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Author: William Henry December 6, 2025 Duration: 1:49

Welcome to The Nature of Mental Health — a podcast where the natural world and emotional well-being come together.

This podcast is for clinicians looking for tools beyond the therapy room… Parents raising grounded, resilient kids… Nature lovers who feel that deep exhale the moment they step outside… And anyone longing to reconnect with themselves and with the world around them.

Each episode, we’ll explore how time outdoors supports emotional well-being, resilience, and healing.

You can expect:

Practical nature-based tools you can use in everyday life — no hiking boots required.

Conversations with clinicians, organizations, and guides innovating outside the four walls of the therapy room.

Personal stories of resilience and recovery — revealing nature’s quiet, transformative power.

We’ll explore the science — how green spaces rewire our stress response… We’ll honor the personal — those moments when nature holds us together… And we’ll return to this simple truth:

We are part of nature.

And nature is part of us.

New episodes begin December 21st.

Host & Show Info

  • Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
  • About the Host: William Henry is a clinical social worker and nature informed therapist. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
  • Website: riverstonementalhealth.com

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⚠️ Important Disclaimer: 

The Nature of Mental Health is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. The information presented here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care professional. If you’re in crisis, thinking about harming yourself, or don’t feel safe, call 911, or contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline immediately.


In a world that often feels overwhelmingly digital and fast-paced, The Nature of Mental Health offers a different kind of conversation. Hosted by clinical social worker and nature-informed therapist William Henry, this podcast gently examines the profound, often overlooked connection between our inner landscapes and the natural world outside our doors. It’s not about abandoning traditional therapy, but rather expanding the toolkit we have for emotional wellness and personal growth. Each episode feels like a thoughtful walk, where practical advice and scientific inquiry meet. You’ll hear William weave together insightful dialogues with clinicians, ecotherapists, and researchers, digging into the tangible ways that sunlight, soil, and open air influence our nervous system and psychological resilience. The discussions move beyond theory, focusing on accessible, nature-based tools you can integrate into a daily routine, whether you live in a dense city or the countryside. This is a space for anyone curious about how a deeper relationship with the environment can foster healing and clarity. Tune into this podcast for a grounded, evidence-informed perspective that redefines what it means to care for your mental health, reminding us that some of the most powerful support systems have been growing around us all along.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 11

The Nature of Mental Health
Podcast Episodes
Nature Mandalas: Windows to the Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:57
Explore the therapeutic power of nature mandalas with Laura Cohen, delving into their origins, use in therapy, and how they facilitate emotional access and insight.Guest InformationGuest Name: Laura Cohen, MA, RCTBio: La…
Access Nature Project: A Conversation on Inclusivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:22
This episode features Bonnie, Marie, and Jessica from Access Nature Project discussing how nature access benefits mental health, especially for underserved communities and people with disabilities. They share insights on…
Healing Through Nature: Anxiety and Depression Support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:22
This conversation explores the profound impact of nature on mental health, particularly in alleviating anxiety and depression. It discusses the physiological benefits of spending time outdoors, the science behind nature'…
Nature Informed Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Dr. Leigh Beck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:25
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Leigh Beck discusses the innovative approach of nature-informed harm reduction in the context of substance use disorder treatment. She explores the historical relationship between d…
Awe and Wonder: Why Feeling Small Can Be So Powerful [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:56
In this conversation, William Henry explores the profound impact of awe and wonder on our lives, emphasizing their ability to connect us to the natural world and to each other. He shares personal experiences of awe in na…
Mindfulness in Nature: Coming Home to the Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
In this episode, William Henry explores the concept of mindfulness through the lens of nature. He emphasizes how nature inherently teaches us to be present and connected, contrasting this with the pressures of modern lif…
Welcome/Intro: Reconnecting with what heals us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:04
In this inaugural episode of The Nature of Mental Health, William Henry explores the profound connection between nature and mental health. He discusses the historical context of human interaction with nature, the impact…
Seasonal Resilience and Nature with Citlali Herrera, LCSW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:57
In this conversation, William Henry and Citlali "Lali" Herrera discuss the profound connection between nature and mental health, exploring the modalities of nature therapy and the importance of seasonal awareness. They e…