The concept of Blue Mind has been around since the beginning of recorded human history. At present, Marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols advocate for this very concept, spreading the positive impact of water on our lives. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he talks about his book “Blue Mind” and how being in, on, or under water delivers profound transformation deep within yourself. He discusses how spending as short as 23 minutes around water – or just the feeling of it – could elevate your health and bring happiness to your state of mind. Dr. Wallace also shares how he uses a small piece of blue marble to spread awareness about his advocacy, educating everyone regarding their important role in saving our beloved water planet.

About Guest:
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols (J) has been called a water warrior, one who commits to helping others access their “blue mind state.” His visionary ideas related to ocean and aquatic ecosystems, migratory species, marine protected areas, fisheries management and plastic pollution inspire others to find a deeper connection with nature and embrace inventive approaches to issues ranging from protection of ocean life to global water supply to the mental health benefits of a life spent on or near the water. Formerly a senior scientist at Ocean Conservancy, J holds a M.E.M. degree in Natural Resource Economics and Policy from Duke University and a Ph.D. degree in Wildlife Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona. He received a Bradley Fellowship to study the impacts of sea level rise at Duke University Marine Lab, a Marshall Fellowship to study at the University of Arizona, and a Fulbright Fellowship to study at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico marine station in Mazatlán. In 2011 he was inducted as a Fellow National member of the Explorers Club. In 2014 he received the University of Arizona's Global Achievement Award. J has authored more than 200 publications, lectured in more than 30 countries and nearly all 50 states, and appeared in hundreds of media outlets including NPR, BBC, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Time, Newsweek, GQ, Outside Magazine, USA Today, Elle, Vogue, Fast Company, Surfer magazine, Scientific American, and New Scientist. His book Blue Mind, published in summer 2014 by Little, Brown & Company, quickly became a national bestseller. It has been translated into numerous languages, most recently Mandarin, and inspired a wave of media and practical application.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wallacejnichols/
Guest Website: http://www.wallacejnichols.org
Guest Social:
https://www.facebook.com/wallacejnichols
https://www.instagram.com/wallacejnichols/
http://www.patreon.com/bluemind

Show Notes:
00:00 - Introduction
05:12 - Becoming a marine biologist
08:27 - Blue Mind
16:52 - Lessons from underwater
23:09 - Protecting marine life
27:39 - Living with water
32:58 - 23 minutes
36:43 - paying forward this blue mind with a million blue marbles.
45:19 - Staying motivated and positive
50:06 - Audiobook version
54:29 - Venturing into non-fiction
59:40 - Closing Words

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