The Benefits of Forest Bathing!

The Benefits of Forest Bathing! is the topic of  this episode of Discover Rising Tides: How the Outside Makes the Inside Better. Host Jeanne Gallagher sits down with Kate Tredway, Chief of Staff at onX—a digital mapping company helping outdoor enthusiasts explore with confidence and care for the places they love.

Kate shares how she intentionally shaped her career from big tech at Amazon into a dream role that blends technology, community, and the outdoors. She talks about onX’s mission to awaken the adventure inside everyone, the importance of land access and stewardship, and how the company’s culture actively supports employees in getting outside and giving back.

Kate also dives into her work as a certified Nature and Forest Therapy (forest bathing) guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and Cascadia Forest Therapy.

She explains the origins of forest bathing in Japan, the science-backed benefits for stress, cognition, and wellbeing, and what actually happens on a guided walk—from slowing down and engaging all your senses to building a reciprocal relationship with nature, even if you live in a busy city.

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• Kate Tredway on LinkedIn
• Denise Stegall – Healthy Living, Happy Mid-Life

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