How much of the world are you truly sensing?Gretchen Rubin, an influential observer of happiness and human nature, joins me to talk about her latest book, “Life in Five Senses”, which explores how opening up to your senses can bring more magic and meaning to your life.She shares how a simple moment at the eye doctor sparked her curiosity about the senses and led to the writing of this book. This conversation will leave you with valuable insights and practical tools to appreciate and enhance your sensory experiences.Topics We Discuss:[01:56] Tapping into our five senses. [04:08] Facing death to appreciate life. [07:34] Our sense of smell. [14:25] Drawing closer through taste memories. [15:09] The power of taste and memories. [19:30] Enhancing life through senses. [22:07] Five senses portrait. [25:07] Summer memories and senses. [29:49] Consistent practice and transformation.[33:04] Using smartphones to improve focus. [36:12] Animals' extraordinary senses. [39:59] Life, death, and the space.********************************SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsAs a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteFacebook*******************************FOLLOW GRETCHEN RUBIN:Find Gretchen on her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.Sign up for her weekly newsletter “5 Things Making Me Happy”.Take her Five Senses Quiz: “What’s Your Neglected Sense?”Gretchen’s book, “Life in Five Senses” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerExtrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTubeMara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media StrategyClaire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.