026: Benefits of Time in Nature & Colombia's Lost City

Nature is one of the most accessible, abundant, and powerful resources that we have to optimize our health, happiness, and performance. Subjectively and anecdotally, most people feel better after spending time in nature. Whether that be catching some sunlight, hiking through the forest, or listening to the rain when falling asleep.
 
Interested in the relationships between nature and health and well-being, a large body of research has begun exploring the physiological and psychological responses to nature immersion. From forest bathing to artificial nature viewing, this episode covers some fascinating science on the benefits of nature immersion.
 
Additionally, I share the story of my four-day, jungle/mountain hike through the Sierra Nevada mountains in Colombia to “La Ciudad Perdida” (The Lost City). Not only was it a magical experience, but physiological data recorded by WHOOP serves as an excellent case study to support the notion that nature immersion may significantly improve important biomarkers, including Heart Rate Variability, Resting Heart Rate, and restorative sleep (REM and SWS).
 
 TOPICS:
 [1:18] Research on the benefits of nature
 [5:38] Physiological response to artificial nature exposure
 [6:37] “La Ciudad Perdida” (The Lost City) trek
 [10:05] Lesson learned: My biggest mistake on the trek
 [11:05] Evidence of physiological benefits via WHOOP
 [12:59] How time in nature can help you optimize your life
 
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