47: Benji Zecher: Finding Connection, Community & Conservation in the Ocean

In this episode, we sit down with Benji Zecher, a queer Pacific Northwest-based educator and naturalist, to talk about their journey into ocean conservation, freediving, and outdoor education. Benji shares how the ocean became both a teacher and a refuge, and how connecting with nature can support mental health, build community, and inspire us to become better stewards of the places we love. We also explore the importance of representation in environmental and outdoor spaces, the role of Indi...