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8 Natural Landscapes That Will Restore Your Energy – Emma Loewe : 926

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Apr 12, 2022

Emma Loewe, an environmental journalist and author of "Return to Nature," discusses how specific natural landscapes can enhance well-being. She reveals the mental health benefits of activities like forest bathing and the calming influence of rivers. Emma emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature to combat stress and anxiety, even in urban settings. She also encourages listeners to appreciate and protect diverse landscapes for future wellness, blending personal experiences with compelling environmental activism.

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INSIGHT

Nature's Impact on State

Different environments create different states of being.
Emma Loewe realized this connection through forest bathing research.

INSIGHT

Time Spent in Nature

People spend very little time in nature, about 6% of each day.
This statistic is from the late 1990s and might be even lower now.

ANECDOTE

Research for "Return to Nature"

Emma Loewe's book, "Return to Nature," draws on various research areas.
These include green space, blue space, and forest bathing research.

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IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...

…you’ll learn how nature, human health, and climate activism interconnect. Emma Loewe, environmental journalist and senior sustainability editor at mindbodygreen, joins the show to share how nature can restore all aspects of your health. You’ll find out how you can reap the benefits of specific nature landscapes, wherever you live or roam.

You’ll come away from this episode with:

Tips on how to combat stress, anxiety and burnout by being outdoors.
Actions you can take to conserve the landscapes you care about.
Mindset shifts that will change the way you think about the climate crisis.

In her new book, “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us,” she’s researched the ways eight distinct nature landscapes improve your physical, mental and spiritual health.

Parks & Gardens
Oceans & Coasts
Mountains & Highlands
Forests & Trees
Ice & Snow
Deserts & Drylands
Rivers & Streams
Cities & Built Environments

Emma shares research-backed ways to explore nature now and protect it for the future, including SRT (stress-reduction theory). This theory says that humans are hardwired to relax while looking at environments that have extensive views, areas to retreat, and essential resources like shade and water.

“Return to Nature” also offers:

Mindful exercises you can do in short or long chunks of time that allow you to fully experience nature when you’re in it.
Additional resources about the eight natural landscapes Emma writes about.
Nearly 30 pages of research references!

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