Take some time for yourself with soothing classical music from the mindful mix,

the Science of Happiness Podcast.

For the last 20 years I've dedicated my career to exploring the science of living a happier more meaningful life and I want

to share that science with you.

And just one thing, deep calm with Michael Mosley.

I want to help you tap in to your hidden relaxation response system and open the door to that calmer place within.

Listen on BBC Sounds.

Just before this BBC podcast gets underway, here's something you may not know.

My name's Linda Davies and I Commission Podcasts for BBC Sounds.

As you'd expect, at the BBC we make podcasts of the very highest quality,

featuring the most knowledgeable experts and genuinely engaging voices.

What you may not know is that the BBC makes podcasts about all kinds of things like pop stars

poltergeist cricket and conspiracy theories and that's just a few examples

if you'd like to discover something a little bit unexpected find your a few from the BBC and for more details in our terms of use and much much more about

thinking aloud go to our website at BBC.co. UK.

Hello quite suddenly gene therapy has acquired a whole new meaning for me.

You see, I had expected some modest reaction to last week's item on blue genes and the art of the ordinary,

but I'd really no idea that so many correspondence would feel the need to tell me

quite so much about the relationship between their psyche and the couple of yards of denim they used to cover

their legs. First onto the couch was Simon Watney.

Lorry, I for one as an ex-mod gay man would never dream of wearing any jeans which

aren't Italian and still excitedly scan the diesel and replay sites with much the same enthusiasm

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