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The Healing Power of Nature

Natural soundscapes and why they improve wellbeing

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In today's fast-paced world, most people are familiar with feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. But a remarkable resource exists to ease these problems – nature.

BBC Studios Natural History Unit and environmental psychologist Alex Smalley have teamed up to create immersive natural soundscapes that will help you unlock this incredible healing potential.

Whether it’s learning to tap into the awe-inspiring power of thunderstorms or replenishing your attention with the sound of the rainforest, each soundscape will help to unlock mental health benefits that are grounded in academic research.

This series reveals the science behind how listening to the natural world can help tired minds recover, boost feelings of positivity, and even make us kinder to the people around us. Cutting-edge studies have found that virtual encounters with nature provide your brain with many of the same benefits as actually being there.

The evidence is clear: we can all learn to benefit from nature. We simply have to listen.

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2023 BBC Studios (P)2023 Audible, Ltd. Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Episodes
  • Ep 1: How to Listen to Nature

    Ep 1: How to Listen to Nature
    Nov 23 2023

    Experience the positive effects of ‘natural quiet’ amongst the daily hubbub. This soundscape takes us from a busy town center into the calming quiet of a nearby woodland.
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    17 mins
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  • Ep 2: Easing Your Worries

    Ep 2: Easing Your Worries
    Nov 23 2023

    Tap into the potential of awe-inspiring nature to boost your mood and kindness. Immerse yourself in the powerful sounds of a thunderstorm, and the serene peace that follows.
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    15 mins
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  • Ep 3: Boost Your Focus

    Ep 3: Boost Your Focus
    Nov 23 2023

    Discover how ‘soft fascination’ can rejuvenate your attention span. Feel far away from your worries as you’re surrounded by the rich complexity of life in the Costa Rican rainforest.
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    16 mins
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Un son et qualité incroyable. Merveilleusement bien faite ! I have tried many Finally an amazing quality sound and story product Thank you

Incroyable !

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I love these sessions. The sound is so submissive. The only critique I have is that I wish they were longer and more of them. ☺️

Love this

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I felt like I went on a journey. This was entirely pleasurable, informative and relaxing. I wish it were an ongoing podcast. These will get many relistens.

Amazing!

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There are many studies showing benefits to nature and nature sounds. But this shows you how it heals our brain. Shows how awe inspiring nature expands our awareness of time, takes us away, renews our soul. I love this.

It’s true!

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I enjoyed every single episode of this podcast. It was well thought out and I felt at peace while listening to it. I will definitely listen to again.

Loved everything about this

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This was a beautiful gift ti receive. With deepest appreciation and gratitude for the creation of something so beautiful. You must experience this for yourself!

Tranquility and Awe

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Being outside is what ive always been drawn to, now I know why. I had never heard of environmental psychology, excellent program.Being in and appreciation for the natural world helps us heal from stress

environmental psychology

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I loved every minute of this. I’ve also had a love of birdsong since I can remember. Author is so lucky to have grown up on the coast. Thank you for this gem! 🤗🙏🐦‍⬛

So relatable!

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Thank you so much for this important series- we humans have completely reworked our planet and almost forgotten our place in the natural world. Even with all our high tech living we are still fundamentally connected to it and depend on it - stopping for long enough to appreciate and feel a sense of awe is fundamental to comprehending our place in the world. Thank you-

The Importance of Awe

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Perfect mix of what I’d describe as science and soundbath. Be transported to your happy place wherever you are.

The most relaxing thing you’ll do all day

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