Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. Her book The Nature Fix: Why Being in Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative was an Audible bestseller and was named a top summer read by J.P Morgan. Her latest book, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey, was called “show-stopping” and “courageous” by Publisher’s Weekly and won the 2023 PEN AMERICA award for literary science writing. She is a contributing editor at Outside and a freelance writer for TheNew York Times and numerous other publications. A fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, Florence’s work focuses on the environment, health, and science. A certified forest-bathing guide and experienced workshop leader, Florence loves leading groups through both short and multi-day nature-immersive experiences and watching the transformation, connection, and healing that result.