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#7 How Nature Improves Wellbeing

Thrivology Lab: The science, philosophy, and practice of thr... by Philip Dunwoody & Neal Utterback

S1 · E7

Oct 30, 2024

48:52

Episode notes

Title: How Nature Improves Wellbeing

Date: 10/30/24

Name of podcast: Thrivology Lab

Episode title and number: Episode 7. How Nature Improves Wellbeing

Brief summary of episode: In this episode we discuss why spending time in nature is good for your wellbeing. We cover stories, anecdotes, and the amazing research demonstrating that we evolved to thrive in nature. Time in blue zones (water) and green zones (forest bathing) improves immune function and lowers stress hormones. Awe is a particularly powerful example of this.

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 [0:00] Intro

Topic #2 [12:00] Biophilia

Topic #3 [15:00] How technology has changed our relationship with nature

Topic #4 [21:00] Forest Bathing

Topic #5 [25:00] Exposure to nature impacts immune system

Topic #6 [28:00] The sensory connection to nature

Topic #7 [33:00] The healing power of nature

Topic #10 [37:50] Experiencing awe in nature

References & Resources:

- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.750245

- https://doi.org/10.1037/hum0000148