What if the most underrated sense is the one shaping your emotions, memories, and even your health? In this episode of The World of Taste & Smell, Stephanie Feuer, Mindy Yang and Jonas Olofsson dive deep into the fascinating world of scent. From the challenges of describing smells to the profound impact of olfactory experiences on our well-being, this conversation will change the way you think about your nose.
Discover how smell connects us emotionally, warns us of danger, and even signals cognitive decline. Tune in to explore why this often-overlooked sense deserves more attention and how smell training could hold the key to unlocking lost memories and emotions.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Stephanie Feuer, Mindy Yang and Jonas Olofsson explore the deep connections between our sense of smell and our emotional, cognitive, and daily experiences. They discuss the difficulties in describing smells, the mechanisms of adaptation and habituation, and the critical role of olfaction in marketing, relationships, and health. This conversation underscores the need for greater education and awareness about scent, highlighting its impact on emotional connections, cognitive function, and overall well-being.
Don’t miss the chance to dive even deeper into the science of smell with Jonas Olofsson’s book, The Forgotten Sense: Unlocking the Science of Smell and Its Extraordinary Power.
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