Have you ever felt instantly calm upon arriving at the ocean or a rural lake? Or even felt the need to dip into a hot bath after a tough day? This week on Biophilic Solutions, we’re chatting with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, scientist, activist, and author of Blue Mind, about why we are so innately drawn to water and the neuroscience behind water’s healing properties. We’ll dive (pun intended) into the ways we might reconnect with our favorite bodies of water, the innate spiritual properties that water contains, and even why too much “blue mind” isn’t necessarily a good thing. Show NotesThe Blue Mind: How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do by Dr. Wallace J. NicholsThe Blue Mind Book ClubBook review: ‘Blue Mind,’ on the benefits of being near water, by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols (Washington Post)Our Love of Living Near Water Persists Despite the Dangers (New York Times)Applying Blue Mind to Our Ocean Conservation Mindset (Plastic Oceans)Dr. Wallace J. Nichols: Getting in touch with Blue Mind (Creative Mornings HQ)