We've known intuitively for centuries that spending time in nature can give us a boost. But it’s only recently that scientists have begun to identify exactly what it is about the outdoors that has such a powerful effect on our mood and our minds. This week, psychologist <a href="https://voices.uchicago.edu/bermanlab/berman/">Marc Berman</a> explores how spending time in nature can actually undo some of the harmful effects of our modern lives.Do you have follow-up questions, comments, or stories about nature's effect on the mind after listening to this episode? If you'd be comfortable sharing your thoughts with the Hidden Brain audience, please record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at <a href="mailto:ideas@hiddenbrain.org" target="_blank">ideas@hiddenbrain.org</a>. Use the subject line nature. Thanks!  Illustration by <a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/a-man-with-a-backpack-walking-through-a-jungle-vM1Z7fG0LVo">Swati B on Unsplash+</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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