Topical Depression with Natalie Holt

Research Social Scientist Dr. Kathy Wolf joins us to blow our minds, heal our bodies, and educate us about the latest research about how being in nature is beneficial to our mental and physical health. We reminisce about logging towns in the good ol' days, remember the trees we've loved and lost, and draw the line at trunk hugging. This is the first episode of Season 2! Be gentle, 2020.   Kathy's Recommendations: PNW listeners can volunteer with one of Forterra's Green Cities Partnerships: forterra.org/service/green-city-partnerships Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/579709/forest-bathing-by-dr-qing-li/ One overlooked way we can significantly improve our mental health: more nature (Mashable): mashable.com/article/green-space-mental-health-study/ Cascading Benefits: Designing Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Human Wellness (The Nature Conservancy): cityhabitats.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tnc_gsi-report_2018_final-r1_digital.pdf   Natalie's Twitter: @fistfulofhollas Kathy's research, Green Cities: Good Health: greenhealth.washington.edu

Creative director and designer Meg Lazaros joins us to talk about her passion, low waste living. We proselytize about the benefits of hankies, pontificate on making realistic waste-reduction goals for yourself, and profess our eco anxiety. This is our last episode of 2019, see you in 2020.   Meg's recommended reading:   Eco Anxiety: https://qz.com/948909/ecoanxiety-the-american-psychological-association-says-climate-change-is-causing-ptsd-anxiety-and-depression-on-a-mass-scale/ Bill McKibben’s recent Time article: https://time.com/5669022/climate-change-2050/ Doing anything is better than doing nothing (imperfection is key to helping save the planet): https://www.stasherbag.com/blogs/stasher-life/doing-anything-is-better-than-nothing The privilege required to live zero/low waste: http://www.model4greenliving.com/blog/2018/5/2/the-truth-behind-zero-waste-the-good-the-bad-and-the-privilege   Natalie's Twitter: @fistfulofhollas Meg's website: www.megmake.com

PhD student Shirley Leung joins comedian Monisa Brown - our first returning comedian guest! We talk about climate change's updated pronouns (that's "climate crisis" to you!), cryptozoology, and the rapidly changing ocean, a.k.a. Poseidon's Kingdom.   Shirley's recommended reading: Climate Change: Ocean Heat Content: https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-ocean-heat-content Ocean acidification: https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/ocean-coasts-education-resources/ocean-acidification Ocean Deoxygenation: https://www.oceanscientists.org/index.php/topics/ocean-deoxygenation Ocean Scientists for Informed Policy: https://www.oceanscientists.org/index.php/topics   Natalie's Twitter: @fistfulofhollas Shirley's Twitter: @shirleyswirley Monisa's Twitter & Instagram: @neesuhb

Self-described "trash nerd" Becca Fong joins comedians Rachel Walls and Erin Ingle. We dish about how Legos are the gift that keeps on giving, the final adventure of The Brave Little Bottle, and everything you need to know about recycling, composting, and all things trash. *** Becca's recommended reading: Overview of Seattle's Solid Waste system: https://youtu.be/zLFrMI2I3W0 Seattle's Recycling facility - 3rd and Lander Materials Recovery Facility: https://youtu.be/9JKJGgrAYqg Cedar Grove's Everett Compost facility: https://youtu.be/aRD385ibwqA *** Natalie's Twitter: @fistfulofhollas Erin's website: https://www.eriningle.com/ Rachel's website: http://www.rachelwallscomedy.com/

Naturalist and Orca enthusiast Lauren Booth joins comedians Monisa Brown and Paul Curry. We talk about how sad pet birds are, #TrashTag, and all about Salmon, Orcas, and more. *** Lauren's recommended reading: Sockeye salmon and climate change: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/sockeye-salmon-and-climate-change?fbclid=IwAR3Sq6lJxV5Gi3RPOA-0w0iexJ_8C3gkWyR0W1Eu3paf2KsH4mhExGqhr7s Global Warming Is Pushing Pacific Salmon to the Brink, Federal Scientists Warn: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/29072019/pacific-salmon-climate-change-threat-endangered-columbia-river-california-idaho-oregon-study How Long Before These Salmon Are Gone? ‘Maybe 20 Years’: https://nyti.ms/30cPJI9 *** Natalie's Twitter: @fistfulofhollas Monisa's Twitter & Instagram: @neesuhb Paul's Instagram: @big_man_paul_curry

Penguin researcher Katie Holt joins comedians Alyssa Yeoman and Sam Miller. We talk about saving the Northern White Rhino with Jurassic Park science, why Seattle is a mediocre tourist destination, and how the climate crisis is affecting penguins. *** Katie's recommended reading: Penguins Setting off Sirens over Health of World’s Oceans: https://www.washington.edu/news/2008/06/30/penguins-setting-off-sirens-over-health-of-worlds-oceans/ Deaths Attributed Directly to Climate Change Cast Pall over Penguins: https://www.washington.edu/news/2014/01/29/deaths-attributed-directly-to-climate-change-cast-pall-over-penguins/ Scientists at Work: 'The Jane Goodall of Penguins': https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2018/06/08/scientists-at-work-the-jane-goodall-of-penguins *** Katie's organization: https://ecosystemsentinels.org/ Natalie's Twitter: @fistfulofhollas Alyssa's Twitter & Instagram: @alyssayeo Sam's Instagram: @sammillercomedian

State Climatologist for Washington Nick Bond joins comedians Monica Nevi and Derek Sheen. We discuss why Natalie keeps trying to sexualize the weather, whether or not you can move a coal mine, and the finer points of our changing climate. Nick's Recommended Reading: Climate Change in Puget Sound:https://cig.uw.edu/resources/special-reports/ps-sok/ The Office of the Washington State Climatologist Newsletter, April 2018:https://climate.washington.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018Apr-1.pdf

Regenerative agriculture activist Caroline Ferguson joins Hot Takes With Hot Dykes hosts Clara Pluton and Val Nigro.  We discuss if it's gay to turn off the lights when you leave a room, get in touch with Gaia's queefs, and misconceptions around food morality.