What if improving your workday began with stepping outside for a few minutes?

Julie Beckwith, co-founder of Living on the Patio, joins Jennifer R Glass to share how her relationship with outdoor living changed after the pandemic and a serious cardiac event. Their conversation explores how intentional time in nature may support stress relief, mood, focus, and overall well-being.

Jennifer and Julie discuss:

• Practical ways to spend time outside in cold, hot, or humid weather

• Whether sitting near a sunny window offers the same experience as going outdoors

• How to work from a patio, balcony, yard, or shared green space

• Simple ways to reduce screen fatigue and give your eyes a change of focus

• How apartment dwellers and city residents can bring elements of nature indoors

• Why employers may want to consider outdoor work and break spaces

• Julie’s definition of success and the joy she finds in helping people reconnect with nature

Learn more about Julie and access her resources at LivingOnThePatio.com.

Disclosure: Julie Beckwith paid an administrative appearance fee to participate in this episode. Payment did not guarantee editorial control, endorsement, or any particular outcome.

Health note: This conversation shares personal experiences and general educational information. It is not medical advice and should not replace guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Some health and productivity claims discussed reflect the guest’s interpretation of available research and should not be treated as guaranteed outcomes.