The Healing Power of Nature

September 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026

Nature offers something many of us are missing in our busy, screen-filled lives: a chance to slow down, reconnect, and reset. In this episode, we sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Melanie Sklar to explore the powerful connection between nature and mental well-being.

Together, they discuss how spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, support emotional regulation, and provide a sense of grounding during difficult moments. Dr. Sklar shares insights into how our nervous system responds to natural environments, why even small doses of nature can make a difference, and how practices like mindfulness and self-compassion can help us get more from our time outside.

Whether it’s a walk around the block, time in a nearby park, or simply opening a window for fresh air, this conversation offers practical ways to bring more nature into your daily life.

September 11, 2026

with Melanie Sklar, PsyD

MEET THE GUEST

Melanie Sklar, PsyD

Dr. Melanie Sklar is a Psychologist in Washington who has been practicing since 2016. Dr. Sklar works with preteens and adolescences (11+), and younger and older adults (65+). She treats depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship problems/marital conflict, sleep problems, and a broad range of adjustment issues. While her approach to working with people is generally integrative, Dr. Sklar predominately practices from a psychodynamic/family systems lens and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to offer different interventions. She also has a background in assessment, with a focus on ADHD, learning disorders, and executive function concerns, among other areas. In her spare time, Dr. Sklar loves to hike, ski, and play violin. She really enjoys connecting with nature and moving!

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