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Gardening as Digital Detox

Gardening as Digital Detox

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Struggling with screen time? What if the best digital detox isn't another app—but getting your hands dirty?

In this episode, Dr. Mitika Kanabar shares why gardening is her go-to method for unplugging. She explores the science of horticultural therapy, soil bacteria that boost mood, and the Ayurvedic concept of dinacharya (daily routine). Plus: practical tips for starting a garden even without a backyard.

✨ What you'll learn:

  • Why gardening works when willpower fails
  • Research on soil bacteria and mental health
  • The scrolling paradox and emotional overload
  • Ayurvedic daily routine (dinacharya)
  • How to start small and detach from outcomes
  • Replacement behaviors vs. restriction

Connect with Dr. Mitika Kanabar: mitikakanabar.com

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