Rewilding and Soil Bacteria for Mental Wellbeing

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Engaging in activities in nature and rewilding oneself can provide significant mental health benefits, leading to a more positive brain rewiring. Research shows that exposure to soil bacteria, such as myobacterium vacay, through activities like touching dirt, can trigger euphoria and serotonin release in the brain, ultimately lifting spirits and improving mood.

We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it:

Focus on platonic love over romantic love
Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy
The importance of a project
The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it
Let yourself wallow

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