Jason Del Gandio:PhD in Communication studying "vibes" for 30 years.Author, award-winning teacher.

For his doctoral work, he developed his own philosophy of the vibe referred to as “bodily emanation.” He has published essays on the topic in both scholarly and popular presses. He's been interviewed for television, radio, and print media, and gives talks and workshops for a variety of audiences.On the personal side, he equally enjoys drifting through city landscapes and sitting quietly in natural environments. Jason is also dedicated to social justice and is a lover of live music, stimulating conversation, and international tr are two ways Jason defines vibes:1) The exchange of energy between you and the world.2) A communicative dynamic involving a variety of affective experiences (emotion, mood, feeling, vocal expression, body language, physical presence, psychological outlook). Why Vibes?We all refer to and experience vibes on a daily basis. But few people take the time to define, explain, or understand the phenomenon. Bringing this knowledge and experience to our conscious awareness can help us: -connect with ourselves and others -modulate our feelings, moods, and emotions -create better relationships -increase our energy levels -avoid negative or draining situations -attune to different environmental stimuli -elevate our conversations and public discourse -shift outlooks and mindsets -identify both stressors and pleasures.