The Science Of Walking: The Benefits Of Walking In Nature, Walking Meetings, And Walking Meditation | Dacher Keltner

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>This scientist says that walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Here are some ways you can incorporate it into your life.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today we're going to talk about something so obvious, but so incredibly powerful. Walking. This is the third of a three part mini-series we're doing focused on the benefits of spending time outdoors.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.dacherkeltner.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Keltner</a> is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The practice of "awe walks"</li> <li>The ritualizing of walking</li> <li>How it can help your concentration and anxiety levels</li> <li>Walking meetings</li> <li>And walking meditations</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dacher-keltner-bonus-1" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner</a></p> <p><a href= "https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dacher-keltner-bonus-2" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don't Live Near Nature | Dacher Keltner</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dacher-keltner-546" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#546. 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