Generational Legacies in Bloom: Chelsea Murphy on Raising Kids Outdoors and Inspiring Her Parents to Reclaim Nature

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Season 1 | Episode 8

In this episode, Chelsea Murphy takes us on a journey through her deep-rooted love for the outdoors and how sustainability shapes her relationship with nature—whether it's in her backyard or deep in the backcountry. She shares heartfelt stories about helping her parents reconnect with nature, navigating the historical trauma that often lingers for Black folks in outdoor spaces. It's a powerful reminder that healing can happen under open skies.

But Chelsea isn’t just out here for herself. She and her partner are raising three little nature lovers, instilling an intergenerational bond with the earth—because loving the land is a legacy. From tackling generational gaps in outdoor engagement to unpacking the power of storytelling and community, Chelsea keeps it real about what it means to foster a love for the outdoors, especially within Black families.

Oh, and postpartum healing? Nature’s got that too. Chelsea gets personal about how the outdoors became a space for her own restoration and reflection.

Whether you’re surrounded by concrete or pine trees, Chelsea’s message is clear: nature is for you. She’s here to inspire her global online community (and you!) to find their own path to the outdoors—because the earth is calling, and it’s time to answer.

MORE ABOUT CHELSEA

Chelsea Murphy  is a nature-loving advocate on a mission to bring diversity to the outdoors. Recognizing the lack of culture and diversity in outdoor recreation, her work promotes the idea of reimagining what it means to be “outdoorsy.” She strives to be a representation both to her children and to fellow Black and Brown women, inspiring them to get outdoors with confidence. She uses her voice to normalize conversations around racism and white supremacy, highlighting how both systems still dominate outdoor culture. 

“I still always come back to the impact that I’m having on my kids. I see them, they see me, and we are engaging in that community and really just cultivating the love for nature.”

— Chelsea