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The 3-Day Effect
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Summary
The 3-Day Effect is a look at the science behind why being in the wild for a minimum of three days can make us happier, healthier and more creative. Whether it’s rafting down Utah’s Green River, backpacking in Colorado wilderness or strolling through Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., scientists are finding that immersions in nature can reduce anxiety, enhance creativity and boost overall well-being.
Join science journalist Florence Williams in an immersive audio exploration of the mind and outdoors in six chapters following former Iraqi war veterans, sex trafficking survivors, and even a bookish nature hater journeying to the wild. Meet the innovative field researchers working to strengthen the science for a nature cure through real-time physiological, psychological and cognitive measures over three days outside.
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"Williams and her team achieve a smart balance between the scientific and the personal, the result being an illuminating and engaging series that illustrates nature's capacity to sooth the soul." (Financial Times)
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- Richard
- 19-11-20
Great content for 30 minutes, not 3 hours
This is a window into a great perspective, a reminder of the peace we find in nature, spiced with a few nuggets from researchers.
It's such a shame there isn't an abbreviated version, as it was spoiled for me by being dragged out to fill three hours.
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- dale bridge
- 05-11-18
Awesome
Fascinating about the effects of being in nature on the body, especially especially on the heartbeat. Excited to try this for myself. Hope Florence makes more episodes!
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- William
- 06-01-19
Gave up before end. Case studies too predictable
Addresses the simple truth that we need contact with nature to live happy and balanced lives. Annoying background music to add to pathos. Doesn't reinforce anything but fills in for absence of substance.
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- Gemma
- 16-11-18
Very interesting
An interesting listen, many ideas and theories about the benefits of being in the great outdoors with scientific evidence and research to back up the claims. An easy listen and great ideas that I can apply to me own life. Glad I listen. Thank you
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- daisy
- 24-09-19
Enjoyable
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audible original. I would recommend to any outdoorsy folks.
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- Peke
- 18-10-20
It’s decided! Off I go back to nature
Never have a felt the urge to get back into nature as I have listening to this during the covid pandemic. Very insightful and scientifically assessed throughout with touching stories and very warm and welcoming narration.
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- JPW
- 04-02-19
Evidence for nature's benefits
I got a lot out of this. I am now looking forward to getting into nature this spring so I can get some awe in my life! Worth a listen. Engaging.
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- c o g
- 05-03-19
Inspiring
A very honest account of the real life experiences of veterans experiencing outdoor therapy for the treatment of ptsd
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- james
- 10-10-19
rubbish boring.
did not engage me at all, if I paid for this? I would be extremely disappointed. I would feel like I have been robbed.
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- SAR
- 08-01-20
This should have been a Vlog on Youtube
More like a casual diary of social events of the day than the scientific data filled podcast I was expecting.
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