In this two-part episode, we speak with Brooke Mellen, Forest Therapy guide and founder of Cultured Forest  as she shares some insights into the world of Shinrin Yoku (“Forest Bathing”) and how we can be more mindful in our own lives with nature.

In part 1, Brooke shares her background and inspiration that led her to found Cultured Forest, she explains how we can introduce more mindfulness into our own lives and time exercising and shares some of the medical background that has been forged in Japan around Shinrin Yoku.

In episode #6 we dig into the studies and facts behind how to support a healthy immune system, what impact exercise has and why giving it a boost per se doesn't quite add up.

Music: Ketsa - Day Trip 

In episode #5 we speak with runner and researcher, Dr Sam Hayes from Salford University about his study into green spaces and urban planning, and the significance these have on our wellbeing.

In episode #4 we explore the science and psychology behind how nature can boost our wellbeing, empower our exercise and uncover some topics tips for inviting nature into your own home.

In this episode we explore the inner workings of forming healthy habits, why you might need more than 21 days and some top tips to build and sustain that new habit.

In episode #2 we explore the psychological and physiological effects of isolation and what we can learn from the world of polar exploration, cycling and space to survive this period.

In episode #1 we look at how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can teach us a thing or two about mental resilience during the Corona pandemic.