new episode!
listen to Ivy discuss our connection and ability to listen to trees with author of ‘To Hear The Trees Speak’, Olivia Sprinkel.
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for our first episode, Ivy spoke with @nicwilson.bsky.social, author of the 'land beneath the waves'.
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#research has found that encouraging people to spend more time in nature supports their mental and physical #health, which in turn lowers mental health expenditure for healthcare providers, and supports both #business and #economy.
📸: my own
🏔️: madeira, #portugal
📝: burt et al., 2022

#research has found that you only need to spend 2 hours a week in nature to feel its #mentalhealth benefits. so, if you’re #working all week, don’t worry - a longer walk on sunday is all you need.
📸: my own
🌅: lagos, portugal
📝: White et al., 2020

#research has found that spending time in blue place, e.g by the #sea, is good for our #mentalhealth. it could be for many reasons, but one reason is that we’re more likely to visit blue space with the people we love.
📸: my own
🩵: praia da adraga, portugal
📝: White et al., 2020

#research has found that regular visits to #nature can protect #children from developing issues like chronic #stress after an adverse childhood experience (ACE).
📸: my own
🌊: cabo da roca, portugal
📝: barrable & toulomakos, 2020

#research has found that study or work breaks in green spaces significantly improve #wellbeing and cognitive #performance compared to having a break inside. if you’re #working late, you could step outside for 5 minutes to watch the #sunset.
📸: my own
🌅: exeter, devon
📝: Wallner et al., 2018

#research has found that those who immerse themselves in #nature are more likely to become more selfless and #caring.
📸: my own
🗻: the dolomites, italy
📝: Weinstein et al., 2009