Finding Delight Through Your 5 Senses
We enjoy the world through our five senses, so why don't we do more to heighten them? We explore the techniques and science of the senses with Gretchen Rubin.
\n\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4s3wv9mv
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Episode summary:
\n\nWhen Gretchen Rubin found out she was at greater risk of losing her eyesight, she started to recognize what she had been taking for granted and her appreciation for sight \u2014 and the rest of her senses \u2014 was reignited. Since then, Gretchen has been committed to discovering how our five senses shape and enhance our experiences of the world. Like how certain odors can trigger good memories and how our sense of touch stimulates the vagus nerve, which has a calming effect on our brains and bodies. We explore techniques to enhance each of our senses, and the science behind how they contribute to our well-being.
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Today\u2019s guest:
\n\nGretchen Rubin is an acclaimed journalist and author.
\n\nRead Gretchen\u2019s latest book book, Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/life-in-five-senses/
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Resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
\n\nHappiness Break: Finding Presence Through Your Senses, With Dacher Keltner (The Science of Happiness Podcast): https://tinyurl.com/y63mphep
\n\nHow to Gain Freedom from Your Thoughts: https://tinyurl.com/hp8s5wv6
\n\n10 Steps to Savoring the Good Things in Life: https://tinyurl.com/y9636sku
\n\nWhy Physical Touch Matters for Your Well-Being: https://tinyurl.com/m2ea524m
\n\nHow to Deal with Sensory Overload as a Sensitive Person: https://tinyurl.com/y7epvsmu
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More Resources on Your 5 Senses:
\n\nScientific American - Making Sense of the World, Several Senses at a Time: https://tinyurl.com/34djh4p4
\n\nBBC - Hacking our senses to boost learning power: https://tinyurl.com/y7e8f89c
\n\nTED - How your sense of smell helps you savor flavor: https://tinyurl.com/2yx5n5pm
\n\nWashington Post - Why music causes memories to flood back: https://tinyurl.com/2s47stkk
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