Biophilic Solutions

Did you know that humans rely on oxytocin (the bonding hormone) in remarkably complex ways?

When we talk about reconnecting with nature and each other, it’s more than a pithy turn of phrase. We evolved in nature, and our minds and bodies are still deeply tuned to its rhythms. More than almost any other mammal, we’re also wired for connection, to live in community, build relationships, and communicate openly.

In the latest episode of the Biophilic Solutions podcast, Monica sits down with Andie Edwards, creator of the popular Instagram account @ancestralhabits, to explore how hundreds of thousands of years of human evolution continue to shape our bodies, minds, and relationship with the natural world.

It’s a fascinating conversation about using our deep history to better understand ourselves — not to return to the past but to build a healthier, connected, and more aligned future.