<p>In this episode, Dr. Will Cole sits down at Ireland’s historic Dromoland Castle with yoga teacher and forest bathing guide Caroline Rouine to explore the science and soul of slowing down. Caroline shares her personal story of leaving New York during the pandemic and rediscovering peace through nature. From the Japanese practice of <em>Shinrin-Yoku</em> to the biochemical benefits of trees and soil, they uncover how reconnecting with nature transforms mental and physical health. They also discuss how to bring nature indoors - from essential oils to air-purifying plants - and how to teach kids mindfulness through outdoor play. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit <a href="http://www.drwillcole.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.drwillcole.com/podcast</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</em></p><p><em>Sponsors:</em></p><ul><li>Visit <a href="http://seatopia.fish/tabw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seatopia.fish/tabw</a> and receive FREE Caviar with your first purchase. </li><li>For a limited time, you can get 20% off your first order at <a href="http://neurogum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neurogum.com</a> by using code: WILLCOLE.</li><li>Right now, they’re offering my listeners 50% off at <a href="http://makespaceandtime.com/willcole" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">makespaceandtime.com/willcole</a> or on Amazon with the code WILLCOLE50.</li><li>Go to <a href="http://quince.com/willcole" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quince.com/willcole</a> for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! </li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media.</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>