As a paddler or outdoor enthusiast, you likely feel the positive benefits of being on and around water...

 

It turns out that there are inherent reasons for that. In this series, we're going to take a journey to uncover the connection between water and wellness within.

 

Each episode and guest will help us unpack the many dimensions of water and how it impacts human health and biology, and the health of our planet. Be brave and join us in getting to the heart of the matter through this fascinating, deep dive into water and our access to true vitality..

 

Full Episode 1 – “Opening Up the Blue Mind

In this first episode of the Wellness Equals Water series, we are featuring an incredible interview with the amazing Wallace J. Nichols, as he takes us through the science behind and the beauty of a #BlueMind. Join our host, Nicholas Jones as we unpack the many dimensions of water and how it impacts human health and biology, and the health of our planet.

 

This conversation was moving, like a river... and his heartfelt account of his daughter and speaking to young people had many on the call welled up.

Sit back and enjoy this uncommon conversation!

 

 

 

Connect with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols:

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"Blue Mind is landmark best-selling book by marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water in all of its shapes and forms on our health and well-being."

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