In this episode of Wildest Ones, we meet wildlife photographer Mike Phelps and hear how his connection to nature helped him through some of the most difficult moments of his life. Growing up with a love for the outdoors, Mike’s relationship with the wild took on a deeper meaning following experiences with mental health struggles, both within his family and in his own life. At his lowest point, wildlife photography became more than a passion. It became a way to process, rebuild and move forward. Through quiet moments in nature and time spent observing wildlife, this film explores how the natural world can offer perspective, resilience and a sense of grounding when it’s needed most.

This episode contains discussion of mental health struggles and suicide. Directed, Filmed and Edited by Simon Owen. Wildest Ones is a short documentary series exploring the connection between nature, mental wellbeing and conservation through honest human stories. This is an independent documentary project, created and self-funded out of a passion for nature, storytelling and conservation. If these stories resonate with you, subscribing, sharing the films, or supporting the project helps keep them alive and I'm open to sponsors the the rest of this amazing series.

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