream he wants to have of him. Links: Website: https://www.sebastianslovin.com Book Trailer: https://vimeo.com/256088154 Nature Unplugged Website: https://www.natureunplugged.com Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SebastianSlovinAuthor/ Instagram: @sebastianslovin
Sebastian and I talk about his program Nature Unplugged. Setting healthy boundaries around the tech world. Technology is great but it can also be very harmful to our relationships etc. You don't want to miss this episode! His website www.natureunplugged.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rawrelationships/support
Today I have the honor of speaking with someone about loss as a result of suicide... Sebastian Slovin grew up in La Jolla, California and traveled extensively as a professional bodyboarder. As a young boy, Sebastian lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life. He holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged, which focuses on cultivating wellness through healthier relationships with technology and a deeper connection to nature. He's recently launched a memoir, Ashes in the Ocean, a reflection about living through and learning from his father’s suicide. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, bodysurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddling (and pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, bodysurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddling (and pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean. Link to Ashes in the Ocean: https://amzn.to/2q4F0LC Connect with Sebastian: Web: https://www.sebastianslovin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SebastianSlovinAuthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/sebastianslovin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastianslovin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianslovin Subscribe to this podcast by using one of the following: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe on Android Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to listen via iHeart Radio Contact me using any of following: email - darwyn@dealingwithmygrief.com twitter - http://www.twitter.com/dealwithgrief web - http://www.dealingwithmygrief.com voice message - http://www.dealingwithmygrief.com/voicemail Music provided by Oren Levine (oren@ohljazz.com)
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Sebastian Slovin grew up in La Jolla, California and traveled extensively as a professional bodyboarder. Through his travel, Sebastian developed a deep love and appreciation for our natural world, and at the same time was drawn to the practice of yoga. As a young boy, Sebastian lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life. Sebastian holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged, which focuses on cultivating wellness through healthier relationships with technology and a deeper connection to nature. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, bodysurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddling (pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.