Never Enough
/I thought I needed more from my relationship — and from nature
Shi Shi Beach (Photo by Paul Barach)
“I still wonder if there was something I could have said — some magic combination of words that, when put together the right way at the right time, could have kept her in this world.”
Season 2 // Episode 7
When we lose a loved one, many of us seek healing from the outdoors. But what happens when nature doesn’t cooperate — when the weather is bad, and your happy place is miserable?
Today’s story takes us to “the most beautiful beach in Washington State” and explores what can we learn about grief and acceptance when nature is at its ugliest.
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Episode Notes
Credits
Story by Paul Barach
Story editing by Forrest Wood and Willow Belden
Sound design by Willow Belden
Music includes selections from Blue Dot Sessions and Storyblocks
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More episodes by Paul Barach
“Back to the Real World” — about returning home after a life-changing thru-hike
“The Thru-Hike of Misery” — about what happens when the adventure of a lifetime doesn’t turn out like you’d hoped
Episodes that won awards this month from the Society of Professional Journalists:
“Outskating Your Demons” — first place, mental health feature
“In the Name of Fairness” — second place, social justice reporting
“Trial By Fire”, “Running Blind”, and “In the Name of Fairness” — Out There received first place for best podcast based on these episodes
Stacia Bennett’s recommendations for Out There Favorites
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[Un]Natural Selection
A special season of Points North from Interlochen Public Radio
