Broadcasting from Utah
Faith and Andrew dive into some exciting initiatives at PureLife, focusing on the fascinating concept of somatic therapy and interoception—the body’s ability to sense its internal state. They explore how tuning into signals like your heartbeat, breathing patterns, and muscle tension can lead to powerful improvements in both physical and mental health. It’s like a full-body check-in, helping people learn how to release tension and reconnect with themselves.
They also discuss the growing challenge Gen Z faces with sedentary, screen-heavy lifestyles, and how nature-based and adventure therapy can be part of the solution. Faith shares compelling research showing how these therapies enhance a person’s sense of agency over their body—boosting self-esteem, self-belief, and overall well-being.
ORDER Andrew’s New Book, LAUNCH: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Life, and Thriving: https://a.co/d/e5FE5JZ
Andrew Taylor Website: https://octagonmentoring.com/
PureLife Adventure: https://www.purelifeadventure.com/
Faith has been involved in the mental health field for over ten years. She spent nine years living in Japan working for the US Military, creating mindfulness-based programs for military members and their families at the Naval Hospital and Behavioral Health Programs. Faith directed and organized wellness events and educational seminars for PTSD inpatient programs, behavioral health outpatient programs, and caregivers. She delivers a strength-based, person-centered, somatic approach in her work with clients. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Japan at the University of Maryland in Asian Philosophy, Faith moved to Arizona to attend Prescott College, where she attained a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Faith is currently enrolled in a post graduate professional degree Ed. S. in Experiential Adventure-based Counseling. She holds over 40 movement certifications and has a yoga teacher training school with over hundreds of graduates. Faith enjoys time with her partner, adult children, and dogs in her time away from work. Faith also enjoys lifting, reading the newest research on the body, and time in the outdoors. Now residing in Costa Rica, Faith has begun her lifelong goal of learning to surf.
