Podcasts about grandmother hypothesis

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I speak with Dr. Mindy Pelz, a fasting researcher, bestselling author, and expert in women’s health. Dr. Pelz shares the latest science on what happens in the body after a fast—and why your first meal can significantly influence the results of your fasting routine. We explore how fasting impacts the gut microbiome, the types of foods that support recovery and metabolic health post-fast, and which foods can diminish the benefits of your efforts. Dr. Pelz also discusses the role of fermented foods and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc in optimizing fasting outcomes. You’ll gain insight into common fasting mistakes, how fasting protocols should differ between men and women, and how stress and hormonal shifts—especially during menopause—affect digestion and nutrient absorption. Whether you’re new to fasting or refining your approach, this episode offers evidence-based strategies to help you break your fast in a way that supports long-term health and vitality. What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 From Chiropractics To Writing Books 06:01 Should Women Fast? 10:08 Why You Should Rest Before Your Period 12:33 Trust Your Own Instincts 15:48 Best Time To Fast 25:21 Men Fast Vs Women Fast 28:08 Hormonal Imbalance In Women 41:35 Best Foods To Eat After Fasting 50:33 The Grandmother Hypothesis 54:27 Supplements For Women 58:27 Detox Everyday! 59:46 Nurture Yourself To Eliminate Stress 1:07:35 Hormone Replacement Therapy Follow Dr. Mindy: https://drmindypelz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mindy-pelz https://youtube.com/@drmindychiropractic https://www.facebook.com/share/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz Follow Radhi: https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Hawkes' "Grandmother Hypothesis" provides a fascinating perspective on human evolution, menopause, and the unique social structures of humans. This theory posits that the long post-reproductive lifespan of women evolved because grandmothers played a critical role in supporting their descendants. By helping care for grandchildren and providing resources like food, grandmothers enhanced the survival and reproductive success of their families, which indirectly passed on their genes favouring longevity and cooperative behaviour. These contributions are thought to have driven distinct human traits, including increased brain size and social complexity, by encouraging intergenerational support and skill-sharing To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep273 Kristen Hawkes PhD MS BA examines foraging and social strategies among hunter-gatherers to shed light on human evolution. Her work includes three projects focused on life history evolution, aging in captive chimpanzees, and understanding fire's effects on foraging payoffs, all informed by ethnographic studies of the Ache in Paraguay and the Hadza in Tanzania. Observations suggest that men's hunting primarily serves status competition rather than provisioning, while grandmothers play a crucial role in supporting their grandchildren, especially when mothers have more children. This aligns with the grandmother hypothesis, which explains human longevity and highlights differences between humans and chimpanzees, such as longer lifespans despite similar fertility rates and a male-biased sex ratio. Mathematical modeling underscores the impact of grandmothering on post-menopausal longevity, shorter birth intervals, and social behavior. Kristen Hawkes continues to collaborate on data collection and analysis to enhance understanding of ancestral foraging strategies and aging in captive chimpanzees. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

While in many species, females die shortly after menopause, humans evolved because we needed Grandma's help.

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the intriguing things they have learned recently related to the world of parenting, including why an episode of Bluey was banned in the U.S. and a fascinating theory about why humans go through menopause. Also, Laura talks about how a new extracurricular activity triggered her 3-year-old's fear of heights, and Shanna reports on needing more snuggles in her life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura's kids are 5 years old and 3 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Enrolling your kids in parkour class -When your child is afraid of heights -Seeing yourself in your kids -Filling the baby-snuggle void by wanting to adopt a kitten -Why was the episode of Bluey called "Dad Baby" banned by Disney? -Why do humans go through menopause? -What is the "Grandmother Hypothesis?" -Cute things toddlers say -Doing something you're passionate about and enjoy as a parent This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

Weekly Meditation led by Rabbi Angela BuchdahlMarch 26, 2024

This episode, Alex and Meredith discuss Anthropologist Kristen Hawks' 'Grandmother Hypothesis', a theory that post-reproductive females have played a significant role in human evolution. They draw parallels between humans and animals and how post-menopausal women's contributions may have been the critical factor in our survival and thriving as a species. They also touch on topics like menopause, societal pressures on aging women, and disparity between aging men and women.— How Do Actors Do It?— You Don't Need to Have an Opinion on Everything— Inclusivity and Why It's Important in Our Business— Post-Menopausal Women & Their Treatment in Society— Menopause and Menstruation— Life Span of Humans vs. Chimpanzees— The Grandmother Hypothesis— Hunter-Gatherer Groups: Bringing Home The Bacon— Societal Pressures of the Modern-Day Woman— Patriarchal Societies— Whale PodsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· The Grandmother Hypothesis and Human Evolution· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Take on Having Kids: Facing Societal Pressures & Making Your Own Decisions· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine's Day & Brandi Carlile's Tropical Gay Getaway (Part Two)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Beth Bacon on Menopause: The Struggle for Women's Health· The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule by Angela Saini────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Episode #292. Break through the complexity of women's health in this masterclass featuring Dr Susan Davis AO, Dr Stacy Sims, and Dr Jen Gunter. Centred around menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this episode cuts through the noise to bring you what you really need to know about women's health. Drawing from the best of four highly acclaimed episodes, we offer a comprehensive exploration of menopause's multifaceted impact on health. Discover practical strategies, informed by top experts, to guide you through this transformative life stage with confidence. We discuss: Intro (00:00) What is Menopause? An Essential Definition (02:17) Impact of Hysterectomy on Menopause (04:25) Birth Control Pills & Their Impact on Menopause (05:48) In-Depth Analysis: The Perimenopause Phase (06:11) Understand Menopause Symptoms (07:11) Menopause Uncovered: What's Happening to Women? (12:15) Taking Control: Proactive Menopause Management (28:24) Effective Menopause Management: Expert Guidelines (32:47) Exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy (41:42) Hormone Therapy Insights for Women 50+ (54:32) HRT's Impact on Cognitive Health (58:15) Addressing Early Onset Menopause (1:06:17) Exercise Strategies for Bone Health Post-Menopause (1:26:42) Managing Night Sweats and Hot Flashes (1:28:40) Menopause and Weight Gain: What to Know (1:35:21) Fitness and Nutrition for Women in Their 60s (1:46:19) Menopause Testing (2:06:05) Exploring the Grandmother Hypothesis (2:10:41) Do we need Hormone Replacement Therapy? (2:14:00) Bioidentical Hormones (2:21:31) Alternative Solutions for Hot Flashes (2:30:22) Outro (2:36:06) Listen to previous episodes and connect with today's guests: Professor Susan Davis: https://theproof.com/tag/susan-davis/ Dr Stacy Sims: https://theproof.com/tag/stacy-sims/ Dr Jen Gunter: https://theproof.com/tag/jen-gunter/ Sponsors: If you want to improve your health, you need to measure where you're currently at. InsideTracker analyses up to 48 blood biomarkers including ApoB, LDL, HDL, A1C, and more before giving you advice to optimise your health. Get a 20% discount on your first order at insidetracker.com/simon. Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

Today, we're breaking down pregnancy, parenting, orgasms, menopause, and more with Deena Emera, PhD, evolutionary geneticist and author of A Brief History of the Female Body.Deena has spent much of her career studying the evolution of female reproduction. Her book draws on her vast expertise as a biologist, her experience as a mother of four children, and her love of teaching to look far into our evolutionary past, illuminating how and, more importantly, why the female form has transformed over millions of years and its effects on women's health.As you can see, this is a conversation you don't want to miss! I learned so much during our discussion, and I might be a little embarrassed by HOW many times I said the word: fascinating! But, alas, you WILL be fascinated by our in-depth discussion around menopause, the Grandmother Hypothesis, female vs. male orgasms (and the great debate on why we have them!), how evolution sheds light on how we parent, and how our kids interact, how and why women are prone to certain diseases. It's so informative - and I firmly believe that the more we know, the better, as it helps us live a higher quality life today and into the future.Deena Emera, Ph.D, is an evolutionary geneticist, author, and teacher. She earned a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, a master's degree from NYU, and a PhD from Yale. She currently serves as a senior scientist at the Buck Institute's Center for Reproductive Longevity and Equality. Deena and I discuss:Female evolution and how it impacts our health today.Understanding pregnancy and how it evolved.How evolution informs parenting & sibling relationships.How breasts in humans differ from those in other species. Orgasms and the debate around why women have them.How and why we experience menopause.Enjoy this fascinating (there I said it again! and informative conversation about our bodies.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me on Instagram @jenmarples!  And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Jen Marples at https://www.jenmarples.com/ Unedited AI Transcript HereCONNECT WITH DEENA EMERA:A Brief History of the Female Body by Dr. Deena Emera (Amazon)InstagramLinkedInWebsiteCONNECT WITH JEN MARPLES:Subscribe to my NewsletterJen's InstagramThe Jen Marples Show InstagramLinkedInTikTok Work with Jen! Join The Midlife Conversation on Facebook HERE!Website

No matter who you are, what you believe or how you identify, chances are that your human experience consists of phases, changes and transitions. Whether you choose to share these stories or hold your experiences closely shrouded in secret, the all-consuming (and at times downright intense) nature of these inevitable life transitions unites women, men and children alike. In the past, important phases of life were culturally acknowledged and supported by traditions, rituals and generational wisdom. To the detriment of our health and collective sense of pleasure and fulfillment, many transitions have come to be ignored or even dreaded in our modern time. Women's physical rites of passage in particular, also known as the blood mysteries: birth, menarche, first sexual experiences, pregnancy (including the gestation of new ideas and ventures) and menopause have been shamed, suppressed and controlled in recent generations. My amazing guest, Susan Willson, is a Yale-educated Certified Nurse Midwife with 45 years of experience guiding and healing women on their rites of passage. She's spent the last two decades working exclusively with women through their menopausal transitions. Her new book, Making Sense of Menopause, gives readers the foundation to reframe their concept of menopause from a culturally dreaded “ending” to a transformative, potent phase brimming with the power to fully embody the authentic self. In this fascinating and empowering episode, Susan and I unpack some of the more complex ideas presented in the book and Susan shares life-changing tips on how to prepare for a smooth transition into menopause, how to cast off internalized shame and how (and why!) to prioritize pleasure in your life. We talk about the role of epigenetics in our experience of menopause, the Grandmother Hypothesis, and the key role that wise women have played in the evolution of human cognition and culture. Susan tells us about the effects of generational trauma, stress and shame on DNA in the womb, and how your lifestyle NOW will predict your health and happiness not only later in life but for many future generations to come. The REALITY is this: menopause is a time to self-actualize, own your power, not apologize for your wants, needs or desires, not to silence your voice but to live your TRUTH and blossom your gift to the world. Tune into my episode with Dr. Nathan Riley (see here) for more information and tips on women's health and holistic wellbeing! And if you feel empowered or inspired by this episode, please SHARE! I would also love to hear your thoughts in a review :) 00:09:59 Susan's Thoughts On Writing Making Sense Of Menopause 00:13:56 Our Lost Rites Of Passage 00:15:14 What It Means To Be A Woman In Our Culture 00:23:00 Addressing The Cultural Expectations Of Menopause 00:31:05 How Stress Affects The Menopausal Experience 00:36:03 How Pleasure Can Change Your Life 00:46:15 The Grandmother Hypothesis 00:53:14 There's More That Unites Us Than Divides Us 00:53:26 Join My Free Online Women's Circle 01:02:42 Sex Education 01:07:03 The Wisdom Of Being Your Authentic Self 01:12:41 See Episode 80 with Dr. Mario Martinez 01:17:14 Find Susan at makingsenseofmenopause.com to join her ongoing conversation! HOW TO FIND AMY INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV YOUTUBE: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier

No matter who you are, what you believe or how you identify, chances are that your human experience consists of phases, changes and transitions. Whether you choose to share these stories or hold your experiences closely shrouded in secret, the all-consuming (and at times downright intense) nature of these inevitable life transitions unites women, men and children alike. In the past, important phases of life were culturally acknowledged and supported by traditions, rituals and generational wisdom. To the detriment of our health and collective sense of pleasure and fulfillment, many transitions have come to be ignored or even dreaded in our modern time. Women's physical rites of passage in particular, also known as the blood mysteries: birth, menarche, first sexual experiences, pregnancy (including the gestation of new ideas and ventures) and menopause have been shamed, suppressed and controlled in recent generations. My amazing guest, Susan Willson, is a Yale-educated Certified Nurse Midwife with 45 years of experience guiding and healing women on their rites of passage. She's spent the last two decades working exclusively with women through their menopausal transitions. Her new book, Making Sense of Menopause, gives readers the foundation to reframe their concept of menopause from a culturally dreaded “ending” to a transformative, potent phase brimming with the power to fully embody the authentic self. In this fascinating and empowering episode, Susan and I unpack some of the more complex ideas presented in the book and Susan shares life-changing tips on how to prepare for a smooth transition into menopause, how to cast off internalized shame and how (and why!) to prioritize pleasure in your life. We talk about the role of epigenetics in our experience of menopause, the Grandmother Hypothesis, and the key role that wise women have played in the evolution of human cognition and culture. Susan tells us about the effects of generational trauma, stress and shame on DNA in the womb, and how your lifestyle NOW will predict your health and happiness not only later in life but for many future generations to come. The REALITY is this: menopause is a time to self-actualize, own your power, not apologize for your wants, needs or desires, not to silence your voice but to live your TRUTH and blossom your gift to the world. Tune into my episode with Dr. Nathan Riley (see here) for more information and tips on women's health and holistic wellbeing! And if you feel empowered or inspired by this episode, please SHARE! I would also love to hear your thoughts in a review :) 00:09:59 Susan's Thoughts On Writing Making Sense Of Menopause 00:13:56 Our Lost Rites Of Passage 00:15:14 What It Means To Be A Woman In Our Culture 00:23:00 Addressing The Cultural Expectations Of Menopause 00:31:05 How Stress Affects The Menopausal Experience 00:36:03 How Pleasure Can Change Your Life 00:46:15 The Grandmother Hypothesis 00:53:14 There's More That Unites Us Than Divides Us 00:53:26 Join My Free Online Women's Circle 01:02:42 Sex Education 01:07:03 The Wisdom Of Being Your Authentic Self 01:12:41 See Episode 80 with Dr. Mario Martinez 01:17:14 Find Susan at makingsenseofmenopause.com to join her ongoing conversation! HOW TO FIND AMY INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV YOUTUBE: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier

No matter who you are, what you believe or how you identify, chances are that your human experience consists of phases, changes and transitions. Whether you choose to share these stories or hold your experiences closely shrouded in secret, the all-consuming (and at times downright intense) nature of these inevitable life transitions unites women, men and children alike. In the past, important phases of life were culturally acknowledged and supported by traditions, rituals and generational wisdom. To the detriment of our health and collective sense of pleasure and fulfillment, many transitions have come to be ignored or even dreaded in our modern time. Women's physical rites of passage in particular, also known as the blood mysteries: birth, menarche, first sexual experiences, pregnancy (including the gestation of new ideas and ventures) and menopause have been shamed, suppressed and controlled in recent generations. My amazing guest, Susan Willson, is a Yale-educated Certified Nurse Midwife with 45 years of experience guiding and healing women on their rites of passage. She's spent the last two decades working exclusively with women through their menopausal transitions. Her new book, Making Sense of Menopause, gives readers the foundation to reframe their concept of menopause from a culturally dreaded “ending” to a transformative, potent phase brimming with the power to fully embody the authentic self. In this fascinating and empowering episode, Susan and I unpack some of the more complex ideas presented in the book and Susan shares life-changing tips on how to prepare for a smooth transition into menopause, how to cast off internalized shame and how (and why!) to prioritize pleasure in your life. We talk about the role of epigenetics in our experience of menopause, the Grandmother Hypothesis, and the key role that wise women have played in the evolution of human cognition and culture. Susan tells us about the effects of generational trauma, stress and shame on DNA in the womb, and how your lifestyle NOW will predict your health and happiness not only later in life but for many future generations to come. The REALITY is this: menopause is a time to self-actualize, own your power, not apologize for your wants, needs or desires, not to silence your voice but to live your TRUTH and blossom your gift to the world. Tune into my episode with Dr. Nathan Riley (see here) for more information and tips on women's health and holistic wellbeing! And if you feel empowered or inspired by this episode, please SHARE! I would also love to hear your thoughts in a review :) 00:09:59 Susan's Thoughts On Writing Making Sense Of Menopause 00:13:56 Our Lost Rites Of Passage 00:15:14 What It Means To Be A Woman In Our Culture 00:23:00 Addressing The Cultural Expectations Of Menopause 00:31:05 How Stress Affects The Menopausal Experience 00:36:03 How Pleasure Can Change Your Life 00:46:15 The Grandmother Hypothesis 00:53:14 There's More That Unites Us Than Divides Us 00:53:26 Join My Free Online Women's Circle 01:02:42 Sex Education 01:07:03 The Wisdom Of Being Your Authentic Self 01:12:41 See Episode 80 with Dr. Mario Martinez 01:17:14 Find Susan at makingsenseofmenopause.com to join her ongoing conversation! HOW TO FIND AMY INSTAGRAM: @FitAmyTV YOUTUBE: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV FACEBOOK: Amy Fournier

Belonging is back! After my winter hibernation, I find myself craving a little vernal worship. So this episode is all about ancestral rituals and practices for spring.First, I share lessons I learned while wintering, including my stepping away from social media, making my life small, and my seasonal self-care wheel. Then we dive into the pleasure of seeds, greens, flowers, eggs, honey, and milk. I offer my favorite practices for planting, cooking, nourishing yourself, and connecting with ancestral rituals for spring.“You are the seed. I am the seed. We are encoded with the DNA of all that came before us. We are the heirloom seed. What needs to be activated in us now? “ResourcesMy winter self-care wheelReel for making pestoNettle soup recipe (with potatoes)Marysia MiernowskaSister SpinsterBloom Generation FlowersBelonging Episode #77: Mothering the Mothers with Rachelle Garcia SeligaBelonging Episode #69: Motherhood, Grief, and the Grandmother Hypothesis with Amber Magnolia HillMedicine Stories Episode #67: Harvesting Light: The Alchemy of Sun & Human w/Nadine Artemis

Today, we have anthropologist Chris Knight here to talk to us about his book Blood Relations and also more importantly, teach us about the history of what makes us Human. 0:50 - Anthropology is a study of what it means to be human.1:50 - Human ability to “look into the eyes” 3:00 - Minds vs Brains 4:00 - Are they asking the wrong question?6:29 - Humans are the babysitting ape!10:00 - Grandmother Hypothesis and Menopause11:43 - Anthropology was colonialism in disguise13:11 - The Human Revolution 14:30 - Language: The Great Leap Forward16:50 - “Everything that defines us as human is an African invention”18:00 - The first art is cosmetics 21:20 - Deconstructing Chomsky’s theory of language28:00 - Communal meat eating 29:00 - The sex strike 38:00 - Synching Menstruation40:00 - The Moon, the Lion and Love50:00 - Cooking allowed for bigger brains52:00 - Blood Taboos 57:00 - The Dark Moon and Songs 1:00:00 - Rainbow Snake 1:11:00 - Comprehension and PowerIt is that time of the year again, we have many exciting projects that we want to complete for you, but we are 100% funded only by our listeners and readers. If you have been a long-time listener and a reader, please become a paid subscriber. It is only $5 a month. It adds up to sustain us. Our goal is to get 70 more paid subscribers by midnight. If you would like to make a one-time donation, here is our paypal link:Here is our Venmo code:Thanks again for being part of another year at Historicly. We hope to keep up with the high-quality episodes and the thoroughly researched articles. Get full access to Historic.ly at historicly.substack.com/subscribe

It is through land that we find ourselves. It is through lineage that we return to ourselves. It is through community that we expand ourselves. In this age of disorienting change and fracture, let us wander within our daydreams of another way of being. TOPICS: A Western suburban childhood- television, processed food, malls, and fear of nature's dangers Evolutionary Mismatch Theory: our human bodies were not made for these times We are living in the Eremocene: The Age of Loneliness The medicine of women's circles and the two questions that should be central to each gathering The collective yearning for ritual and embracing the awkwardness of not knowing what you're doing Repercussions of the Burning Times We do this reclaiming work for our descendents, knowing we may not reap the fruit of our labors in this lifetime Listening to what the soul of your home wants Connecting to lineage with food and folklore How an offering of food from a stranger saved Becca's ancestors' lives Connecting with our ancestors in Mythic Time: what stories from your lineage are ever happening? The echoes of the electroshock therapy Becca's grandmother underwent & how writing Root and Ritual completed an ancestral storyline Musings on women in the 1960s, twilight births, the rise of consumerism and isolated living The world we were born into is gone: the end of the Pax Americana and the unraveling of culture and collapse of institutions We need to grieve as a culture so that we can be responsive to what's next Your body is sacred land Parenthood and postpartum in the modern age Mothering as ancestral reverence Calling in energy from unexpected sources RESOURCES: RootandRitualBook.com BeccaPiastrelli.com Becca's Instagram Medicine Stories Patreon (podcast bonuses!) My website MythicMedicine.love  Take our fun Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine? Quiz Medicine Stories Facebook group Mythic Medicine on Instagram Music by Mariee Sioux (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes) A Hunter Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life by Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein The Millionth Circle: How to Change Ourselves and The World: The Essential Guide to Women's Circles by Jean Shinoda Bolen My interview with Toko-Pa Turner, Medicine Stories podcast Episode 41 The Dreaming Channel and Remembering Ourselves Home My blog post Ancestral Voices, Women's Weariness, and the Illusion of Linear TimeFamily Constellations Becca's interview with Megan McGuire on the Belonging Podcast: Mothering as Ancestral Reverence Becca's interview with me on the Belonging Podcast: Motherhood, Grief, and the Grandmother Hypothesis

On episode number three of My Bloody Hell, class is in session. And the lesson is: Menopause 101. Specifically, I'm going to be explaining what is the difference between menopause and perimenopause. A lot of people, men and women, have never even heard the word perimenopause before, much less know what it means or where it fits in the menopause process. Sad but true, the word perimenopause isn't even recognized as a word on some digital platforms. That's disappointing, but that's why I started this podcast; to bring awareness and knowledge around the menopause journey.  It's a short lesson, but an important one because women need to understand what's going on in their bodies and why. And we need to know the right language to name our pain. During the show, not only will I be providing an explanation of what menopause and perimenopause are, and how they manifest in the body, but I'm also sharing a brief history of the actual word menopause and how and why it was introduced to the medical community in 1821. Warning, mention of “testicular juice” does come up in this part of the lesson. #gross In addition to the primer on perimenopause, I'm also sharing a big announcement about The My Bloody Hell brand. Be sure to tune in so you don't miss it.   More Menopause, More Links If you want more information about perimenopause and menopause, start your search at The North American Menopause Society.  To read the book that puts menopause in a positive light, historically speaking, check out The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History and Meaning of Menopause by Susan Mattern.  To hear more about the Grandmother Hypothesis, and how post-menopausal women were critical in keeping human civilization alive, listen to this fascinating story on NPR.  Don't forget to check out the delicious snacks and subscription boxes from our wonderful sponsor, Yumday. Use the code MBHPOD15 at checkout for 15% off any order.  And don't forget, supporting Yumday means supporting women and BIPOC-led brands! Next week, our guest will be award-winning author, Dana Spiotta. She's going to be joining me on My Bloody Hell to talk about her brilliant new novel about a woman facing menopause, Wayward. Maybe you want to read it before next week!  Don't forget you can comment about anything from this episode by visiting My Bloody Hell on Instagram or Facebook. And be sure to follow our social accounts for more inspiration and information about living through perimenopause. P.S. We're on Twitter too @MyBloodyHell.    If you'd like information about the private My Bloody Hell membership community, which will be opening its doors in October, drop your email address at this link.   Finally, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Disclaimer: Lori L. Tharps is not a doctor, nor any other type of medical professional, therefore do not use anything you hear on this podcast as a substitute for verifiable medical advice and information. Always check with your doctor or health care provider if you have any medical questions or concerns regarding menopause or any other health-related issue.

We usually know wisdom when we see it.  But how do we define it?  What exactly is it? Today’s guest, Dr. Dilip Jeste, University of California San Diego College of Medicine, a renowned neuropsychiatrist who studies aging, discusses the concept of wisdom and how it relates to aging and age discrimination.  His research group has developed an instrument to measure wisdom and he discusses with Therese the regions of the brain where wisdom resides. They also discuss the “Grandmother Hypothesis” and the very solid evidence for the benefits for children and teenagers of having an older adult in the home.      Key Takeaways: Older adults should be valued in the workplace for the stability and judgment they bring and the fact that younger workers learn a lot from participating in a transgenerational workplace. Wisdom is complex and comprised of compassion, empathy, tolerance of diverse views, and the ability to be introspective. Wisdom components reside primarily in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala of the brain. Wisdom can be improved when people learn from their experiences and develop compassion. Dr. Jeste’s new book “Wiser”, which defines wisdom and provides insights as to how we develop wisdom,  can be purchased in book stores and various sites such as Amazon.     "For wisdom, one of the most important components of wisdom is empathy and compassion. It is not only useful for oneself, is not only useful for improving your own wellbeing, it is also useful for the society." —  Dr. Dilip Jeste     Connect with Dr. Dilip Jeste: UCSD Bio: profiles.ucsd.edu/dilip.jeste   Book: amazon.com/Wiser-Scientific-Roots-Wisdom-Compassion/dp/1683644638 Website: wiserthebook.com TedMed: tedmed.com/speakers/show?id=526374   Connect with Therese: Website:   www.criticallyspeaking.net Twitter: @CritiSpeak Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Hi, my brilliant witches - happy post-election week! This one is, um, a little unhinged. We continue the conversation regarding human evolutionary history with Alena, covering what our genitalia might clue us into re: sex, mate selection, and gender hierarchy. We also get to the crux of the thing - one hypothesis regarding where, when, and why patriarchy emerged. Note: lots of talks of sex (the act and the biological designation). You'll catch me struggling to communicate about biological sex *while* making very clear that sex and gender are not the same things. Let's be very clear: all genders are valid. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. ResourcesThe origins of sexism: How men came to rule 12,000 years ago - Anil Ananthaswamy and Kate DouglasPenis Size : An evolutionary perspective - Carol JahmeThe Misunderstood Penis - Jesse BeringStudies lend support to 'grandmother hypothesis', but there are limitsLiving Near Your Grandmother Has Evolutionary Benefits - Jonathon LambertBlell, M. (2017). Grandmother Hypothesis, Grandmother Effect, and Residence Patterns. The ‘Big O': How and why evolution brought us the female orgasm - Meredith KnightNew theory suggests female orgasms are an evolutionary leftover - Elizabeth PennisiWhy did the female orgasm evolve? Experiment supports theory - Emily ChungAlesina, A. Giuliano, P.  Nunn, N. (2011). On the Origins of Gender Roles: Women and the plough. NBER Working Paper. Haas, R. et al. (2020) Female hunters of the early Americas. Science Advances: EABD0310Follow Alena!Instagram - @owlandbearstudioEtsy -  Owl and Bear StudioTwitter - @AlenaESMore The Witch: Instagram - @thewitchpodcastTwitter - @thewitchpodcastFacebook - @thewitchpodDrop us a review on iTunesTHANK YOU ALL for the immense support.

Amber Magnolia Hill is the woman behind Mythic Medicine and the Medicine Stories Podcast for people who year for knowledge about herbalism, deepening ancestral connections, and remembering what it is to be human upon the earth. She helps folks drop the cultural lies, disconnection, and disempowerment, and remember that the old ways are in our bones. I first met Amber at the Spirit Weavers Gathering where she was teaching an herbal body oiling class. Her Medicine Stories Podcast has featured so many conversations that have really shifted my perspectives and given me a deeper understanding of being an ancestral being and a being on this earth. I invited Amber on the Belonging podcast, knowing I would release this conversation while I am in the tender moments of post-partum with my new baby because she has had so much to say about mothering and how mothers are not supported in our society. We talk about the desire to re-village, slowing down in these times and finding our way to a parasympathetic state, ancestral connection in motherhood, expressing and interacting with folks who are grieving, and the Grandmother Hypothesis. Find show notes for this episode here: https://beccapiastrelli.com/amber-magnolia-hill/ Follow Amber on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mythicmedicine Follow Becca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccapiastrelli/

This week, Anna and Amber have foraged up an episode all about hunting and gathering. We also examine anthropology and ethnography, and the problematic origins of these disciplines. We discuss the Grandmother Hypothesis, wax rhapsodic about salmon, and...Amber tells another honey story. Links Hunter-Gatherers (Foragers) (Human Research Area Files) Hunter-Gatherer Culture (National Geographic) What Is a Hunter-Gatherer? Variation in the Archaeological Record of Eastern and Southern Africa (Journal of Archaeological Research) Hunter-gatherer studies and human evolution: a very selective review (American Journal of Physical Anthropology) The Ethnohistory and Anthropology of ‘Modern' Hunter-Gatherers (The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology and Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers) AnthroBites: Scientific Racism (AnthroPod) Grandmothering, menopause, and the evolution of human life histories (UNM Digital Repository) Whales and humans linked by 'helpful grandmothers' (BBC) Why Grandmothers May Hold The Key To Human Evolution (NPR) The Evolutionary Importance of Grandmothers (The Atlantic) The Surprisingly Sticky Tale of the Hadza and the Honeyguide Bird (Atlas Obscura) Honey, Hadza, hunter-gatherers, and human evolution (Journal of Human Evolution) Contact Email the Dirt Podcast Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

This week, Anna and Amber have foraged up an episode all about hunting and gathering. We also examine anthropology and ethnography, and the problematic origins of these disciplines. We discuss the Grandmother Hypothesis, wax rhapsodic about salmon, and...Amber tells another honey story. Links Hunter-Gatherers (Foragers) (Human Research Area Files) Hunter-Gatherer Culture (National Geographic) What Is a Hunter-Gatherer? Variation in the Archaeological Record of Eastern and Southern Africa (Journal of Archaeological Research) Hunter-gatherer studies and human evolution: a very selective review (American Journal of Physical Anthropology) The Ethnohistory and Anthropology of ‘Modern' Hunter-Gatherers (The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology and Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers) AnthroBites: Scientific Racism (AnthroPod) Grandmothering, menopause, and the evolution of human life histories (UNM Digital Repository) Whales and humans linked by 'helpful grandmothers' (BBC) Why Grandmothers May Hold The Key To Human Evolution (NPR) The Evolutionary Importance of Grandmothers (The Atlantic) The Surprisingly Sticky Tale of the Hadza and the Honeyguide Bird (Atlas Obscura) Honey, Hadza, hunter-gatherers, and human evolution (Journal of Human Evolution) Contact Email the Dirt Podcast Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-dissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ------------------Follow me on--------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDissenterYT Anchor (podcast): https://anchor.fm/thedissenter Dr. Kristen Hawkes is Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah. Dr. Hawkes, an expert in human evolution and sociobiology, is the author of several studies on the “grandmother hypothesis,” which asserts that many of the characteristics that distinguish us from our ape ancestors are thanks to the thoughtful care of our grandmothers. Her research is based on ethnographic observation studies of hunter-gatherer communities such as the Aché and Hadza. She has also developed mathematical models to model evolution over time and trace the influence of grandmothers on human lifespan. Combining mathematical modelling and observational studies she also researches the effects of fire on ancient hunter-gatherers. In this episode, we focus on the grandmother hypothesis. First, Dr. Hawkes tells us about how she got to study the Aché in Eastern Paraguay, and the Hadza in Tanzania, and the insights she got from them. We go on a bit of a tangent to talk about human foraging behavior, and why men hunt. Then, we discuss the grandmother hypothesis in its several dimensions, referring to how grandmothers during our evolutionary history contributed to the success of their grandchildren, and also increased their daughters' fertility, for example. We also address the relationship between grandmothers and the evolution of human life history. Finally, we talk about the evolution of menopause, the role of grandfathers, and grandmothers in modern societies. -- Follow Dr. Hawkes' work: Faculty page: http://bit.ly/2BcYOSW Research works on ResearchGate: http://bit.ly/2BeWE58 CARTA page: http://bit.ly/38DDQvR -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: KARIN LIETZCKE, ANN BLANCHETTE, PER HELGE LARSEN, LAU GUERREIRO, JERRY MULLER, HANS FREDRIK SUNDE, BERNARDO SEIXAS, HERBERT GINTIS, RUTGER VOS, RICARDO VLADIMIRO, BO WINEGARD, VEGA GIDEY, CRAIG HEALY, OLAF ALEX, PHILIP KURIAN, JONATHAN VISSER, DAVID DIAS, ANJAN KATTA, JAKOB KLINKBY, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, JOHN CONNORS, PAULINA BARREN, FILIP FORS CONNOLLY, DAN DEMETRIOU, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ARTHUR KOH, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, MAX BEILBY, COLIN HOLBROOK, SUSAN PINKER, THOMAS TRUMBLE, PABLO SANTURBANO, SIMON COLUMBUS, PHIL KAVANAGH, JORGE ESPINHA, AND CORY CLARK! A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, ROSEY, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, IAN GILLIGAN, SERGIU CODREANU, AND LUIS CAYETANO! AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, MICHAL RUSIECKI!

In 1989, a team of anthropologists studying Hadza hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania noticed how hard one particular group was working: the grandmothers. “They were well into their sixties and their productivity was just as great as the women who are still in the childbearing years,” Kristen Hawkes, one of the anthropologists involved, tells Emily. Historically, women’s primary contribution to society was to give birth– implying post-menopausal women offered no value. We now have scientific evidence to prove that wrong.

Welcome to Grandmothers on the Move! I’m your host, Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, and today I have the great honour to speak with Dr. Kristen Hawkes, the brilliant originator of THE GRANDMOTHER HYPOTHESIS: How grandmothers played a pivotal role in the evolution and very continuation of our species. What we've always suspected! Here is a scientific, anthropological and deeply fascinating hypothesis... deeply satisfying too! This is the extended version of the interview - a longer, much more in-depth discussion which anthropology, ethnography and evolutionary biology buffs will find worth listening to!

Welcome to Grandmothers on the Move! I’m your host, Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, and today I have the great honour to speak with Dr. Kristen Hawkes, the brilliant originator of THE GRANDMOTHER HYPOTHESIS: How grandmothers played a pivotal role in the evolution and very continuation of our species. What we've always suspected! Here is a scientific, anthropological and deeply fascinating hypothesis... deeply satisfying too! There are two versions of this interview available... this one, a shorter excerpt, which provides an overview of The Grandmother Hypothesis, and another longer episode on my website (episode #30A) that has the full and extended interview - which anthropology, ethnography and evolutionary biology buffs will find worth listening to!

Spencer and Razib talk to Kristen Hawkes, proponent of "The Grandmother Hypothesis," about the importance of mothers and grandmothers in human evolutionary history.

Why is menopause a thing? Only three species really do it: short-finned pilot whales, killer whales and humans beings. It’s biologically strange. And it gives us another biologically strange thing: grandmas. Dr Kristen Hawkes (University of Utah) is the lead proponent of the Grandmother Hypothesis, which says that grandmas became a thing in human evolution because having them was a pretty good deal, evolutionarily speaking.   Links from this episode: Listen to Kristen’s full lecture at the Science Festival at Sydney Uni’s Sydney Ideas podcast. (She’s introduced by local collaborator, Peter Kim.) The Atlantic also has a bit more about the Grandmother Hypothesis. If you just want to know about other animals that do go through menopause, National Geographic has you covered.   Songs in This Episode: Green, Green Rocky Road — Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack)1, 2, 3 — CamilleGolden Valves — Orkestra Del SolIl Principe — EusebioGreen, Green Rocky Road — Dave Van Ronk (Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack)Mis Dos Pequeñas — Orlando Cachaito Lopez (Six Feet Under soundtrack)

The Grandmother Hypothesis aims to explain why increased longevity evolved in humans, while female fertility still ends at the same age it does in our closest evolutionary cousins, the great apes. Beginning with ethnographic surprises that drew us to pay attention to grandmothering in the first place, Kristen Hawkes will show how, in addition to human life history, grandmothering can help explain the precocious sociality of human infants and our distinctive appetite for mutual understanding as well as patterns of male competition and pair bonding. Crucial evidence about human evolution continues to come from the expanding fossil and archaeological records, paleoecology, and increasingly genomics. But comparisons between us and our primate cousins, coupled with formal modelling by Peter Kim and his mathematical biology group at the University of Sydney, are proving to be an especially valuable way to explore evolutionary connections between grandmothering and an array of distinctive human features. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Professor Kristen Hawkes is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah. Her principal research interests are evolutionary ecology of hunter-gatherers and human evolution. She is a member of the Scientific Executive Committee of the Leakey Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the US National Academy of Sciences.

When Kristen Hawkes first started to research the foraging habits of the Hadza hunter-gatherers, she noticed that the older women in the society were spending their time collecting food and sharing it with their grandchildren. She started to wonder if this type of contribution from grandmothers might explain why humans have such long lives. Her grandmother hypothesis suggests that grandmothering may have led to many of the things that make humans different from other great apes. Thanks to Kristen Hawkes of the University of Utah for sharing her work with us. Dr. Hawkes is a member of The Leakey Foundation's Scientific Executive Committee. Links Kristen Hawkes' Website Grandmothers and the evolution of pair bonds Grandmothers and the evolution of human longevity: a review of findings and future directions Leakeyfoundation.org Credits This episode was produced by Schuyler Swenson. Our editor is Audrey Quinn. Scoring and mixing by Schuyler Swenson. Origin Stories theme music by Henry Nagle. Additional music by Lee Rosevere.  Sponsors This episode was produced with support from the Being Human initiative of The Baumann Foundation and The Leakey Foundation. Transcripts are provided by Adept Word Management.

Nobody can spoil a child like a loving grandmother, and that doting may have been an important driver in human evolution.

Conjugal families are often assumed to be building blocks of human societies and the primary site of childrearing in traditional communities. Alternatively, Kristen Hawkes (Univ of Utah) contends that the Grandmother Hypothesis draws attention to other relationships likely fundamental in the evolution of our lineage. Persistent ties that crosscut conjugal families are implied by our cooperative childcare, distinctive prosociality, and extraordinary operational sex ratios. These high operational sex ratios also affect the way men negotiate with other men, which in turn affects the economics of childrearing. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 28036]

Conjugal families are often assumed to be building blocks of human societies and the primary site of childrearing in traditional communities. Alternatively, Kristen Hawkes (Univ of Utah) contends that the Grandmother Hypothesis draws attention to other relationships likely fundamental in the evolution of our lineage. Persistent ties that crosscut conjugal families are implied by our cooperative childcare, distinctive prosociality, and extraordinary operational sex ratios. These high operational sex ratios also affect the way men negotiate with other men, which in turn affects the economics of childrearing. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 28036]

According to the "grandmother hypothesis," humans have grandmas, nanas and bubbies to thank for their longer lifespans. In this episode, Cristen and Caroline reveal the compelling science and evolution behind these important maternal figures. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Kristen Hawkes, University of Utah, discusses the grandmother hypothesis, which links the evolution of human longevity to ecological changes that left ancestral youngsters unable to get enough food on their own. Help from grandmothers allowed mothers to bear their next baby sooner while setting novel social problems for both mothers and offspring. These connections link grandmothering not only to the evolution of our long lifespans, but also to other features of human life history, physiology, and behavior. Even if only some are correct, they make human postmenopausal longevity much less of a puzzle after all. But how do we do it? Estrogen is crucial to the maintenance of many physiological systems aside from fertility. Yet ovarian estrogen secretion depends on menstrual cycling which ends at similar ages in all great apes including humans. Like most mammals, other primates display geriatric symptoms while still cycling and rarely survive their fertile years while women remain strong and healthy beyond menopause. The contrast points to non-ovarian sources of estrogen in somatic maintenance. A likely nominee is an adrenal androgen that circulates at a higher level in humans than any other hormone and is estimated to be the precursor for most of the estrogen in women’s peripheral tissues even before menopause. Chimpanzee levels of this steroid are much lower, consistent with the hypothesis that shifts in adrenal function are an important mechanism for slowed aging in our lineage. Comparisons with other apes also reveal intriguing puzzles about somatic maintenance in our closest living relatives. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 24114]

Kristen Hawkes, University of Utah, discusses the grandmother hypothesis, which links the evolution of human longevity to ecological changes that left ancestral youngsters unable to get enough food on their own. Help from grandmothers allowed mothers to bear their next baby sooner while setting novel social problems for both mothers and offspring. These connections link grandmothering not only to the evolution of our long lifespans, but also to other features of human life history, physiology, and behavior. Even if only some are correct, they make human postmenopausal longevity much less of a puzzle after all. But how do we do it? Estrogen is crucial to the maintenance of many physiological systems aside from fertility. Yet ovarian estrogen secretion depends on menstrual cycling which ends at similar ages in all great apes including humans. Like most mammals, other primates display geriatric symptoms while still cycling and rarely survive their fertile years while women remain strong and healthy beyond menopause. The contrast points to non-ovarian sources of estrogen in somatic maintenance. A likely nominee is an adrenal androgen that circulates at a higher level in humans than any other hormone and is estimated to be the precursor for most of the estrogen in women’s peripheral tissues even before menopause. Chimpanzee levels of this steroid are much lower, consistent with the hypothesis that shifts in adrenal function are an important mechanism for slowed aging in our lineage. Comparisons with other apes also reveal intriguing puzzles about somatic maintenance in our closest living relatives. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 24114]

How cultural traditions have shaped, and continue to shape, our genomes with presentations on Genetic Impact of Culturally-Based Mating Systems (Marcus Feldman), The Grandmother Hypothesis and Rates of Aging (Kristen Hawkes), and Do Genetic Differences Affect Language Evolution? (Mark Aronoff and Carol Padden) Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 23905]

How cultural traditions have shaped, and continue to shape, our genomes with presentations on Genetic Impact of Culturally-Based Mating Systems (Marcus Feldman), The Grandmother Hypothesis and Rates of Aging (Kristen Hawkes), and Do Genetic Differences Affect Language Evolution? (Mark Aronoff and Carol Padden) Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 23905]