Wallace J. Nichols: “How the ocean affects your brain”
01/23/24 • 41 min
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is the author of the book Blue Mind and a former senior scientist at Ocean Conservancy.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The “blue mind” and the neuroscience behind how water can increase calm, diminish anxiety, and lead to better mental health
- How understanding the wellness benefits of water is an underused and powerful ally in the fight for ocean conservation
- The power of personal experience
- What it takes to get into your “blue mind”
And much more!
You can learn more about Dr. Nichols here, buy his book here, and follow him on X.
For more from NewAtlantis, visit our website
Follow us on X and join the conversation on our Discord.
Produced by Peoples Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is the author of the book Blue Mind and a former senior scientist at Ocean Conservancy.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The “blue mind” and the neuroscience behind how water can increase calm, diminish anxiety, and lead to better mental health
- How understanding the wellness benefits of water is an underused and powerful ally in the fight for ocean conservation
- The power of personal experience
- What it takes to get into your “blue mind”
And much more!
You can learn more about Dr. Nichols here, buy his book here, and follow him on X.
For more from NewAtlantis, visit our website
Follow us on X and join the conversation on our Discord.
Produced by Peoples Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Follow us on X and join the conversation on our Discord.
Produced by Peoples Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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