What if the most powerful medicine for your health wasn’t found in a bottle — but under your feet, in the trees above, and in the sky stretching out before you?
Dr. Melissa Sundermann is a lifestyle medicine physician, endurance athlete, and passionate advocate for reconnecting with the natural world. In this inspiring episode of The Health Feast, we explore how nature isn’t just a backdrop to our busy lives — it’s a potent, evidence-based healing force. Drawing from her own journey as a runner, explorer, and plant-based physician, Dr. Sundermann invites us to remember what we’ve always known deep down: we are wired for the wild.
We discuss:
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Why nature should be part of your wellness prescription
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The science behind how time outdoors lowers stress and boosts immunity
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The mindset shift that happens when we move outside
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Tips for reconnecting with nature in daily life — even in urban settings
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How Dr. Sundermann lives in rhythm with the seasons and what it’s taught her about health
This conversation is a breath of fresh air — a gentle nudge to step outside, slow down, and remember what it feels like to belong.
🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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