In this episode of The Happier Life Project, we dive into the hidden power of our senses with world-renowned experimental psychologist Professor Charles Spence, an expert in multisensory perception and experience design, and founder of Oxford’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory. From working with global brands and celebrity chefs to decoding how we taste, touch, hear, and smell, Charles reveals the surprising ways our senses shape daily life - often without us even realizing.

Together, Charles and host Gabby explore why most of us live in a state of sensory imbalance, and how modern technology plays a big part in this. The esteemed professor explains how our senses are constantly working together and influencing each other; and how companies and brands often tap into this interplay to guide our choices.

The conversation also covers why society today is so “touch hungry,” what we can do about it, and how much better we’d feel if we gave all our senses the attention they deserve. Plus, Charles sheds light on the ripple effect of being more mindful of our own sensory habits; from blasting music to eating strong-smelling food on public transport, and how these choices affect the senses of those around us.

Professor Spence has published more than 1,200 academic papers and authored or edited 16 books, including the Prose Prize-winning 'The Perfect Meal' (2014) and the international bestseller 'Gastrophysics: The New Science of Eating' (2017), which won the 2019 Le Grand Prix de la Culture Gastronomique from the Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie. His latest book, 'Sensehacking', was published in 2021.

Tune in to discover the fascinating ways to harness the hidden influence of your senses; to feel calmer, more connected, and more balanced.

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