Move the Body, Heal the Mind

Trust

5 Surprising Ways Hiking Can Help Women Trust Themselves

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on June 8, 2026

Many women are socially conditioned to be accommodating, agreeable, and to doubt themselves. Here's how hiking may help restore self-trust on the trail.

Many women are socially conditioned to be accommodating, agreeable, and to doubt themselves. Here's how hiking may help restore self-trust on the trail.

Trauma

Can Long-Distance Hiking Support Trauma Recovery?

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on June 4, 2026

For some trauma survivors, long-distance hiking may aid in the recovery from trauma. Here's what emerging research has found about the process.

For some trauma survivors, long-distance hiking may aid in the recovery from trauma. Here's what emerging research has found about the process.

Therapy

10 Signs Walk-and-Talk Therapy Could Be a Good Fit for You

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on May 12, 2026

Not everybody processes best in the office. Walk-and-talk therapy can benefit people who enjoy nature, process best with movement, and prefer reduced eye contact.

Not everybody processes best in the office. Walk-and-talk therapy can benefit people who enjoy nature, process best with movement, and prefer reduced eye contact.

Adolescence

What Happens When You Replace Detention With a Hike?

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on November 20, 2025

Traditional detention isn't always effective. Nature, movement, and human connection may offer a more effective path forward for kids.

Traditional detention isn't always effective. Nature, movement, and human connection may offer a more effective path forward for kids.

Therapy

Walk-and-Talk Ecotherapy Sessions Could Change Your Practice

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on November 6, 2025

Taking therapy sessions outdoors offers unexpected benefits. Learn how walking ecotherapy sessions may benefit your work.

Taking therapy sessions outdoors offers unexpected benefits. Learn how walking ecotherapy sessions may benefit your work.

Environment

Can a Hike Change Your Mental State? Research Says Yes

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on October 15, 2025

Hiking through the forests provides different mental health benefits than moving through mountains or near water. Learn how to hack your hike to support mental health.

Hiking through the forests provides different mental health benefits than moving through mountains or near water. Learn how to hack your hike to support mental health.