Ep 1: Sitting with what is

Beth Z has a lot to share with Beth J about her recent journey in the wilderness. Beth Z spent three days fasting alone in the woods, spending her time with trees, spiders and plants, and the forest taught her precious truths about herself and her place in her world. Beth J shares some observations she's made about her own emotions, and together they explore what it means to be emotionally honest. They ask each other how they can go about about sitting with what is, allowing the present moment to unfold, and taking part in the natural ebbs and flows of their emotional lives. The Beths explore what it means to have healthy emotional expression and how to avoid resisting emotions. They begin to move away from labeling emotions "good" or "bad" and instead explore what it means to allow emotional states to arise naturally while maintaining stability. 

Walking in the Wilderness is a series of conversations between two friends and creatives as they explore nature, spirituality and science. Beth Z mentions Soulcraft by Bill Plotkin in this episode, a resource for you to learn more about his version of vision questing. 

Learn more about Bethany Zabiegalski's work as a lifestyle coach and wilderness guide at The Heart Wants Adventure. Learn more about Elizabeth Jeffries' work including her book Through the Kaleidoscope, the story of her departure from fundamentalist evangelical Christianity and her wholehearted embrace of her sense of natural wonder. 

Location: North Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Record Date: August 19, 2020