Crafting. Motorcycle repair. Banjo lessons. Hobbies aren’t a reward, but tools to save your mental and physical health. Journalist/author of “The Connection Cure,” — and professional Salugenology expert — Julia Hotz explains the science behind going outside, rediscovering what makes you happy, scheduling time for hobbies if you have no time for hobbies, free ... Show More
Aug 2025
Stressed TF Out? Here’s How to Get Your Mind Back—Fast with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Feeling like your brain’s in a blender? You’re not alone—and there is a way out. This week, JVN is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf: cognitive neuroscient ... Show More
49m 2s
Aug 2024
A Radically-Simple Approach to Getting Well | Julia Hotz
<p>Did you know doctors are now prescribing activities like art classes, nature walks, and community gardening to treat loneliness, lack of purpose, and other modern ills? In this fascinating episode, Julia Hotz discusses the power of "social prescribing" outlined in her book <a ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser?
JVN sits down with Kati Morton, a licensed therapist and bestselling author, to dive deep into the world of people-pleasing. Together, they unpack why people-pleasing isn’t just about being nice—it’s about discomfort with other people’s discomfort, and why it leaves so many of us ... Show More
51m 15s
Jun 2021
Hobbies: do they change your brain?
<p>Whether it’s reading, birdwatching, painting, or stargazing, we all have a hobby. In this week’s episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when you’re doing a hobby, their impact on your mental health, and the difference between scientific and artistic creativity.&nbs ... Show More
52m 33s
Jul 2025
S4E6. Natural Dyes & Ancestral Ties with Farah
Send us Fan MailFARAH IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CRAFTER, POET, AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER (@artcoloredglasses). Farah shares her family roots in the village of Kur near Tulkarem, and speaks about the generational trauma caused by the 1948 Nakba, which split her family across borders. Though ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
#394: What it Means to Be Human in Our Modern, Digital World with Jessica Elefante
In this episode, I welcome author, artist, and educator Jessica Elefante. We dive deep into the culture of influence and technology's impact on humanity. Jessica shares her journey from creating Folk Rebellion, a company dedicated to leading a plugged-in world towards digital wel ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 2025
How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine
<p dir="ltr">The creator of <a href= "https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter">somatic experiencing</a> shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.<br /> <br /> Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing <a href="https://www.somaticexperiencing.com ... Show More
1h 10m