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[Start now](https://planningalt.com/true-wealth-assessment?hsLang=en) *Takes 7-8 minutes.* 1 min read # Breaking Cycles and Finding Meaning Through Nature with Bridget Crocker, Author of "The River’s Daughter" [Planning Alternatives](https://planningalt.com/insights/author/planning-alternatives) December 15, 2025 [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) ![Breaking Cycles and Finding Meaning Through Nature with Bridget Crocker, Author of ](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-Bridget%20Crocker-min.png) | [![Spotify-teal](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Spotify-teal.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/episode/162k1EJjwvW8YfUvJnKlIF) | [![Apple-Podcast-teal](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Apple-Podcast-teal.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-cycles-and-finding-meaning-through-nature/id1376400571?i=1000741313293) | [![Youtube-teal](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Youtube-teal.svg)](https://youtu.be/HFSQxEMglCM) | | --- | --- | --- |   Today, we’re joined by [Bridget Crocker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetcrocker/), Adventure Travel Writer and Author of “The River’s Daughter,” to talk about her journey from growing up along the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to becoming an international river guide and writer. Bridget explores how nature, adventure, and personal reflection shaped her understanding of true wealth — one rooted in connection, curiosity, and healing. Her memoir captures both her physical and emotional voyages, revealing how confronting hardship can lead to profound growth and reconciliation.   Key Takeaways: - 00:00 Introduction. - 01:50 Bridget’s life on the Snake River sparked her passion for guiding and writing. - 03:54 At 20, Bridget’s Zambezi guiding sparked a global journey. - 05:03 Successful clients with big careers find themselves on an equal footing in nature. - 07:17 “The River’s Daughter” tells of finding connection in nature and a life on rivers. - 09:19 The Zambezi river god Nyami Nyami teaches that anger often hides deeper pain. - 11:28 A story that offers hope to anyone seeking healing and a new family legacy. - 12:38 A dream of Bridget’s late father in a canoe symbolized love and legacy. - 13:22 Bridget’s father was her paddle partner in breaking cycles and inspiring hope.   > “Being on the water with people and sharing that experience is one of the greatest versions of wealth that I’m familiar with.” > > \- Bridget Crocker   Resources Mentioned: - [Bridget Crocker’s website](https://bridgetcrocker.com/) - [The River’s Daughter book](https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Daughter-Bridget-Crocker/dp/1954118546)   Connect with Scott Austin, Owner of JadePuma Scott Austin LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/svaustin/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/svaustin/)  JadePuma LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/jadepuma/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jadepuma/)    Connect with Nathan Mersereau: Phone: 248-645-1520  Email: [nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com](mailto:nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com) LinkedIn: [Nathan Mersereau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-mersereau-cfp%C2%AE-a984761/) Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310 Birmingham, MI 48009 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### A wealth of insight [![The Art of Exceptional Service and Client Relationships with Barrett Wright of Hill Robinson Yacht Management](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-Barrett%20Wright-min.png)](https://planningalt.com/insights/the-art-of-exceptional-service-and-client-relationships-with-barrett-wright) #### [The Art of Exceptional Service and Client Relationships with Barrett Wright of Hill Robinson Yacht Management](https://planningalt.com/insights/the-art-of-exceptional-service-and-client-relationships-with-barrett-wright) [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) [![Crafting a Life by Design with Ellie Thompson of Ellie Thompson & Co Jewelry](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-web-EllieThompson-min.png)](https://planningalt.com/insights/crafting-a-life-by-design-with-ellie-thompson) #### [Crafting a Life by Design with Ellie Thompson of Ellie Thompson & Co Jewelry](https://planningalt.com/insights/crafting-a-life-by-design-with-ellie-thompson) [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) [![Enjoying a Rich Life: Our 100th Episode Celebration with Janet T. 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