Can you build psychological well-being through immersion in nature?
Do you need to be immersed in nature - yay or nay? Positive psychology coach Erica Terblanche tells us what science says about nature restoration, shares her deep involvement with nature as an endurance athlete, and tells mesmerising tales about kayaking with small groups in Greece. Discover a fresh approach to challenge, transformation and agency.
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In ep. 86 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Erica touches on
evidence of our connection to nature, even though we may think we don’t do mud
ways in which nature can be restorative, including its effect on bio markers of stress
what forest bathing is
nature-deficit disorder and a “connection cleanse”
how an Ironman triathlon and a nudist beach inspired the name of Erica’s outdoor adventure and personal development company, Teach a Girl to Fish
enthralling tales from Erica’s kayaking trips with small groups on the Aegean Sea near Lesvos
the law of kayaking
the freedom that comes from great simplicity, a sense of challenge, a tightly-bound community, wild camping, quietude and far horisons
how Erica holds the space for participants
the storm that turned one trip into a memorable adventure
examples of participants’ life-changing shifts
why there must be “enough stretch for the magic to happen”
Erica’s 3 best tips on running.
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Erica kayaking
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About Erica
Positive psychology coach, international endurance athlete and author Erica Terblanche is based in Cape Town. She completed a degree in B.Sc. Surveying, a Master’s degree in Business, a B.Sc. degree in Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Positive Psychology; a Coaching Qualification in Systems transformation (ORSC), a Personal Coaching qualification – CTI, and a certification as Barrett’s Values Coach and in use of the Time to Think methodology (Nancy Klein). She is currently studying towards a certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
She has 15 years of podium achievement in international endurance sport, having won many of the world's most well-known multi-day desert endurance races.
Erica has qualified and worked as a Youth Leader for National Trust working holidays, UK, educating young adults (16-18 years) in maintaining the natural environment. She is serving as a trustee on the Human Values Foundation Board UK to bring values education into schools in the UK, SA and India.
She is the founder of an outdoor adventure and personal development company, Teach a Girl to Fish, and a well-being, personal development and team building business under the umbrella of Thrive Guru.
Contact details
Email: contact@thrive-guru.com
Tel. +27 81 782 1413
Website: https://www.thrive-guru.com/
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Instagram: erica_terblanche
Run for the love of life by Erica Terblanche is available at Exclusive Books, Amazon and at
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