EP 187 Let Nature Heal You

Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

Candice Kumai

Health, Mental Health, How To, Nutrition, Wellness, Health & Fitness, Wabisabi, Education

4.8 • 780 Ratings

🗓️ 28 June 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

After a 8 days offline, I was reminded that the deepest healing doesn’t come from doing more—but from being more present. In this episode, I share why immersing yourself in nature for just 3 to 4 days can reset your nervous system, clear your mind, and bring you back to yourself. This isn’t about escape—it’s about return. To the quiet. To stillness. To the real you. I’ll walk you through how to take a restorative break in nature, what to expect emotionally and physically, and why this kind of reset is essential in today’s overstimulated world. Let this be your reminder: nature always welcomes you back—with mercy, with grace, and without judgment. Benefits of Immersing in Nature for 3–4 Days 1. Nervous System Reset – Reduces cortisol (stress hormone) – Activates the parasympathetic (rest and digest) system – Lowers heart rate and blood pressure 2. Mental Clarity & Focus – Boosts cognitive function and memory – Reduces mental fatigue and brain fog – Encourages clearer, calmer decision-making 3. Emotional Detox & Healing – Allows space to process emotions without distraction – Supports mood stability and lowers anxiety – May bring suppressed feelings to the surface (a healthy release) 4. Enhanced Creativity – Being in natural environments stimulates creative thinking – Encourages new ideas, inspiration, and problem-solving – Helps reconnect to your inner artist or writer 5. Better Sleep – Resets circadian rhythm – Natural light exposure improves melatonin regulation – Physical movement + no screens = deeper rest 6. Physical Vitality – Encourages gentle, natural movement (walking, hiking) – Clean air and natural light nourish your cells – Anti-inflammatory effects from phytoncides (plant compounds released by trees) 7. Spiritual Reconnection – Deepens your sense of purpose and gratitude – Quiet moments in nature often lead to insights or breakthroughs – Helps you remember you are part of something larger 8. Digital Detox – Clears digital overload and constant stimulation – Rebuilds attention span and presence – Creates time for journaling, reflection, or silence 9. Self-Compassion & Presence – Nature does not judge—she invites you to just be – Encourages a softer internal dialogue – Teaches patience, humility, and trust

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0:00.0	Hi, wonderful friends. Welcome back to the Wabi-Sabi podcast. This is episode number 187. Today we will be talking about immersing back into nature. As a fellow wellness practitioner, I've often found it very interesting that it looks like we have to buy our way back into well.
0:22.8	I see ads for our rings all over town in Brooklyn.
0:27.4	I see more products on the shelves at stores like I was just at Good Earth out in the Stinson S.F. area in Northern California. And I'm kind of amazed. I mean,
0:42.1	I obviously tap into both worlds, the natural world of healing and wellness. And also the,
0:49.3	you know, I guess you could call it the capitalistic world of wellness where people are selling things and making money off of wellness.
0:58.6	But the reason why I haven't been on the pod for the past two weeks was because I decided to go offline and reset.
1:07.9	I wish I could have gone longer, to be honest.
1:10.5	It was that good. And we're going to talk about
1:13.5	the benefits of immersing back into nature and how you can transform your own power and take back
1:20.7	your own health and wellness with just three to four days of being offline, off your computer, off
1:27.3	your phone. You absolutely can do it. You can just
1:31.0	plan for it if you need to or not tell anybody at all. Honestly, I come from the analog world.
1:37.5	This is how we lived back in the day. You don't have to worry about anything. You don't have to
1:42.0	worry about emergencies. Everything will be fine. Three to four days is really nothing. I actually did between seven to
1:50.0	eight days completely offline, gave my phones up, gave my computers up, had them in a safe space.
1:57.5	And, you know, I just think that a lot of toxicity and a lot of bad habits are forming into
2:08.7	destructive toxicity in our lives if we allow these things to happen so as a kid who used to watch
2:17.4	like the 96 bulls, you know, with Jordan
2:21.0	and Pippin and Rodman, I really appreciate the analog days when you went to a concert or you went
2:27.6	to a game and not one person had a cell phone. People had cameras, but you know, you take a shot and then you put the thing away.
2:35.8	So I miss those days. And if you're too young for the analog days, I have a big heart for all of you
2:43.5	who had to grow up with technology or entire life, especially social media. I'm also going to ask
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