Podcasts about Himalayas

Whoever said quitters never win never met Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu. Liu quit figure skating after the 2022 Winter Olympics. At age 16, she was burned out and wanted to be a normal teenager.  "I was done a year before I quit. I knew I wanted to be done way before I actually announced my retirement," Liu said. For two years, Liu embraced life as a teenager, making up for lost time she'd spent on the ice. She got a driver's license, drove her four siblings to school, stayed up late and hung out with friends. She traveled for fun instead of competitions and even hiked in the Himalayas. She enrolled at UCLA and even took up skiing, a sport she'd never had time to try as an elite figure skater. She loved the feel of the cold air on her face when she was skiing. It reminded her of skating and two years after retiring, Alysa went to a local rink with a friend. Alysa started skating for fun, and it wasn't long before she got the itch to skate more seriously. She called a former coach, Phillip DiGuglielmo, and asked him what he thought about her coming out of retirement. At first, he wasn't a fan. "I said, 'Please don't. I really did.'  I said, 'Please don't. Respect your legacy,'" DiGuglielmo said. "We had a Zoom call for two hours. The story is I had a lot of glasses of wine over those two hours. And she talked me into a comeback." The two started training together, and seven months later, Liu won a world title in a sport she left as a child but returned to as an adult. On this Dying to Ask, The Road to Milan-Cortina: The power of taking a break Re-thinking how we look at the role age plays in sports like figure skating A frank look at what young teen athletes give up to be the best in their sport and the impact that can have long-term on mental health And why Alysa's coach thinks she could pull off a two-year gap in training and emerge stronger than ever   Other places to listen CLICK HERE to listen on iTunes CLICK HERE to listen on Stitcher CLICK HERE to listen on Spotify See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel      

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Become the Christmas MVP! 25% OFF a Custom Song!Imagine a single moment in time forcing you to reimagine your entire life before you were even 20 years old...At 14,000 feet in the Himalayas, today's guest was given a second chance—and he chose to spend it serving humanity.Why This Episode Matters to YouIf you've ever felt stuck between success and significance, or wondered whether your current path is truly meaningful, this episode meets you right where you are. It explores what happens when purpose pulls louder than comfort—and what's possible when you decide to act on it.Why Must You Listen?Discover how a near-fatal moment can instantly clarify what actually matters—and how to apply that clarity to your own life without waiting for a crisis.Learn how success, wealth, and achievement can become tools for impact instead of endpoints.Walk away with a new definition of purpose that's grounded in action, service, and legacy—not just intention.What's It All About?Dr. Abraham George's story is a masterclass in reinvention.Prepare to be taken from a freezing mountaintop near the China–India border—where a premature dynamite blast nearly claimed his life—to Wall Street boardrooms, successful entrepreneurship, and ultimately back to rural India.You'll hear how surviving the unthinkable forced him to question power, war, money, and meaning. You'll follow his journey from soldier to economist, from building a highly successful global company to selling everything he built, and from personal ambition to founding life-changing schools for children born into extreme poverty.At its heart, this conversation is about compassionate action. Not just feeling empathy. Not just having good intentions. But choosing to do something—especially when it's hard, long-term, and inconvenient.If you've ever asked yourself, “Am I really doing what I'm here to do?” — this episode will stay with you long after it ends.Looking for the Links?Mountains to Cross: Finding Life's Purpose in Service by Dr. Abraham GeorgeLearn more about Dr. Abraham George and his work by visiting DrAbrahamGeorge.comReady for a Powerful Change in Perspective?Press play now and spend the next hour rethinking what a meaningful life can look like—and how close you already are to living one.Today's Featured GuestDr. Abraham GeorgeDr. Abraham George is a former Indian Army officer, economist, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian. After surviving a near-fatal explosion in the Himalayas at just 18 years old, he went on to earn multiple graduate degrees, build a globally successful company, and ultimately give it all up to serve the poorest of the poor through education. He is the founder of Shanti Bhavan Schools in India and the author of Mountains to Cross, a compelling reflection on purpose, service, and compassionate action.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to...

Dr. Andrea Loseries is a scholar, professor, and yogic practitioner. You'll hear about Andrea's more than 50 years of research and spiritual practice that includes incredible accounts of risk, discernment, and devotion on her path of transformation. Time notes: 00:01:06 - Journeying to the Himalayas to study with yogic masters 00:07:38 - Taking the Karmapa as her teacher 00:12:28 - From village girl to lady in 6 months 00:16:05 - Ancient Bon religion and bone ritual objects 00:20:34 - The confiscated skull  00:23:53 - The legendary Snow Lion Expedition 00:35:56 - Guidance on choosing malas and ritual objects 00:38:51 - Learning chod practice with Chatral Rinpoche 00:49:19 - On purity and impurity at the cremation ground 00:55:02 - Being a woman at the cremation ground 01:04:30 - Using oil from burning bodies for a Mahakala lamp This conversation originally aired on March 14, 2023 ~ Podcast website & transcripts https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts   Post-listen episode with Kulavadhuta Satpurananda: https://oliviaclementine.com/kulavadhuta-satpurananda-the-path-of-a-yogi-gone-beyond/  

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin reconnects with longtime Buddhist practitioner and former Synthesis co-founder Martijn Schirp, founder of Upāyosis. They explore his journey from pioneering modern psilocybin retreats to creating A Path Between Worlds, a year-long contemplative training that integrates Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, and psychedelic skillful means. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-333/?ref=278  Martijn shares lessons from Synthesis's rise and collapse, how time in the Himalayas reshaped his contemplative path, and why "ego porousness" may offer a healthier frame than "ego death." He and Paul discuss how Buddhist principles like interdependence and skillful means can guide responsible psychedelic work — and why awakening today must include service to a planet in crisis. Martijn Schirp is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and founder of Upāyosis, where he leads A Path Between Worlds, a yearlong contemplative training blending Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, contemplative science, and optional psychedelic components. Previously, he co-founded the Synthesis Institute, helping pioneer modern, medically supervised psilocybin retreats and training programs. He writes, teaches, and mentors at the intersection of Buddhist wisdom, contemplative science, and psychedelic practice. Highlights: From Synthesis to spiritual renewal in the Himalayas Lessons from crisis: leadership, burnout, impermanence What Buddhism can teach the psychedelic field The fifth precept and "skillful means" First principles of skillful psychedelic use Ego porousness vs. ego dissolution Ecological ethics as spiritual practice A Path Between Worlds: a contemplative year of service Episode Links: Upāyosis A Path Between Worlds 12-month program Episode Sponsors: The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Practitioner Certification Program at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

https://vimeo.com/1135918794?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci As agents of transformation, so many of us are here to disrupt the status quo, to disrupt the old patterns, and we wanna do it with love, we want to do it with care, with a calming presence creating spaces where people feel seen and supported and safe and yet sometimes when we do that we actually re-create all the old paradigms all over again, or put ourselves back in the corset of expectation. So, how do we move through that to get to a place that's true and aligned, as a space holder. Heather Stewart is here to share her story with us and these beautiful insights from her crown of amethyst. Join us, for this beautiful, multidimensional and all out amazing conversation. Heather Stewart was an accountant in corporate finance during a previous time of her life. She ran her own yoga studio for 10 years and a private massage therapy practice for 14 years. She spent 13 years guiding kayaking trips on the Gregorian Bay. She is a personal trainer and Certified Meditation Facilitator. She loves everything wellness and has a passion for teaching. Heather's mission is to help others find how to be their best selves. Heather's podcast, Illuminate Your Worth has gone global as a live TV show broadcasting to over 300 channels. Heather also offers support with Coach in Your Pocket, a monthly subscription service of real time access to Heather's support, energetic recalibration and soul aligned clarity when you need it most. Watch or listen to the show to discover ways to find how to be your best self and live your best life. You're Invited! FREE GIFT: Alignment Activation Audit One hour with Heather to dig deep into the patterns that are holding you back from being fully aligned and in your life. https://5nx2p6.share-na3.hsforms.com/2Bm3rvgA0TwunKev3fASu0Q LISTEN: Illuminate Your Worth podcast https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/illuminate-your-worth-heather-stewart/ QUOTES If you can believe you are the person you desire to be, you can take the steps for it. If you can't trust yourself, how can you trust the rest of the world? Everyone is an experiment of one. The only one that is going to know it's a fit for you is you. HEATHER STEWART BIO Heather Stewart is a transformation guide and coach for women ready to rewrite their definition of success into one that's rooted in alignment, not burnout. After a 15-year career as a Chartered Accountant, she made a bold leap into the world of wellness, building thriving businesses in yoga, massage, and coaching. Known for her grounded wisdom and calming presence, she creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and safe enough to transform. Her work is about helping women trust their own timing, follow the call within, and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. She's living proof that you can change course and not just survive it, but thrive in it. LINKS Website: https://heatherstewart.coach Podcast: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/illuminate-your-worth-heather-stewart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherstewartcoaches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherstewartcoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstewartcoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb84Op3vnnrPbxKi0BxtlKQ   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Se...

Vaibhav KalaFounderAquaterra Adventureshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/vaibhav-kala/Vaibhav has guided experiences from Morocco to the Inca trail, from the Colorado to the Yangtze, from the Futaleufu to Aconcagua, Ahansel to the Zambezi and from Kilimanjaro to the Everest trail. His leadership and expertise in both mountain and river environments, safety, risk management, knowledge, and impeccable planning has been the mainstay of the globally acknowledged Aquaterra Adventures. Vaibhav has opened many Himalayan trips to adventure tourism and his outfit is the only Indian adventure company on the 2008 & 2009 list of the BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMPANIES ON EARTH,  rated by the National Geographic Society. Having guided for 33 years in the adventure tourism industry, with many firsts to his name, his contributions have helped bring many rural regions to international tourism while unlocking the latent potential of youth not only through employment, but by training and imparting the ethos of being proud of ones' origins. His work with governments involves crafting policies and nuances for adventure tourism to make it safer, responsible and more sustainable. Today, Vaibhav  showcases a sustainable adventure tourism model that brings together culture, community, environment, health and wellness coupled with adventure, excitement and thrill improving lives and livelihoods through fun, grit, pride and purpose.SummaryIn this episode, Jason Elkins welcomes back Vaibhav Kala, founder of Aquaterra Adventures, to discuss the evolution of adventure travel in India. Bipav shares his journey from a chemistry student to a leading figure in the adventure tourism industry, emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptability. The conversation explores the challenges of over-tourism, the need for sustainable practices, and the future of adventure travel, highlighting the untouched beauty of India's landscapes. Vaibhav also discusses the changing demographics of travelers and the impact of technology on the industry, advocating for a more responsible approach to adventure tourism.TakeawaysAquaterra Adventures focuses on 'limbs and lungs' travel, emphasizing human-powered activities.Vaibhav's journey into adventure travel began with guiding river trips at a young age.Childhood experiences in a military family fostered resilience and adaptability.The adventure travel industry in India has evolved significantly over the past 30 years.Over-tourism poses a significant threat to the sustainability of adventure travel.The importance of setting expectations for travelers has increased with changing demographics.India offers untouched areas that are still open for exploration and adventure.The future of adventure travel lies in small group experiences in remote locations.Discerning travelers are becoming more aware of safety and environmental impacts. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Day 2 of 12 days of missing person cases throughout December. In June 1994, Lee Buckle headed to the Kashmir region of India to trek in the Himalayas. He contacted his parents in July of that year but did not fly back as planned in October to attend his cousin's wedding. Despite searches in the area and some reports of his whereabouts before he went missing, Lee is still missing.Important information provided by: Missing People profile: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/lee-buckle-94-002856https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4828702.parents-appeal-to-find-son/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/plea-find-st-helens-man-3437609https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Our15-year+wait+for+Lee%3B+EXCLUSIVE.-a0215465613Contemporary reports from:: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/homeMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862

From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the swamps of Florida, hairy bipedal creatures have been reported for thousands of years under dozens of names — but the real mystery isn't just what they are, it's why they keep appearing alongside UFOs, vanishing into thin air, and showing up in locations where ancient tribes have long spoken of portals to other worlds.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:27.824 = The Bigfoot Files00:09:19.329 = *** Legends of the Yeti and Similar Bigfoot Creatures Around The World00:21:18.748 = *** The UFO Connection and Sightings Throughout History00:37:27.214 = *** The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot, and Bigfoot And The Supernatural00:45:23.927 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Bigfoot Files” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wsdn5kkdVIDEO: Original Patterson-Gimlin film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOxuRIfFs0wVIDEO: Stabilized version (last minute of video) Patterson-Gimlin film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us6jo8bl2lkPHOTO: Abominable Snowman footprint: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/79bu4ambPHOTO: Article containing Bigfoot photo by Adam Bird: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6m3hp9=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December 06, 2024EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ExtraterrestrialSasquatchABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#Bigfoot #Sasquatch #Yeti #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #UFOs #Paranormal #UnexplainedMysteries #AncientMysteries #WeirdDarkness

What if we treated every cancer diagnosis not just as a medical challenge but as a journey of hope, strength, and transformation? And what role can an organization play in fostering community and empowerment through that journey?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Alissa McKinney, Executive Director of Above + Beyond Cancer. Alissa discusses:Iowa's alarming cancer statistics and the environmental and behavioral factors contributing to the state's high rates.How the medical community defines a survivor as anyone from the moment of diagnosis, not just those in remission.How Above + Beyond Cancer delivers mind-body-spirit programs for cancer survivors and caregivers, all free of charge.Above + Beyond Cancer's 12-week evidence-based program with pre- and post-assessments to track participants' strength and health improvements.Above + Beyond's weekly offerings, like hiking, yoga, aquatics, and pole walking, specifically designed with input from healthcare professionals.Their rural outreach effort, a pilot program to expand cancer survivorship services into rural Iowa, in partnership with local cancer centers and YMCAs.The Transformational Journey program, including physically demanding treks in Patagonia and the Himalayas for survivors and caregivers.How one participant went from being unable to walk a mile to completing a 58-mile hike in Patagonia, rediscovering her strength and confidence.The Celebrate! gala, Above + Beyond Cancer's signature event that honors organizations and individuals who uplift the cancer community.The upcoming 15th anniversary of Above + Beyond Cancer, including the launch of Iowa's first-ever survivorship conference in June 2026.References:Above + Beyond Cancer Website

One quiet evening in Reva's home, the children suddenly awoke to strange noises echoing through the room, breaking the silence.                                                               ----------------Today's story is told by Bala Patel, a former AFM missionary who served on the Himadri Project in the Himalayas. Subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to today's story!

This episode covers the last part of chapter 27 from: “The body of Pranabananda, which had appeared so well and strong during...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: Swami Yogananda's asks Swami Pranabananda some probing questions surrounding his connection with God in the twilight years of his life. Swami Pranabananda's principal devotee Sanandan informs us about the last days with his guru Pranabananda's and his decision to leave Benares and move to the Himalayas with his disciples. This section of the book explores themes of mahasamadhi, attachment, and spiritual perspectives on life and death through various accounts and teachings, including discussions about Kriya Yoga and the significance of spiritual initiation.  0:00 Prior Episode;  2:10 The saint's unfading radiance; 7:25 Departure for the Himalayas; 15:10 The final departure at a festival; 41:10 The Rebirth; 46:30 Reflections on the chapter; Links discussed in the episode:  https://www.yoganiketan.net/reader/books/life-sketch-of-swami-pranabananda.html  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 28 to: “...unfavourable publicity to the school. He saw no choice but to go.” #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

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Long before he played a world-famous detective, a comic book superhero, or one of literature's most famous dragons, Benedict Cumberbatch was robbed by a group of thieves in South Africa, who bound him up and threw him in the trunk of a car...and then drove him to what he thought would be an early death. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the heart of University College London lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, and spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades. In The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress (Bloomsbury, 2025) we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons, and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today. Brimming with astonishing discoveries, The Library of Lost Maps reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us. Our guest is: Professor James Cheshire, who is Britain's only Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography. A world-leading map maker, he is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognized with awards from the Royal Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. When he is not making, writing about, or teaching with maps, he spends his time scouring eBay for them in the hope that one day he'll have a map library of his own. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a Ph.D. in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Playlist for listeners: A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Once Upon A Tome The Translators Daughter Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany We Take Our Cities With Us The Ungrateful Refugee Where Research Begins Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

At the heart of University College London lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, and spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades. In The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress (Bloomsbury, 2025) we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons, and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today. Brimming with astonishing discoveries, The Library of Lost Maps reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us. Our guest is: Professor James Cheshire, who is Britain's only Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography. A world-leading map maker, he is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognized with awards from the Royal Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. When he is not making, writing about, or teaching with maps, he spends his time scouring eBay for them in the hope that one day he'll have a map library of his own. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a Ph.D. in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Playlist for listeners: A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Once Upon A Tome The Translators Daughter Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany We Take Our Cities With Us The Ungrateful Refugee Where Research Begins Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

At the heart of University College London lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, and spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades. In The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress (Bloomsbury, 2025) we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons, and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today. Brimming with astonishing discoveries, The Library of Lost Maps reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us. Our guest is: Professor James Cheshire, who is Britain's only Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography. A world-leading map maker, he is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognized with awards from the Royal Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. When he is not making, writing about, or teaching with maps, he spends his time scouring eBay for them in the hope that one day he'll have a map library of his own. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a Ph.D. in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Playlist for listeners: A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Once Upon A Tome The Translators Daughter Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany We Take Our Cities With Us The Ungrateful Refugee Where Research Begins Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Ukranian and Russian officials are gearing up for potential peace talks - but those efforts are being overshadowed by continued violence. As Kyiv suffered from Russian attacks on Friday, Ukraine struck two Russian oil tankers that are part of their so-called 'shadow fleet'. Also: A natural disaster -- turning catastrophic. Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after a cyclone killed at least 150 people. The storm is now barreling towards southern India. It's part of a broader crisis of extreme weather seen across Southeast Asia.And: Alberta's premier is trying to sell her energy agreement with Ottawa to her political base. During a speech at the United Conservative Party's annual general meeting, Danielle Smith pilloried her political rivals and promoted the Memorandum of Understanding she signed on Thursday as a political win. Plus: A sinking town in the Himalayas, A documentary on a dog war hero, and more.

At the heart of University College London lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, and spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades. In The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress (Bloomsbury, 2025) we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons, and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today. Brimming with astonishing discoveries, The Library of Lost Maps reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us. Our guest is: Professor James Cheshire, who is Britain's only Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography. A world-leading map maker, he is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognized with awards from the Royal Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. When he is not making, writing about, or teaching with maps, he spends his time scouring eBay for them in the hope that one day he'll have a map library of his own. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a Ph.D. in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Playlist for listeners: A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Once Upon A Tome The Translators Daughter Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany We Take Our Cities With Us The Ungrateful Refugee Where Research Begins Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should've gone very differently just like how real conversations go.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode I spoke to — Jordan Jonas - one of the leading survivalists and the winner of ALONE Season 6.Timestamps:00:00 - Story he hasn't told anyone08:55 - Jordan on Thrill & Survival 15:58 - His exp. of living in Siberia 22:48 - Hardest Moments on Alone28:41 - Ki*ling a Moose for Survival 33:15 - First Experience of Hunting 45:35 - Has He Ever Seen a Yeti46:40 - He got attacked by wolverine48:56 - Surviving 66 Days alone in Arctic 54:24 - Diff b/w Loneliness & Solitude 56:40 - Living on Trains for 8 Years 01:01:04 - The Problem With Social Media 01:04:25 - What's so special about Himalayas 01:06:53 - Finding Direction in the Jungle01:09:16 - Seeing the Northern Lights 01:13:32 - His Future Plans 01:17:42 - Question for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

At the heart of University College London lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, and spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades. In The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress (Bloomsbury, 2025) we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons, and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today. Brimming with astonishing discoveries, The Library of Lost Maps reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us. Our guest is: Professor James Cheshire, who is Britain's only Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography. A world-leading map maker, he is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognized with awards from the Royal Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. When he is not making, writing about, or teaching with maps, he spends his time scouring eBay for them in the hope that one day he'll have a map library of his own. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a Ph.D. in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Playlist for listeners: A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Once Upon A Tome The Translators Daughter Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany We Take Our Cities With Us The Ungrateful Refugee Where Research Begins Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

At the heart of University College London lies a long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases. Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, and spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades. In The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress (Bloomsbury, 2025) we discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons, and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. Maps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today. Brimming with astonishing discoveries, The Library of Lost Maps reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us. Our guest is: Professor James Cheshire, who is Britain's only Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography. A world-leading map maker, he is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognized with awards from the Royal Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. When he is not making, writing about, or teaching with maps, he spends his time scouring eBay for them in the hope that one day he'll have a map library of his own. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a Ph.D. in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Playlist for listeners: A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Once Upon A Tome The Translators Daughter Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins Efforts to Aid Refugees From Nazi Germany We Take Our Cities With Us The Ungrateful Refugee Where Research Begins Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from more than human life and discouraged by the civilization she saw contributing to its destruction. It was only in her twenties, living in Los Angeles and working on films, that she began to rediscover her place in the landscape—and in the cosmos—by way of watching birds. Tracing her movements across the American West, this stirring collection of essays Conversations with Birds (Milkweed Editions, 2023) brings the avian world richly to life. Kumar's perspective is not that of a list keeper, counting and cataloguing species. Rather, from the mango-colored western tanager that rescues her from a bout of altitude sickness in Sequoia National Park to ancient sandhill cranes in the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, and from the snowy plovers building shallow nests with bits of shell and grass to the white-breasted nuthatch that regularly visits the apricot tree behind her family's casita in Santa Fe, for Kumar, birds “become a portal to a more vivid, enchanted world.” At a time when climate change, habitat loss, and the reckless use of pesticides are causing widespread extinction of species, Kumar's reflections on these messengers from our distant past and harbingers of our future offer luminous evidence of her suggestion that “seeds of transformation lie dormant in all of our hearts. Sometimes it just takes the right bird to awaken us.” Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is a nationally-acclaimed naturalist and award-winning writer. She is the author of Conversations with Birds, The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, and her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and is an alumna of the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: The Light Between Apple Trees In The Garden Behind the Moon The Translators Daughter We Take Our Cities With Us Chasing Chickens The Killer Whale Journals Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from more than human life and discouraged by the civilization she saw contributing to its destruction. It was only in her twenties, living in Los Angeles and working on films, that she began to rediscover her place in the landscape—and in the cosmos—by way of watching birds. Tracing her movements across the American West, this stirring collection of essays Conversations with Birds (Milkweed Editions, 2023) brings the avian world richly to life. Kumar's perspective is not that of a list keeper, counting and cataloguing species. Rather, from the mango-colored western tanager that rescues her from a bout of altitude sickness in Sequoia National Park to ancient sandhill cranes in the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, and from the snowy plovers building shallow nests with bits of shell and grass to the white-breasted nuthatch that regularly visits the apricot tree behind her family's casita in Santa Fe, for Kumar, birds “become a portal to a more vivid, enchanted world.” At a time when climate change, habitat loss, and the reckless use of pesticides are causing widespread extinction of species, Kumar's reflections on these messengers from our distant past and harbingers of our future offer luminous evidence of her suggestion that “seeds of transformation lie dormant in all of our hearts. Sometimes it just takes the right bird to awaken us.” Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is a nationally-acclaimed naturalist and award-winning writer. She is the author of Conversations with Birds, The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, and her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and is an alumna of the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: The Light Between Apple Trees In The Garden Behind the Moon The Translators Daughter We Take Our Cities With Us Chasing Chickens The Killer Whale Journals Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from more than human life and discouraged by the civilization she saw contributing to its destruction. It was only in her twenties, living in Los Angeles and working on films, that she began to rediscover her place in the landscape—and in the cosmos—by way of watching birds. Tracing her movements across the American West, this stirring collection of essays Conversations with Birds (Milkweed Editions, 2023) brings the avian world richly to life. Kumar's perspective is not that of a list keeper, counting and cataloguing species. Rather, from the mango-colored western tanager that rescues her from a bout of altitude sickness in Sequoia National Park to ancient sandhill cranes in the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, and from the snowy plovers building shallow nests with bits of shell and grass to the white-breasted nuthatch that regularly visits the apricot tree behind her family's casita in Santa Fe, for Kumar, birds “become a portal to a more vivid, enchanted world.” At a time when climate change, habitat loss, and the reckless use of pesticides are causing widespread extinction of species, Kumar's reflections on these messengers from our distant past and harbingers of our future offer luminous evidence of her suggestion that “seeds of transformation lie dormant in all of our hearts. Sometimes it just takes the right bird to awaken us.” Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is a nationally-acclaimed naturalist and award-winning writer. She is the author of Conversations with Birds, The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, and her essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and is an alumna of the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is an experienced writing coach and developmental editor for academics. She is the producer and show host of the Academic Life podcast. Playlist for listeners: The Light Between Apple Trees In The Garden Behind the Moon The Translators Daughter We Take Our Cities With Us Chasing Chickens The Killer Whale Journals Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 300+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

In the final stretch of their daring Escape from Hammerland, Ian and AC pulled over to pick up fellow traveler Bill Gudmundson for a look at Val Guest's 1957 people-are-the-real-monsters movie, The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas!More popularly known simply as The Abominable Snowman, this cerebral safari-in-the-snow film stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Rollason, a botanist whose research trip is sidelined when he joins an expedition of American poachers searching for the famed Yeti monster. What follows is a twisty, heady, and hardly monstrous story that presaged sci-fi horror classics like Alien and John Carpenter's The Thing!In this spoilerific episode, the guys talk about how this film compares to Guest and Kneale's other Hammer contributions; the transportive blend of natural footage and soundstage production design; and that delightfully ambiguous ending!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Abominable Snowman (1957) trailer.As mentioned in the show, Shout! Factory released a great Blu-ray of The Abominable Snowman, which is still available via Gruv.We also talked about the magazine Little Shoppe of Horrors, which will feature The Abominable Snowman in an upcoming issue.Feast on the meticulous model-making skills of Bill Gudmundson at his website, Bill's Kitchen!Order AC's books on essential and obscure horror movies, Horror 101 and Hidden Horror!Subscribe to AC's YouTube channel, Horror 101 with Dr. AC.Grab only what you can carry as we "Escape from Hammerland"! Hitch a ride with our entire 2024 series in the "Return to Hammerland" Playlist!It's not too late to catch up with our 2023 trip “Beyond Hammerland”!Check out 2022's year-long journey, "Son of Hammerland"!And watch the series that started it all: "Hammerland"

Lance Richardson is an award-winning journalist, essayist, educator, and the author of House of Nutter (2018) and recently, True Nature: the Pilgrimage of Peter Matthiessen (2025). On this episode of Nature Revisited, contributing interviewer Scott Chaskey sits down with Lance to discuss his 8-year process and deep research involved in writing the first biography of Peter Matthiessen, the novelist, naturalist, and Zen roshi, whose trailblazing work championed Native American rights and helped usher in the modern environmental movement. Drawing upon a multitude of sources, interviews, and even re-enacting Matthiessen's 250-mile trek across the Himalayas, Richardson describes the multi-faceted writer's uncanny ability to sense connections between ecological decline, racism, and labor exploitation—to express, eloquently and presciently, that “in a damaged human habitat, all problems merge.”​ https://www.lancenrichardson.com/ True Nature book: https://www.lancenrichardson.com/truenature Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps, on YouTube, or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls Directed by Steve Oedekirk Starring Jim Carrey Legendary pet detective Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) returns for another adventure when he's coerced out of retirement while on a soul-searching retreat in the Himalayas. He must now retrieve an endangered white bat from a village located in Africa. The sacred animal was offered up as a wedding dowry from the Wachootoo prince to the Wachati princess, and, if Ace can't track down the culprit behind the kidnapping in time, civil war will break out between the two rival tribes.

With the release of the Farhan Akhtar-starrer 120 Bahadur, the spotlight returns to the Battle of Rezang La -- one of the bravest last stands in military history. But the 1962 India-China war was much more than just one battle. It was a geopolitical storm involving a "Forward Policy," a distracted America, and a political leadership caught off guard. In this deep-dive episode, host Dev Goswami and national security expert Sandeep Unnithan will peel back the layers of the 1962 conflict. They discuss the tactical realities of Major Shaitan Singh's Charlie Company, the mystery of the "missing" Indian Air Force, how and why the Indian Army was handed a solid defeat, the strange connection between the Himalayas and the Cuban Missile Crisis, and, of course, whether this indeed was Nehru's 'Himalayan Blunder'. In this episode, Dev and Sandeep discuss: - The Real Rezang La: How 120 men of the 13 Kumaon held off thousands of Chinese troops at 18,000 feet without winter gear. - The McMahon Line: Who drew it, why it was flawed, and why a "thick line on a map" led to war. - The Geopolitics: Did the Panchsheel Agreement lull Nehru into a false sense of security? What was the "Forward Policy"? - The Cuban Connection: How Mao Zedong timed the attack to coincide with the Cuban Missile Crisis to ensure US silence. - Classified History: What is the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat Report, and why does the Indian government refuse to declassify it 60 years later? - The Chinese Perspective: Why Beijing calls this a "Self-Defence Counterattack" and why they unilaterally withdrew after winning. Whether or not you plan to watch 120 Bahadur, this is your comprehensive crash course on the war that changed India forever. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Smart Risk Taking with Barry BlanchardHow can you know when to actually take a risk on a personal or professional level? What would a good risk, or a smart risk look like before and after?In this episode Chris and Jordy are joined by world renowned Alpinist, ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide, speaker, author and friend of the show, Barry Blanchard to discuss what a Smart Risk looks like.Barry Blanchard taps into his long career of risk taking and guiding to share the essential elements of what good risks look like, and what we should be wary of.Barry is a recent recipient of the Order of Canada and is an honoured member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. He is respected for his ability to complete technical, high-risk ascents on a personal level and leading others as professional guide.Barry has worked on numerous movie projects as a stuntman including Cliffhanger and Vertical Limit. He is the star of his own documentary called Spindrift: The Barry Blanchard Story.He is also the author of The Calling: A Life Rocked by Mountains. Barry has another book coming out in 2026 called The Echo.Always engaging, thoughtful and honest, Barry shares some dark moments he has had in his career and many of the highlights. Along the way we define what makes a Smart Risk to take.Key Takeaways:Smart Risks: Are calculated, acceptable, necessary and prepared for. They are risks we can justify in the moment and after the fact because they are carefully considered, acceptable, needed to be taken and we were ready for the choice that we made.Calculated Risk: Calculated risks are ones that are well analyzed weighing the potential consequences against the potential for both positive and negative outcomes. The hazards are known and if you decide to take it, the benefits outweigh the potential costs.A calculated risk is a risk worth doing based on careful analysis.Acceptable Risk: Acceptable risks are the ones we can justify to ourselves and others. They should fall within everyone's risk tolerance. They should also prioritize your safety ahead of safety or providing service someone else. Acceptable risks for professionals fall within industry best practices.Acceptable risks fall within personal, professional and legal responsibilities and limits.Necessary Risks: Necessary risks are the ones that need to be taken. They add value to the experience and contribute to towards achieving the objective. They are also the best option for what needs to get done.A risk might be acceptable to take, but also unnecessary.Prepared for: These are the risks we are ready for because we have prepared and built in an adequate margin of error. Worst case scenarios have been considered and planned for.Not Taking the Risk: This is also a risk. Smart Risks are the ones we did take for the right reasons.Guest BioBarry Blanchard is an ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide, author, speaker, and sometimes movie stunt man. Barry has recently been the recipient of the Order of Canada and has just been recognized as an honoured member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.Both of these awards have been given in recognition of his numerous complex and demanding ascents in the Rockies, the Alps and the Himalayas, some of which have not been repeated. For more than 40 years, Barry has been a guide, resource and mentor to countless mountain enthusiasts.Barry is one of North America's top alpine climbers. He has spent his life pushing the standards of highly technical, high risk alpine climbing and ice climbing from the Himalayas to the Canadian Rockies. Barry is also renowned for his ability to guide complex, high risk alpine ascents.Some of the movies that Barry has been in or has worked on include...

A team of engineers travels to a remote Tibetan monastery to install a computer meant to complete a centuries-long sacred task. But as the machine nears the end of its work, the engineers realize the monks believe its final output will trigger something far greater than they ever imagined. The Nine Billion Names Of God by Arthur C. Clarke. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Have you filled out our listener survey? We want to know what you think about The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, and we would really appreciate it if you would take the time to participate. There is a link to the survey in the description or you can find it at lostscifi.com. Survey - https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk?Today's story is one of Arthur C. Clarke's most famous and most debated works—The Nine Billion Names of God. First published in 1953, it blends technology, philosophy, and belief in a way that only Clarke could.In this tale, two engineers trek into the remote Himalayas to help a monastery complete a centuries-old sacred project. What begins as a straightforward installation job slowly reveals an idea so vast and unexpected that it has echoed through science fiction ever since.Clarke is at his most graceful and unforgettable here. The story later earned the Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 2004. It first appeared in Ballantine Books' Star Science Fiction Stories anthology in February 1953, released in both paperback and hardcover. We are looking for the last story on page 195, The Nine Billion Names Of God by Arthur C. Clarke…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A desperate treasure hunt on the frozen surface of Mars turns explosive when three men uncover the legendary weapons of a vanished civilization. But the greatest danger is not what the Martians left behind — it's the ambition boiling inside the humans who find it. The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley.Newsletter - https://lostscifi.com/free/☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguy❤️ ❤️ Thanks to Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 MizzBassie, Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 Amy Özkan, Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous ListenerPlease participate in our podcast survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this deeply personal conversation, I welcome back Will Spencer to discuss our shared journeys to Christianity and the spiritual revival currently unfolding. We begin by connecting over musician Nick Mulvey's recent testimony of faith, which moves us both to tears as we recognize kindred spirits joining the Kingdom of God. Will shares his journey from being what Carl Teichrib calls "Perennial Man" - traveling the world, exploring transformational festivals, and seeking through psychedelics - to finding true peace in scripture. We discuss the challenges of navigating relationships with those still in New Age circles, the importance of genuine repentance versus simple regret, and how Christianity offers complete freedom from the burdens that no amount of therapy or spiritual practice could lift. Will's story of concrete blocks at the bottom of his psyche that dissolved through sanctification beautifully illustrates the peace that surpasses understanding, available to all who come to faith.Will Spencer is an evangelist and adventurer who journeyed from Stanford University and the Dotcom Boom through 30 countries. He's explored spiritual traditions worldwide: from meditation in the Himalayas to ayahuasca retreats in the Amazon. The Lord found him at the Burning Man festival in Nevada. Now he hosts The Will Spencer Podcast and helps rescue men from destructive thinking and find their way to Christ. Follow him on X @renofmen, on YouTube @willspencerpod or via his Linktree.Will Spencer originally appeared on episode 181 of my podcast, From Ayahuasca to Christ: Will Spencer on Escaping the Serpent's Deception. That conversation was one of three (along with 182 and 184) that were censored on Spotify for several weeks due to inane AI copyright flagging issues detailed in episode 187. Fortunately, after extensive advocacy, those episodes have been re-released and are available on Spotify once again; they have remained consistently available on all other audio platforms and YouTube. At this time, I can only hope that the root cause of the issue has been addressed and Spotify will not wrongfully remove any more of my episodes. 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Episode A21 The Red Panda Returns! It's Rory! What can we learn from the jungle today? The Red Panda IS a smaller Panda mainly found in the Himalayas and Jungles of China.They eat bamboo, are endangered animals, and are solitary creatures! Don't be alone in your web jungle...! Join our tribe and ask any questions you have to help you in your small business! Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-021-red-panda.mp3 Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A21 – The Red Panda Returns! It's Rory! by CJ Gilbert | Nov 17, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode A21 The Red Panda Returns! It's Rory!What can we learn from the jungle today? The Red Panda IS a smaller Panda mainly found in the Himalayas and Jungles of China.They eat bamboo, are endangered animals, and are solitary creatures! Don't be alone in your web... GB018-02 – Recommended Low Cost Email Services for your Small Business or Non-Profit by CJ Gilbert | Nov 14, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB018-02 Recommended Low Cost Email Services for your Small Business or Non-ProfitAdhana asks: "Can you recommend low cost email services for our non-profit?" -- Recommend low cost email services? Not Through Website Hosting? -- Email Options Microsoft... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

https://vimeo.com/1135913257 What is unconditional love? And how does life call you forward to express that unconditional love? Today's guest, Erica Baccus faced that very question as she kept her promise to help her partner of 41 years to end his life, with dignity when he found out he had Alzheimer's dementia. Join us for this beautiful conversation. The story of love. And have your heart open to the power of love. Erica Baccus was an English teacher. She is the founder of a high-tech marketing, advertising, and research company. Erica is a mom, a caregiver, a widow, and a lived-experience expert on end-of-life autonomy for dementia. Erica Baccus is making her publishing debut with her very personal and deeply touching memoir A Promise Kept: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love. Erica's newly released book celebrates her marriage and life with her husband, John. Their marriage was built on their commitment to each other, to their families and their friends. Together, Erica and John lived a life of adventure. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage filled with romance, love, joy and pure unadulterated fun. They always said, “yes” to each other until the very end, including saying yes to John's desire to not live with advanced stages of dementia. Erica Baccus hopes to bring awareness to the growing movement to support the Death with Dignity Act, allowing a person with terminal illness to decide when, where and how their death occurs. A Promise Kept: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love has already achieved remarkable success, hitting #1 on both Amazon's Bestseller and New Release lists in the categories of Right-to-Die Law, Medical Law & Legislation, and Health Law. Watch or listen to the show to be inspired to open your heart, to believe in commitment and love and to learn practical, humane steps families can take to plan ethically. You're Invited! READ: A Promise Kept - Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Kept-Honoring-Wishes-Embracing-ebook/dp/B0FQ6Y7PT8 ERICA BACCUS BIO ERICA BACCUS is a caregiver, widow, and lived-experience expert on end-of-life autonomy for dementia. Erica's new memoir, "A PROMISE KEPT: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love" is a clear-eyed account of honoring her husband John's self-determined end while navigating the legal maze that forced their hand. Erica made a painful journey through the right-to-die bureaucracy in the United States, the “dementia Catch-22,” and the offers practical, humane steps families can take to plan ethically when the law offers no real path. LINKS Web: http://ericabaccus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericabaccus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.baccus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-baccus-82a60/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpi...

Hacer click aquí para enviar sus comentarios a este cuento.Juan David Betancur Fernandezelnarradororal@gmail.comHabía una vez en En el principio de las eras una divinidad que vivía en la inmensidad del silencio en  esos tiempos .era  luz, era conciencia, pero también sentía el peso de una soledad infinita. No había voces que le respondieran, ni miradas que compartieran su eternidad. Entonces, movido por un deseo puro de compañía, decidió crear seres que pudieran reflejar su esencia y llenar el vacío de su existencia.Así nacieron los primeros seres: luminosos, perfectos, plenos de armonía. Durante un tiempo, todo fue gozo. El ser Divino los contemplaba y ellos, en su inocencia, danzaban en la luz. Pero un día, aquellos seres descubrieron algo inesperado: la llave de la felicidad. Era un símbolo, un conocimiento secreto que les mostraba el camino de regreso al origen. Uno tras otro, siguieron ese sendero y se fundieron nuevamente con el Divino, como gotas que vuelven al océano.El ser Divino quedó solo otra vez. Una tristeza profunda lo envolvió, porque había creado para compartir, no para perder. Reflexionó largamente. Si volvía a crear, ¿no ocurriría lo mismo? ¿No encontrarían también el camino y lo dejarían en la misma soledad?Entonces surgió una idea audaz: crear al ser humano. Pero esta vez debía asegurarse de que la llave de la felicidad no fuera hallada tan fácilmente. Si el hombre la encontraba, todo volvería al punto inicial. ¿Dónde ocultarla? Esa pregunta lo desveló.Primero pensó en el fondo del mar, en las regiones más oscuras donde ni la luz penetra. Pero imaginó al hombre, curioso, descendiendo con máquinas y luces hasta lo más profundo. No, allí no estaría segura.Luego pensó en una caverna secreta en los Himalayas, entre glaciares y nieblas eternas. Pero también vio al hombre escalando montañas, conquistando cumbres, explorando cada rincón. Tampoco era el lugar.Después miró hacia el espacio sideral, hacia los confines donde las estrellas apenas titilan. ¿Y si la escondía allí? Pero el Divino conocía la sed infinita del hombre por descubrir, por viajar más allá de los límites. Algún día, también llegaría allí.Pasó la noche en vela, sumido en una meditación sin fin. ¿Dónde ocultar la llave para que el hombre no la busque? ¿Dónde ponerla para que, aun teniéndola cerca, no la vea? Cuando el amanecer comenzó a disipar la bruma, la respuesta surgió como un relámpago: “La esconderé dentro del hombre mismo.”Allí, en lo más profundo de su ser, donde rara vez mira, donde casi nunca busca. En su corazón, en su conciencia, en ese espacio íntimo que se revela solo cuando deja de mirar afuera. Y así lo hizo: creó al ser humano y colocó en su interior la llave de la felicidad.Desde entonces, el hombre la lleva consigo, sin saberlo. La busca en mares, en montañas, en estrellas, sin sospechar que siempre ha estado dentro de él. 

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Dilemmas: Rohan's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: शानदार हिमालय की गोद में स्थित एक बोर्डिंग स्कूल, जहां पतझड़ के मौसम ने पेड़ों को सुनहरे रंगों से सजा दिया है।En: Nestled in the magnificent Himalayas, there is a boarding school where the autumn season has adorned the trees with golden hues.Hi: हवा में ठंडक है, और स्कूल के गलियारों में कहीं दूर से आती हुई अगरबत्ती की हल्की खुशबू तैर रही है।En: There's a chill in the air, and a light fragrance of incense drifts along the school corridors from somewhere afar.Hi: यह दिवाली का समय है और बच्चों में त्योहार का उमंग साफ दिखाई दे रहा है।En: It is Diwali time, and the excitement of the festival is clearly visible among the children.Hi: रोहन एक मेहनती लड़का है, जो अपनी पढ़ाई और पारिवारिक परंपराओं को बहुत महत्व देता है।En: Rohan is a hardworking boy who places great importance on his studies and family traditions.Hi: लेकिन उसे अपने अपूर्व परिणामों के बोझ के कारण तनाव भी रहता है।En: However, the burden of achieving outstanding results often leaves him stressed.Hi: दूसरी ओर, उसकी करीबी दोस्त मीरा है, जो रचनात्मक और सहयोगी है।En: On the other hand, his close friend Meera is creative and supportive.Hi: वह हमेशा रोहन को खुद के लिए समय निकालने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करती है।En: She always encourages Rohan to take time for himself.Hi: इस वर्ष, दिवाली की तैयारी के साथ-साथ रोहन की वार्षिक परीक्षाएं भी हैं।En: This year, along with the preparations for Diwali, Rohan also has his annual exams.Hi: वह चिंता में डूबा हुआ है—कैसे पढ़ाई और दिवाली के उत्सव के बीच में संतुलन बनाए।En: He is engulfed in worry—how to balance between studies and the Diwali festivities.Hi: लेकिन अचानक, परीक्षा और उत्सव से ठीक पहले, रोहन को तेज बुखार हो जाता है।En: But suddenly, just before the exams and the celebration, Rohan comes down with a high fever.Hi: उसकी हालत खराब होती जा रही है और मीरा उसे बार-बार आराम करने की सलाह देती है।En: His condition is worsening, and Meera repeatedly advises him to rest.Hi: फिर भी, अपनी पढ़ाई और सफलता की उम्मीद में रोहन दवाई लेकर पढ़ाई करने की कोशिश करता है।En: Nevertheless, in hopes of his studies and success, Rohan tries to continue studying while taking medicine.Hi: दिवाली की रात में पटाखे चल रहे हैं, और हर तरफ रोशनी है।En: On the night of Diwali, fireworks are cracking, and lights are everywhere.Hi: बच्चों की हंसी गूंज रही है, लेकिन रोहन के शरीर की थकान ने उसे बेहोश कर दिया।En: The laughter of children resonates, but the exhaustion of Rohan's body renders him unconscious.Hi: वह होश में आता है स्कूल के चिकित्सा कक्ष में। मीरा उसके पास बैठी है, किसी परछाई की तरह।En: He regains consciousness in the school's medical room with Meera sitting beside him, like a shadow.Hi: रोहन को एहसास होता है कि उसकी सेहत से ज्यादा कुछ भी महत्वपूर्ण नहीं हो सकता।En: Rohan realizes that nothing can be more important than his health.Hi: उसने सबक सीख लिया है कि खुद की देखभाल सबसे पहले है।En: He learns the lesson that self-care must come first.Hi: कुछ ही दिनों में उसकी हालत में सुधार होता है।En: Within a few days, his condition improves.Hi: अब वह परीक्षाओं की तैयारी के साथ खुद को और भी समय देना सीख चुका है।En: Now, he has learned to give himself more time along with preparing for the exams.Hi: रोहन ने मीरा का धन्यवाद किया।En: Rohan thanks Meera.Hi: वह जान गया कि जीवन की दौड़ में भी आराम और खुशी की अपनी जगह है।En: He has realized that even in the race of life, there is a place for rest and happiness.Hi: दिवाली की रोशनी ने उसके जीवन में असली समझ की उजाला कर दी थी।En: The lights of Diwali have illuminated true understanding in his life. Vocabulary Words:nestled: स्थितmagnificent: शानदारadorned: सजाcorrosponder: गलियारोंbustle: कलरवburden: बोझoutstanding: अपूर्वstressed: तनावcreative: रचनात्मकsupportive: सहयोगीencourages: प्रोत्साहितbalance: संतुलनengulfed: डूबाworry: चिंताfestivities: उत्सवworsening: खराबrepeatedly: बार-बारexhaustion: थकानunconscious: बेहोशregains: होशshadow: परछाईself-care: खुद की देखभालilluminated: उजालाunderstanding: समझcorridors: गलियारोंfragrance: खुशबूadvises: सलाहmedical: चिकित्साimproves: सुधारrace: दौड़

In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes acclaimed author and women's empowerment leader Gail Straub to discuss her latest book, "Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family." Together, they explore the profound connections between the body, mind, and the world around us, delving into how our internal experiences are shaped by external influences such as culture, community, and environment. Dr. Novatt and Gail reflect on the importance of listening to our bodies, the lessons learned through illness and health, and the dance between the seen and unseen aspects of our lives. Gail shares captivating stories from her global travels, highlighting the wisdom and resilience found in diverse cultures—from the matrilineal societies of Africa to the spiritual traditions of the Himalayas and the communal strength of Balinese villages. She discusses how these experiences have informed her understanding of empowerment, agency, and the importance of embracing diversity, both in healing and in personal growth. The conversation touches on the transformative power of stepping outside one's comfort zone and the value of learning from others, especially those who have faced adversity. The episode concludes with a moving account of Gail's work with women in Syrian refugee camps, emphasizing the enduring light of the human spirit and the unbreakable dignity that persists even in the face of unimaginable hardship. Dr. Novatt and Gail encourage listeners to honor their instincts, embrace the richness of difference, and find hope and strength in community. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to explore the intersections of health, culture, and empowerment, offering inspiration for anyone seeking wholeness and connection in a complex world. Questions of comments? Call 845-307-7446 or email comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org Produced by Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff

This is the story of a brave and hard working veteran who had to overcome sorrow, pain and life's hard knocks since he was four years old. Yet he was determined to find a way to a path of balance and clarity in life. Rob mentioned that by the time he was a teen, he felt that he'd rather die overseas than stay living with his father and stepmother. Rob served his country for seven years. After attempting to take his life and being assaulted by a senior officer, he decided that it was time to retire. Insomnia was chronic and conventional treatments weren't helping with Rob's mental health issues  Rob decided to head to Asia and more or less loose himself in the culture, nature and face his demons. He explains, "Instead of waiting, I set out on a journey that changed everything.I lived with tribes in the jungles of the Philippines, spent three months as the disciple of a Hindu monk in the Himalayas, trained under a Shaolin master in China, and later joined a troop of spear fishermen in Boracay who hunted in the deep daily to feed their community during the pandemic.The lessons I gathered became the foundation of my book "Unfiltered Wisdom," a raw look at resilience, self-discovery, and mental health from the inside out." His book, "Unfiltered Wisdom," is the result of re-examining himself, his pain, sorrow, sickness and anger. Rob's first contact with me was this email:"I lost my mother when I was four years old on Christmas Eve in 1987 so I didn't really have much of a relationship with her throughout my life because she was gone.However, my father remarried, and I had a stepmother. We had a very complicated relationship, but she did really help my dad get himself back in order and gave us a way better life than my siblings before he had so I'm definitely grateful for her efforts and sacrifice in that regard.I'm interested in talking about my mom but again I don't really know too much about my real mother other than stories that I was told. My stepmother was the only mother that I knew and I'm comfortable to talk about her, but our relationship was very mixed with a lot of love, but I also experienced quite a bit of abuse so I have mixed emotions about it. It might make a good content to expose and talk about the idea of men having a mother wound.This typically drives them to be adverse to committed relationships and to be overly promiscuous because they don't want the risk of being vulnerable with a woman due to their unhealed mother issues.TURN YOURSELF AROUND FROM BEING A VICTIM AND A PLACE OF WOUNDS AND TURNING IT INTO WISDOM, DEVELOPMENT, HOPE AND PEACE AND ACTUALLY BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE."Rob shared so much with me including his journey throughout Asia, he shared "I lived with tribes in the jungles of the Philippines, spent three months as the disciple of a Hindu monk in the Himalayas, trained under a Shaolin master in China, and later joined a troop of spear fishermen in Boracay who hunted in the deep daily to feed their community during the pandemic."The lessons I gathered became the foundation of my book Unfiltered Wisdom, a raw look at resilience, self-discovery, and mental health from the inside out.https://unfiltered-wisdom.com/the-book/ I admire Rob tremendously for all the work her's done to bring himself inner peace. It's an important lesson, that sometimes following conventional protocol for healing isn't beneficial to all. It's clear that bravery and desperation help us face our illnesses/issues but honesty is the most important thing-being honest with yourself and allow others to help.Social Media Links / Website:            •           Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/robert.greene.799034            •           Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/un_filtered_wisdom/            •           LinkedIn:https://id.linkedin.com/in/unfilteredwisdom            •           Website:www.unfiltered-wisdom.com "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out the SHLTMM Podcast website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

In her new book, Caring for Glaciers: Land, Animals, and Humanity in the Himalayas (University of Washington Press, 2019), Karine Gagné explores how relations of reciprocity between land, humans, animals, and glaciers foster an ethics of care in the Himalayan communities of Ladakh. She explores the way these relations are changing due to climate change, the growth of the wage economy at the expense of traditional agricultural and pastoral lifestyles, and increased military presence resulting from Ladakh's status as a border area. This book will be of interest to those who are interested in the anthropology of ethics, ethics in Buddhist communities, and the anthropology of climate change. Kate Hartmann is a PhD candidate in Buddhist Studies at Harvard University. Her work explores issues of perception and materiality in Tibetan pilgrimage literature, and she can be reached at chartmann@fas.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In her new book, Caring for Glaciers: Land, Animals, and Humanity in the Himalayas (University of Washington Press, 2019), Karine Gagné explores how relations of reciprocity between land, humans, animals, and glaciers foster an ethics of care in the Himalayan communities of Ladakh. She explores the way these relations are changing due to climate change, the growth of the wage economy at the expense of traditional agricultural and pastoral lifestyles, and increased military presence resulting from Ladakh's status as a border area. This book will be of interest to those who are interested in the anthropology of ethics, ethics in Buddhist communities, and the anthropology of climate change. Kate Hartmann is a PhD candidate in Buddhist Studies at Harvard University. Her work explores issues of perception and materiality in Tibetan pilgrimage literature, and she can be reached at chartmann@fas.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In her new book, Caring for Glaciers: Land, Animals, and Humanity in the Himalayas (University of Washington Press, 2019), Karine Gagné explores how relations of reciprocity between land, humans, animals, and glaciers foster an ethics of care in the Himalayan communities of Ladakh. She explores the way these relations are changing due to climate change, the growth of the wage economy at the expense of traditional agricultural and pastoral lifestyles, and increased military presence resulting from Ladakh's status as a border area. This book will be of interest to those who are interested in the anthropology of ethics, ethics in Buddhist communities, and the anthropology of climate change. Kate Hartmann is a PhD candidate in Buddhist Studies at Harvard University. Her work explores issues of perception and materiality in Tibetan pilgrimage literature, and she can be reached at chartmann@fas.harvard.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

This week's episode is packed with racing, travel, and adventure! Mark and Caroline dive into the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships — the first time this event lands in Europe, hosted in Marbella, Spain. They break down the course specifics, including the challenging hilly bike route that could shape the results. Will this terrain favour the stronger climbers? They also look at the female pros coming straight from Kona — will fatigue and travel impact their form over the shorter distance? And with several short-course specialists lining up, could we see a few surprise performances from athletes who are fresh, fearless, and ready to shake up the field? Caroline shares her experience winning the first-ever UCI Gravel Race in Thailand, before the pair reflect on visiting the Kanchanaburi War Memorial and the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai — a moving historical stop on their travels. They also talk about Thailand's incredible cycling conditions: smooth roads, minimal traffic, and endless training potential. The adventure continues as Mark and Caroline begin their first week in Nepal, training and preparing to tackle the Manaslu Circuit — a stunning, lesser-known trekking route reaching over 5,200 m altitude. Their goal? To run/hike the entire circuit in under a week (because of course they would!). Finally, they highlight the Peak Education Nepal charity, meeting the children and families whose lives are changing through listener donations. It's an inspiring segment that shows the real-world impact of community and compassion. Tune in for racing analysis, adventure stories, and a healthy dose of perspective from two athletes living life on the move.Enjoy! 

We're off to the Himalayas this time, to look at a criminally overlooked film.

Saaniya Abbas grew up in New Delhi, attended an all-girls Catholic school in the Himalayas, and only discovered herself once she found herself divorced in …

Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a deadly typhoon which killed more than 100 people in the Philippines that has now made its way to Vietnam, as well as a search continuing for several climbers killed in an avalanche in the Himalayas.

Episode 67: Show Notes When longtime traveler Michael Rubiano arrived in Kathmandu, he expected another bucket-list trip built on miles, status perks, and curiosity. Instead, he found himself trapped in a city on fire. In this unforgettable Travel Stories episode, Michael retraces how a points-fueled getaway turned into a life-threatening crisis as political protests erupted across Nepal. He shares the eerie calm before the chaos, the moment hotel staff fled the kitchen, and the tension of watching fires burn from his 14th-floor room. Michael also reflects on the experiences that shaped his calm under pressure, what it was like being in a hotel under lockdown, his harrowing trip to the airport, and how he navigated the escalating danger. From the professionalism of Hyatt staff who sheltered guests, to the quiet fear of watching smoke rise from his window, his story reveals how trust, adaptability, and human kindness can carry us through the unexpected. Tune in to hear about Michael's unbelievable experience and a powerful reminder of how fragile and profound travel can be. Key Points From This Episode: [00:42] Introducing Michael Rubiano, the concept of a MegaDo (an in-person gathering of travel aficionados), and the type of trips they do together. [04:13] An overview of Flyertalk, its history, and how it was created for flyer communities. [08:01] Reaching lifetime elite status, Michael's first experiences of MegaDos, the most valuable loyalty programs, and how being on the West Coast influences his travel choices. [15:52] What drove Michael's decision to travel to Nepal, including Hyatt loyalty incentives and his four travel principles. [20:14] He explains his route via Cathay Pacific and how Nepal fit all his travel criteria. [24:29] Arriving in Kathmandu and reflections on privilege and safety abroad. [29:56] Michael's experience exploring Kathmandu, getting a feel of the city, and taking a flight over the Himalayas, before the crisis. [36:23] A timeline of the protests in Nepal: Michael recounts the start of the unrest, how the protests quickly escalated, fires erupted, and curfews began. [45:59] Michael's hotel lockdown experience, the escalating crisis, and his mindset throughout. [51:53] Preparations to evacuate and his detailed planning of what to carry and what to leave. [58:29] Rebooking his flight, his failed attempts to leave, and his tense journey to the airport. [01:10:50] The exceptional support shown by the Hyatt staff during the crisis, the relief Michael felt when he was in the air, and his surreal experience in Bangkok. [01:13:16] Reflections on the human side of travel and how crises like these reshape your perspective. [01:19:34] Learn about Michael's work as a luxury travel advisor and how to get in touch. Quotes: “[A MegaDo] is a gathering of frequent flyer aficionados talking about miles points and going behind the scenes in places that you don't normally get to see in an airplane, in an airport, in a hotel.” — Michael Rubiano [03:51] “I've been lots of places, not everywhere, but lots of places, and I'm always seeking the new and the novel.” — Michael Rubiano [18:03] “I get an email from the STEP program, saying, ‘Beware that there are protests in the southern part of the city, near Parliament, and you might want to avoid the area.' Okay, I wasn't anywhere near there. I was in the southwest part of the city. I wasn't getting involved in any protests.” — Michael Rubiano [40:58] “In the protests that were taking place on that Monday, — 19 people were killed, which set everything ablaze.” — Michael Rubiano [42:30] “A mob mentality takes on a life of its own. What started out as protests about corruption and nepotism and lack of job opportunities, lack of economic opportunity blew up, and all of a sudden you don't know which end is up.” — Michael Rubiano [48:53] “In my mind, if hotel staff are bolting out of the kitchen, I'd better get up back to my 14th-floor room. That is the first time that I said, ‘Okay, the danger is getting close to home.'” — Michael Rubiano [49:59] “When I went down to breakfast the next day at the hotel, I made sure to take my backpack, because what happens if something happens and I can't get back up to the 14th floor? So that backpack went with me everywhere.” — Michael Rubiano [58:14] “The hotel staff of the Hyatt Centric [were still] taking care of us when they had their own families and other worries to be concerned with. They were always making sure that we had food. They were still doing room service!” — Michael Rubiano [01:11:07] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Michael Rubiano email Michael Rubiano on Instagram Flyertalk The Flight Deal Hyatt Centric Cathay Pacific Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X The Milenomics Podcast Network

https://vimeo.com/1131876810?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci As we look around the world today, there's so much going on that is traumatizing so many people, and we're seeing all these repeating patterns of human history, and you might wonder, have we learned anything from the past? Why do we keep repeating these things? What's going on? And it's possible, it's just possible, for a moment, that what's happening is actually calling us back to wholeness. That all these traumas are actually some kind of evolutionary intelligence, a sacred survival mechanism that, when we meet with compassion and presence, can become a gateway to wholeness. And we're gonna hear about that today from our guest, Michael Stone, who is the author of the book "Traumatized: A Love Story, Healing the Wounds That Separate, Alienate, and Marginalize Us."  Tune in, to find out more! Michael Stone was born committed to healing.  Michael has led many transformational programs. He is a Gestalt Awareness practitioner, certified as a  5Rhythms Teacher, Trance Dance and Soul Motion.   Michael Stone was a faculty member of The Shift Network and currently offers workshops and healing circles. Watch or listen to the show to discover ways to connect with community,  integrate trauma and heal your soul. You're Invited! READ: Traumatized: A Love Story https://www.amazon.com/Traumatized-Love-Story-Separate-Marginalize/dp/B0FCCSQGWZ FREE GIFT: 30 Days of Meditation https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/XR6QKzS QUOTES Underneath all trauma is love—twisted, protected, buried—but still pulsing. Still waiting to be met and embraced. My story is just one thread in a much larger tapestry of human resilience and return. Healing begins when we stop pathologizing trauma and start listening to our bodies.   MICHAEL STONE BIO Michael Stone is a spiritual teacher, author, and organizational consultant whose work integrates modern trauma understanding with ancient practices of soul healing. For more than five decades, he has led individuals and groups through processes of awakening, embodiment, and transformation. As a trauma integration facilitator, and author of "Traumatized: A Love Story – Healing the Wounds that Separate, Alienate, and Marginalize Us"s, Michael's work reframes trauma not as a flaw to be fixed, but as an intelligent, sacred response—a misunderstood love story embedded in our nervous systems, calling us back to wholeness. Drawing from his background in Gestalt psychology, somatic awareness, and shamanic traditions, Michael's teachings illuminate trauma as an evolutionary intelligence—a sacred survival mechanism that, when met with compassion and presence, becomes a gateway to wholeness. Through his Healing & Integration Circles, retreats, and mentorship programs, he supports people in releasing inherited wounds and reclaiming the creative vitality of the nervous system. A lifelong student of teachers such as Thomas Hübl, Gabrielle Roth, and Sandra Ingerman, Michael bridges science, mysticism, and human connection to address the wounds of separation within the individual, the family system, and the collective field. His recent book, "Traumatized: A Love Story — Healing the Wounds that Separate, Alienate, and Marginalize Us", offers a powerful vision of how love, awareness, and embodied community can restore balance in a fragmented world. LINKS Website: https://www.welloflight.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellofLight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welloflight/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstone-quantumconsultinggroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0uLEc_OAlVQCAeXe7XxvLQ   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose.

In a boarding house in Chicago, a young girl puts her questions to the universe and the answers are returned in coded messages from the other side. And a boy lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, sees a light in the distance… but it isn't there to guide him.This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform, episodes drop weekly. Happy Halloween! STORIESKnock KnockIn a boarding house in Chicago, a young girl puts her questions to the universe and the answers are returned in coded messages from the other side.BIG thanks to Connie Shirakawa for sharing her story with us. Connie is a storyteller in Chicago. You can catch some of her performances on her website.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart.Fire CreatureWhen you're lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news.  Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather's story with Spooked.Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo.Season 16 - Episode 51 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Happy Halloween! We're celebrating with a spooky collection of some of the big screen's most famous monsters in old time radio thrillers. Orson Welles is the count who never drinks...wine in "Dracula," presented by the Mercury Theatre On the Air (originally aired on CBS on July 11, 1938), and Suspense presents its own version of the horror classic "Frankenstein" (originally aired on CBS on June 6, 1955). Robert Louis Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" walk the streets in a syndicated story from The Weird Circle, and a group of climbers hunt for the legendary beast of the Himalayas in "The Abominable Snowman" from Escape (originally aired on CBS on September 13, 1953). A mysterious island is home to a creature that's howling mad in "W is for Werewolf" from Dark Fantasy (originally aired on NBC on February 13, 1942). Finally, Basil Rathbone dons the mask of "The Phantom of the Opera" on The Lux Radio Theatre (originally aired on CBS on September 13, 1943).

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Balance Beautiful and Abundant Show, Rebecca sits down with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, PhD — a world-renowned spiritual teacher, Vedic monk, and bestselling author who traded the lights of Hollywood for the sacred stillness of the Himalayas. Sadhviji shares her powerful awakening story on the banks of the Ganga River and the lessons she's learned over nearly three decades of spiritual service in India. Together, we explore how to silence the inner voice of “not enoughness,” release emotional pain, and shift from being trapped in our thoughts to becoming the calm observer of them. You'll learn practical ways to stay centered and peaceful in a world filled with chaos and distraction, and how selfless service can become a gateway to empowerment, purpose, and joy. Sadhviji also shares her beautiful wisdom on yoga as “doing things with an attitude of excellence,” reminding us that spirituality isn't about escape — it's about presence, love, and divine connection in everyday life. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover:  •   How to quiet the mind and return to peace  •   The power of selfless service to uplift your spirit  •   Why abundance flows through presence, not perfection  •   How to embody yoga as a way of life, not just a practice Tune in for a soulful conversation that will help you release, realign, and return home to yourself.