FRIEND OF NED: JESSE CODY
Meet Jesse Cody — mental health advocate, Founder of Hike The Good Hike, and Friend of Ned. He was in a very dark place mentally — then life brought him to the Appalachian Trail. Despite never having so much as pitched a tent in his life, he kept putting one foot in front of the other. Five years and 7,500 miles of trails later, he’s made it his life’s work to help people heal through nature. Jesse’s currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in partnership with The Youth Mental Health Project, but he took some time out to chat with us about mental health and nature therapy.
NED’S GUIDE TO A STRESS-FREE SUMMER
This summer, we’re taking a page out of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s playbook: “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” Done, done, and done! Here’s 10 more things we’re doing for the ultimate stress-free summer!
FRIEND OF NED: HELEN REAVEY
Meet Helen Reavey — celebrity hairstylist, founder of Act+Acre (our favorite plant-based hair wellness brand), and Friend of Ned. We chat with her about karma, kindness, and The Great British Bake Off!
FRIENDS OF NED: GERMANI & BRITTANY OF THE BLACK GIRL BRAVADO PODCAST
Meet Germani Manning & Brittany Lackey — hosts of the Black Girl Bravado Podcast and Friends of Ned. We chat with them about extending kindness, making room for flow, the SAVERS method, and treating Mama Nature with the respect she deserves.
