#135 - Dr Wallace J Nichols - How Water Makes Us Happier, Healthier & More Creative (Understanding Blue Mind)

Dr J Nichols is a marine biologists - holding a Degree in biology, an M.E.M masters of engineering management in natural resource economics and policy from duke university, and a doctorate PHD in wildlife ecology and evolutionary biology from university of Arizona - among receiving multiple fellowships for his ongoing work. He gained a lifetime achievement award in 2014 and in 2019 was awarded the NOGI award for environment - considered the Oscar of the ocean world! A quote from experience life magazine said ‘Dr J Nichols is the worlds foremost authority on the mental health benefits of spending time in, near, on, or under water’  J coined the term Blue mind - the affects water has on our mind and overall wellness. He is also the author of 'Blue Mind' and the founder of the 'Blue Mind' Summit.