More proof we need to touch grass and why cooking for one doesn't have to suck
About this episode
The episode discusses the mental health benefits of nature, the challenges of cooking for one, and the ethics of conspiracy theories.
We know spending time outdoors is good for our mental health. Now, there's even more research to prove it. A study out of Scotland found people who lived close to woodland areas were 10 per cent less likely to be prescribed antidepressants. Urban planning researcher Sebastian Pfausch and Gardening Australia's Hannah Moloney explain just how strong the healing power of nature can be. More Australians are living alone than ever before, but so much of our society is designed for couples and families. Author of The Spinster Cookbook, Eli Davies, explores what it means to cook for yourself and by yourself, and how to find joy in the practice. You don't have to venture too far to find yourself wading into conspiracy theories on the internet. But it can be hard to draw the line between harmless speculation and something more serious. Our resident philosopher Patrick Stokes weighs in on the ethics of conspiracy.
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