392. Why is whimsy so powerful

392. Why is whimsy so powerful

We often dismiss the small, playful things we do to keep life joyful: collecting trinkets, baking for no reason, blowing bubbles, looking for magic. They’re labelled childish, unnecessary, or unserious. But psychology and neuroscience tell a very different story.

Today, we're breaking down the psychology of whimsy, including:

  • What “whimsy” actually is and why it’s trending again
  • How play helps regulate your nervous system
  • The neuroscience of stress, imagination and brain plasticity
  • The science of beauty and the brain (neuroaesthetics)
  • Why small acts of joy can be psychologically protective
  • 15 whimsy activity ideas

Listen now!

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