Appalachian Outdoorosity

Sep 23 2024 13 ep. 33 mins 3
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Appalachian State University is proud to present, Appalachian Outdoorosity, a podcast where you’ll hear stories that entertain, inspire and inform you about living an active outdoor lifestyle. Each episode features a story with the goal to get you outside and keep you going outside to improve your overall wellness.

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Ep. 13 - Haley Toy & Gary Huey - Leave No Trace

Sep 23 2024 53 mins  
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity podcast, host Dr. Joy James interviews Subaru Leave No Trace (LNT) traveling team members Hayley Toy and Gary Huey. The couple shares their personal journeys into outdoor recreation, how they became passionate about the outdoors through a college experience in Yosemite, and their current work educating people on minimizing environmental i

Ep. 12 - Grayson Smith - Journey Inward: Emotional Growth Through Outward Bound

Jul 15 2024 37 mins  
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Grayson Smith. Outward Bound plated a pivotal role in Grayson's outdoor and personal development. Throughout Grayson's time in the program they faced setbacks and challenges in the outdoors and learned with

Ep. 11 - Mary Bowman - A Rec Management Podcast inside a Podcast

Feb 13 2024 40 mins  
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Mary Bowman. While a student, Mary created a podcast called "Mumbling Mountaineer Minutes," wherein she explored Student Perceptions of Physical Activity Incorporated into Science Lessons. Listen to this po

Ep10 - Britan Sides - Empowering Outdoor Exploration

Dec 08 2023 35 mins  
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Britan Sides about their time at App State and more specifically the huge impact working at Outdoor Programs had on their life. Show Notes UREC Outdoor Programs Outdoor Equipment Rental at App State Hand

Ep.09 - Kennedy Williams - Comfort and Peace

Sep 27 2023 24 mins  
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Becki Battista a professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, interviews App State Exercise Science and Chemistry Alumna, Kennedy Williams about her journey toward gaining confidence and finding peace outdoors. Show Notes App State HOPE Lab Resource Pagehttps://hopelab.appstate.edu/resources App State

Ep.08 - Adrianna Nelson - Serious Leisure ”Bird Nerd”

Jun 22 2023 35 mins  
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Managment and Physical Education, interviews App State Biology Alumna, Adrianna Nelson about her passion for birding. Show Notes https://today.appstate.edu/2020/06/26/nelson http://ww.appalachianaudubon.org/ https://highcountryaudubon.org/ https://www.inaturalist.org/

Ep.07 - Lauren Moody - Inclusive Health

Apr 18 2023 30 mins  
While attending App State, Lauren Moody discovered her love for backpacking. On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Lauren shares some of her favorite experiences getting outside. Lauren and Joy also discuss the importance of making the outdoors a welcoming space for all. Show Notes Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed A Walk in the Woods by

Ep.06: Gaining Confidence in the Outdoors

Apr 11 2023 39 mins  
On this episode we will talk with two counselors from the App State Counseling and Psychological Services Center. Outdoorosity team member, Dr. Becki Battista, a professor in exercise science, interviews Heidi Campbell and Katie Whitley who provide more details about their experiences in the outdoors, advice on how to get outside and gain confidence in the outdoors.

Ep.05: Dressing for the Cold (Part 2)

Mar 15 2023 34 mins  
Joy talks cold weather adventures with two outdoor experts on this Appalachian Outdoorosity. Bob Riddle and Valerie Kankiewicz share their perspectives on the best way to prepare for and thrive in the chilliest of outdoor scenarios. Ice climbing, sweating in the snow, David Hasselhoff and last but certainly not least The Legend of the Traveling Jorts all await you! So, come on in!

Ep.04: Dressing for the Cold (Part 1)

Dec 08 2022 23 mins  
The entire Appalachian Outdoorosity crew comes together to discuss their favorite ways to recreate when the weather outside is frightful. We mean cold. You knew that. Joy, Becki and Melissa talk layering, cotton vs polypro and time tested tricks for not becoming hypothermic whilst backpacking, biking and camping. Along the way we discover some of their biggest fears and most embarr