On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). Podcast, I’m exploring the science behind why reading and writing can help us feel better and change our life. From the impact reading and writing has on our physical body to the ways it can boost our mental health, reading and writing just might be the underdog in the wellness space that you’ve been looking for.

Come listen as I share 5 ways that reading and writing can heal and help make life better:

1. Activate your parasympathetic nervous system

2. Boost your brain power

3. Support sleep habits

4. Regulate and improve emotions

5. Boost specific health markers

Think of this episode as the permission slip you’ve been waiting for to dedicate more of your time to reading and writing no matter the season of life or the season of the calendar we are in.

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here.: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/07/01/five-things-to-know-about-the-healing-power-of-words/

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