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We speak with Exective Director Katie Davis about Wildlands Network's mission to restore the wild-ways of North America.About Wildlands Network:Since 1991, Wildlands Network has been committed to reconnecting, restoring and rewilding North America for the benefit of all species. Our work is founded in science, driven by fieldwork and furthered through strategic policy and partnerships. We envision a North America where nature is undivided, and where people coexist in harmony with our native plants and animals. Visit wildlandsnetwork.org to learn more.***This podcast is not interested in advertising dollars and relies on the support of Wild Roots patrons. To support this podcast visit: www.patreon.com/wildroots

We warmly welcome back Dr. Darcia Narvaez in a discussion on how global capitalism affects our psyche; and on understanding how to satisfy our basic human needs. Darcia's work shares insights on how to live a truly meaningful life by acknowledging our place within the living world.We can learn to recognize and respect our Human-Earth connections by understanding how global capitalism shapes the human psyche in relation to the rest of the living world.LINKS:The Evolved NestDarcia NarvaezWILD ROOTS Patreon***Wild Roots is not interested in advertising dollars and depends upon patron support. THANKS FOR LISTENING!I’m including this research in all episode descriptions for anyone interested in learning in the origin of the current Coronavirus which causes Covid-19:*Research on the origin of SARS-CoV2*

The right to roam is something many American's may not be aware of, yet it is a calling that dwells within the human heart. It is an inheritance which has been stolen, but we can get it back. Listen to find out how.Portrait by Cadence Chinle Cook LINKS:Ken IlgunasThis Land is Our Land, How We Lost the Right to Roam and How to Take it Back (Book)***Wild Roots is not interested in advertising dollars and is supported by patrons. To donate to this podcast use this link: DONATE TO THIS PODCASTDID YOU KNOW?In a recent report released on public land access, results revealed that across 13 U.S. western states, over 9.52 million acres (an area larger than New Hampshire and Connecticut combined) is currently landlocked. With over 3 million acres in Wyoming, 2 million in Nevada and 1.5 million in Montana. If these are all of our lands, then why can't we access them?

In this episode we speak with Dr. Bruce Blumberg about his revolutionary research on chemicals called “obesogens”. His research reveals startling epigenetic effects of exposure to these hormone-disrupting chemicals in the environment. These chemicals are found in products widely used by many, every-day, and are found even in the food we eat and the water we drink. LINKS:The Obesogen Effect (Book)Dr. Bruce Blumberg (Bio)*This podcast does not use SEO services and does not want advertising dollars. The podcast is simply created to inform with the wish to create a better world for all. If you would like to donate to this podcast, consider becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.-----"According to the FDA, findings from studies on the prevalence of these chemicals, explain that these chemicals that have been widely used in nonstick cookware, contact paper, food packaging, cleaning products, and other industrial products have leached into our food and water supply, as well as contaminated our livestock and the sewage sludge used for fertilization. This is a serious problem as these “forever chemicals” are linked to liver damage, certain types of cancers, thyroid disease, infertility, high cholesterol, obesity and several other health conditions."

Will humanity come into reality? Will humanity changes it’s ways for good? What will it take? If not this, world-shattering pandemic, then what? A quieted world, concerns for wandering wildlife, wet markets and more... An adaptation from The Wandering Naturalist. WILD ROOTS Patreon

Nature is indeed sending us a message. Our response to that message is going to shape humanity. In this Wild Roots episode with renowned science writer/author, David Quammen we talk about the nature of zoonotic disease, ecology and how human activity is ultimately the cause for epidemics which threatens us all. We also talk about the importance of not demonizing wildlife, protecting biodiversity, the harms of the wildlife trade and more. We are all in this together. And we are the ones who caused it. Hoping all of my listeners are well and safe. LINKS:David Quammen's WebsiteSpillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human PandemicSupport this podcast by becoming a Wild Roots Patron Photo take by Ronan Donovan

An estimated 690-megawatt solar power generating facility is about to be built on roughly 7,100 acres of public land. Located within the Mojave Desert, around 33 miles northeast of Las Vegas and directly south of the Moapa River Indian Reservation. What could be wrong about that? Afterall, solar energy is the best alternative energy, right?Turns out, our energy consumption demands are also consuming critical habitat for multiple federally threatened and endangered species on irreplaceable wild landscapes. The Mojave Desert tortoise is a federally threatened keystone species protected by the Endangered Species Act. Then why is its habitat being destroyed... Solar power is people-approved. But all big businesses see is profit. Solar panels belong over parking lots and on rooftops not in our precious public lands! Photo of Endangered Mojave Desert Tortoise provide by ‘Basin and Range Watch’Visit Basin and Range Watch to learn more!To Support this Podcast: Wild Roots Patreon

Standing with O’odham against the desecration of ancient beings and sacred lands. Witnessing the wall's construction site leaves me without words. The wall's destruction to the borderlands is almost immeasurable and definitely unbearable.We hear what natives have to say about the wall's devastating construction. As well as what Laiken Jordahl, a Borderlands Campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity, has been witnessing of the wall's construction. While this episode was being published, blasting of the ancient burial sites were taking place. Forever changing the landscape of these sacred lands, and forever erasing the culture of the Tohono O’odham people.Follow Laiken Jordahl for most recent updates at Twitter here:@LaikenJordahl

NOT ON OUR LAND! - Listen to the very end!The book THIS LAND reveals the real "big bad wolves" and the truly devastating costs of livestock grazing on public lands. LINKSWebsite:Christopher KetchamBook: This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism and Corruption are Ruining the American West

We welcome back Dr. Darcia Narvaez to discuss the importance of indigenous wisdom. More than ever, could the world use a nature-based foundation of wisdom. In this discussion we focus on the differences between traditional and indigenous psychologies; and how they influence the way we perceive our world. LINKSDarcia's Blog: Moral LandscapesBook: Indigenous Sustainable Wisdom: First-Nation Know-How for Global FlourishingThe Evolved Nest.org

Here is a recap of Wild Roots 2019. Thank you for being a part of the Wild Roots journey!

It is clear that "human nature" has evolved into a pattern of misuse, neglect and destruction of the natural world. Human Nature Projects was developed with a mission to re-prioritize our agenda as human beings. Through connection, curiosity, creativity and collaboration we can work together to protect the Earth's amazing biodiversity.LINKS:Elliot ConnorHuman Nature ProjectsTo support this podcast: Wild Roots Patreon

Those who have the authority to enforce noise ordinances are often unsympathetic or unresponsive, making noise ordinances completely ineffective. Join me in a discussion with renowned writer/author David Owen of the effects of noise exposure on the environment and our health.LINKS:Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World (BOOK)David Owen's BiographyDavid's Latest WorksTO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST VISIT: WILD ROOTS PATREON

We speak about one woman's courageous decision to leave behind an unwholesome industry, deeply embedded in American tradition. As well as her decision to write openly about her experiences. Laura Jean Schneider reflects on this harmful industry and how the demand it's product, beef and leather, continues to carry damaging consequences for the welfare of animals, human health and our global ecosystems. She considers the industry's morally questionable and often violent culture, connecting it's practices to degrading habitats, threats to native wildlife and much more. LINKS:Laura Jean SchneiderLJ’s High Country News ArticleTo support my work:WILD ROOTS Patreon

In this episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with award-winning journalist, Stephen Leahy about the use of neonics, extremely harmful pesticides used in industrialized agriculture. We discuss how the most widely used pesticides pervasively contaminate our environment, threaten wildlife and put our global food supply at risk. All of life hangs in the balance upon a greater web. Evidence to our broken web of life hides in plain sight (and sound).LINKS:Stephen Leahy WILD ROOTS Patreon

Humans are not equipped to recognize urban environments as something that makes sense… Basically even though humans may appear adjusted to urbanization, evolutionarily our brains haven’t caught up with more natural or healthy responses to such prevalent environments. To our animal brains, these environments just don't make sense and may actually be harmful for urban dwellers. In this episode of Wild Roots, we speak with Dr. Ian Frampton, an Exeter University psychologist about these significant findings and what we can do to make sense of our struggling brains.To support my work, please consider becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.

This incredible story of resiliency is one that can be learned from worldwide! Akagera National Park has become one of the most renowned ecological recovery stories. Efforts to restore its natural wonders defied the odds and has placed this park in high recognition. Supported by African Parks, Akagera National Park is conservation at its finest.For more episodes like this please support at Patreon.com/wildroots

In this episode we speak with the organizing director of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) as well as members of their executive committee about the importance of and efforts towards establishing rights of nature laws. Join us in honoring the recognition that Nature too, has rights.LINKS:Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN)WildRoots PatreonThanks for listening!

There is something very special hidden beneath our feet... A life-giving component of this planet, too often ignored yet crucial to our existence and survival. In this episode we discuss this amazing life-giving source with renewed reverence with returning guest and author, Paul Bogard. His book "The Ground Beneath Us" reveals to us the hidden truths that lie beneath our feet everyday and truly puts into perspective the multiple threats that kill millions of species that make up this breathing source of life. The Ground Beneath Us by Paul BogardTo support more Wild Roots episodes like this one please consider becoming a WILD ROOTS PatreonThanks for listening!

We speak with Michael Dax, the New Mexico Representative for Defenders of Wildlife in Santa Fe about the Wildlife Corridors Act. Michael was instrumental in helping to pass legislation in the New Mexico Legislature to establish and protect wildlife corridors, and has been deeply involved in legislative efforts to modernize wildlife management in the state. Before moving to New Mexico, Michael has worked in the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks as a trail groomer and tour guide. Michael also earned a master’s degree in environmental history from the University of Montana where he began work on his book, Grizzly West, which focuses on the attempt to reintroduce grizzly bears to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Montana and Idaho. For more WILD ROOTS episodes please consider becoming a WILD ROOTS Patreon.LINKS:New Mexico’s Wildlife Corridors Act: A path toward success (Rewilding.org article written by Michael Dax)Support The Wildlife Corridors Conservation ActGrizzly West (Michael's Book)

Striving towards a model of economics that serves not only human needs, but Nature as well! Donnie Maclurcan holds a PhD in Social Science and is the facilitator of the Post-Growth Institute. Not only is our current system of economics bad for the environment and for the planet, it is bad for people as well. In this episode we discuss his research and vision for a sustainable model of economics in which we all can truly thrive. Website: Post-Growth InstituteBook: How On EarthA 90-Minute Practic for Cultivating a Post-Growth EconomyFor more episodes like this one, consider supporting my work via Wild Roots Patreon.Thanks for listening!

Animals may offer the greatest lesson to be learned by (hu-)man! In this episode of Wild Roots, we learn what observing animals, both wild and domestic can teach us about how to be good creatures. Naturalist and science writer, Sy Montgomery shares with us what she has learned from her animal friends. Sy has written 28 books on various animals, which focus mainly on animal behavior and consciousness. She has observed gorillas in Zaire, pink dolphins in the Amazon, tigers in India and many, many more places and creatures. It is through Sy's research of multiple species that has made her realize the most significant thing she has has learned, which she shares with us in this episode. Website: Sy MontgomeryBook: How to Be a Good Creature Latest Book: The Magnificent MigrationWILD ROOTS Patreon

In this episode we speak with Dr. Darcia Narvaez about the "Evolved Nest" or the evolved developmental niche (EDN) and the importance of nurturing our young as human animals and how this relates to our moral being as well as how we regard the non-human natural world and each other.Dr. Narvaez is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Norte Dame. She is also writes for a blog in Psychology Today called Moral Landscapes and is also the author of several books including: Neurobiology and the Development of Human Moralityand Indigenous Sustainable Wisdom: First-Nation Know-How for Global FlourishingFor more information about Dr. Narvaez and her research check out these links:The Evolved Nest Darcia Narvaez Website University WebsiteIf you like these episodes, you can support my work here:WILD ROOTS Patreon

In this episode we learn to find our own way with navigation techniques taught by John Huth, a Donner Professor of Science at Harvard. Though his work is focused mainly in the field of experimental particle physics, John Huth shares how he came to study navigation and explores how technologies have substituted our abilities to find our own way. John Huth is the author of "The Lost Art of Finding Our Own Way"John Edward Huth Backyard Meteorology CourseHuth's Blog

In this episode of WILD ROOTS we journey into the wilds of Congo alongside herpetologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Eli Greenbaum as we discuss his book "Emerald Labyrinth: A Scientist's Adventures in the Jungles of the Congo" and the importance of preserving biodiversity.LINKS:Eli Greenbaum's Website National Geographic Explorer Congo Quest for New SpeciesIf you enjoyed this Wild Roots production and would like to hear more episode like this one, please considering supporting this podcast by becoming a WILD ROOTS Patreon.

You might want to squat for this one!Join us as we flow from one primal posture to the next. We speak with Aaron Hannon, creator of Naturaletics on the benefits of primal movements.You can find Naturaletics on YouTube, Instagram and at NATURALETICS.ORGAlso, if you enjoy this content, please consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.

In this episode of WILD ROOTS we talk with Paul Bogard about his book "The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in the Age of Artificial Light". We discuss how adding more light reduces our awareness of one of our most precious human experiences: star-gazing. We discuss how irrational fears of the dark lead people to fall for one of the greatest and harmful marketing schemes in existence. As the use of artificial lights increase, not only do we lose our most precious stars but we lessen our health and safety. Most importantly the use of artificial lighting is not only extremely wasteful but becomes incredibly destructive to our remaining ecosystems worldwide. We discuss how irrational fears of the dark lead people to fall for one of the greatest and harmful marketing schemes in existence. Rediscover the Universe, resist unnatural illumination and reconnect to our dark night!Paul Bogard is also the author of 'The Ground Beneath Us' and 'Let There be Night'. To learn more visit Paul-Bogard.comAlso, if you enjoy this content, please consider supporting my work by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.

In this short episode, Soraya speaks a little about the great new voices that have come to the climate justice scene. Alexandria and Greta share their grit with the World. Listen to one of the most remarkable speeches given by the young Swedish climate activists, Greta Thunberg as she boldly addresses the United Nations COP24 Climate Conference. Are we entering a new era of great leaders? Let's hope so. Also, if you enjoy this content, please consider supporting my work by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.

In this episode of WILD ROOTS we talk with Richard Heinberg about the history of human's dependence on fossil fuels; focusing on what is truly important as well as another way of measuring our success as a species; ecological economics and the importance of connecting to nature in these challenging times. Richard Heinberg is the author of thirteen books including the End of Growth and Our Renewable Future: Laying the Path for One Hundred Percent Clean Energy. He is also the Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and is one of our most influential advocates for shifting completely away from our reliance on fossil fuels. It is in our wild ways, our wild roots that reminds us of what is truly important. Let's reinvent ourselves and our reality by connecting to our resilient selves! Join us as we discuss our relationship with energy and economics as well as how to reconnect to our resilient selves by stepping away from fossil fuels.Visit Think Resilience at education.resilience.org to join us today. www.RichardHeinberg.comAlso, if you enjoy this content, please consider supporting my work by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.

WILD ROOTS PODCAST's first episode features an interview with Dr. Sailesh Rao. Join us as we discuss THE solution to Climate Change and how you can prevent "Year ZERO" by becoming a Climate Healer.In this episode, Dr. Sailesh Rao discusses the research and data behind Year ZERO, the year we could potentially lose 100% of our wildlife. We know the problem and we know the solution. Dr. Rao beautifully references the caterpillar and butterfly as an analogy to where we are today. Like the caterpillar, we are coming into being with purpose, emerging anew. The awakened butterfly is the state of our true-selves. Dr. Sailesh Rao is also the author of two books: Carbon Yoga and Carbon Dharma. Join me on a journey to connecting to our wild origins, our wild roots, remembering that we are the climate healers AND a butterfly for all!Also, if you enjoy this content, please consider supporting my work by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.Visit Soraya's Blog at The Wandering Naturalist

Wild Roots is an honest podcast about the state of wild nature in the age of the anthropocene. It will be a journey to inspire listeners to reconnect with their wild roots.It will host an on-going discussion about the needs of nature, exploring the current environmental crisis, the importance of our reconnection to our wild earth, biodiversity, re-wilding efforts, apex predator protection, age of decline, human nature, even neurobiologyand more. I want to talk about what people don't want to talk about and also explore how our day to day lives lead to a continuum of unmindful apathy for the greater ecology in which we live. We will explore and share the many ways we can cognitively connect to wild earth every day and bring our minds to a more lasting recognition of our innate connection to OUR Earth.This podcast will consist of a mix of formats, including solo-broadcasting, recorded conversations and discussions with other ecologist, naturalists, biologists and environmentally-minded individuals and is currently in the making, so stay tuned!Soraya is the host of this podcast and is also the creator of The Wandering Naturalist blog. ALSO, if you enjoy this content please support my work by becoming a Wild Roots Patreon.