Helen Skelton on mental health and 'people in pubs'
The 41-year-old mum of three regularly updates viewers and readers on how she stays happy and how she juggles home and professional life.
Helen grew up on a dairy farm in the village of Kirkby Thore, near Penrith. 'I was brought up on a farm on the edge of the Lake District, so life was always outdoors.'
She further said to Blacks: 'Adventures don't have to be in the countryside. For me adventure is anything that puts you out of your comfort zone. You can be adventurous with food, dance classes, etc, but equally, don't think that if you grew up in the city, you should assume the countryside isn't for you.
"Ask questions of walkers and climbers, book a guide, speak to people in a country pub and they will encourage you and advise you if you don't have much outdoor experience.
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'My dog needs walking every day. I am not as close to the mountains as I would like to be but when I get home I like to be up a fell.
"One of my best friends has just started doing fell yoga which I can't wait to try sometime soon.
'Nature and adventure are great levellers. There's no denying time spent outside is good for your mental health and that's why I would encourage anyone to invest in yourself by being outdoors.'
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