Solutions Rewind | Why Nature Makes Us Happier with Florence Williams

We’re excited to bring back a favorite conversation from 2021 with the incomparable Florence Williams. Florence is, of course, the acclaimed author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, a book that beautifully explores the science behind nature’s profound effect on our minds, bodies, and sense of connection. It’s biophilia in its purest form.

In this episode, we dive into the experience of awe in nature and how it can make us more open, generous, and connected to one another. We explore the often-overlooked impact of our soundscape on health and well-being, and why spending time outdoors (yes, even right now in the depths of winter) can be one of the most restorative choices we make.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the headlines or simply craving a reset, this conversation is a gentle reminder that nature is always there for us, offering grounding, perspective, and a way back to ourselves.

Shownotes

• The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams (2017)
• Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv (2006)
• To Fight the Winter Blues, Try a Dose of Nature, by Florence Williams (Wall Street Journal)
• Is Your Noisy Neighborhood Slowly Killing You? by Florence Williams (Mother Jones)
• The 3-Day Effect (Audible)
• Florence Williams Podcasts
• Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence Williams (2022)

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