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123: Alchemy 1.01 with JJ Stenhouse - Episode 123
123: Alchemy 1.01 with JJ Stenhouse - Episode 123
123: Alchemy 1.01 with JJ Stenhouse - Episode 123
Thursday 1st May 2025
Join JJ Stenhouse and Ben Thomas as they explore how gardening can boost mental and physical health in Alchemy 1.01.
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Get the buttons here!Gardening for Health: Uncovering Nature's Benefits
Episode Overview
- Gardening offers physical exercise without needing a gym.
- Connecting with nature can improve mental health.
- Thrive's app supports gardeners with tailored advice.
- Gardening can be done anywhere - even indoors.
- Organic gardening avoids harmful chemicals.
Gardening is more than time in nature. It's kind of active. You're engaging with the nature.
In this episode of Alchemy 1.01, JJ Stenhouse, also known as the Practical Alchemist, brings a delightful mix of gardening wisdom and personal anecdotes to the forefront. Joined by Ben Thomas, CEO of Thrive, JJ explores how gardening can be a fantastic way to boost mental and physical health. With stories of childhood gardening adventures and the therapeutic benefits of horticulture, you'll learn how even the smallest green space can transform your well-being.
Ben introduces Thrive's app, Cultivating Wellbeing, which offers gardening advice tailored to individual needs, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their gardening expertise or physical limitations. The app is designed to help users connect with nature, offering reminders and mood tracking to enhance the gardening experience. As JJ and Ben chat about the joys of planting seeds and nurturing them to fruition, they highlight how gardening can be a rewarding exercise, both physically and mentally.
Whether you're tending a windowsill or a sprawling garden, this episode is a reminder of the joy and connection that comes from interacting with nature. So, why not grab a packet of seeds and start your own gardening journey? It's time to dig in and discover the wonders of nature!