Curiosity as Self-Care: Why Lifelong Learning Belongs in Your Wellness Routine

In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Lauren Henkin joins Leslie Maloney for a thought-provoking conversation about curiosity, lifelong learning, and wellness. Lauren shares her unique background as both a professional artist and wellness industry leader, explaining how she noticed a missing piece in traditional wellness conversations: awe, wonder, creativity, and intellectual exploration. Inspired during the COVID era to rethink how people nourish themselves emotionally and mentally, she founded The Humane Space, an app designed to help people replace mindless scrolling with moments of curiosity, inspiration, and meaningful engagement. Together, Leslie and Lauren discuss how staying curious and continuing to learn after 50 can help reduce stress, combat loneliness, improve cognitive health, and bring a renewed sense of aliveness and purpose.The conversation also explores the impact of technology and social media on emotional well-being, and how intentional digital habits can dramatically shift our mood and mindset. Lauren explains how The Humane Space offers uplifting, bite-sized experiences centered around art, nature, science, creativity, and human connection—giving users a healthier alternative to the negativity and overstimulation often found online. Leslie reflects on how curiosity and wonder are deeply connected to joy, creativity, flow, and personal growth, especially in the second half of life. The episode ultimately encourages listeners to become more mindful about what they consume mentally and emotionally, and to create daily rituals that elevate their energy, spark inspiration, and help them feel more connected to themselves and the world around them.Lauren's Info:WEBSITE: https://www.thehumane.space/CONTACT INFO:  [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/thehumanespaceInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thehumane.spaceLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehumanespaceYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thehumanespace**The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute  legal advice;  instead, all information, content and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this podcast  may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This podcast contains links to other third party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser.