HeyJaredThe Forest Understory
Forests play an important part in our lives. The Forest Understory podcast, through interviews and features, tells stories of human experience and connection with forests.
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Episode 8: Lacey and Mike’s Great Camping Adventures: A 20-year Evolution (opens the original)
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In this episode of Forest Understory, host Lacey Rose interviews her husband and camping partner Mike Machin about their nearly 20 years of camping adventures together. They share stories of their early camping experiences, the challenges of backcountry camping, and the lessons learned from various mishaps, including epic tent failures and water purification woes. The couple discusses their favorite camping meals, gear upgrades, and the transition to trailer life, all while reflecting on the bea
Episode 7: Alone, But Not Lonely: Finding Resilience in the Forest with Megan Hanacek (opens the original)
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What happens when a forester, biologist, and wilderness enthusiast spends months surviving alone in the wild? This episode of The Forest Understory features Megan Hanacek , professional forester and biologist, whose experiences range from helping landowners manage forests to testing her limits on the reality series Alone . But this conversation isn't just about survival. We explore how time spent in forests can build mental resilience, reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help us navigate uncertain
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