Meet Jesse
The Chaos
Jesse Cody, a transformative force from Cambridge, MA, now calling Cerrillos, NM, home, is a visionary founder and keynote speaker dedicated to harnessing the healing power of nature to transform mental health and personal resilience. Having navigated a life marked by childhood sexual trauma, insecurities, depression, narcissistic tendencies, and suicidal thoughts, Jesse’s journey is a testament to courage, resilience, and hope. Over the past decade, he has traversed more than 16,500 miles across the United States, turning personal pain into purpose through his organization, Hike The Good Hike, a nonprofit devoted to raising awareness and fostering healing through wilderness exploration and storytelling.
I realized I couldn't outrun the trauma; I had to walk through it.
Jesse’s embrace of nature as a therapeutic partner has been pivotal in quieting the inner turmoil that once consumed him. His story challenges traditional mental health paradigms, emphasizing that healing is accessible, self-driven, and deeply interconnected with the natural world. Through his storytelling, Jesse creates a safe space for individuals to confront their inner voices, explore their unique "hike," and unlock profound growth and connection. He passionately advocates that just a few hours in nature, a free and accessible resource, can catalyze transformation, offering clarity, courage, and renewal.
Our Story
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The Living Calm
A compelling speaker and mentor, Jesse inspires audiences to reimagine their relationship with mental health, encouraging them to listen to their inner voices and embark on personal journeys rooted in exploration, courage, and authenticity. His work highlights that healing doesn’t solely depend on therapy or medication but can be profoundly complemented by the wilderness’s restorative embrace. Jesse’s mission is not just to guide individuals toward wellness but to empower them to find their purpose and reignite their connection to the earth, fostering a sense of sanctuary and strength in the face of life’s darkness.
In a world often shadowed by silence and stigma, Jesse Cody stands as a beacon of hope—reminding us all that healing is possible, and the greatest journey begins with a single step out of the chaos and into the Wild Calm.
Wild Calm: Your Call to Conquer Modern Chaos
"The thousands of miles jesse has hiked are stitched into every word of his keynote - revealing not just resilience and adaptability, but the rare, lived-in spirit of someone who's truly walked the walk. Approachable yet profoundly inspiring, his honest storytelling around mental health stirred something deep within me. I left with a renewed fire to lace up my trail runners, hit the dirt, and take up the good hike."
Andy Laub
Two-time Emmy Award
NOMINEE FILMMAKER
The Wild Calm Blueprint
Internal Reconnaissance
Identifying the internal terrain and dismantling the "armor" of modern distractions.
Active
Healing
Using the 20-minute cortisol flush and rhythmic somatic movement to process stagnant energy
Internal Sovereignty
Building a "portable wilderness" within the mind to maintain clarity during the "Long Haul" of daily life
Did you know?
Just 20 minutes in nature is scientifically proven to lower cortisol and improve mood.