A surprising cure for your anxiety?

Science offers a strong argument for the connection between green/blue spaces and our mental health. In this episode, Kory opens about how nature has helped her heal  and ways to use blue/green spaces for anxiety relief. The best medicine might be waiting for us right outside our door.

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Recommended reading:

Green and Blue Spaces and Mental Health

2021 Report "Associations between green/blue spaces and mental health across 18 countries."

Restorative Benefits of Nature "Cross-sectional associations of different types of nature exposure with psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication."

A comparative study of the physiological and psychological effects of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku) on working age people with and without depressive tendencies

Cognitive Restoration in Children Following Exposure to Nature: Evidence From the Attention Network Task and Mobile Eye Tracking

Human physiological benefits of viewing nature: EEG responses to exact and statistical fractal patterns

Exploring the role of exposure to green and blue spaces in preventing anxiety and depression among young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings: A systematic review and conceptual framework

And then also the National Geographic Article that referenced most of these studies. 

Show Description

After completing her show Who Killed My Mother? a true crime podcast, Kory received countless emails from all over the world asking: "How did you heal from everything that happened? How did you move away from all of the abuse, trauma, and mental illness to become the (mostly) happy, (mostly) healthy, and (mostly) successful person you are today? How can I be happier, healthier, and more at peace with myself and my life?"

This wellness podcast will explore the answers to those questions.

Disclaimer: Kory M. Shrum is not a healthcare professional. This podcast is not a replacement for professional treatment or medication. The show and its episodes were created for the purposes of relaxation, inspiration, and entertainment only. If you have any health conditions please consult a healthcare provider.

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