Why We're Drawn to Nature

We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit.Summary: When you think about climate change, do you feel hope? In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we examine what it m ... Show More

Zen and mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman guides us in a meditation that invites us to listen deeply and find clarity in quiet.How To Do This Practice: Find Stillness: Sit comfortably in a quiet space. Close your eyes if you’d like, and allow your body to settle. Bring Your Atten ... Show More

Learn why uncertainty fuels anxiety and how noticing our body’s stress signals can help us find calm.Summary: One in five adults in the U.S. report living with anxiety, and many of us struggle to control or avoid the feelings that come with it. Science shows that tuning into the ... Show More

Consuming screen time on the daily has set us miles away from the real healer : Nature. How did we get to the days that we have neglected the great treasures around us? And how can we make the most of the natural gifts surrounding us ? 

Being around fun-loving people is infectious and intoxicating. Naturals remind us of a time when life was easier, and we could express ourselves more freely. In this episode, we dive into the psychological traits of the Natural, and learn how to use our childlike wonder to our ad ... Show More

What happens in our brains when we die? Where does consciousness come from? And what can out of body experiences teach us about how we create our own realities? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin as she unpicks the neuroscience of ... Show More

What are the constructive things our minds do when they wander? And when does mindwandering cross over … into not-so-constructive territory? 

In this episode, Florence Williams shares the profound benefits of being outdoors and in nature, offering you a fresh perspective on self-care and a path toward increased well-being. Discover the scientific evidence that proves how spending time in nature makes us happier, health ... Show More

Coincidences can make the everyday feel extraordinary. But are they magical, or just mathematical? On this week's Radio Replay, we explore our deep fascination with these moments of serendipity. New research suggests they reveal important things about how our minds work, and have ... Show More

Many of us go outside because the quiet is calming. But what if silence isn't calming for you? What if it’s the opposite? Could you still find a way to love it? In this episode, Florida-based producer Amber Von Schassen explores why silence in the outdoors is so unsettling for he ... Show More

A big new push toward nature conservation (and saving the planet) is based on a simple premise: remove humans from the equation and let nature take its own course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode we talk about how choices are made. Why are we less satisfied when we have more options? What is choice overload? How do overcome it? Could this relate to creativity? 

There's an incredible amount of power and opportunity in restoring our connection with nature. Register for the Unifying Nature Meditation Series at https://www.unifiedhuman.org/nature-meditation.