{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69c14b10fce4b829c518519a/6a34449b4a187774aca7a575?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The psychology of slow living: Why slowing down is actually good for your brain","description":"<p>561. People are baking sourdough, taking up needlepoint, going on phone-free walks, and joining knitting circles — and experts say it's one of the healthiest things they could be doing. This week, Dr. Judy Ho unpacks the neuroscience behind the slow living trend: why tactile, analog hobbies are a clinically meaningful antidote to urgency culture and digital burnout, what 'flow state' actually is and how it heals the brain, and how to build your own version of a slower life starting today.</p><p><br></p><p>Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com</a></p><p>Find Savvy Psychologist on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> and subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">newsletter</a>&nbsp;for more psychology tips.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist</a></p><p><br></p><p>More from Dr. Ho on her other channels:</p><p>Dr. Ho's <a href=\"https://drjudyho.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a>, <a href=\"https://drjudyho.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Substack</a>, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudyho/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/transcripts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">QuickandDirtyTips.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"QuickAndDirtyTips.com"}