Magical Learning Podcast

How can you get more time back? Why is it a compliment NOT to get invted to a meeting?

Have you been able to keep your New Year's Resolution up, or has it already fallen off? Why are habits so hard to keep? And why is it sometimes better to hit snooze on the alarm than go to the gym?

How would you go about franchising the mythical school of Harry Potter; Hogwarts? And what does innovation look like at a mythical school?

Do you feel like toxic workplaces are inevitable? What are some signs you should be changing the culture at your workplace?

What would you do if your child was denied the chance to go overseas and help build up a school in Cambodia? And how would that decision affect your life up until today?

How important is it for us to get out into nature? What are some of the lesser-known negatives about city living?In today's Author Corner, or resident author and Director of Learning Danette chats with author of the new book "The Natural Advantage": Dr. Jenny Brockis.

Dr. Jenny has a health professional for over four decades, as well as being a Speaker, Author and Lifestyle Medicine Physician.

In this chat, Dr. Jenny Brockis shares her journey from a medical career to becoming a corporate health and wellbeing consultant. She discusses the profound impact of nature on mental health and wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the natural environment. Dr. Brockis highlights research supporting the benefits of spending time outdoors, engaging the senses, and the therapeutic effects of nature. She also explores the significance of play for adults and children alike, advocating for the integration of nature into daily routines for improved health and creativity.

To grab a copy of "The Natural Advantage":

https://drjennybrockis.com/the-natural-advantage/

And to reach out to Dr. Jenny Brockis:https://drjennybrockis.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennybrockis/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

04:56 The Impact of Nature on Wellbeing

12:07 Reconnecting with Nature: Research and Insights

17:58 Engaging the Senses in Nature

25:05 Nature's Medicine and the Importance of Play

32:05 Creating Habits for Nature Interaction

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present

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