Stories, News & Insights

Explore stories, news, and insights at the intersection of nature, health, and the workplace. From real-world examples to fresh ideas, discover how nature is shaping healthier people and stronger communities.

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Blue and Green Minds Podcast: Nature, Work, and Resilience in SouthCarolina

In this episode of the Blue and Green Minds Podcast from the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, Dr. Susan Johnson shares how integrating nature into everyday environments can strengthen wellbeing, performance, and long-term resilience. The conversation explores the data behind nature-based strategies and highlights how leaders across South Carolina are rethinking the way we live, work, and connect to support healthier people, healthier places, and a more resilient economy.
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Emerger Strategies Podcast: How Nature Makes Us Healthier, Happier,Smarter

Excerpt: In this episode of the Emerger Strategies Podcast, Susan Johnson shares how nature supports physical health, mental wellbeing, and cognitive performance. The conversation explores the science behind nature-based health, the role of environment in shaping how we live and work, and practical ways employers can integrate nature into workplace wellbeing strategies.
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Nature-Based Exchange Podcast: Exploring Health, Work & the Power ofPlace

In this episode of the Nature-Based Exchange podcast, Susan Johnson joins host [podcast host name if you want to include it] to discuss the intersection of workplace wellbeing, nature-based health promotion, and practical strategies for bringing the outdoors into how we work. They explore why nature matters for physical and mental health, how employers are leading in South Carolina, and what it looks like to make nature a meaningful part of organizational culture.
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Wellness at Work, Naturally: A Coffee Conversation with BlueCrossBlueShield and Nature at Work

Featured in Southern Edge Magazine, this conversational piece explores the long-standing partnership between BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Nature at Work, and how nature-based strategies are shaping the future of workplace wellness. Through a candid dialogue, Susan Johnson and Mike Harris reflect on leadership, collaboration, and why South Carolina employers are uniquely positioned to lead in creating healthier people and healthier places.
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The Landing Post: January Edition

The January edition of The Landing Post looks ahead with intention, grounding the new year in wellbeing, leadership, and nature-based practices. This issue shares what’s coming in 2026 and invites our community to start the year aligned around healthy people and healthy places.
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The Landing Post: December Edition

The December edition of The Landing Post reflects on a season of connection, collaboration, and growth across the Nature at Work community. From year-end reflections to partner highlights, this issue captures the people, places, and moments that defined the close of 2025.
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The Landing Post: Inaugural Edition

The inaugural edition of The Landing Post introduces Nature at Work and the ideas shaping our work at the intersection of health, nature, and the workplace. This first issue sets the tone for what’s ahead—sharing the “why” behind the work, early momentum, and an invitation to lead with nature.
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Leading with Nature: Healthy Oceans, Healthy Economies

Healthy oceans are not just an environmental issue — they are an economic one. In South Carolina, coastal and marine systems support jobs, infrastructure, and long-term business stability, making science-based conservation essential to resilient communities and strong economies.
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Entrepreneur Minute: Dr. Susan Johnson on Nature at Work

Watch a short video of Nature at Work Founder Dr. Susan Johnson, featured on the The Who’s On The Move video series. Their Entrepreneur Minute segment highlights people making an impact in communities across South Carolina: entrepreneurs, leaders in the non profit sector, and artists.
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New South Carolina Initiative to Put Nature at the Heart of Workforce and Community Wellbeing

This feature from Who’s On The Move highlights the launch of Nature at Work and its mission to integrate nature-based strategies into the workplace and community wellbeing. Learn how this statewide initiative is helping South Carolina lead the way in health, sustainability, and business leadership.
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Entrepreneur Minute: Dr. Susan Johnson on Nature at Work

In this 30-minute podcast interview with Alan Cooper of Who’s On The Move, Dr. Susan Johnson shares the inspiration behind Nature at Work and how her background in workplace wellness led to building a statewide movement that integrates health, business, and the outdoors.
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Why Nature at Work

What sparked the idea for Nature at Work? Susan Johnson shares ho w over two decades in workplace wellness led to a powerful realization — and a new model for health and connection.
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