Smoke Bathing

Person in a forest touching snow-covered pine branches, with yellow gloves.

Emma Strandberg tries Smoke Bathing with sage to cleanse and unblock her writer’s flow, sharing her humorous experience of this ancient ritual in nature.

FOOTPRINTS

Bird tracks in the snow on a sloped surface.

Emma Strandberg reflects on nature’s tracks in winter and her journey of self-healing, preparing for her upcoming book on personal growth through forest bathing and embracing small joys.

PRScribe Guest Blog

Banner reading "Guest Post - It's the Journey That Counts, by Emma Strandberg" at Palamedes PR agency.

Contributing to PRScribe, I share my publishing journey, from elation to frustration. Without a big publisher, it’s up to me to make my book stand out.

Forest Bathing – Nighttime

Eerie, dimly lit forest with mist, illuminated by an unknown light source.

Nighttime forest bathing has transformed my healing journey. Slow movement, deep breaths, and trusting my senses brought peace after burnout. My memoir explores how nature therapy helped me heal.

SISU AND HYGGE

Silhouette of a kettle on stove against a vibrant sunset.

By embracing sisu and hygge, I’ve learned to tackle winter with resilience and comfort. Strengthening my body and creating cozy spaces has transformed my winters into peaceful, purposeful seasons.

AI and the future of British publishing

A robotic figure beside text about a guest post on AI and the future of British publishing.

Writing for PRScribe has broadened my knowledge and challenged my beliefs. By exploring AI and British publishing, I’ve deepened my self-expression and critical thinking, encouraging personal growth.

Heavenly Autumn Apple Cake

Homemade apple cake on a table with lit candle, fresh apples, and grapes.

Whip up a simple autumn apple cake with cinnamon, cardamom, and fresh apples. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, paired with cream or a cup of coffee.

Which came first – the fish or the egg?

Jar of orange substance on a tree stump surrounded by greenery.

Spawning season at The Hatchery involves collecting eggs from female trout and sperm from males to aid wild reproduction. A vital process ensuring healthy future trout populations.

RECYCLING A REMEDY

A close-up of a water droplet-covered mushroom growing on a tree bark in a forest.

Autumn fungi, like Wild Reishi and Red Belted Conk, recycle nutrients in the forest and have been used in traditional medicine, though many can be poisonous.

Recipe for success

Capercaille spotted through dense forest branches on a mossy woodland floor.

On a nature walk, I picked chanterelles and herbs for a fragrant wild mushroom risotto, enhanced with vermouth and parmesan—a simple yet luxurious dish.