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Episode 2486 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author and adventurer Caroline Paul, and they discuss the healing powers of getting outdoors, your brain on awe, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/05/your-brain-on-awe-episode-2486 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS \xa0 YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Adventure and Longevity Caroline describes her first venture into breaking records at age 14. (6:00) They chat about how they know each other through her twin sister, actress Alexandra Paul. Alexandra is in the Guinness Book of World Records. Caroline\u2019s perspective has changed about wanting to break records as she ages. (13:00) But she has done and is proud of various athletic accomplishments. She has also been a firefighter, and her book \u201cFighting Fire\u201d can be found . Her book, \u201cTough Broad\u201d is available in Vinnie\u2019s book club . (21:00) It\u2019s about the challenge of outdoor adventure and how it improves your life, including longevity. She reflects on various things that drive her, including being a twin. There exists limited messaging regarding aging, especially for women. Her book is inclusive across races, abilities, and other metrics because she wants to show that the outdoors is for everyone. (32:00) Everyone should get outside\u2014it\u2019s medicinal! How Caroline got into airplanes and flying. (40:00) She likes to challenge negative messaging. (48:00) The book is for men, too, even though the title is \u201cTough Broad.\u201d The encouragement to get outdoors is for everyone. Your Brain on Awe She studies the concept of Awe and being present. (1:00:00) It has been shown to reduce inflammatory markers. Awe is a reset for the brain. Vinnie tells Caroline about Colin O\u2019Brady\u2019s 12-Hour Walk across Antarctica. (1:07:00) She discusses the science of brain health in the book. (1:10:00) Fascinating ways to keep your memory and curiosity up are orienteering and the \u201cmethod of loci.\u201d Expand your sense of what you can do! (1:23:00) She\u2019s written several other books: Fighting Fire, The Gutsy Girl, and The Lost Cat NSNG Foods 15% Promo. Pay attention to this promo, and don\u2019t procrastinate! Use promo code: VINNIE. The Promo code ONLY works on the NSNG\xae Foods website, NOT Amazon.Go to the NSNG\xae Foods website. Look for Vinnie\u2019s NSNG\xae VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie\u2019s third documentary in\xa0just over\xa0three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):\xa0 Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!\xa0 Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!