What if healing meant walking forward—literally and emotionally?

In this episode, we sit down with Nate Mitchell of the Anasazi Foundation, a nonprofit that helps young people and families rediscover their true selves through wilderness-based therapy. Nate shares how the rugged terrain of the Arizona desert becomes fertile ground for personal transformation. From learning friction fire-making to writing letters of “Seed of Greatness,” participants and their families walk a path that reconnects them with their purpose, their loved ones, and their inner light.

Discover how Anasazi is changing lives by focusing not on what’s broken—but on what’s already good.

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When Giovanna Silvestre hit a wall in her career and personal life, she didn’t hide from her confusion—she embraced it. In this episode, Giovanna shares how hitting rock bottom sparked her transformational journey, leading to her new book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. From yoga breakthroughs to jumping off literal bridges, Giovanna explains how she turned self-doubt into self-discovery. Hear how traveling to Bali, living simply, and trusting the process helped her heal, find her true voice, and ultimately inspire thousands. Whether you're feeling stuck or seeking purpose, Giovanna’s story proves that confusion isn’t something to fear—it’s a doorway to your next great adventure.

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $47,147 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 237 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Gary Arndt has traveled the world, built a successful blog, and captured stunning photography—but when the pandemic hit, he pivoted in a big way. In this episode, we sit down with the host of the wildly popular "Everything Everywhere Daily" podcast to unpack how Gary’s curiosity fueled a 13-year global adventure and led to over 1,700 episodes of bite-sized, fascinating stories. From his first jet-lagged night in Tokyo to being surrounded by penguins on a remote island, Gary shares unforgettable travel moments, the challenges of turning passion into profession, and why algorithms are killing serendipity. Whether you're a curious learner, aspiring podcaster, or travel enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”.

Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast

Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $47,147 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 236 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.