# 4017: The Beach as Medicine by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Natural Therapy

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-05-17T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 544

## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4017: Kathy Robinson explores how the beach can restore the body, calm the mind, and awaken the spirit through the natural healing elements of sun, sea, and sand. Drawing on mindfulness and the concept of “blue mind,” she offers simple practices that encourage relaxation, reflection, creativity, and a deeper connection with nature. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/7/15/the-beach-as-medicine Quotes to ponder: “A relaxed body paves the way for a reduction in anxiety and stress and an increase of mental ease.” “Instead of directing my attention through focused meditation, mindful awareness is about deepening presence by welcoming our full experience, moment by moment, observing how the mind, body and spirit feel.” “Natural substances for our bodies abound, such as Vitamin D production stimulated by the sun, magnesium from sea water as a de-stressor, the antibacterial, detoxifying properties of salt, and the negative ions in the sea air to help us absorb more oxygen.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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