# The psychology of slow living: Why slowing down is actually good for your brain

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Podcast: [Savvy Psychologist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/savvy-psychologist-745342)
Published: 2026-06-23T09:00:00+00:00
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561. People are baking sourdough, taking up needlepoint, going on phone-free walks, and joining knitting circles — and experts say it's one of the healthiest things they could be doing. This week, Dr. Judy Ho unpacks the neuroscience behind the slow living trend: why tactile, analog hobbies are a clinically meaningful antidote to urgency culture and digital burnout, what 'flow state' actually is and how it heals the brain, and how to build your own version of a slower life starting today. Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at  psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on  Facebook and subscribe to the  newsletter  for more psychology tips. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist More from Dr. Ho on her other channels: Dr. Ho's website , Substack , LinkedIn . Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at  QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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