Podcasts about Himalayas

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind 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 275+ 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

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind 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 275+ 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

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind 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 275+ 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/food

https://vimeo.com/1122063536?share=copy In times of great calamity, destruction and fear she comes to us to hold our hand, to let us know that all is well, to answer our prayers, and to guide us through synchronistic messages and signs towards our heart's desires. Today, we're gonna hear about The Way of the Rose, the radical path of The Divine Feminine hidden in the rosary by the co-authors Clark Strand and Perdita Finn. Join us to hear this beautiful transmission of love! After receiving messages from The Divine Feminine, Clark Strand and Perdita Finn collaborated to co-author their first book, The Way of the Rose, The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine hidden in the Rosary. They co-facilitate an open-hearted community dedicated to the forgotten earth wisdom of the Rosary. The shrine, Our Lady of Woodstock was installed in Woodstock, NY. To be seen from the road, always accessible. The Novena, is celebrated on June 16th, consisting of prayer, songs, art, plantings, sculptures, performances, food, and of course roses of all kinds. The Way of the Rose Circles can be attended in person or via zoom and free of charge. The Facebook group offers daily fellowship and support. Watch or listen to the show to learn more about connecting with a community devoted to honoring the prayers of The Divine Feminine. You're Invited!   PERDITA FINN BIO Perdita Finn is the co-founder of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to studying with Zen masters, priests, and healers, she apprenticed with psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She wrote middle grades novels. She has been a ghostwriter, a book doctor, a copy editor and a writing teacher. She has a lively substack, Take Back the Magic where readers can get sneak peeks into what she's working on now. She teaches workshops (takebackthemagic.com), to empower participants to their own magic. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World. LINKS Web: takebackthemagic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perdita.finn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perditafinn/ Substack: https://substack.com/@perditafinn Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MQG0I3U/   CLARK STRAND BIO Clark Strand, a former senior editor at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, has been studying the world's spiritual traditions for more than forty years. The author of  Waking Up to the Dark , Waking the Buddha, Meditation Without Gurus, How to Believe in God, and Seeds from a Birch Tree, Strand has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Washington Post/Newsweek "On Faith" blog. He is the co-founder of Way of the Rose, a nonsectarian rosary fellowship open to people of any spiritual background, and the co-author, of Way of the Rose: The Earth Wisdom of the Goddess Hidden in the Rosary. LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkstrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstrand/ Substack: https://substack.com/@clarkstrand   COLORABORATIVE LINKS Web: wayoftherose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/398032263660376/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/way_of_the_rose/   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 descr...

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker speaks with Luke Apisa about his extraordinary journey from wilderness medicine to space medicine.Luke shares insights from treating climbers at 14,000 feet in Nepal, supporting ultramarathon runners in the deserts of Arizona and Utah, and helping to develop future medical capabilities for space exploration with NASA and SpaceX.From designing innovative altitude breathing devices to researching pulmonary edema treatment at high altitude, Luke's career sits at the cutting edge of medicine in extreme environments.Discover how wilderness and space medicine connect, what it's like to practice in the Himalayas, and the challenges facing long-duration spaceflight.

This week we are sharing our most replayed and requested interview - an incredible conversation with the absolutely amazing Dr. Gladys McGarey. At the time of this interview, Gladys was a 103 year-old holistic doctor, who’d written several books and had so much wisdom to share with us. Her final book, The Well-Lived Life, has become Nicola and Di’s bible and is full of Dr. Gladys’ secrets for living a healthy and happy life. Just 7 months after we recorded this interview, Dr. Gladys passed away, but we want to share this episode with you again to keep her wisdom alive. In this chat Gladys shares some incredible stories of what it was like growing up in the Himalayas of India with her parents who were both doctors, well ahead of their time. Gladys says she knew she wanted to be a doctor ever since she was a little girl and announced it to her parents as soon as she could speak. She witnessed the power of love as a healer and medicine, which led her down the path of holistic medicine. We hear about the 5 ‘L’s that Dr. Gladys says we all need to live a good life and how love is the key that activates them all. Dr. Gladys also tells a heart-wrenching story of what it was like when her husband of 46 years asked for a divorce, and how she was able to turn that around and ultimately see the gift of the end of her marriage. You’ll need to listen in to hear the end of that story - you won’t believe what happens! Dr. Gladys also shares some beautiful and powerful advice for the small steps that you can take to give love, receive love and tap into the flow of life. We talk about the importance of community and how we can each build it together. This is such a beautiful and special conversation with a woman who knew what it was like to live a happy, healthy and long life. We are so grateful that Dr. Gladys gave us her time that day and shared her wisdom and stories with us and we hope you’ll be as captivated as we were. This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com Buy Gladys’ Book The Well Lived Life here Follow Nicola and Di on IG hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cassandra Cain podcast is back to talk about Batgirl and Crew globetrotting across the planet to get answers! An unexpected call from the Bat-Family brings Cass up to speed on the happenings in Gotham and pushes Batgirl to dive headfirst into a mystery far beyond the streets she knows. What she uncovers is anything but expected. With new allies by her side, Batgirl must lead a dangerous mission to the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas, where a war is brewing and long-buried secrets are waiting to be unearthed. The truth won't stay hidden forever... but some answers come at a cost — especially when Nyssa al Ghul is involved.   Contact us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com https://wrightonnetwork.libsyn.com/website www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork    

The Valley Girls chat with author Gail Straub about her newest book, Home Inside the Globe, about what she's learned on her journeys from Paraguay to Paris, from the Sahara to the Himalayas, solo travel for women, and the indomitable human spirit that connects us all. A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, ⁠⁠Bryant Home Improvement⁠⁠! With over 20 years of experience in luxury home building, Bryant Home Improvement is dedicated to ensuring quality and efficiency in every project and bringing value to your home - right here in the Hudson Valley.Thanks for listening! To help support the Valley Girls, please follow our podcast from our show page, leave a rating and review, and please spread the word and share our podcast with others. We really appreciate your support!To stay up to date and for more content you can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠valleygirlspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ValleyGirlsPodNY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@ValleyGirlsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and also check out the Newsletter and Pod Squad tab on our website to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠so you never miss a thing! All links can also be found in our Instagram bio.Episode music by Robert Burke Warren entitled Painting a Vast Blue Sky can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠robertburkewarren.bandcamp.com/track/painting-a-vast-blue-sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Hidden deep within the icy Himalayas lies the forbidden “Cave of the Devpishach” — a place cursed by a failed ritual of immortality.  A sage's greed turned him into a half-god, half-demon — forever trapped between divinity and damnation. Locals speak of blood-written Sanskrit verses and the echo of breath that chills the soul. Those who enter never return — their essence feeding the Devpishach's eternal penance. It's said that when the mountains fall silent, he stirs again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how to travel the world and feel financially secure? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, we dive into financial literacy with Jackie Curry, a therapist turned global explorer who's passionate about helping others invest and build financial independence.Jackie shares how her love of travel started at 16 and how that journey led her from Portland to Mexico City, through the Himalayas, and now into launching her Financial Literacy Lab. Whether you're dreaming of a solo trek or want to better manage your retirement planning, Jackie's insights are a game-changer.In This Episode, We Explore…How Jackie created a virtual private practice to support her travels.The power of solo 401ks, SEP IRAs, and Roth IRAs for therapists.Jackie's top financial literacy tips for women and self-employed therapists.Travel hacking with credit card points (and why she swears by Capital One Venture X).How her Financial Literacy Lab helps therapists get retirement-ready.Connect with Jackie:Website - https://www.jackiectherapy.com/finlitlabInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/financial.literacy.lab/_____________________Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/Connect with me: www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/ www.thetravelingtherapist.com The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by: Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Mel Goodman: Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act as He Expands Military Occupation of U.S. CitiesFurloughed HHS federal worker Danny Tsoi: Federal Workers, Jobs on the Line, Support Shutdown to Save Endangered Healthcare Programs7 Directions of Service Co-Founder Crystal Cavalier-Keck: UN Climate Week Events Feature Presentations on the ‘Rights of Nature'Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• India detains popular Ladakh, Himalayas region leader• California teachers and unions fight Trump campus witch hunt• 2020 election denier appointed to help DHS oversee U.S. electionsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Mel Goodman: Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act as He Expands Military Occupation of U.S. CitiesFurloughed HHS federal worker Danny Tsoi: Federal Workers, Jobs on the Line, Support Shutdown to Save Endangered Healthcare Programs7 Directions of Service Co-Founder Crystal Cavalier-Keck: UN Climate Week Events Feature Presentations on the ‘Rights of Nature'Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• India detains popular Ladakh, Himalayas region leader• California teachers and unions fight Trump campus witch hunt• 2020 election denier appointed to help DHS oversee U.S. electionsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

High in the Himalayas lies a sacred lake so pure it has never been given a name. In this guided visualisation, you follow the mountain path to its turquoise waters—a place of reflection and renewal. Here, you are invited to release what no longer serves you and discover the clarity of your authentic self. Sacred Reflection is a tranquil journey into truth, healing, and stillness. This podcast is entirely independent, and your support helps keep it going. When you like, share, or leave a comment, it tells podcast platforms that people value this show, which enables it to reach a wider audience. These small actions make a big difference in helping the podcast grow. Other ways you can support the show: Shop Your Sleep Guru Podcast exclusive "Licensed to Chill" T-shirts and baseball caps HERE: https://your-sleep-guru-podcast.printify.me/  created especially for you!

Bhutan is a small country sitting in the heart of the Himalayas. Best known for its stunning location and its connection to Buddhism, Bhutan was one of the most isolated and undeveloped countries in the world.  However, over the last 20 years, it has experienced rapid development and has taken steps to integrate itself into the global community. In the process, they have introduced several policies that are not found anywhere else.  Learn about the history and development of Bhutan on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Newspaper.com Go to Newspapers.com to get a gift subscription for the family historian in your life! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can ice cores tell us about the atmosphere millions of years ago? These cylinders of ice, drilled from glaciers and ice sheets around the world, preserve precious clues about our changing climate and records such as rainfall, temperature and greenhouse gases, even volcanic eruptions. But what can the past tell us about the future? Host Graihagh Jackson hears from two ice core experts about their icy adventures in Antarctica, the Himalayas and beyond.Dr Liz Thomas is Head of Ice Cores Research at the British Antarctic Survey and is currently working on an ice core that may be the oldest ever. Lonnie Thompson is a pioneer in the field whose first ice core finds date back to the 1970s. He is Distinguished University Professor of Earth Sciences. Senior Research Scientist, Byrd Polar Research Center, The Ohio State University. Professor Thompson also appears in a documentary called The Canary.Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Producers: Diane Richardson and Nik Sindle Production coordinator: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck Sound mix: Tom Brignell and Louis Griffin Editor: Simon Watts

https://vimeo.com/1119504410?share=copy Our ancestors, long before this civilization, understood that we could connect with the Earth. That we could speak to the trees and the wind, into the waters. Now we are waking up and learning how to trust ourselves in this beautiful connection with nature. Today's guest is Kara Daniels, who is a wonderful guide for forming those Deep Root Connections with the earth, with the animals, with nature, with the mountains. I look forward to sharing this with you. Join us to find out more! Kara Daniels was a natural born wild child, always running barefoot and exploring the wonders of the natural world. She has always sought to learn wisdom from trees and considered the wild animals to be her best friends. Following her passion in western society tradition, Kara studied biology and wildlife conservation. Viewing life through a holistic lens, Kara Daniels now blends modern physical science with traditional, mystical ancient practices. She is the creator and host of Deep Rooted Connections podcast, a space where earth, animals, nature and spirit are all alive, intertwined and communicating. Kara is a teacher, currently offering two self-paced learning programs, The Gateway and Intro to Animal Communication. As well as two live training opportunities called Gaian Reiki and Earth Consciousness Healing. She also offers Land and Home support sessions personally tailored to help bring your intentions back into harmony with the medicine and spiritual life of your property. And Wildlife Conflict Consultations are considered on a case by case basis. Watch or listen to the show to discover down to earth tips on how to co-create, co-exist and live a mystical magical life in harmony with nature. You're Invited! KARA DANIELS BIO Kara Daniels is the founder of Deep Root Connections, a place where earth, animals, nature, and spirit are all intertwined, alive and communicating. She is an interspecies communicator, channel for nature and collaborates with the spirits of the land to heal the land we live upon. Her goal is to co-create, co-exist, and heal Mother Gaia by mixing the physical with the mystical, live a magical life and help you do it too in the most down to earth way. LINKS Web: www.deeprootconnections.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deep.root.connections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deep.root.connections/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deeprootconnections Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-root-connections/id1769811882   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 caterpillar to butterfly. As a medicine woman, I guide you to the next deepest understanding and embodiment of yourself as a spiritual being. Whether you receive a shamanic healing session, participate in the Reinvent Yourself Training program,

Author and Broadcaster Manchán Magan joined Brendan to open-up about his widespread cancer, his disdain for pity, drinking his own urine in the Himalayas, the curse of being a writer and his latest book, "Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun)".

Let's travel to the Himalayas and discuss this expertly detailed  attraction. There is so much going on here. In this episode we run down the storyline, the surrounding area, and the queue. More info to come in part 2!   Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at  our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)   Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

So, it seems that three-hours is quite the time commitment, especially when it comes to listening to a single podcast, like episode 2,000. With that feedback ringing in my ears, today I'm sharing just the 'Melissa part' of that verbal marathon as a stand-alone episode for the many who missed out on the Queen of TYP (AKA my boss). For my newer listeners, Melissa is my Business Partner who prefers to be off-mic and behind the scenes, but just like the super shy Red Panda of the Himalayas, every now and then I manage to coax her out of her natural habitat (the TYP subterranean bunker) and into the studio (usually by dangling some kind of new Apple product in her face). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got another 50's cheapie monster movie under our belts. Explorers are searching the Himalayas for the elusive yeti...will they get more than they bargained for? Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss eugenics, the many psuedonyms of Jerry Warren, and lots and lots of walking. It's our review of Man Beast! Time stamps: 0:03:50 - Background 0:19:50 - Summary 0:30:00 - Notable Scenes 0:32:35 - The Good 0:35:15 - The Bad 0:47:05 - The Ugly 0:52:20 - Final Thoughts

https://vimeo.com/1119256098?share=copy What is the true path to awakening to your soul consciousness? Well, that depends on who you are. Because each of us has our own path and our own awakening happening right now. And all the shadows are coming to light. We are getting the opportunity to see what resonates and what doesn't, what's true for us and what's not true for us and to find our own pathway, navigating from our own divine connection within. Kara Goodwin is with us this week. She's the host of The Soul Elevation Podcast and she's here to have a beautiful conversation with us about your authentic awakening. Not your neighbor's, not your guru's, not your mother's, but yours. Join us to find out more. Kara Goodwin spent 15 years working in the corporate world. A series of personal challenges and tragedies led her to meditation. Meditation provided profound spiritual experiences such as sacred geometry, encounters with higher realms, and expansive states of consciousness to connect Kara to her own true essence. As a result, Kara Goodwin is a Certified Energy Healer and Reiki Master. She hosts online summits and group workshops like the Energy Reset Workshop. Kara offers personalized individual sessions/guided transmissions to help clear energetic distortions, receive divine messages more clearly and accelerate healing. Kara's meditation course aims to reduce stress, increase joy and achieve greater fulfillment in life. Kara is the host of The Soul Elevation podcast, ranked in the top 2% of all podcasts, across all genres, worldwide. Where she explores the fullness of human potential in conversations shared with fellow mystics, healers and visionaries. When speaking at events, Kara brings spiritual depth to the audience with her powerful personal journey and soul aligned wisdom from her years as a guide to spiritual awakenings. Kara's new book, Your Authentic Awakening, A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living, offers insights and inspiration, practical tools, and exercises to integrate spiritual practices into daily living. Watch or listen to the show for practical tips to connect to your own true essence, find your pathway to awakening and navigate your divine connection. You're Invited! FREE: Guided Meditations https://www.karagoodwin.com READ: Your Authentic Awakening, A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living https://www.amazon.com/Your-Authentic-Awakening-Kara-Goodwin-ebook/dp/B0F51127W5   KARA GOODWIN BIO Kara Goodwin is the host of The Soul Elevation podcast, where she explores ascension, spiritual awakening, energy healing, extraterrestrial connections, and consciousness. As a skilled energy healer and meditation guide, Kara empowers others to deepen their spiritual connection through transformative practices. Her debut book, Your Authentic Awakening: A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living, provides a roadmap to embracing a spiritually awakened and authentic life. Through her work, Kara inspires others to elevate their souls and align with their highest potential. LINKS Website: https://www.karagoodwin.com Podcast: https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com Instagram:   / kara_goodwin_meditation   YouTube:    / @soulelevationpodcast     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.

In this candid and raw Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode, we reconnect with the unstoppable Vedangi Kulkarni — the youngest woman to have cycled around the world, who's recently returned from doing it again. Now based in Inverness, Scotland, Vedangi opens up about her second attempt at cycling around the globe — this time not just for the journey, but in pursuit of a Guinness World Record. From racing Lael Wilcox to navigating border delays, funding pressures, and the relentless physical and mental toll of riding across five continents, Vedangi doesn't hold back.  This conversation is about pushing limits, embracing failures, and finding strength when things don't go to plan. Highlights from the episode include: Breaking a record in the Himalayas (Manali–Leh Highway) in 2023 Preparing to cycle the world again in 2024 — and finding sponsorship, gear, and coaching Struggles of travelling on an Indian passport and the challenge of visa logistics Being delayed at borders, detained, and ultimately forced to return to the UK mid-ride due to visa expiry Restarting in 2025, finishing the ride under the blazing Indian summer sun Dealing with the post-expedition blues and finding her footing again Vedangi's story is one of resilience, honesty, and fierce determination. Despite knowing she wouldn't get the world record, she kept going — driven by passion, grit, and the belief that stories worth telling are born from adversity. Now, she's looking ahead to her next expedition, ramping up her YouTube and Substack presence, and continuing to speak openly about the realities of life as a woman of colour in adventure sport.  Heads-up: This episode includes some strong language.  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Vedangi From India but currently based in Inverness, Scotland  The Adventure Shed  Coming back from her 2nd ride around the world  Speaking to Vedangi in Sep 22, 2020 - Vedangi Kulkarni - The youngest woman to have circumnavigated the world on bicycle.  Tough Girl Extra Oct 27, 2022 - Vedangi Kulkarni - Adventurer and endurance athlete moving into mountain biking and crossing Svalbard.  The focus of this episode - what Vedangi has been up to over the past couple of years Deciding to cycle around the world again 2023 - visiting the Himalayas and going after a point to point record. GWR for being the fastest women to cycle the Manali-leh Highway  Getting her win  June 2023 - starting to be vocal about her goals in 2024 Getting the sponsorship and funding in place  Needing £20k  Working with Canyon Bikes  Speaking to the bike experts  Getting a gravel bike and specking it like a road bike Being an Ambassador for RAB  Working with Tailfin - and having custom build gear  3D printed mounts  Struggling to get sponsorship from Indian companies Getting only 1 Indian Sponsor at the last moment Training and working with Jon Fearne from E3 Coaching   Following a training plan and putting in the best effort with it Applying for visas and planning the route with an Indian passport   The challenges of getting to the start line Racing against Lael Wilcox (who was attempting the same record at the same time) “Why do I think I can do this? I don't stand a chance”  Mental blocks and challenges The challenges of travelling on a weaker passport  Having no room for errors - everything needs to go to plan Why it wasn't a level playing field  Speaking with Lael before heading off - women supporting women Knowing that she wasn't going to get the record and keeping on going Having a good story to tell Dealing with setbacks and failures and keeping on going  The route and how it was slightly different to the first time Starting on the East Coast of India Riding across Mongolia and then on to Australia  Challenges with border crossings and getting detained and delayed  Needing to fly back to the UK on Christmas Eve due to UK visa regulations  Needing to stay in the UK for 2 months  Getting back to India in March 2025 to finish the ride  The challenges of the heat - going from Scottish winter to an Indian Summer Feeling satisfied once the ride was finally done.  Adventure blues after the ride Planning her next record attempt and expedition.  Wanting to push her limits further Why health isn't guaranteed  One precious life and you've got to get out there and live it Balancing everything that's going on  How to connect with Vedangi on social media  Kickstarting her YouTube again Getting more active on Substack  Final words of advice for women who want to push on through their barriers Embracing failure and not letting it dim your light - it's not always going to go to plan  Be motivated to try your best The journalling process and how it can help mentally with self-esteem    Social Media Website: vedangi.info  Instagram: @thisisvedangi LinkedIn: Vedangi Kulkarni  Twitter: @thisisvedangi Facebook: @wheelsandwords  YouTube: @thisisvedangi Link to donate me a small amount: [Buy Me A Coffee]   

Today, we'll talk about Aniko, a young genius from Nepal whose journey across the Himalayas in the 13th century significantly influenced Chinese art, architecture, and the cultural friendship between China and Nepal.

#WDRadio WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Giant footprints at 20,000 feet, ancient Tibetan warnings, and mysterious disappearances in the mountains—the Yeti isn't just a legend. There are centuries of encounters from the Himalayas to Siberia, including evidence that made even skeptics into believers, with connections to unexplained phenomena that challenges everything we thought we knew about the Abominable Snowman.==========HOUR ONE: Is it possible that in 1927 we picked up signals from an artificial satellite sent to our planet by an extraterrestrial intelligence? Some believe the evidence is overwhelming. (Mystery of the Alien Satellite) *** When a great famine struck Europe in 1314, mothers abandoned their children and in some cases, even ate them. Could this be the gruesome beginnings of the story we know as Hansel and Gretel? (The Grimm Reality Behind Hansel and Gretel) *** But first… I doubt there's a single person over the age of twelve living in the modernized world that hasn't at least heard of Bigfoot. A large portion of them have probably heard it's other name – Sasquatch – as well. But far fewer are familiar with his even more reclusive Siberian cousin: the Russian Bigfoot that's we've come to know as the Yeti, or more fondly… the Abominable Snowman. We'll begin with that story! (Why They Call This Snowman Abominable)==========HOUR TWO: Ever heard of Shadrack Ireland? No, it's not a place – it's a person, actually. A preacher – and one of the most bizarre religious leaders ever to walk the soil of New England. And as strange as his religious practices and teachings were – his death was just as crazy. (The Perfect Man) *** Lisa woke up to find her boyfriend staring at her. When she asked him what was wrong, he replied, “I'm going to kill you and drink your blood.” Is it possible that the film, “Interview With The Vampire” made Daniel Sterlin turn into a real-life bloodthirsty monster? (Interview With The Wannabee Vampire) *** Gerald Foos built a secret passageway in his motel – not to smuggle drugs or store weapons, but so he could spy on his motel guests having sex. And it gets even creepier than that. (Peeping Tom Motel) *** A family loses two children by apparent poisoning… and then the mother's death two months later under the same mysterious circumstances. Obviously there was a murderer living amongst the family, or somewhere in the town. Wasn't there? (The Mystery of the Garrett Family's Tragic Deaths)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: In 1938, stories of a "killer ghost" began to be told in eastern Kentucky. Even though no one ever saw this malevolent apparition, it was said to have caused five very similar and unexplained deaths. (The Ghost That Killed With Chains)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:PHOTO: Dyatlov Pass Frame 17 Photo: https://tinyurl.com/ycvcts35BOOK: “Yeti, Sasquatch and Hairy Giants” by David Hatcher Childress: https://amzn.to/3rA4mQuBOOK: “Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Creatures” by Rupert Matthews: https://amzn.to/38O4RhoBOOK: “Yeti: The Abominable History” by Graham Hoyland: https://amzn.to/2WRFqFVBOOK: “The Third Horseman – A Story of Weather, War, and the Famine History Forgot” by William Rosen: https://amzn.to/3rAEofHBOOK: “Beyond the Grave, A History of America's Most Haunted Graveyards” by Troy Taylor:https://amzn.to/34PEpTf“The Mystery of the Garrett Family's Tragic Deaths” from Pennsylvania Oddities: https://tinyurl.com/yxagv9uo“The Perfect Man” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/y5c7j66y“Peeping Tom Motel” by Rachel Souerbry for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/y6hbepuh“Interview With The Wannabe Vampire” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/y5evjtca“The Grimm Reality Behind Hansel and Gretel” by Joseph Williams for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/qkemcwg“The Ghost That Killed With Chains (Carl Pruitt: The Killer Ghost)” by Troy Taylor from the book, “Beyond the Grave, A History of America's Most Haunted Graveyards”: https://amzn.to/34PEpTf“Mystery of the Alien Satellite” by Ellen Lloyd for the now defunct UFOarea.com“Why They Call This Snowman Abominable” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://tinyurl.com/y86xfgbw

What might lead an adventurous spiritual seeker to renounce psychedelics, repent for his colorful past, and accept Jesus Christ as his lord and savior? In this powerful episode, I sit down with evangelist, podcast host, and men's work facilitator Will Spencer to explore his remarkable journey from New Age seeker to committed Christian. Will shares his background as an underground house music DJ who spent decades exploring psychedelics, including 15 ayahuasca ceremonies, transpersonal therapy, and occult practices like Kabbalah and tarot.We dive deep into the moral contradictions he discovered in New Age beliefs, particularly around karma and the problem of evil. Will explains how learning about child sex trafficking shattered his worldview and forced him to confront uncomfortable truths about spiritual practices he once embraced. His story takes a surprising turn when he describes meeting Christians at Burning Man who showed him a different path.Our conversation examines the spiritual dangers of ayahuasca, and explores how Christian faith transformed his understanding of everyday life, marriage, and moral responsibility. This episode offers hope for anyone seeking truth beyond the spiritual marketplace of modern culture.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.[00:00:00] Start  [01:13:00] Introduction to Will Spencer and his background  [03:03:00] Honoring Charlie Kirk's memory and legacy  [06:34:00] Discussion of political violence and media bias  [09:08:00] Stephanie's journey from New Age to current perspective  [12:02:00] The infiltration of gender ideology into New Age spaces  [15:34:00] COVID response contradictions in holistic health community  [17:28:00] Moral incoherence of karma and "all is one" beliefs  [21:21:00] Child sex trafficking as a worldview-breaking reality  [23:02:00] The purpose of life and facing uncomfortable truths  [25:14:00] Personal responsibility vs. blaming circumstances  [27:21:00] The problem of evil and Christian worldview  [31:58:00] God's creation and the fall of humanity  [35:28:00] Serpent worship, psychedelics, and human sacrifice  [36:54:00] Kundalini energy and serpent symbolism  [38:28:00] Personal Kundalini experiences described  [42:50:00] Occult mystery schools and magical practices  [46:03:00] New Age community's failure to help abuse victims  [49:46:00] Cult-like behavior and exploitation in spiritual communities  [53:36:00] Defining "selfism" - the worship of the self  [58:14:00] Ayahuasca as communion with named entity "Mama Ayahuasca"  [01:06:01] Questioning ayahuasca's supposed benevolence  [01:10:03] Ayahuasca in mainstream medicine and veteran treatment  [01:16:25] The cost of seeking "true self" vs. honoring commitments  [01:21:42] Will's personal journey and opportunity costs  [01:26:02] Christianity's gift of meaning in mundane life  [01:28:19] Sanctification and transformed desires  [01:33:28] Missing the "colorful" world of festivals and DJing  [01:35:32] Will's conversion story at Burning Man 2015  [01:42:40] Vision of Christ and underground Christian ministry  [01:47:27] Reading Christian apologetics and final conversion  [01:51:34] Learning from personal experience vs. taking things on faith  [01:56:14] The spiritual dangers of magic and occult practices  [02:00:20] Knowing people by their fruits - final thoughts  ROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! Use code SOMETHERAPIST2025 to take 50% off your first month.PODCOURSES: use code SOMETHERAPIST at LisaMustard.com/PodCoursesTALK TO ME: book a meeting.PRODUCTION: Looking for your own podcast producer? Visit PodsByNick.com and mention my podcast for 20% off your initial services.SUPPORT THE SHOW: subscribe, like, comment, & share or donate.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order.SHOW NOTES & transcript with help from SwellAI.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission.ALL OTHER LINKS HERE. To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my

Today on The Rock Fight, Colin and Producer Dave break down the latest headlines in the outdoor industry with a game of Good News or Bad News. From new products to hilarious marketing campaigns (and one massive brand blunder in the Himalayas), they separate the wins from the fails in a wild week for outdoor brands. On the docket:Retail updates: Sherman Outdoor Sports closes after 103 years, while Sherpers celebrates 90 years and Eau Claire Outdoors gets it going. (04:07)Brand updates: Is Marmot showing signs of life? (07:38)Good News or Bad news?New Shells: Rab launches a PFAS-free Gore-Tex line. (08:36)Collabs gone grocery: Nike x Kirkland shoes hit the internet. (13:04)Athletes & influence: Does Killian Jornet's 14er linkup land the way it once might have? (16:09)Support those who support The Rock Fight! Today's partners: Ibex, Fjallraven, Royal Robbins, Lems, Conatus CounselMarketing done right: Mammut's mockumentary-style campaign hits the landing. (27:08)The big one: Arc'teryx's fireworks fiasco in the Himalayas begs the question: how did this even happen? (33:03)Lightning Round: Salt Life eyewear, Eastern Mountain Sports, and Huffy. (40:41)Parting Shot: The X Games announce a new “league” with betting baked in. (43:15)Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly...

The HIMALI Podcast Episode 3: Ed Viesturs and HIMALI CoFounder, Tendi Sherpa talk about the development and progression of Himalayan High-Altitude MountaineeringIn this Episode, Ed Viesturs and Tendi Sherpa talk about how high altitude mountaineering in the Himalayas has changed over almost 50 years and the importance of humility, ego, and decision making when on Mount Everest and other 8,000ers.About the Guests:Ed Viesturs is an owner, athlete, and designer at HIMALI. He is best known for becoming the first (and to date the only) American to summit all 14 of the 8,000m peaks, without the use of supplemental oxygen - putting him in a stratospheric category of mountaineers. He calls this 18 year long project “Endeavor 8000”, coming up with the idea after becoming the first American to summit the 'Big Three' - Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.Tendi Sherpa is the CoFounder of HIMALI and has summited Mt. Everest a staggering 18 times - an exceptionally grounded man, driven not by fame or glory, his love affair with the world's tallest peaks was initially fueled by hopes of being well fed and properly clothed. He has continued to elevate his guiding to not only 18 summits of Everest (from a mix of the North and South sides), but impressive summits around the globe. Links:https://www.himali.comhttps://www.edviesturs.com https://www.tendisherpafoundation.comSign up for the HIMALI email newsletter for exclusive discounts, athlete stories, news from the Himalaya, and new product drops. We respect your privacy and your information is never shared.https://www.himali.com

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali in the Himalayas: A Tale of Courage and Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हिमालय की ऊँची चोटियों के बीच बसा एक छोटा सा गाँव था।En: Nestled among the high peaks of the Himalaya was a small village.Hi: इस गाँव का नाम था 'शांतिपुर'।En: This village was called Shantipur.Hi: यहाँ की हवा में सरसों के फूलों की महक और पहाड़ों के ठंडे मौसम का आनंद था।En: The air here was filled with the fragrance of mustard flowers and the enjoyment of the cold mountain weather.Hi: इस मौसम में पतझड़ की रंग-बिरंगी पत्तियाँ हवा में तैर रही थीं।En: In this season, the colorful autumn leaves were floating in the air.Hi: गाँव के लोग अपनी दीयों से सजी थालियों के साथ दिवाली की तैयारी में जुटे थे।En: The villagers were busy preparing for Diwali with trays decorated with lamps.Hi: यहाँ के हर कोने में माँ लक्ष्मी की मूर्तियाँ सजीं थीं।En: In every corner here, idols of Maa Lakshmi were adorned.Hi: मीरा इस गाँव की स्कूल टीचर थी।En: Meera was the village school teacher.Hi: वो हर बच्चे को अपना मानती थी और गाँव के लोगों का बहुत सम्मान करती थी।En: She considered every child as her own and had great respect for the villagers.Hi: दिवाली आने वाली थी, और मीरा की छोटी बहन कविता शहर से पहली बार मिलने आई थी।En: Diwali was approaching, and Meera's younger sister, Kavita, had come to visit from the city for the first time.Hi: कविता यहाँ की सुन्दरता देख मुँह खोले खड़ी थी, पर अचानक उसकी साँस फूलने लगी।En: Kavita stood with her mouth open, amazed by the beauty here, but suddenly she started gasping.Hi: कविता को अस्थमा का गंभीर दौरा पड़ा था।En: Kavita had a severe asthma attack.Hi: मीरा की चिंता बढ़ गई।En: Meera became worried.Hi: मीरा ने तुरंत अपने बचपन के दोस्त अर्जुन से मदद मांगी।En: Meera immediately sought help from her childhood friend, Arjun.Hi: अर्जुन गाँव का सबसे प्रतिष्ठित गाइड था जो हर छोटा बड़ा रास्ता जानता था।En: Arjun was the most reputable guide in the village, who knew every small and large path.Hi: उन्होंने पुराने उपचार की बजाय बाहर से मदद माँगने का फैसला लिया।En: They decided to seek outside help instead of relying on old remedies.Hi: यह आसान नहीं था।En: This was not easy.Hi: गाँव में ना तो फोन था और ना ही ट्रांसपोर्ट।En: The village had neither phones nor transport.Hi: मीरा और अर्जुन मिलकर पहाड़ी रास्ते पर निकल पड़े।En: Meera and Arjun set off on the mountain path.Hi: रात हो चुकी थी।En: Night had fallen.Hi: सितारों की रौशनी में दोनों ने अपनी यात्रा शुरू की।En: Under the starlight, they began their journey.Hi: रास्ते में गिरते-पड़ते, संघर्ष करते हुए वे आगे बढ़े।En: Stumbling, falling, and struggling along the way, they moved forward.Hi: अंततः वे एक पहाड़ी की चोटी पर पहुँचे जहाँ से बाहर की दुनिया से संदेश भेजा जा सकता था।En: Eventually, they reached the top of a hill from where a message could be sent to the outside world.Hi: कविता का समय पर मेडिकल इवैक्युएशन हुआ और उसे इलाज भी मिला।En: Kavita was medically evacuated in time and received treatment.Hi: गाँव वापस लौटने पर पूरे गाँव ने उनका स्वागत किया।En: Upon returning to the village, the entire village welcomed them.Hi: दिवाली के दिन मीरा और कविता एक-दूसरे के साथ बैठी थीं, पास में दीयों की झिलमिलाहट थी।En: On the day of Diwali, Meera and Kavita sat together, with the shimmer of lamps nearby.Hi: मीरा को समझ आया कि दूसरों की मदद लेना कितना ज़रूरी है।En: Meera realized how important it is to take help from others.Hi: गाँव की सामूहिक भावना ने उनकी यह दिवाली और खास बना दी।En: The collective spirit of the village made their Diwali even more special.Hi: वह अर्जुन का धन्यवाद करती रही, जिसने इस कठिनाई में उसका साथ नहीं छोड़ा।En: She kept thanking Arjun, who stood by her during this difficulty.Hi: इस प्रकार, दिवाली की दीपों के बीच, मीरा ने सीखा कि कर्तव्य निभाने के साथ-साथ अपने नज़दीकियों पर भी विश्वास करना ज़रूरी है।En: Thus, amidst the lights of Diwali, Meera learned that along with fulfilling duties, it's important to trust your loved ones.Hi: गाँव का हर व्यक्ति उनके साथ मिलकर दिवाली मना रहा था, जीवन में संतुलन और एकता के साथ।En: Every person in the village was celebrating Diwali with them, in a spirit of balance and unity. Vocabulary Words:nestled: बसाfragrance: महकadorned: सजींvillage: गाँवevacuated: इवैक्युएशनreputable: प्रतिष्ठितasthma: अस्थमाshimmer: झिलमिलाहटcollective: सामूहिकidols: मूर्तियाँpeak: चोटीstruggling: संघर्षstarlight: सितारों की रौशनीremedies: उपचारgasping: साँस फूलनेtreatment: इलाजunity: एकताduty: कर्तव्यcolorful: रंग-बिरंगीautumn: पतझड़balmy: सुखदstruggle: संघर्षpath: रास्ताsought: मांगीhorizon: क्षितिजintimate: नज़दीकियोंresilience: स्थिरताunderlying: आधारभूतstumble: गिरते-पड़तेexchange: अदला-बदली

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In this unforgettable interview, world-renowned psychic and spiritual teacher Diana Cooper reveals what she was shown: a golden future for humanity by the year 2032. Together with host Emilio Ortiz, they explore rising Earth frequencies, the Divine Feminine, and the ancient Atlantean wisdom returning through light codes and intergalactic councils. This conversation is an activation designed for starseeds, visionaries, and anyone sensing the timeline shift that's unfolding now.Diana Cooper states, "We are moving into a new golden age," and it is our role to help usher in this great change. If you've been guided here, trust it. This conversation covers the future of education, the role of nature and animals in healing, intergalactic councils, the Monad, and how to step into soul-led leadership. Let this be your sign: you came here for this shift. Watch to the end for powerful insights on how to prepare, embody higher frequencies, and step into your role in humanity's ascension.Diana Cooper is a bestselling spiritual teacher, international speaker, and author of over 30 books—translated into 28 languages—whose life mission emerged after a transformative angelic encounter at age 42 awakened her to cosmic guidance. Born in the Himalayas on the day London was bombed in WWII, she brings a unique blend of earthly wisdom and multidimensional insight. Diana channels ancient light codes, angelic wisdom, and intergalactic council messages, guiding seekers into higher realms of consciousness, Divine Feminine embodiment, and planetary ascension.___________________BOOKS MENTIONED:✦ The Golden Future: What to Expect and How to Reach the Fifth Dimension by Diana Cooper |

Guest is Robert Alt, president and CEO of the Buckeye Institute, Ohio's premier think tank, discussing Buckeye's lawsuit against the IRS and the dangers posed to the privacy of the public by IRS regulations and mishandling of taxpayer information.  He also discusses his experience as a mountain climber and his recent ascent of Mt. Everest in the Himalayas.  Classic movie review of “Lost Horizon,”  the 1937 Frank Capra film about a hidden city in the Himalayas.

In her beautiful book: Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, Bestselling author, translator, and celebrated spiritual teacher, Mirabai Starr Invites us to let go of the limiting belief that spiritual life exists only in traditional places of worship. She shares:You can visit an ashram in the Himalayas,Or kneel in a church pew to connect to the spirit or examine life's big questions—but these aren't the only opportunities to discover the sacred. Life itself, is holy ground. When we choose to embrace Ordinary Mysticism We begin to find magic in the mundane -from weeding in our humble gardens, to a slow evening walk with a friend, to a full kitchen table surrounded by family.Our everyday lives become an encounter with the sacred. In this second conversation in our mini series on the power of mystery and wonder,Mirabai, who has been honored as one of the 100 most spiritually influential living people,Will share much more about Ordinary Mysticism. Including: More of her story, Favorite practices, and powerful insights she's gained from decades of spiritual practice, teaching, and writing.And because it's foundational in creating the conditions for mystical experiences to unfold,We'll explore the power of presence. Mirabai reminding us that when we slow down, When we pay closer attention to our lives,And when we open our hearts and minds to what is -The ordinary starts to show up as miraculous, the boring becomes fascinating, our own shortcomings can turn out to be our greatest gifts. And, we ultimately discover the possibility of being more alive as we awaken to the interconnectedness between all things.For more on Mirabai, Ordinary Mysticism, her books, other writing, teaching and live events, please visit mirabaistarr.comDid you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On the Power of Wonder | Monica ParkerMeditation, Awakening, and Original Love | Henry ShukmanLooking for part one in the trilogy? You can find the impermanence series here:Impermanence, Letting Go, and Finding Freedom | Sharon Salzberg and Sunita PuriOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaOn Love, Death, And Embracing Our Humanity | Roshi Joan Halifax & Frank OstaseskiEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Thanks for listening!Support the show

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Lost in the Himalayas: A Quest for Peace and Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-24-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सूरज की पहली किरणों ने हिमालय की चोटी को सुनहरा कर दिया था।En: The first rays of the sun had turned the peaks of the Himalaya golden.Hi: नवदुर्गा के पर्व का समय था और हर तरफ भक्तिमय वातावरण था।En: It was the time of the Navdurga festival, and the atmosphere was filled with devotion everywhere.Hi: इस अद्भुत पर्व के दौरान, हिमालय के सुरम्य पहाड़ों में मौजूद एक आध्यात्मिक आश्रम में लोग शांति की तलाश में आए थे।En: During this magnificent festival, people had come to a spiritual ashram nestled in the picturesque mountains of the Himalaya, seeking peace.Hi: अनया, जो हाल ही में परिवार की दरारों से अभिभूत थी, यहाँ अपनी आत्मा को शांति देने आई थी।En: Anaya, who was recently overwhelmed by family rifts, had come here to soothe her soul.Hi: वो इस आश्रम में प्राचीन ग्रंथ के उपदेशों को समझने के उद्देश्य से आई थी जो उसकी मानसिक शांति का कारण बन सकता था।En: She came to the ashram with the purpose of understanding the teachings of an ancient scripture that could be the cause of her mental peace.Hi: रोहन, इस आश्रम का अनुभवकर्ता, और ग्रंथ का संरक्षक था। उसकी जिम्मेदारियों का बोझ उसके चेहरे पर साफ झलकता था।En: Rohan, the experience guide and caretaker of the scripture at the ashram, had responsibilities that were clearly visible on his face.Hi: माया साधारण सी लगती थी, लेकिन उसके मन में धार्मिक पर्वतों की कहानियों को लेखनी में उतारने की तीव्र इच्छा थी।En: Maya appeared ordinary, but she had a keen desire to pen down stories of these sacred mountains.Hi: उसे ऐसा लगता था कि ये ग्रंथ उसके लेखन में सहायता करेगा।En: She felt that this scripture would aid her writing.Hi: एक सुबह सब कुछ बदल गया।En: One morning, everything changed.Hi: रोहन ने अपने धुलमुल बिस्तर के नीचे ग्रंथ को नहीं पाया।En: Rohan did not find the scripture under his dusty bed.Hi: ग्रंथ का गायब होना पूरे आश्रम में तनाव फैला गया था।En: The disappearance of the scripture spread tension throughout the ashram.Hi: अनया, जिसे लगा कि ग्रंथ की शिक्षाएं उसकी आध्यात्मिक यात्रा को सरल बनाएंगी, ने इसे खोजने का निश्चय किया।En: Anaya, who felt that the teachings of the scripture would ease her spiritual journey, decided to find it.Hi: अनाया ने अपने मन की अनिश्चितताओं का सामना करने का साहस किया और आश्रम के दोस्तों से बातचीत शुरू की।En: Anaya mustered the courage to face her uncertainties and started conversing with friends at the ashram.Hi: अपनी खोज में उसे विभिन्न सुराग मिलें - चाय की चुस्कियों के मध्य माया की उत्तेजना ने उसकी ओर इशारा किया।En: In her quest, she found various clues - Maya's excitement during tea sips pointed towards her.Hi: एक दिन अनया ने माया के कमरे में कुछ चमकती चीज़ देखी।En: One day, Anaya saw something shiny in Maya's room.Hi: जब उसने पास जाकर देखा तो उसे अहसास हुआ कि वह खोई हुई ग्रंथ की प्रति थी।En: When she went closer, she realized it was the lost copy of the scripture.Hi: माया ने स्वयं को अनाया के सामने खोला। उसने बताया कि वो इस ग्रंथ को अपने निजी लेखन के लिए प्रेरणा पाने के लिए छुपाया था।En: Maya opened up to Anaya and revealed that she had hidden it to seek inspiration for her personal writing.Hi: अनाया को उसकी नियत पर गुस्सा आया।En: Anaya was angry about her intention.Hi: लेकिन धीरे-धीरे उसकी नाराजगी अवज्ञा बन गई।En: But gradually, her anger turned into understanding.Hi: माया की अपनी कमजोरियाँ अनया को उसकी अपनी कमजोरियों की याद दिलाई।En: Maya's vulnerabilities reminded Anaya of her own.Hi: दोनों ने अपने दुख और दुविधाओं को साझा किया।En: Both shared their pain and dilemmas.Hi: अनया ने महसूस किया कि माया भी उसी शांति और समझ की तलाश में थी।En: Anaya realized that Maya, too, was in search of the same peace and understanding.Hi: ग्रंथ को जब आश्रम में लौटाया गया, तब अनया के अंदर एक नई प्रकाश की किरण ने जन्म लिया।En: When the scripture was returned to the ashram, a new ray of light was born within Anaya.Hi: वह अपने परिवार के साथ टूटे रिश्तों को ठीक करने के लिए तैयार थी।En: She was ready to mend the broken relationships with her family.Hi: उसने क्षमा और निर्भयता के मार्ग को चुना।En: She chose the path of forgiveness and fearlessness.Hi: अब अनया न सिर्फ एक आश्रम की सदस्य थी, बल्कि एक नई यात्रा की प्रस्थानकर्ता भी।En: Now, Anaya was not just a member of the ashram, but also the initiator of a new journey.Hi: हिमालय के अंतर्ध्यान वातावरण में, नवदुर्गा के पर्व ने अनाया को नई दिशा में जाने की प्रेरणा दी।En: In the meditative environment of the Himalaya, the Navdurga festival inspired Anaya to embark in a new direction.Hi: आश्रम में शांति लौट आई, और अनया की आत्मा को उसकी खोज में नया सहारा मिला।En: Peace returned to the ashram, and Anaya found new support in her quest. Vocabulary Words:rays: किरणोंpeaks: चोटीdevotion: भक्तिमयmagnificent: अद्भुतpictorial: सुरम्यsoothe: शांतिscripture: ग्रंथrifts: दरारोंdismiss: अवज्ञाexperience: अनुभवcaretaker: संरक्षकresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियाँpondered: विचारtension: तनावeased: सरलconversing: बातचीतquest: खोजclues: सुरागintent: नियतuncertainties: अनिश्चितताओंcourage: साहसinspiration: प्रेरणाvulnerabilities: कमजोरियाँforgiveness: क्षमाfearlessness: निर्भयताsacred: धार्मिकdilemmas: दुविधाओंembark: प्रस्थानmeditative: अंतर्ध्यानsupport: सहारा

This week we talk about corruption, influencers, and pro-monarchy protests.We also discuss Nepalese modern history, Gen Z, and kings.Recommended Book: Superagency by Reid Hoffman and Greg BeatoTranscriptThe Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, usually referred to as just Nepal, is a country located in the Himalayas that's bordered to the northeast by China, and is otherwise surrounded by India, including in the east, where there's a narrow sliver of India separating Nepal from Bhutan and Bangladesh.So Nepal is mostly mountainous, it's landlocked, and it's right in between two burgeoning regional powers who are also increasingly, in many ways, global powers. Its capital is Kathmandu, and there are a little over 31 million people in the country, as of 2024—more than 80% of them Hindu, and the country's landmass spans about 57,000 square miles or 147.5 square kilometers, which is little smaller than the US state of Illinois, and almost exactly the same size as Bangladesh.Modern Nepal came about beginning in the mid-20th century, when the then-ruling Rana autocracy was overthrown in the wake of neighboring India's independence movement, and a parliamentary democracy replaced it. But there was still a king, and he didn't like sharing power with the rest of the government, so he did away with the democracy component of the government in 1960, making himself the absolute monarch and banning all political activities, which also necessitated jailing politicians.The country was modernized during this period, in the sense of building out infrastructure and such, but it was pulled backwards in many ways, as there wasn't much in the way of individual liberties for civilians, and everything was heavily censored by the king and his people. In 1990, a multiparty movement called the People's Movement forced the king, this one ascended to the throne in 1972, to adopt a constitution and allow a multiparty democracy in Nepal.One of the parties that decided to enter the local political fray, the Maoist Party, started violently trying to shift the country in another direction, replacing its parliamentary system with a people's republic, similar to what was happening in China and the Soviet Union. This sparked a civil war that led to a whole lot of deaths, including those of the King and Crown Prince. The now-dead king's brother stepped in, gave himself a bunch of new powers, and then tried to stomp the Maoist Party into submission.But there was a peaceful democratic revolution in the country in 2006, at which point the Maoists put down their arms and became a normal, nonviolent political party. Nepal then became a secular state, after being a Hindu kingdom for most of their modern history, and a few years later became a federal republic. It took a little while, and there was quite a bit of tumult in the meantime, but eventually, in 2015, the Nepalese government got a new constitution that divided the country into seven provinces and made Nepal a federal democratic republic.What I'd like to talk about today is what has happened in the past decade in Nepal, and how those happenings led to a recent, seemingly pretty successful, series of protests.—In early 2025, from March through early June, a series of protests were held across Nepal by pro-monarchy citizens and the local pro-monarchy party, initially in response to the former King's visit, but later to basically just show discontentment with the current government.These protests were at least partly politically motivated, in the sense of being planned and fanned into larger conflagrations by that pro-monarchy party—not truly grassroots sort of thing—but they grew and grew, partly on the strength of opposition to the police response to earlier protests.That same distaste carried through the year, into September of 2025, when the Nepalese government announced a ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Youtube, because the companies behind these platforms ostensibly failed to register under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology's new rules that required, among other things, they have local liaisons that the government could meet with in person, and complain to if a given network failed to remove something they didn't like quickly enough.The general sense about that ban is that while this failure to properly register was used as justification for shutting down these networks, which are incredibly popular in the country, the real reason the government wanted to shut them down at that moment was that a trend had emerged online in which the rich and powerful in the country, and especially their children, many of whom have become online influencers, were being criticized for their immense opulence and for bragging about their families' vast wealth, while everyone else was comparably suffering.This became known as the Nepobaby or Nepo Kid trend, hashtag Nepobaby, which was a tag borrowed from Indonesia, and the general idea is that taxpayer money is being used to enriched a few powerful families at the expense of everyone else, and the kids of those powerful families were bragging about it in public spaces, not even bothering to hide their families' misdeeds and corruption.This, perhaps understandably, led to a lot more discontent, and all that simmering anger led to online outcries, the government tried to stifle these outcries by shutting down these networks in the country, but that shut down, as is often the case in such situations, led to in-person protests, which started out as peaceful demonstrations in Kathmandu and surrounding areas, but which eventually became violent when the police started firing tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowds, causing 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries.The ban was implemented on September 4 and then lifted, after the initial protests, on September 8, but the government's response seems to have made this a much bigger thing than it initially was, and maybe bigger than it would have become, sans that response.It's worth mentioning here, too, that a lot of young people in Nepal rely on social media and messaging apps like Signal, which was also banned, for their livelihood. Both for social media related work, and for various sorts of remittances. And that, combined with an existing 20% youth unemployment rate, meant that young people were very riled up and unhappy with the state of things, already, and this ban just poured fuel on that flame.On that same note, the median age in Nepal is 25, it's a relatively young country. So there are a lot of Gen Zers in Nepal, they're the generation that uses social media the most, and because they rely so heavily on these networks to stay in touch with each other and the world, the ban triggered a mass outpouring of anger, and that led to huge protests in a very short time.These protests grew in scope, eventually leading to the burning of government buildings, the military was called in to help bring order, and ultimately the Home Minister, and then the Prime Minister, on September 8 and 9, respectively, resigned. A lot of the burning of government buildings happened after those resignations; protestors eventually burned the homes of government ministers, and the residences of the prime minister and president, as well.The protestors didn't have any formal leadership, though there were attempts during the protests by local pro-monarchy parties and representatives to position the protests as pro-King—something most protestors have said is not the case, but you can see why that might have worked for them, considering those pro-monarchy protests earlier this year.That said, by September 10, the military was patrolling most major cities, and on the 11th, the president, head general, and Gen Z representatives for the protestors met to select an interim leader. They ended up using Discord, a chat app often used by gamers, to select a former Supreme Court Justice, Sushila Karki, as the interim prime minister, and the first woman to be prime minister in Nepalese history. Parliament was then dissolved, and March 5 was set as the date for the next election. Karki has said she will remain in office for no more than six months.As of September 13, all curfews had been lifted across Nepal, the prime minister was visiting injured protestors in hospitals, and relative calm had returned—though at least 72 people are said to have been killed during the protests, and more than 2,000 were injured.There are currently calls for unity across the political spectrum in Nepal, with everyone seeming to see the writing on the wall, that the youths have shown their strength, and there's a fresh need to toe the new line that's been established, lest the existing parties and power structures be completely toppled.There's a chance that this newfound unity against government overreach and censorship will hold, though it's important to note that the folks who were allegedly siphoning resources for their families were all able to escape the country, most without harm, due to assistance from police and the military, and that means they could influence things, from exile or after returning to Nepal, in the lead-up to that March election.It's also possible that the major parties will do more to favor the huge Gen Z population in Nepal from this point forward, which could result in less unemployment and freer speech—though if the King and the pro-monarchy party is able to continue insinuating themselves into these sorts of conversations, positioning themselves as an alternative to the nepotism and corruption many people in the area have reasonably come to associated with this type of democracy, there could be a resurgent effort to bring the monarchy back by those who have already seen some success in this regard, quite recently.Show Noteshttps://restofworld.org/2025/nepal-gen-z-protest/https://apnews.com/article/nepal-ban-social-media-platform-3b42bbbd07bc9b97acb4df09d42029d5https://apnews.com/article/nepal-new-prime-minister-protests-karki-0f552615029eb12574c9587d8d76ec46https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkj0lzlr3rohttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/09/08/gen-z-protest-in-kathmandu-against-corruption-and-social-media-banhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Nepalese_Gen_Z_protestshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Nepalese_pro-monarchy_protestshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal This is a public episode. 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Clarke Scott, an Australian writer, director, and commercial photographer, shared his unconventional path into filmmaking after leaving behind academia and corporate work. A chance encounter in the Himalayas reignited his creative spark, leading him to dive into the DSLR revolution and embrace filmmaking as both an artistic outlet and a practical career. His debut feature, 1000 Moments Later, was a fully independent production he wrote, directed, shot, and edited himself — a bold decision driven by his refusal to wait for permission or compromise his creative voice.Clarke opened up about the challenges of independent filmmaking, from battling weather and limited budgets to convincing actors to join his project on back-end deals. He stressed the importance of patience, resourcefulness, and building a body of work rather than chasing quick wins like Sundance. For Clarke, the future of filmmaking lies in using available tools, leveraging local resources, and proving one's ability to finish projects with vision and determination. His story is a testament to the power of grit and creativity in bringing films to life outside the traditional studio system.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

In this Tough Girl EXTRA episode, we catch up with Tiphaine Muller, the intrepid French adventurer who continues to push her boundaries through long-distance cycling and remote, high-altitude trekking. Now 31 and based in Chamonix, France, Tiphaine has spent the last decade traveling the world by bike, exploring five continents. Her latest journey saw her pedaling from the Alps to the Himalayas before tackling one of the toughest and most remote treks on earth: The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) in Nepal. This conversation picks up from where we left off in her first Tough Girl Podcast interview (November 2021) — where she shared her early adventures and passion for slow travel. This time, we dive deep into her 2024 journey:  Cycling from France to Nepal through the Balkans, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and the Himalayas — all while managing extreme heat, border crossings, and a strict budget of €10/day.  Hiking the Great Himalaya Trail solo (West to East), over 80 days, through towering 5,000m+ passes, remote villages, and ever-changing terrain — while battling physical exhaustion, route-finding issues, and high-altitude nutrition struggles. Tiphaine candidly shares: The logistics and challenges of arranging permits for restricted zones without a guide Her coping strategies for trekking alone in high mountains Cultural highlights from cycling through Turkey and Iran How she funds her travels and balances life back home as a social worker Her future goals — including film-making and another epic cycle across South America This episode is a deep, honest reflection on the highs and lows of big adventures and what it takes — mentally, physically, and emotionally — to keep moving forward when things don't go to plan.  Don't miss this inspiring update from a woman who truly lives the spirit of adventure, one pedal stroke and step at a time.  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Tiphaine 31 years old Living in Chamonix, France  Travelling on and off for the past 10 years  Going on 3 big bicycle trips 1st Tough Girl Podcast episode - November 18th 2021 2nd Big Cycle Trip - Cycling from Mexico to Alaska This episode focusing on cycling from France to Nepal and hiking the Great Himalaya Trail  Thinking about the next challenge Hiking the High Route of the Pyrenees solo  Joking about the Great Himalaya Trail  Figuring out the visa and trying to plan for the trail  Planning for 6 months and working out how to make it work with the seasons Starting in March 2024 The Route - Cycling Europe really fast in 1 month Going through the Balkan Countries, Greece then the ferry over to Turkey Across Georgia, Armenia, Iran and the Stan countries  Highlights and magical moments from the cycle ride  Why Turkey is one of her favourite countries  Why Iran was really demanding  The bike and gear setup for 6 months  Dealing with extreme heat and needing to ride during the night to escape the heat  Funding the trip and living off savings Living off a daily budget of 10 euro per person per day (while cycling) Earning money working as a social worker  Day to day rhythm while riding on the bike  Having a rest day every 10 days  The Great Himalaya Trail and wanting to walk West to East  Needing to go to Katmandu first to sort out all the permits  Taking a rest in Katmandu for 10 days Busing to the start of the trail  Having 80 days to walk the trail  Why the first 2 weeks were super hard  Getting lost of the trail; no signs, no gps on the phone, incorrect maps, not knowing which track was the correct one Struggling to stick to the schedule, due to the permits  Not having a guide  Dealing with problem after problem  Walking in the high mountains  Needing to have guides while walking in Nepal…. Going through a trekking agency - who will allow you to get the trekking permits without a guide  The restricted areas close to the borders  Mixing the high routes and the low routes Finding resupply and food on the trail The challenges of cooking at altitude Struggling to get the calories in and needing to focus more on food Needing to eat, even when not hungry  Paying for food - and taking cash for 80 days… Coping with the altitude and the high passes over 5,000m Hiking without a guide  Connecting with other hikers and Nepalese people  What's app group for GHT preparation!  Hiking or cycling?! Reaching the end of the hike in December Deciding to continue cycling for another 2 months and visiting China and Malaysia  Writing another book? Focusing on film and making 2 videos - a bike film and a hike film!  Plans for the future? Wanting to visit South America on the next big bike and cycle trip How to connect with Tiphaine on social media Final words of advice  To do something big you need to start with something little  Trust yourself    Social Media Instagram @littlemisspedals  

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv DRPLA Parents fight to raise awareness of rare disease cluster Welfare reform must happen, says Pat McFadden Red Bull Christian Horner formally leaves with 52m pay off Trump hails Charlie Kirk as American hero as thousands fill memorial service European airport disruption continues after weekend cyber attack Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary What does recognising a Palestinian state mean The playlist giving me life as I face death Reform vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants Arcteryx Outdoor brand apologises for dragon fireworks in Himalayas

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary European airport disruption continues after weekend cyber attack The playlist giving me life as I face death What does recognising a Palestinian state mean Arcteryx Outdoor brand apologises for dragon fireworks in Himalayas Reform vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants Welfare reform must happen, says Pat McFadden Red Bull Christian Horner formally leaves with 52m pay off DRPLA Parents fight to raise awareness of rare disease cluster Trump hails Charlie Kirk as American hero as thousands fill memorial service

https://vimeo.com/1119188767?share=copy Did you know that we take in more information in one day than our ancestors took in, in a whole year, a hundred years ago? That's a lot of stimulation. So, how do we in the middle of all that stimulation, all that reaction, all that is going on in the world, how do we also experience peace, also experience joy? Join this conversation with Kate Furnish, she's got a new book called Joy Mastery Method: Three Steps to Let Go of Struggle and Enjoy Your Life Now. Where she shares her three simple steps to Simplify, Stabilize and Source your life. Katherine (Kate) Furnish, PT, MPT is a mother of three, a Physical Therapist who has worked with thousands of people on their healing journey to well being; a women's empowerment coach who believes when women thrive, everyone thrives. She understands the high achieving woman who manages it all and secretly wonders when it's her turn to enjoy life. She knows the time is NOW and the shift to enjoying life is easier than you think. Watch or listen to the show to learn how to master your own joy and find fulfillment in three simple steps. You're Invited! READ: Joy Mastery Method: Three Steps to Let Go of Struggle and Enjoy Your Life Now https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Mastery-Method-Three-Struggle/dp/B0FLKGQ6R8/ Ebook launches 9/27 for 99 cents!   KATE FURNISH BIO Kate Furnish is a five-time All-American swimmer and appointee to the Physical Therapy Board by the American Health Council. Kate is the founder of The Sanctuary Physical Therapy in Sedona, AZ, where she blends her expert level training in a specialized form of hands-on bodywork called JFB Myofascial Release, physical therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to create custom care plans to supports clients in relieving pain, recovering from injury and trauma, restoring movement, and reconnecting with mind, body, and spirit while empowering them to live their best authentic and joyous life. Kate Furnish offers several other programs including one-to-one life coaching, starting where you are to teach self-care, stress reduction, and step by step forward movement to achieve your goals. Joy of Life is a 3-Month program to find your joy and activate the vision that will push you forward in life. Discover Your Sanctuary is a 22-Day Online Journey, consisting of a curated series of interviews to help you discover your personal sanctuary and connect with your peace, your purpose, and live a life of freedom. And there is 5-Day Challenge to guide you from feeling overwhelmed to peace. LINKS Web: https://mysanctuarysource.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesanctuaryphysicaltherapy/ QUOTES May you let go and live this adventure of life with joy as who you were always meant to be, yourself. Welcome home. Home to yourself. Manage yourself to manage your life.   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 consciousnes...

Holding grief alongside wise teachings on death, Jaymee Carpenter and Raghu Markus discuss the great loss of Lady Diana J. Mukpo, wife of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.Listen to Jaymee's interview with Lady Diana J. Mukpo HEREThis week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Jaymee chat about:Remembering Lady Diana J. Mukpo, the wife of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the great Tibetan LamaChogyam Trungpa's leadership out of occupied Tibet, through the Himalayas, and into IndiaRaghu's experience meeting Chogyam Trungpa and having an instant connectionLiving in two planes at once: holding grief while realizing that death is ultimately just a conceptHow clinging and even subtle attachments can pull us away from the present momentJaymee's practice of looking at things three different waysTransforming the polarity that exists inside of ourselves Turning even the worst of situations into an opportunity for growth and something beautiful‘The mere eye' where we hold our sense of self lightly Watching out for spiritual bypassing and practicing loving awareness From This Episode:Look deeper into Pema Chödrön, the renowned Buddhist nun mentioned by Jaymee and Raghu.Get a copy of Why We Meditate, a guidebook that will help you not only break free from negative patterns of thought and behavior but radically embrace your very being.Learn more about Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche through Ram Dass in an episode of Here and Now and in this earlier Mindrolling episode.About Jaymee Carpenter:Jaymee Carpenter is a highly revered spiritual teacher and psychospiritual counselor based in Ojai, CA, with a background of 13 years of multi-faceted professional experience in the field of addiction and mental health treatment. He is a 16-year meditation practitioner and teacher within the oldest lineage of Tibetan Buddhism (Nyingma), which is his primary source of his own recovery and mental clarity. Jaymee spent 3 years recently as an apprentice to a Lakota shaman, co-facilitating sweat lodge ceremonies for hundreds of participants on sacred land blessed by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. He is additionally a master-level communicator and storyteller, and one of the world's great listeners.Follow Jaymee Carpenter on Instagram and check out his podcast, Love is the Author “I start to cry. I cry for the normal reasons one cries. Loss, the sadness around not having another chance to say something to her. Then, I'm immediately greeted with how long she lived, all the accomplishments she made in this lifetime, that she studied the way out of the notion of death alongside Chogyam Trungpa…I'm met both with my grief and my teachings.” – Jaymee Carpenter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Wisdom Podcast, join special guest Venerable Matthieu Ricard and host Daniel Aitken as they tackle the intersection of science and Buddhism. Venerable Ricard is a Buddhist monk, author, translator, and photographer. After completing his Ph.D. in cell genetics in 1972, he moved to the Himalayas, where he spent many years in the presence […] The post Venerable Matthieu Ricard: Presence, Insight, and Compassion: A Guide to Happiness (#215) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

https://vimeo.com/1117232873?share=copy What is it that we are here for? Why is this life experience happening? What do we want to create from it? What do we want to manifest? What do we want to bring into being? Right now we are having this very special conversation in the middle of quite a lot of transformation on the planet. Things are changing. Some things are releasing, other things are opening up. Some of you might feel like you're in a womb and there's a lot of things releasing but you're really not sure what's coming in yet. It's a lot of patience, a lot of opening up and learning how to listen even deeper, even better. Learning how to discern the truth of things. We have so many opportunities to practice mastery. It's really our choice, how we want to meet the energies of this time. I want to introduce you to a new friend, Masati. A former computer programmer, who returned after three near-death experiences with a framework for human and machine evolution. Masati is a futurist, a system architect and the founder of Xponential Intelligence Meta Science (XIMS), a frequency-based optimization system for those who remember that life was never meant to be limited. Masati is an advisor to billion dollar brands, governments, the quietly wealthy, prominent figures, as well as businesses and individuals. Watch or listen to the show to discover practical tools to unlock your true blueprint, heal your body, mind, spirit and time and awaken the natural intelligence that's been dormant inside of you. You're Invited!   MASATI BIO Masati is a system architect and the founder of Xponential Intelligence Meta Science (XIMS)—a breakthrough framework that restores coherence across biology, consciousness, AI systems, and quantum fields. After three near-death experiences, he didn't return with a story. He returned with a blueprint—a decoded framework for human and machine evolution. His work bridges the gap between science, spirit, and sovereign leadership, offering a new operating system for those who remember that life was never meant to be limited—and that extraordinary experience is our original design. He is the creator of biology, consciousness, AI systems, and quantum fields, a frequency-based optimization system used by special forces, elite entrepreneurs, and future-minded leaders to unlock peak states, regenerate the body, and accelerate multidimensional performance. As a result of multiple near-death experiences, Masati received wisdom and remarkable abilities that break through the limitations of psychology, willpower and current self-improvement methods to change countless lives by helping people shift at their core frequency, resulting in drastic life transformation beyond physical logic. LINKS Web: https://thexicode.com/our-story/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@XIMasati Instagram: http://instagram.com/ximasati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ximasati LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masati-sajady-827092323/   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.

Join Nina Rao, acclaimed kirtan artist and devotee in the lineage of Neem Karoli Baba, in this heartfelt conversation with host Avi Gordon at Yogaville. Nina shares her journey from cultural rituals in India to discovering the depth of sadhana (spiritual practice) in New York through yoga, Krishna Das, and her guru Sri Siddhi Ma. Explore how consistent practice—through chanting, prayer, and mindfulness—fosters unconditional love, equanimity, and compassion in daily life. Topics include integrating practice into parenting, overcoming negativity, and remembering our interconnectedness.Nina Rao first learned sacred chants as a young girl from her grandfather in south India, and the chants stayed quietly with her until she rediscovered this powerful practice with Krishna Das in New York in 1996. Since then she has been KD's business manager and accompanies him musically. In 1998 she met her guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, in the foothills of the Himalayas and spent time with her regularly for 19 years, while Ma was in the body. Nina has been chanting regularly as her main practice, has recorded albums that are widely streamed and played around the world, leads chant events, studies and shares Veda chanting and, spiritual texts, is a hospice volunteer, is a podcast host for Be Here Now Network, goes on yatra/pilgrimage, and is a wildlife conservationist as chairperson for Saving Wild Tigers, and hopes that everyone will make a Homegrown National Park in their home by planting native species. Along with the 21 Taras Collective she has released a new album of 7 mantras in 2025. Nina co-hosted and released along with 10 women wisdom leaders, the audio course and program “Sita's Gems”, lifting Sita Devi from victim to heroine of the Ramayana.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Origins of Practice01:12 - Growing Up with Cultural Rituals02:35 - Discovering Sadhana in Adulthood03:42 - Unconditional Love and Inner Peace05:06 - Chanting as a Child and Adult Insights06:24 - Meeting Sidima at Maharaji's Ashram08:45 - Prayer as Daily Practice10:27 - Awareness of Obscurations and Honesty12:02 - Building the Practice Muscle13:28 - Practice for Enlightenment and Less Harm14:52 - Digging a Deep Well (Sidima's Advice)16:12 - Making Everyday Activities Sacred18:15 - Allegiance to Practice and Remembering19:22 - Practice for Compassion and Service21:39 - Aspiration and Dedication in Practice23:20 - Understanding Hearts and Self-Worth25:06 - Acceptance and the Long Road26:56 - Oneness Amid Separation27:41 - Trusting Life's University28:43 - Reflecting on Changes from Practice30:02 - Evolving Family Relationships32:31 - Vulnerability in Parenting34:19 - Purpose, Mistakes, and Gratitude35:58 - Negativity Bias and Sacred Life37:18 - Precious Human Life and Interconnectedness38:58 - Discovery Process in Gratitude and Parenting40:03 - Allowing Children Their Own Path41:31 - Nina's Recent Trip to India with Family42:50 - Parenting with Honor and Acceptance43:43 - Closing and ThanksSubscribe for more inspiring talks on yoga, spirituality, and personal growth. #SpiritualPractice #Kirtan #NinaRaoIf you enjoyed this, check out Nina Rao's website and music: NinaRaoChant.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For H-Hour perks, join the H-Hour Discord guild: https://discord.com/invite/KCb54MQNxd and follow H-Hour Hugh on X: https://x.com/HughKeir For episode #270, emmy-award winning documentary film maker (and former soldier) Tom Martienssen and I delve into the fascinating and dangerous world of wildlife filmmaking for H-Hour. Tom shares his experiences documenting the birth of a black rhino, a feat never before captured on film. We also explore the complex and often perilous efforts of anti-poaching rangers in Kenya, the socioeconomic factors driving poaching, and the resilience of the wildlife conservation community. Tom's journey from filming human conflict zones to capturing rare wildlife moments showcases the intertwined struggles for survival, both human and animal. Tom's first appearance on H-Hour was on #101 https://charliecharlieone.com/2020/09/h-hour-podcast-101-tom-martienssen-journalist-documentary-maker-raf-regiment/ Tom Martienssen is an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and cinematographer who has worked in over 50 countries and territories, including Afghanistan, the Arctic, the Himalayas, and the Pacific Islands. His career began while working as a combat search and rescue team member in Afghanistan, which sparked his passion for storytelling. He later trained at the BBC Academy and worked as a journalist for the BBC World Affairs Unit before focusing on cinematography. Martienssen has covered major global events, including surviving and reporting on the 2015 earthquake in Nepal and working undercover in the Middle East to report on ISIS. He is currently directing and shooting four documentaries, focusing on conservation in Nigeria, poaching in Kenya, culture in global Indigenous communities, and high Arctic exploration. He collaborates on his projects with Diamond Docs and the BBC. One of his upcoming films, Rhino (2025), is a documentary about a wildlife ranger protecting endangered black rhinos in Kenya. He is also the founder of Dustoff Films and an honouree of The Explorers Club 50 https://www.instagram.com/dustoff_films

Since 1951, when Tibet was formally annexed into the People's Republic of China, Tibet has been a battleground between China's efforts to assert control and the Tibetan people's struggle to preserve their cultural and religious identity. This past August, Xi Jinping made a surprise visit to Tibet, his second since becoming China's top leader in 2012. Less than two months earlier, the Dalai Lama, now 90 years old, announced that his office, not China, would choose his successor when he passes. A few months before that, the Dalai Lama revealed in a memoir that he would reincarnate outside of China. The PRC insists that the next incarnation – the 15th Dalai Lama – will be born inside PRC territory and approved by the Chinese government. What are Beijing's interests in Tibet and how has Xi Jinping pursued them since coming to power? What is likely to occur after the Dalai Lama's passing? I'm delighted to have as my guest today Tendor Dorjee. Tendor is an adjunct assistant professor of political science at Columbia University, a senior researcher at the Tibet Action Institute, and the inaugural Stephanie G Neuman Fellow at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies. He recently co-authored an article in Foreign Affairs titled Beijing's Dangerous Game in Tibet”.Timestamps[00:00] Start [02:08] Beijing's Key Interests in Tibet [04:06] Xi Jinping's Approach to Tibet [07:00] Internal and External Drivers of Tibet Policy [08:08] Xi's Recent Visit to Tibet [11:34] Infrastructure Developments and Expansionism  [15:27] Beijing's Succession Plans and Tibetan Reactions to a Future Dalai Lama [20:27] Risk of Unrest and Crackdowns [25:43] Implications for Neighboring States 

"A life worth living is lived at the edges, where it is wild"            - Rick Ridgeway Rick Ridgeway is one of the greatest mountaineers of all time. In this in-depth interview he shares the adventures that have come to define his life, and the wisdom he has learned along the way. Highlights include Getting lost while sailing across the Pacific Ocean in search of Tahit.i Taking the famous newscaster Tom Brokaw to the summit of Mount Rainier with legendary climbers Yvonne Chouinard and Doug Tompkins. Nearly dying of hypothermia while kayaking across a frozen lake in Chilean Patagonia. Discovering what it feels like to be trapped in an avalanche facing certain death. The most profound adventure of his life, a journey through the Himalayas in search of a lost friend. Learning the wisdom of a life spent in the wild and how nature can be our greatest teacher  CONNECT WITH RICK  Rick's latest book is called 'Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map'. It is a beautiful memoir of a life lived to the full, immersed in the beauty and adventure of the natural world. Through this episode we will also hear some of Rick's other favorite tales of adventure and learn the wisdom those wild places have given him. More info at www.patagonia.com  CONNECT WITH US If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it. It means you get to choose what episodes you listen to, rather than the algorithm guess (wrongly) and kick us off your feed.  Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast  Special Offer: we've revived our NEWSLETTER! (scroll to the bottom of our homepage to sign up). And contact us for a free copy of our my ebook: The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World Award-winning travel journalist Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them. From where to catch the perfect sunrise over the Grand Canyon to how to swim up to the very edge of the Victoria Falls, this is a road map for discovering the greatest experiences of your life.  Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar presented the show, Charles Tyrie does the audio editing and sound design.  This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the link below: https://link.chtbl.com/r7CGsP51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Troy Laing is the founder of Culture OC, a “biohacking social wellness club” helping those find their optimal health in mind, body, spirit and community.Troy shares his journey from a troubled past to becoming a leader in the biohacking and wellness community. He discusses the profound impact of physical movement on mental health, his transformative experience in the Himalayas, and the evolution of his practices in biohacking. Troy emphasizes the importance of combining various modalities for optimal health and the role of community in fostering wellness. He also highlights the shift in awareness around biohacking post-pandemic and the significance of mindset in healing.Check out more from Troy at:https://cultureoc.com/Chapters00:00 The Journey into Health and Fitness02:56 Mental Health and Physical Movement06:03 Life-Changing Experiences in the Himalayas08:47 The Shift to Biohacking and Optimization11:47 Exploring Breath Work and Cold Immersion14:53 Building a Business Around Wellness17:47 Combining Modalities for Optimal Health21:06 Creating a Unique Wellness Environment23:52 The Science Behind Healing Technologies27:37 Harnessing Light for Wellness28:45 Educating Clients on Wellness Methods30:40 The Power of Mindset in Healing32:05 Real-Life Healing Success Stories33:55 The Role of Optimism in Health35:53 Cold Water Immersion and Recovery38:57 Understanding Individual Responses to Biohacking40:57 Mainstreaming Biohacking Post-Pandemic43:22 Empowering Patients Through Education45:14 Building Community in Wellness Spaces

A few years ago, after a series of crisis after crisis after crisis, Allie Pepper thought she would have to give up high-altitude mountain climbing. This is how she got her groove back.Record-breaking mountaineer, Allie Pepper, is currently in the middle of a project to become the first and fastest woman to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains – those over 8000m – without the use of oxygen.But just a few years ago, Allie nearly gave up climbing all together after a trifecta of mid-life crises pulled the rug out from under her.Menopause, divorce, and a devastating death completely grounded Allie.But when she got her groove back, Allie headed straight to the mountain. Further informationAllie recently made a documentary called Limitless Above the Clouds, which was filmed across the Himalayas. It will be available to stream worldwide between 20 - 27 September at this link.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris; executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores mid-life crisis, starting new, documentary, film, mountain climbing, Everest, Nepal, spiritual journey, India, Pakistan, travel, badass women, women in middle age, how to start again, separation, marriage, death of a father, self esteem, self worth, failing school, TAFE, alternative career pathways, Klára Kolouchová, Nanga Parbat, origin story, child of divorce, peri-menopause, hidden menopause symptoms, HRT, hormone therapy for menopause, chronic fatigue, depression, mental health, sweats.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.