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welcome back to the simple English

podcast where we explore interesting

topics in a way that's easy to

understand I'm your host Lisa and today

we're talking about something that can

truly change your life spending time in

nature think about this when was the

last time you took a walk in the park

hiked in the mountains or just sat

outside and listen to birds we spend so

much time in

staring at screens rushing through our

daily routines that we forget how

amazing the natural world is to help us

dive into this topic I have a fantastic

guest today Dave an outdoor Enthusiast

and someone who knows a lot about the

benefits of spending time in nature as

always don't forget to check out the

free PDF file in the comment section

below to get the full transcript and

vocabulary for this episode

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Jeff welcome to the

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show Welcome Dave hey Lisa thanks for

having me I'm really excited to talk

about this because I truly believe that

nature can change our lives for the

better so Dave let's start with the big

question how can spending time in nature

actually change someone's

life that's a great great question first

of all nature is incredibly good for our

mental health have you ever felt

stressed or anxious and then you took a

short walk outside and suddenly you felt

calmer oh yes it happens all the time

sometimes when I feel overwhelmed with

work I just go outside for 5 minutes

breathe some fresh air and it makes a

big

difference exactly Studies have shown

that spending time in nature reduces

stress lowers blood pressure and

improves mood being around trees rivers

and fresh air actually helps your brain

release serotonin and dopamine which are

chemicals that make you feel

happy that's so interesting so it's like

a natural medicine for our

minds exactly and it's not just mental

health it's physical health too walking

in nature is a great way to get exercise

without feeling like you're working out

you don't have to go to the gym just

walking in a park can help you stay

fit that's a good point plus it's free

no gym membership

needed exactly another benefit is better

focus and creativity have you ever

noticed that after spending time outside

you suddenly have new ideas or solutions

to problems

oh for sure sometimes when I have

writers block I take a walk and suddenly

my brain starts working again that's the

power of

nature research shows that people who

spend time outside are more creative and

productive in fact big companies like

Google and apple encourage employees to

take breaks outside for this reason wow

that's amazing so nature helps with

stress physical health and creativity

what about social

benefits great

question nature brings people together

think about it people love hiking with

friends having picnics or playing sports

in the Park it's a great way to connect

with family and friends without

distractions like phones and

TVs that's so true some of my best

childhood memories are from family

picnics in the

park and and let's not forget about

sleep many people struggle with sleep

problems but spending time outside

especially in natural light helps

regulate your body's internal clock it

improves Sleep Quality and helps you

feel more

rested that makes sense I've noticed

that after a day outside I sleep much

better right and another thing spending

time in nature helps us feel more

connected to the world around us when we

appreciate the beauty of a sunset listen

to the sound of waves or watch animals

in their natural habitat it reminds us

that we are part of something bigger

that's such a beautiful perspective it's

easy to feel disconnected when we're

stuck in the digital world all day

exactly that's why activities like

gardening bird watching or just sitting

outside and watching the clouds can be

so rewarding

they bring a sense of peace and

connection to something greater than

ourselves I love that but let's talk

about another issue many people say they

don't have time to spend

outside what would you say to them

that's a great point we often think we

need a whole day to enjoy nature but

even small moments can make a difference

for example drinking your morning coffee

outside instead of in front of a screen

walking instead of driving short

distances or even keeping a small plant

at your desk can bring nature into your

life that's such practical advice so

even if we have busy schedules we can

still get the benefits of nature in

small

ways exactly and if you want to go

further try Forest bathing a Japanese

practice called shinrin Yoku it means

simply being in the presence of trees

absorbing the natural atmosphere studies

show it reduces stress and boosts the

immune

system wow that sounds so relaxing I

need to try

that you absolutely should and let's not

forget that nature teaches us patience

and

mindfulness when you plant a seed you

don't see results immediately but over

time with care and attention it grows

it's a great lesson for life good things

take time that's such a great metaphor

nature really has so much wisdom to

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offer now before we wrap up let's share

a fun fact did you know that just

looking at pictures of nature can reduce

stress really that's

amazing yes a study found that even

watching videos of forests or ocean

waves can lower heart rate and make

people feel calmer

that's incredible so even if someone

can't go outside right now they can

still benefit just by looking at Nature

images or listening to Nature

Sounds of course the real thing is even

better but it shows how powerful nature

is even in digital

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form so to sum it up spending time in

nature improves our mental and physical

health boosts creativity strengthens

social bonds enhances sleep helps kids

grow teaches patience and fights digital

fatigue that's

incredible absolutely and the best part

it's easy to start you don't have to go

on a big camping trip just take a short

walk in the park sit outside with a book

or plant some flowers in your garden

that's great advice so to our listeners

I challenge you this week take some time

to go outside and enjoy nature even if

it's just for 10 minutes see how you

feel

afterward yes and let us know your

experience do you feel calmer happier or

more

creative we'd love to hear from you

thanks again for joining us Dave and to

all our listeners if you enjoyed this

episode don't forget to like subscribe

and share it with your friends see you

next

time bye everyone enjoy

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nature now it's time to learn some

important vocabulary related to the

topic the first word is Serene it means

calm peaceful and

untroubled example the Mountain View was

so Serene that I forgot all my worries

next word is conservation it means the

protection and preservation of the

environment and

Wildlife example many organizations work

on Forest conservation to save

endangered species next word is

Wilderness it means a natural area that

has not been significantly Changed by

human activity example hiking in the

wilderness allows people to experience

the beauty of untouched nature next word

is rejuvenate it means to make someone

feel refreshed energetic and young again

example a weekend in the countryside

helps rejuvenate my mind and body

the last word is oxygenate it means to

supply with oxygen example trees help

oxygenate the air making it fresher and

healthier for us to breathe

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
nature /ˈneɪtʃər/ A1	noun - the physical world and everything in it that is not made by humans
health /hɛlθ/ A1	noun - the condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness
stress /strɛs/ A2	noun - a state of mental or emotional strain or tension
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn noun - an act of walking somewhere
benefit /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/ B1	noun - an advantage or positive result verb - to gain an advantage or positive result from something
creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ B2	noun - the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1	noun - the center of interest or activity verb - to concentrate attention on something
sleep /sliːp/ A1	noun - a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night verb - to be in the state of sleep
mindful /ˈmaɪndfəl/ B2	adjective - conscious or aware of something
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B1	verb - to join or fasten things together
rejuvenate /riˈdʒuːvəneɪt/ C1	verb - to make someone feel young and lively again
serene /sɪˈriːn/ B2	adjective - calm and peaceful
conservation /ˌkɒn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/ B2	noun - the protection of the natural environment
wilderness /ˈwɪldərnəs/ B2	noun - a wild and natural place where no one lives
patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ A2	adjective - able to wait without becoming annoyed
exercise /ˈɛksərsaɪz/ A1	noun - physical activity done to keep the body healthy
environment /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt/ B2	noun - the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - a state of being free from war or violence
relax /rɪˈlæks/ A2	verb - to become or make something become less tense or anxious
outdoor /ˈaʊtˌdɔːr/ A2	adjective - done, used, or existing outside a building