Blue Mind

The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do

By: Wallace J. Nichols, Céline Cousteau - introduction

Narrated by: Wallace J. Nichols

A landmark book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being.

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water.

Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, he shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success. Blue Mind not only illustrates the crucial importance of our connection to water; it provides a paradigm shifting "blueprint" for a better life on this Blue Marble we call home.

I Highly Recommend This Book!

Wow There was so much covered in this book and in such a clear fashion. I listened to the whole book while walking the beach or while just looking at the Pacific Ocean. And I can't believe how much this book has changed the way feel about the Ocean. It cracked open my Blue Mind and I can't wait to listen to it again. Very well written and researched! It's also the very first book that I've ever listened to where the author reads The acknowledgments at the end of the book - very nice touch. It showed the sincerity of the author.

Great!

The beach is my happy place & Blue Mind helped me to have a scientific understanding to go with my instictive one.

Inspired

I founded a therapeutic sailing program in 2020. I’ve been struggling to articulate why sailing makes almost anyone who does it feel better until now. Thank you.

For lovers of Water

I was blessed to meet a friend of the author and was greatly intrigued to learn more about the effects of the water and ocean that plays in my own life. I am now reading this for the 2nd time period I think it is a great listen for many people to understand how amazing being near the ocean can affect those and some of us more than others.

This is a vital book for all humanity

This book is a treasure for mankind. It gets to the basics of why nature can heal those who have chronic pain, suffer from addiction or PTSD, and help lift the grey heaviness of depression. It is written in a way that shows not just tells us why water and our "blue marble" (Earth) is worth protecting. Beautiful!