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2619 Unplug, Discover, and Connect with Nature with Lauren Connelly

2619 Unplug, Discover, and Connect with Nature with Lauren Connelly

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In this episode of Living the Good Life, Kimberly Henrie sits down with artist, naturalist, conservation advocate, author, and podcast host Lauren Connelly
. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from working as an animal experience specialist and dive safety officer at a public aquarium to embracing a creative, outdoor-focused life in Key West, Florida
. Tune in as they discuss the importance of stepping away from digital screens, engaging your senses, finding purpose, and taking the small, manageable steps needed to reconnect with the natural world right outside your door
.
Key Takeaways & Highlights
  • The Journey to Key West: Lauren opens up about making a major cross-country move from Cincinnati to Key West, navigating life transitions alongside her son, and adapting her knowledge of ecology to a brand-new tropical environment.
  • From Aquarium to Conservation: Discover Lauren’s unique career path working closely with sharks and penguins, and how the 2020 shutdown prompted her to prioritize family, slow down, and pursue her passion for nature education and art.
  • The Power of "Sit Spots": Learn what a "sit spot" is and how spending just a few minutes a day observing nature—whether from a window or an outdoor chair—can dramatically reduce stress, improve mindfulness, and foster a deeper sense of presence.
  • Embracing Failure and Creativity: As an author and watercolor artist, Lauren discusses her books (Wildly Unplugged and The Art of Developing: Life Lessons from Watercolor) and explains why "failure" is simply a tool for learning and growing.
  • Unplugging for Well-being: Both Kimberly and Lauren explore the double-edged sword of digital connectivity and share practical sensory exercises (like the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique) to break free from endless scrolling.
Mentioned in This Episode
  • Lauren’s Podcast: Wildly Unplug
  • Lauren’s Books:
    • Wildly Unplug: Creative Ways to Reconnect With Nature
    • The Art of Developing: My Life Lessons from Watercolor
Connect with Lauren: https://wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/

Post-production on this episode by Mark Kenney

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