PEN-winning author, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey (2022), The Nature Fix, and Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History (LA Times Book Prize)
Joined February 2009
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22 Oct 2021
Heartbreak, loneliness, grief...
Here's why they hurt and how to start healing.
youtube.com/watch?v=Jcto4DUr…
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21 Oct 2023
Super cool article by @KashaPatel
21 Oct 2023
Yet another example of how we are only beginning to understand the world around us.
Plants can warn each other of danger. Here’s how. wapo.st/3tMVpZs
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15 Sep 2023
Thank you so much!
The Noticing Nature team have, one by one, been falling under the delightful spell of Florence Williams' writing.
This book was my introduction @flowill's work, I went straight on to the equally brilliant 'Breasts'.
If you love science & nature writing, she is a must read.
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6 Sep 2023
Actually, the quote is from my book #Heartbreak
5 Sep 2023
This quote is from 'The Nature Fix' by @flowill - a fantastic read that I highly recommend!
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7 Aug 2023
The Power of Awe: Why We Need It and How to Find It (@flowill - @outsidemagazine) redef.com/item/64d06c4590170…
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8 Aug 2023
Fascinating! Happens to elephant females when stressed too. time.com/6301466/covid-19-ea…
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1 Aug 2023
A breakup budget! I approve, especially if it includes getting out of dodge to find some nature, awe, and adventure. nytimes.com/2023/07/29/busin…
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1 Aug 2023
Thoughtful and helpful article about surviving divorce plus practical tips! psyche.co/guides/how-to-surv…
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30 Jul 2023
Self-Care Sunday.
The power of nature is undeniable. The Nature Fix by @flowill is a must read/listen.
#sundayvibes
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29 Jul 2023
UK fights to codify this beautiful democratic nature-loving tradition nytimes.com/2023/07/26/magaz…
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29 Jul 2023
“Awe can lead to healthy mental states, like wonder and social optimism.” @outsidemagazine reporter @flowill accompanied MDLT’s Corina Godoy on a desert hike in this piece exploring how our mind and bodies are transformed when we’re blown away by nature. outsideonline.com/adventure-…
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9 Jul 2023
So glad to be part of this, writing about my favorite topic #awe
9 Jul 2023
The new issue of @OutsideMagazine hits newsstand this week, anchored by a package on how outdoor awe is good for the body & mind. Great contributions from (among others) @WilliamShatner, @flowill, @pam_houston, @Nick_Offerman, @billgifford, @LatriaGraham & @writertracyross.
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2 Jul 2023
Cool!
Get ready for a long weekend with our Rare Books 2023 summer reading list!
Check out titles chosen by Rarities across the globe that explore our relationship with nature and what we can do to save it: bit.ly/3CDMESQ
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17 Jun 2023
This is great on how Didion’s health was tied to her emotional state at a time of social turmoil in America nytimes.com/2023/06/08/opini…
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16 Jun 2023
He was cornered by high schoolers and responded! This is fun. lithub.com/rare-thoughts-on-…
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4 Jun 2023
In Mauritania, divorced women are the most desirable, and the most free nytimes.com/2023/06/04/world…
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