On-Air conversation with host Chris Ruggia dives into healing, EMDR, and the science of desert serenity
ALPINE, TX, June 17, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — In a powerful new episode of the award-winning Heart of the Big Bend podcast, hosted by Chris Ruggia on KVLF/KALP Radio Alpine, Toni and Jacque of Brisa Therapeutics joined the mic to share transformative insights about the intersection of mental health and the natural world.
The episode, titled Desert Magic: Mental / Emotional Health and the Outdoors, explores how environments like the Big Bend region serve as more than a visual escape—they function as active participants in emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and personal restoration.
Nature, Neuroscience & Nervous System Healing
Drawing from their clinical experience and integrative therapeutic work, the Brisa team walked listeners through concepts including:
• Bilateral stimulation in nature (e.g., walking rhythms, eye movement across landscapes)
• How the desert uniquely supports EMDR-style healing and grounding
• The neuroscience behind nervous system resets when immersed in wide, open spaces
• Why emotional regulation and self-connection are easier in environments like Alpine, TX
“It’s not just about being outside—it’s about what being outside does to the brain,” noted Toni.
“Nature speaks directly to the body’s rhythm and restores what busy life disrupts.”
The conversation also included reflections on trauma-informed care, resilience, and the Brisa team’s own experience creating spaces for healing in both clinical and natural settings.
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Whether you’re a therapist, wellness seeker, nature lover, or someone feeling emotionally depleted, this episode is a must-hear on how reconnecting with the land can also mean reconnecting with yourself.
About Brisa Therapeutics
Brisa Therapeutics is a science-backed wellness platform and therapeutic resource hub co-founded by trauma specialists Jacqueline Rousselow, M.Ed., LPC, LCDC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Toni Sands, M.Ed., LPC, CIT, EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist. Built on the belief that healing should be accessible, empowering, and effective, Brisa offers structured, self-guided solutions inspired by EMDR therapy, neuroscience, and mindfulness practices. With decades of clinical experience, the founders have created tools and courses that help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, and trauma—enabling nervous system regulation and emotional resilience through easy-to-use, research-backed techniques. Whether accessed through their mobile app, digital wellness tools, or online programs, Brisa puts the power of healing into people’s hands—anytime, anywhere.
Learn more at brisatherapeutics.com
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