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As a dietitian who works in behavior change, I've noticed a common theme in my work: the need for people to give themselves permission for true self care. But, sometimes, the world makes us feel like self-care should be ONE more thing we strive for leaving us feeling like we even fail at this! The Love You More podcast is here to support you in your personal journey towards being there for THE most important person in your life: YOU.
Love You More Podcast
Ep 81: A Conversation on the Wisdom of the Wild with Jo Pang
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April 14, 2026
Love You More
Ep 81: A Conversation on the Wisdom of the Wild with Jo Pang
Episode summary
This week, Jen is joined by Jo Pang, certified forest therapy guide and co founder of Kindred Forest, for a conversation that gently invites us back into connection with nature, with our bodies, and with ourselves. Together, they explore how stepping outside of fast paced, productivity driven living can open the door to a more aligned and grounded way of being, where self care becomes less reactive and more integrated into everyday life.
From forest bathing to silent retreats, Jo shares how intentional time in nature and in stillness can support nervous system regulation, deepen self awareness, and reconnect us to a sense of wonder. This episode is a reminder that even small moments of presence, whether outside or within our own homes, can have a meaningful impact on our well being and our relationship to the world around us.
To learn more about Jo’s work, upcoming retreats, or opportunities to get involved as a steward at Kindred Forest, connect via Instagram or reach out directly using the links below.
More about Jo Pang
Jo Pang is a certified forest therapy guide and co founder of Kindred Forest, a nature based retreat space in the Ozark Highlands. After leaving a decade long corporate career, he followed a deep pull toward a more grounded and connected way of living.
Jo now guides forest bathing experiences that invite people to slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect with both nature and themselves. He is also involved in ecological restoration, helping to bring greater biodiversity back to the land while cultivating a lifestyle rooted in simplicity, presence, and connection.
Favorite Quotes
“So much of self care for me is some of these larger life choices that then make self care just kind of integrated with everything.” -Jo Pang
“There was something awakening in me that deeply longed to be actually connected to the more than human world.” -Jo Pang
“Nature is still actually our native habitat… our bodies are still of the bodies that our ancestors were.” -Jo Pang
“It’s not just about restoring the land, it’s about seeing how the restoration of the land and the restoration of humans are interrelated journeys.” -Jo Pang
Resources
Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat
Kindred Forest Instagram
Kindred Forest Email: kindredforestmo@gmail.com