Today on the show, we explore the science behind why going outside is so good for us, even when it’s freezing.

If you’re interested in learning more about nature therapy, check out the Center for Nature Informed Therapy.

A psychologist says this exercise can make you more hopeful in 14 days: the Noticing Nature Intervention is straightforward, but its results might surprise you.

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Today’s show was produced by Maggie Penman with help from Rennie Svirnovskiy who also mixed the show. It was edited by Allison Klein and Ariel Plotnick. Thank you to Sean Carter.

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Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezing

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