Recharging in nature helps Ash Hobbs stay energized in their 9-5 work in the criminal justice system. It also gives Ash the space to think creatively and to shift their perspective when they're feeling stuck. In this week's episode, Ash helps us examine some of the constraints we place on ourselves and others — even when we don’t realize it.We learn about the insidious ways implicit bias creeps into our indoor & outdoor lives, the motivation behind their photography project Discovering Gender, and more.Featured in this episode: Ash HobbsHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Oregon State University, & Peak ScentsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesAsh Hobbs: Instagram  & Photography PortfolioDiscovering Gender: Instagram & WebsiteBooks Mentioned:Biased by Jennifer EberhardtJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonThe New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderTED Talks Ash recommends:Jennifer Eberhardt: How Racial Bias Works and How to Disrupt ItBryan Stevenson:  We Need to Talk About an InjusticeMichelle Alexander: The Future of Race in AmericaRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesOregon State University E-Campus: Visit ecampus.oregonstate.edu/explore to find the program that’s right for you.Peak Scents: Get 20% your order when you use the code EXPLORE20 at checkout at PeakScents.com.Raycon: Get 15% off your order at BuyRaycon.com/explore.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Ad Music is by Josh Woodward, Swelling, & Lee Rosevere.Other music is by Eric Kinny via Music Bed.