Your Brain On Awe with Caroline Paul - Episode 2486

Episode 2486 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author and adventurer Caroline Paul, and they discuss the healing powers of getting outdoors, your brain on awe, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/05/your-brain-on-awe-episode-2486 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Adventure and Longevity Caroline describes her first venture into breaking records at age 14. (6:00) They chat about how they know each other through her twin sister, actress Alexandra Paul. Alexandra is in the Guinness Book of World Records. Caroline’s perspective has changed about wanting to break records as she ages. (13:00) But she has done and is proud of various athletic accomplishments. She has also been a firefighter, and her book “Fighting Fire” can be found . Her book, “Tough Broad” is available in Vinnie’s book club . (21:00) It’s about the challenge of outdoor adventure and how it improves your life, including longevity. She reflects on various things that drive her, including being a twin. There exists limited messaging regarding aging, especially for women. Her book is inclusive across races, abilities, and other metrics because she wants to show that the outdoors is for everyone. (32:00) Everyone should get outside—it’s medicinal! How Caroline got into airplanes and flying. (40:00) She likes to challenge negative messaging. (48:00) The book is for men, too, even though the title is “Tough Broad.” The encouragement to get outdoors is for everyone. Your Brain on Awe She studies the concept of Awe and being present. (1:00:00) It has been shown to reduce inflammatory markers. Awe is a reset for the brain. Vinnie tells Caroline about Colin O’Brady’s 12-Hour Walk across Antarctica. (1:07:00) She discusses the science of brain health in the book. (1:10:00) Fascinating ways to keep your memory and curiosity up are orienteering and the “method of loci.” Expand your sense of what you can do! (1:23:00) She’s written several other books: Fighting Fire, The Gutsy Girl, and The Lost Cat NSNG Foods 15% Promo. Pay attention to this promo, and don’t procrastinate! Use promo code: VINNIE. The Promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon.Go to the NSNG® Foods website. Look for Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Community and sign up for the waitlist! Go to to sign up! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!