113- The Stargazer's Mind: The Psychology of Looking Up with Dr. Christopher Barnes

Something happens when you look up at a starry night sky. Most people have a change in their emotions, sense of well-being, and even their physical state. Dr. Christopher Barnes, a psychologist in the UK, shares some fascinating studies around the theory of nature connectedness, and we chat about the psychological changes that happen when someone spends time under the stars. I also take you on a tour to the family star cluster, the Pleiades. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/113 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FROM EPISODE 113: 2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/  Dr. Christopher Barnes:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-barnes-9ab2a62a/?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622175/awe-by-dacher-keltner/  Episode 104: The Subversive Power of the Night Self with Annabel Abbs-Streets: https://nightskytourist.com/104/  Episode 112: Winter Solstice 2024 Special: https://nightskytourist.com/112/  Episode 85: The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars with Duane Hamacher: https://nightskytourist.com/85/  Rate Night Sky Tourist with 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THANK YOU! FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at [email protected]. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at [email protected].