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Northern LatitudesAuthor: Bill Ault
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Northern Latitudes - Florence Williams: The Healing Power of Nature
Episode 48
Monday, 26 January, 2026
Episode Re-Broadcast: Florence WilliamsThe Healing Power of NatureIn this re-broadcast episode of Northern Latitudes, we revisit a thoughtful and timely conversation with Florence Williams, journalist and author known for exploring the deep connections between human health and the natural world.Florence’s work sits at the intersection of science, psychology, and lived experience. In this conversation, we talk about how time spent outdoors influences our mental health, creativity, and resilience — and what the growing body of research tells us about why nature matters so much, especially in an increasingly indoor and screen-driven world.This episode is both grounding and practical, offering insight into how even small, everyday encounters with nature can have meaningful impacts on our well-being.Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or coming back to it with fresh ears, this is a conversation that rewards a second listen.In this episode, we discuss:How nature affects stress, attention, and mental healthThe science behind “nature therapy” and time outdoorsWhy modern life pulls us away from natural spaces — and what that costs usSimple ways to reconnect with nature in daily lifeWhy these ideas feel even more relevant todayAbout the guestFlorence Williams is an award-winning journalist and author whose work explores health, science, and the environment. She is widely known for her writing on how natural spaces shape human well-being, blending research with storytelling to make complex science accessible and relatable.Listen againThis episode originally aired as part of the Northern Latitudes podcast and remains one of our most resonant conversations about health, landscape, and the human need for connection to the natural world.
