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Let's Take This Outside

Mary Anne Ivison

What happens when we play outside?

We become healthier - both mentally and physically.
We become more creative and more focused.
We connect - with nature, each other, and ourselves.

Let’s Take This Outside: a new podcast hosted by me - Mary Anne Ivison - an aspiring outdoor athlete and nature lover. I speak to athletes, outdoor professionals, and scientists about their connection to nature, how it affects their performance, and everyday life.

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Avg 40 min
English

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#101
Tuesday · 34 min
Tom Peiffer - Pro Skier
Former Freeride World Tour athlete Tom Peiffer joins us to talk big-mountain skiing, chasing remote lines around the world, and the adventures that keep him pushing into new terrain.
#100
October 6 · 29 min
Town of Petawawa - Recess All The Time
The ⁠Town of Petawawa⁠ is a vibrant community in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, known for its strong connection to the outdoors and active lifestyle.
#99
September 22 · 38 min
Re-Release: Kevin Callan - The Happy Camper
Kevin Callan is the author of 18 books, including the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly popular series of paddling guides.
#98
September 8 · 52 min
David Webb - President & Publisher at Explore Outdoor Media Inc.
⁠David Webb⁠⁠ is the President & Publisher at Explore Outdoor Media Inc., and host of Explore's "Live the Adventure Podcast."
#97
August 25 · 34 min
Re-Release: Jen and Eric - Log Driver's Waltz
In 2022 Jen and Eric bikepacked over 7000 km which included Grand Departs on the 4400 km Tour Divide and the 800 km Log Driver’s Waltz (LDW), and a time trial on the North of Seven 770.
#96
August 4 · 34 min
Lisa Franks - Paralympic Gold Medalist + Outdoor Advocate
Lisa Franks is a six-time Paralympic gold medalist whose life changed forever after becoming paralyzed at 14. Today, she's traded the podium for the outdoors, exploring by mountain bike, kayak, and a wheelchair-accessible campervan she designed herself, all while advocating for a more inclusive outdoors.
#95
July 21 · 30 min
Re-Release: Dr. Daniel Scott - Climate Change and Tourism
Join us as we delve into Dr. Scott's 25 years of groundbreaking work, focusing on the transition to a low-carbon tourism economy and strategies for adapting to the impacts of climate change.
#97
July 7 · 48 min
Good Fire: An Interview with Indigenous wildfire expert and scientist Dr. Amy Cardinal Christianson
Christianson works with Indigenous Nations across Canada on fire stewardship practices like cultural burning and collaborates with Indigenous peoples from around the world on decolonising land management.
#96
June 2 · 45 min
Mark Herbst - Rode his bike 30,000-kilometre around the globe
Mark Herbst rode is bike 30,000 km's around the globe to raise money for cancer research in honour of his late wife Jackie.
#95
May 5 · 51 min
Brooke Mitchell - Podcast Host of Rewildology
Brooke is the creator and host of the conservation science podcast Rewildology, where she takes listeners into the field to experience conservation firsthand.
#94
April 7 · 37 min
Dr. Alison Criscitiello - Ice Core Scientist
Dr. Alison Criscitiello is an ice core scientist, high-altitude mountaineer, and Director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab at the University of Alberta.
#93
March 17 · 38 min
Lindsay Davies - Blogger "I've Been Bit"
Lindsay Davies is a proud Ontario explorer, storyteller, and creative who’s been thoroughly bit by the travel bug.
#96
March 3 · 47 min
Lanaudière-Mauricie - an outdoor lovers paradise
The vast territory of Lanaudière-Mauricie promises to offer you the Quebec experience you’ve always dreamed of, to the rhythm of the four seasons, and brimming with diverse, authentic experiences.
#92
February 17 · 33 min
Bernadette McDonald - Leading voice in mountain culture
Bernadette McDonald is an award-winning author, speaker, and one of the world’s leading voices in mountain culture.
#91
February 3 · 41 min
Lee Nordbye - Fine Art Landscape Photographer
⁠Lee Nordbye⁠ is a fine art landscape photographer, speaker, and teacher based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Known for his bold and soulful style, Lee captures the intimate details and hidden beauty of the natural world.
#89
January 20 · 45 min
Ollie Treviso - Endurance Walker and Modern Explorer
n endurance walker and modern explorer, Ollie became the first person to walk the entire length of the Andes, a 14,000-kilometre journey across seven countries that took nearly 20 months to complete.
#90
January 6 · 47 min
Angelo Fulco - Author - Searching for Serenity: Finding My Way on the Camino de Santiago
In his sixties, Angelo took up long-distance running, progressing from 5Ks to half marathons and completing his first full marathon at age 66. In 2023, Angelo walked the Camino de Santiago.
#88
Dec 9, 2025 · 39 min
Adam Kourakis - Owner of Somersault Events
Today I’m joined by Adam Kourakis: lifelong athlete, race director, and co-owner of Somersault Events.
#87
Nov 25, 2025 · 44 min
Jeffrey Douglas - Mountain Guide + Owner of Mountain Goat Adventures
Meet Jeff Douglas, a Canmore-based mountain guide who recently completed a three-year quest to hike every single one of Banff National Park’s 2,000-plus kilometres of trails… all in hopes of seeing the park’s elusive bison herd.
#86
Nov 11, 2025 · 33 min
Sasha Galitzki - "Embers" - aerial artist and climate advocate
⁠Sasha Galitzki ⁠is an acclaimed aerial artist and climate advocate. Losing her home in the 2024 Jasper wildfire strengthened her resolve to use her art to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the places she loves and works to protect.

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