PART 2/4 As our Cape to Cape journey continues, this next stretch brings a shift in energy. After pushing through the soft beaches in Episode 1, we're now walking from Contos to Ellensbrook, about 30km through one of the most scenic parts of the WA coastline. This leg is about slowing down, soaking it in, and appreciating where we are. Mum joins us for this section, adding a warm and grounding presence to the crew. We also connect with Uncle Wayne Webb and Simon Zuvich, two legends who’ve spent their lives learning from this coastline. They share stories, insights, and a deeper connection to place. This walk isn’t just about making it to the end, it’s about being where your feet are. Subscribe to catch the full Cape to Cape journey — new episodes every two weeks. If you would like to learn more from Uncle Wayne and the Wadandi people - https://www.undalup.com/ Follow the journey on Instagram for BTS - https://www.instagram.com/jacobwillcox__/ Thanks to the sponsors of the series - @ripcurl @gageroadsbrewco @Surfline Lucie’s references for the impact walking has on mental health: Sudimac, S., & Kühn, S. (2022). A one-hour walk in nature reduces amygdala activity in women, but not in men. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, Article 931905. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.931905 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.931905) Sudimac, S., & Kühn, S. (2024). Can a nature walk change your brain? Investigating hippocampal brain plasticity after one hour in a forest. Environmental Research, 262(Part 1), 119813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.119813 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.119813)   Sudimac, S., Sale, V., & Kühn, S. (2022). How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature. Molecular Psychiatry, 27, 4446–4452. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-022-01720-6 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-022-01720-6)   Brinsley, J., & Rosenbaum, S. (2022). Walking in nature can help depression. Evidence-Based Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2022-103651 (https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2022-103651) Mau, M., Aaby, A., Klausen, S. H., & Roessler, K. K. (2022). Are long-distance walks therapeutic? A systematic scoping review of the conceptualization of long-distance walking and its relation to mental health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 14729. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192214729 (https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192214729)   Ma, J., Lin, P., & Williams, J. (2024). Effectiveness of nature-based walking interventions in improving mental health in adults: A systematic review. Current Psychology, 43, 9521–9539. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-05088-8 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-05088-8)