Seeking Balace in the Backcountry

Underneath it All

• Season 3, Episode 1 - Seeking Balance in the Backcountry

In the first episode of this season, Grizel reflects on previous backcountry experiences as she prepares to backpack/bikepack the CDT and introduces us to Alex, her friend and trail support for this summer’s adventure.

This season of Underneath It All will be recorded while on trail, following the journey in real time. Grizel will be sharing her holistic approach to this outdoor adventure and hopes that these conversations will help others to talk about mental health and break the negative stigma that surrounds the topic.

Self reflection questions for this episode:

What makes you feel so like yourself the most? Does that involve others? Does that mean being by yourself?

What keeps you from pursuing hobbies? What keeps you from experiencing happiness?

Are you living a lifestyle you want? If you change one thing about your life, what would it be?

What societal roles are you fulfilling that you don’t want to fill anymore?

What societal rules did you grow up believing?

What keeps you from sharing your mental health with others? What parts of yourself are difficult to change? What parts of yourself are easy to victimize and not move on from?

What is the goal for outdoor adventures and when can it be changed from getting to that peak, to checking in and listening to your body, mind and emotional needs?

Who is one person you trust to talk about REAL life with? Why do you trust them?

Resources from this episode:

• Underneath It All Instagram: @underneathitallpod
  
• Join the Underneath It All Facebook Group
  
• Follow Grizel on Instagram: @_grizel_
• Follow Alex on Instagram: @alexemily
  

A word about this season’s sponsor: Salomon is an outdoor brand who actively works towards their sustainability goals. The climate crisis becomes more severe by the day, and until more brands and distributors take a stronger initiative to reduce their carbon footprint with consumers, partnerships, and global strategies, the crisis will only get worse. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the climate crisis and not know where to begin as far as action steps, but similar to making changes in our own personal lives, Salomon is mindful of the small steps necessary in order to achieve bigger impacts. They are also responsible for the amazing shoes Grizel mentions in the episode!

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Additional Mental Health Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone]
  

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Underneath It All is produced and hosted by Grizel.

Theme music is by Passiflora.

Additional Music was found by using Epidemic Sound.

Podcast cover artwork designed by Hailey Hirst.