Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 42 minutes ago
You weren’t meant to spend every day inside, under artificial light, disconnected from the natural world.
Serotonin plays a major role in mood, emotional balance, and your ability to experience joy. Yet many of the habits of modern life move us further away from the environments our brains evolved in.
In Japan, “forest bathing” became a therapeutic practice after researchers discovered significant increases in serotonin levels following time spent immersed in nature.
Sometimes the reset your brain needs is as simple as stepping outside.
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You weren’t meant to spend every day inside, under artificial light, disconnected from the natural world.
Serotonin plays a major role in mood, emotional balance, and your ability to experience joy. Yet many of the habits of modern life move us further away from the environments our brains evolved in.
In Japan, “forest bathing” became a therapeutic practice after researchers discovered significant increases in serotonin levels following time spent immersed in nature.
Sometimes the reset your brain needs is as simple as stepping outside.
Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST:
YouTube: bit.ly/3RPQYX8
Podcasts: bit.ly/3RQftU0
Connect with Gary Brecka:
Instagram: bit.ly/3RPpnFs
TikTok: bit.ly/4coJ8fo
X.com: bit.ly/3Opc8tf
Facebook: bit.ly/464VA1H
LinkedIn: bit.ly/4hH7Ri2
Website: bit.ly/4eLDbdU
Merch: bit.ly/4aBpOM1
Newsletter: bit.ly/47ejrws
Ask Gary: bit.ly/3PEAJuG
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
