Life hack: Go sniff a pine. Your heart and mind will thank you
Florence Williams, author of "The Nature Fix," likes the double meaning of "fix" when it comes to getting outside.
"I think we humans can use a little fixing," she says. "We live a life that's so cut off from from nature and even from other authentic experiences.
"When we go outside it has these medicinal qualities."
Her extensive research into the benefits of getting out in nature has lead to some surprising revelations. Let's just say you'll have a new appreciation for that fresh pine scent.
I talked with Florence for our episode on forest therapy. Here's an extended cut of that interview for you to enjoy (perhaps while taking a nice walk?).
THE WILD is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan and The UPROAR Fund. It is produced by Matt Martin and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker. Produced for the web by Kara McDermott.
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Chris Morgan
Host, "The Wild"
Chris Morgan has worked as a wildlife researcher, wilderness guide, and environmental educator worldwide for more than 20 years.
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Matt Martin
Podcast Producer
Matt Martin is a podcast producer who has worked on many different show for KUOW. He pitched and created THE WILD with Chris Morgan, a rich and experiential podcast about ecology and conservation. Matt also produced the Seattle music history podcast Let the Kids Dance and the award-winning Ghost Herd. Before moving to the on-demand side of the station, Matt worked as a producer on The Record, KUOW's local news show. He has also worked as a general assignment reporter and host for public radio stations in upstate New York and rural Alaska. Matt got his start in media as an intern with StoryCorps and Aljazeera America.
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