Podcasts about Nature

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Herd Immunity Fallacy, Broken Public Health, BioNTech Trial Terminated, Health Freedom Index, Mercurius Iodatus Flavus, GNHS Team Homeopathic Case Follow-Up, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/herd-immunity-fallacy-broken-public-health-biontech-trial-terminated-health-freedom-index-mercurius-iodatus-flavus-gnhs-team-homeopathic-case-follow-up-and-more/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

When winter arrives and food becomes scarce, some animals have a remarkable way of waiting it out. This episode explores how hibernation works, what happens to an animal's body during long periods of inactivity, and the different ways animals conserve energy through the colder months. Along the way, you'll hear about bears, bats, ground squirrels, and other animals known for their seasonal slumber. It's steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Hibernation, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernation), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with author Michael Easter to explore how modern life's endless comforts and technological conveniences are quietly making us weaker. We discuss how intentionally embracing short-term discomfort, getting out into nature, and finding our personal edge can build deep psychological resilience. Michael breaks down the concept of a "misogi"—a massive annual challenge with a 50-50 chance of success—and shares how stepping out of our comfort zones transforms our perspective on daily stress. We also dive into his personal journey with sobriety, the psychology behind low-friction distractions, and why cultivating intentional solitude is essential today.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction to Michael Easter00:49 - The Problem with Modern Comfort02:56 - How Technology Removes Effort05:07 - Reframing Overwhelm Through Hard Challenges08:59 - Psychological Shifts After a Month in the Arctic13:49 - Becoming a Two-Percenter: Choosing the Stairs19:42 - Sobriety, Discomfort, and Long-Term Gains28:49 - Low-Friction Activities and Slot Machine Architecture34:08 - Building Resilience via Nature, Silence, and Boredom39:44 - Upbringing, Adaptability, and Embracing Your Quirks45:02 - Defining Misogi: The 50-50 Rule50:46 - Moving Toward Your Psychological Edge55:23 - Practical Micro-Habits for Daily Discomfort58:38 - Distinguishing Solitude from Isolation01:06:29 - Closing Thoughts and Resources***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

Today's Song of the Day is “Sensational” from Wishy's album Nature's Pill, out October 2. Wishy will be performing at 7th St Entry on Sunday, October 25.

In this episode's "What the Hack?" segment, Shanna and Laura share a laundry trick for linen and gauze, a tip for getting tiny hair bands out without tugging, and a game that teaches kids conversational skills, plus surprising uses for common household items. Also, Shanna struggles to recover from her family vacation (including an unfortunate suitcase incident) and reports on back-to-school shopping, while Laura kicks off Mommy-Daddy Camp with a sidewalk find that dominates the whole week. They also share this week's BFPs and BFNs.Kids' Ages: Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 years old and 5.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• Recovering from vacation as a parent: why it's harder than it sounds• The "every mess is a choice" debate• Taking your kids back-to-school shopping• Planning activities for when your kids don't have summer camp• The joy of your kids discovering old-school, low-tech electronics• Trick for getting tiny hair bands out without tugging• How to keep craft supplies from disappearing at a shared table• The frozen pizza hack for families with different topping preferences• A funny and useful method for decluttering• An easy way to remove wrinkles from linen and gauze clothing• A fun game for teaching kids conversational skills• Hack for cutting pancakes and waffles• Tip for dispensing bubble solution without the spills• Theremin: what it is and why your local library might have one• Universal Studios with kids: when is the right age to go?Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• Nature's Miracle - enzymatic cleaner for cat pee, highly recommended• Look Dine-In Cinemas - $2 classic movie screenings• Singin' in the Rain (1952) - what the family saw on Monday• Kodak 4200 Carousel Slide Projector - the free sidewalk find• r/CleaningTips on Reddit - where Shanna found the poop method• Fine mist spray bottle - for de-wrinkling linen and gauze• Universal Studios HollywoodConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.• Follow @bfppodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, or join our Facebook community group.Loved this episode? A quick rating or review helps other parents find the show. Thanks for listening!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sleep Story 410 – The Nature of the Physical World by Arthur Eddington | Calm Bedtime StoryTonight's reading comes from The Nature of the Physical World, published in 1928, written by Sir Arthur Eddington, and based on a series of lectures delivered at the University of Edinburgh in 1927. The book explores our understanding of the universe and the physical world, including ideas about space, time, relativity, matter, and the changing scientific view of how the universe works.BORE YOU TO SLEEP – CALM BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTSCan't fall asleep? You're not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast featuring calm, monotone readings of classic books, public-domain literature and relaxing bedtime stories for adults. Each episode is intentionally slow and soothing, designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts and drift off while the story plays gently in the background.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night's rest. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.IN THIS EPISODE:• Calm, monotone storytelling• A classic public-domain audiobook• A relaxing bedtime story for adults• Gentle narration designed for background listeningABOUT THE SHOW:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weeklySUPPORT THE PODCAST:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the podcastThank you for your messages, support, and kind words, they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #SleepStory #BedtimeStories #BedtimeStoriesForAdults #CalmNarrationIn the meantime, lie back, relax and enjoy the readings.Sweet dreamsTeddy

Welcome, gorgeous souls, to Episode 447 of Aligned Abundance! ✨This week, I'm joined by Fairy Whisperer and bestselling author Karen Kay for a magical conversation about manifesting with the fairies, connecting with the enchanted realms and what nature can teach us about abundance, trust and divine timing.Karen shares how her own connection with fairies and nature beings began, including the doubts she experienced along the way, and takes us behind the scenes of creating her beautiful new deck, The Enchanted Realms Oracle. We explore what the enchanted realms actually are, whether they're accessible to everyone and how we can begin opening ourselves up to the guidance, signs and magic that may already be surrounding us.Here's what you'll discover in this week's episode:How to begin connecting and working with fairies, nature beings and the enchanted realmsWhat nature can teach us about manifestation, surrender and divine timingThe powerful relationship between fairy energy, receiving and abundanceSimple ways to recognise guidance, signs and synchronicities from the enchanted realmsThis episode is such a beautiful invitation to reconnect with the magic that exists all around us and remember that manifestation doesn't always have to be about pushing, forcing or trying to control the timing. Nature has its own rhythms, seasons and perfect timing, and the fairies can remind us how to trust those cycles, become more receptive to the guidance around us and open ourselves up to abundance in ways we may not have considered before.Don't forget to share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @iamemmamumfordVisit Karen's website: https://karenkay.co.uk/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Explore More Ways to Manifest Your Dream Life...

Life is far too complicated to reduce a human being to a thousand decisions.But as a metaphor?I think there is something incredibly valuable here.Because so much of where we find ourselves today is the accumulated result of things that happened repeatedly before today.Not yesterday.Not last weekend.Not the last seven days.Often…years.And that is what I want to talk about all week.Resources: Brain.fm App(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Live from Vegas at ANMA, FDA Vaccine Claims, Amish Vaccine Showdown, Autism Action Committee, Common Cold Vaccine, Pandemic Industry Network, Processed Foods Cancer, Sugar Substitute Risks, Antibiotic Beef Concerns and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/fda-vaccine-claims-amish-vaccine-showdown-autism-action-committee-common-cold-vaccine-pandemic-industry-network-processed-foods-cancer-sugar-substitute-risks-antibiotic-beef-concerns/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

A Sunday Conversation with Neil Schultz and Anne Archer Butcher – Homeopathy, Energy Medicine and the Freedom to Heal https://robertscottbell.com/a-sunday-conversation-with-neil-schultz-and-anne-archer-butcher-homeopathy-energy-medicine-and-the-freedom-to-heal/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

Join us as we explore the worldwide phenomenon behind the revival of Homer's 3000-year-old story, the kaleidoscopic and hallucinogenic return of Odysseus to Ithaka, the Greek island that has become an icon for home itself. There is the immense beauty of the poem itself and the historical importance of Homer's accomplishment, but what does the story mean to us now, how can it help illuminate the chaos of our lives today? Composed by the Poet Known as Homer, around 650 BC, it was based on a story about the Trojan War that was already hundreds of years old. Since then, the story about the hallucinogenic adventures of Odysseus, his son Telemachus, and wife Penelope have cast a spell over cultures around the world, haunting poets, playwrights and philosophers, and taunting the efforts of archaeologists, linguists and now filmmakers to render it in modern terms. Our conversation will explore the myriad life lessons of Homer's masterpiece that have inspired readers, listeners and now viewers for millennia, with a focus on the central theme of the nostoi, the return stories of ancient Greek soldiers, adventurers, philosophers and scientists coming home, and the wider question of what home meant to the ancients—and what home means to us now, the most rootless people in recorded history. Along the way, we will have an animated exchange about the wide range of translations, from Alexander Pope, T. E. Lawrence, and E. V. Rieu, to Richard Lattimore, Emily Wilson and Daniel Mendelosohn. Finally, we will playfully review the myriad movie versions, from George Melies' four-minute version in 1905, to the 1956 Ulysses with Kirk Douglas, and the freshly minted Odyssey helmed by Christopher Nolan.   Finally, there is the surprising realization that it is five female characters (Penelope, Athena, Calypso, Circe and Nausicaa) who helped guide Odysseus homeward, and the centuries-long influence on art, literature and cinema. Join us for a celebration of the soul-saving power of this ancient Greek tale, which sings of the aftermath of a savage war and the restoration of our hero's home, all the while insisting on need to say “yes” to life.  About the Speaker Phil Cousineau is the author of The Wisdom of the Odyssey and over 40 other books, including the bestselling The Art of Pilgrimage, and The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work. Cousineau is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, storyteller and cultural historian, who has consulted on mythology and story for major studios, including Warner Brothers., Pixar and Lucasfilm, and has led mythology travel programs to Greece for more than three decades. Cousineau has been featured on NPR, CNN International, the BBC, the Smithsonian and Discovery channels, and was the host of PBS and Link-TV's "Global Spirit." He lives in San Francisco. Visit him online. Valerie Andrews is the founder of the digital magazine and podcast "Reinventing Home," the author of Our Story of Home: Tales of Longing and Belonging, and A Passion for This Earth: Toward a New Partnership of Man, Woman and Nature, and the editor of Sanctuary: The Inner Life of Home. Her articles have appeared in Jung Journal: Culture and Psyche, Intuition magazine, Esquire, Vogue, and The Sun. She has moved—or rather been unmoored—33 times and understands the wandering Odysseus. The Bay Area has been her home since 1990. A Grownups Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Denise M. Michaud  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toni Choueiri joins Brian and Tom to discuss a recent Nature paper regarding the novel HIF inhibitor, casdatifan, and biomarkers of response.

Orchids are the botanical poster children for plant-fungi interactions. Every orchid has a close relationship with at least one species of orchid. Understanding how these relationships play out from orchid roots and across ecosystems is key to orchid understanding and conservation. Joining us to talk about the complexity of understanding these relationships is Dr. Melissa McCormick of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and the North American Orchid Conservation Center. Listen in and learn about what it takes to study orchids and their fungi and how that knowledge improves orchid conservation efforts. This episode was produced in part by Atis, Sarracenia, Chris, Gerald, Elise, Maggie, Mamie, A.J., Dallas, Channele, KC, Joe, Diane, Kim, Tanya, Neil, Matthew, April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura, Sung, NOK, Stephen, Heidi, Kristin, Luke, Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

— In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become disconnected—from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural world. We're constantly chasing the next task, the next notification, the next destination, often forgetting that some of life's greatest healing happens when we simply slow down and pay attention. But what if one of the most powerful practices for reducing stress, restoring mental clarity, and reconnecting with a deeper sense of peace wasn't another productivity hack—but simply spending intentional time among the treesToday, we're exploring the beautiful practice of forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku—a gentle invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse ourselves in nature through our senses. We'll talk about the growing science behind this practice, how it supports our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, and why slowing down may be one of the most profound pathways to joy. Valeria sits with Amanda Chapman   — She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1997 and has worked with people from all walks of life and ages from diverse backgrounds.  Amanda is also a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy; a Certified Heart Math Practitioner; a Certified Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapist; and a Certified Life Coach, with a specialty in Spiritual Direction. Amanda currently offers both counseling and nature-based services through a branch of Elizabethton Counseling and Arts Center, located at Shakti in the Mountains, in Johnson City, Tennessee.  Within her practice, Amanda specializes in what she calls Psycho-Spiritual Counseling, a blend of traditional psychotherapy or "talk therapy", outdoor or nature connection experiences, and spiritual direction or guidance. In addition to her counseling services, Amanda offers seasonal forest bathing experiences, which are guided nature walks, inspired by the Japanese practice of "shinrin-yoku," an outdoor practice that opens doors for physical and mental system regulation and relaxation and a reconnection to Mother Earth.  Amanda also offers workshops and facilitates community talks on various subjects, such as Spiritual Awakenings, How to Age with Grace and Gusto, the Hidden Powers of the Highly Sensitive Person, Animal Communication, and Embracing the Inner Child. She also hosts and guides a local monthly group that explores the nature of reality and spirituality.  Amanda's personal story of spiritual awakening will be coming out in a soon-to-be published nonfiction anthology, What Happened Next: Stories of Life Altering Encounters, and she is currently working on her memoir.  Amanda is a proud native of her community and loves sharing the magic of what nature and spirit can do for our hearts, bodies, and minds. When not working, Amanda can be found spending time with her granddaughter or just sitting in silence in her backyard woods, listening to the birds and watching the deer and squirrels, and the occasional neighborhood bear.  To learn more about Amanda Chapman and her work, please visit: https://www.oneforestworld.com/

Hope is deeply human. It can keep us going when life feels uncertain, painful, or out of our control.  But hope is not a plan. In this solocast, Dr. Jessie Mahoney shares what she is learning while caring for her aging parents through a season of medical crises, changing needs, family decisions, and more chaos than she expected. Then she widens the conversation to the endurance races many of us are living: our own health, caregiving, medicine, work, relationships, and change we did not choose. This is an episode about accepting reality without giving up, finding agency when you cannot control the outcome, caring for your nervous system, and meeting hard moments with wisdom and grace. Jessie shares practical mindfulness tools for staying steady, including letting go, trust, presence, gratitude, generosity, helpful questions, and her guiding questions: What will I wish I had done? and What would love do? In this episode, you'll hear about: Why hope can be inspiring—and still not be an action plan Acceptance as radical honesty, not resignation How to find agency without taking over someone else's agency Why chaos can become a place to learn and grow Managing your mind, nervous system, and physiology in a long endurance season Risk mitigation instead of perfectionism Helpful questions that interrupt spiraling and return you to clarity The power of pauses, rest, nourishment, and self-compassion How sibling relationships can be both hard and unexpectedly healing "Health and wealth," "brave and bold," and "the exquisite" as practical ways to navigate change Resources and invitations: Learn about one-on-one coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/physician-coaching Learn about Advanced Coaching / Deeper Connections: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/deeper-connections-advanced-coaching Explore 2027 Nicasio Creek Farm retreat dates: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/nicasio-creek-farm-coaching-immersions Connect in Nature with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, December 2–4: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-connect-in-nature 2027 Transition Well Group Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/transition-well Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.

God is talking directly to you every single day. But are you getting the messages? Divine Intelligence is constantly communicating through signs from God, synchronicities, intuitive nudges, and powerful moments we often overlook or dismiss. In this episode of Soul Elevation with Kara Goodwin, I share recent, real-life examples of how divine messages show up, and just how easy it is to miss them when we're not tuned in. You'll learn why so many of us miss signs from the universe, how to recognize when God is talking to you, and how to train yourself to better receive divine guidance. If you've been asking how to hear God more clearly or wondering if the universe is speaking to you, this conversation will help you strengthen your connection and trust the messages you're already receiving. This episode is for you if you're on a spiritual awakening journey and want to deepen your ability to receive higher consciousness, energy healing, and cosmic wisdom.

Krassi Fotev is a maritime technology entrepreneur leading innovation in vessel efficiency and decarbonization. He is driving the adoption of passive hardware and soon data-driven solutions to reduce emissions and transform global shipping operations. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Small improvements in shipping efficiency can significantly reduce global carbon emissions. 2. Nature inspires powerful engineering solutions that improve efficiency without extra energy. 3. Maritime decarbonization will rely on better hardware, smarter operations, and greater vessel efficiency. Check out Krassi's website to learn more about the technology - 13 Mari Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Strawberry - Discover what's possible with a professional coach by your side. Start today and get 50 percent off your first coaching session at Strawberry.me/fire.

For most birds, keen eyesight is critical for survival. But many birds lead lives that can be very hard on the eyes — like flying at breakneck speed, racing for cover into a dense thicket, or diving under water to capture prey. Imagine how the chips fly as this Pileated Woodpecker chisels a cavity. Fortunately, birds have evolved a structure for protecting their eyes. Beneath the outer eyelids lies an extra eyelid, called the nictitating membrane. It helps keep the eye moist and clean while guarding it from wind, dust, and hazards. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Jamison sits down with guest Naylor Taliaferro as they explore the fundamental principles separating thriving, profitable landscaping businesses from those that are stressed, broke, and stuck in the weeds, offering practical strategies for building sustainable success and reclaiming your time as a business owner.

【主播的话】一年多前的春天，一个穿着粉色外套、行李箱里装满毛绒玩具的6岁女孩小美，被父母带进了上海一间医院。他们筹集了数百万人民币，只为修复女儿DNA里一个碱基的“错误”——这个“错误”让她语言发育迟缓，让她的成长轨迹偏离了所谓“正常”的标准。但悲剧发生了，七天后，小美因为治疗过程中出现的排异反应，不幸离世。一年多之后，这起事件被《科学》杂志的调查曝光，随即引发了全球科学界和公众的强烈震动。小美患上了一种罕见病——“斯奈德斯—布洛克—坎波综合征”（Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome）是自闭症谱系的一种，通常不直接危及生命。在“研究伦理失范”和“知情同意缺失”的讨论之外，还有一个更根本的问题悬而未决：我们为什么如此急迫地想要“治愈”自闭症？谁决定了什么样的大脑是需要被修复的？本期节目，我们邀请了美国伊利诺伊大学芝加哥医学院的临床助理教授许玥，她长期研究自闭症与残障议题，尤其关注华裔移民家庭在寻求支持与服务过程中所面对的重重困境。我们从小美的故事出发，试图理解：自闭症究竟是什么，我们对它的恐惧从何而来，照护意味着什么，以及一个公正的社会可以为这些患者、这些家庭做些什么？【本期主播】若含：小红书@若含王磬：微博@王磬【本期嘉宾】许玥：美国伊利诺伊大学芝加哥医学院罗克福德分校临床助理教授，长期关注自闭症、残障及干预治疗【本期剧透】02:45 健全中心主义的伦理阴影，6 岁女童因接受基因编辑治疗不幸离世05:09 涉事科学家在猴子实验已出现损伤的情况下仍进行人体实验，并在论文中抹去死亡数据12:16 从“对抗”到“照护”：美国自闭症治疗观的演变15:24 自闭症是一个怎样的谱系？高功能自闭症是什么？20:06 为何自闭症“变多”了？28:29 对自闭症的科学干预：基于行为的陪伴与训练32:58 如何判断孩子是否有自闭症？36:06 美国对于自闭症的社会支持系统：从教育到终身安置39:57 华裔自闭症家庭在争取权利时面临的怎样的障碍42:26 伦理辩论：苦难是否必须被消除？46:40 给公众与家长的寄语【相关阅读】仇子龙 / 基因编辑事件论文标题：Kan Yang et al., “In vivo base editing of Chd3 rescues behavioural abnormalities in mice”Nature 651, 785–795 (2026)

There is a sentence here from St. Isaac that overturns almost everything we are inclined to think about asceticism: You suppose these things were ordained simply to oblige you to labor. We imagine the vigil primarily as something difficult. Sleep is surrendered. The body is constrained. Psalms are prayed while the world sleeps. Nature protests and the monk remains standing before God. Looked at from the outside, it appears to be an extraordinary act of discipline. But Isaac tells us that if this is all we see, we have not yet understood the vigil. The question is not how much a man can endure for God. The question is what begins to happen within the heart of a man who desires God enough to seek Him in the night. Something is born there. This is why Isaac speaks so fiercely about the following day. The tragedy would not simply be that we failed in some ascetical rule. The tragedy would be that we received something precious and then lived carelessly enough to lose it. Seeking the One Who Has Already Come to Us The night vigil is born from desire. The monk rises because Someone is there. This is what distinguishes Christian asceticism from mere religious exertion. We are not trying to force our way toward an absent God. We are responding to the God who has already drawn near, already called us, already awakened desire within us. The Beloved has come seeking us. And eventually the heart begins seeking Him. There comes a moment in the spiritual life when prayer is no longer adequately described as obligation. The language of duty becomes too small. A man discovers within himself a hunger for silence because silence allows him to hear more clearly. He desires solitude because solitude removes the thousand competing claims upon his attention. He rises in the night because there are hours when the world has become quiet enough for the heart to recognize what it has always desired. Isaac knows this experience. This is why he speaks of Scripture as well. Reading is not merely preparation for prayer or the acquisition of religious knowledge. Scripture “sows” something within the soul. It gathers the scattered mind. It irrigates prayer. It plants the remembrance of God. It makes the understanding subtle enough to perceive things that previously escaped it. Scripture, silence, prayer, vigil—all begin converging upon the one thing necessary. Christ Himself. And once the heart begins to taste this, the whole ordering of life must change. The Day Must Become the Guardian of the Night Here Isaac becomes extraordinarily demanding. What sense is there, he asks, in sowing throughout the night only to scatter the seed during the day? We stand before God in darkness, struggling to gather the mind. Perhaps after a long while the thoughts settle. Something softens. The Name descends more deeply. Scripture opens itself in a way that cannot easily be explained. A stillness appears that we could never manufacture. Then morning comes. And we throw ourselves back into dispersion. Conversation. Curiosity. News. Opinions. Tasks that did not need to be done. Encounters that did not need to occur. Words that did not need to be spoken. The endless grazing of the mind among things. Isaac's question is devastatingly simple: Why would you do this? Why labor through the night to gather what you willingly scatter during the day? This reveals something essential about the monastic heart. Vigil cannot be isolated from the rest of life. There cannot be one life before God and another life afterward. Isaac says that we must place “no wall of separation” between the night and the day. That phrase is astonishing. The stillness of the night is meant to flow into the day. The remembrance of God cultivated in darkness must become the hidden atmosphere in which we move beneath the light of the sun. The silence of the cell must follow us. The Name must remain near. Our encounters, our speech, our work, even the manner in which we allow ourselves to think must begin to be governed by one question: Will this help me remain with the One whom I have found? This is not narrowness. It is love. Love Makes a Man Careful When something becomes precious to us, we become careful around it. This perhaps explains Isaac's asceticism better than almost anything else. The Fathers guard the senses because something precious has been entrusted to the heart. They guard speech because words can disturb what silence has gathered. They flee unnecessary encounters because the mind can quickly become populated by images, arguments, memories, anxieties, and judgments. They restrain curiosity because the heart cannot gaze simultaneously in every direction and remain simple before God. From outside, such a life may appear severe. From within, it is tenderness. A man in love does not experience every renunciation as deprivation. Some things simply become less interesting because something infinitely more beautiful has appeared. This is why the ascetical life is so counterintuitive. We ordinarily construct our days around what must be accomplished and then attempt to fit prayer somewhere within them. Isaac reverses the order. Order the day around what must not be lost. What if the most important thing that happened today occurred while the world was sleeping? What if the deepest work was not something we accomplished but the quiet gathering of the heart before God? What if the purpose of tomorrow were, in part, simply not to lose it? Then discernment changes. We begin asking not merely whether something is sinful, permissible, useful, interesting, or productive. We begin asking whether it preserves the heart's capacity for God. This is a much more demanding question. “You Would Have Embraced Jesus' Bosom” And then Isaac says something almost unbearably beautiful. Had the monk allowed his daytime life to correspond to the meditation of the night, had he placed no division between them, Isaac says that “in a short time you would have embraced Jesus' bosom.” Here the entire meaning of vigil is unveiled. Not achievement. Not spiritual heroism. Not mastery over sleep. The bosom of Jesus. Communion. Intimacy. Rest in the Beloved. Everything else exists for this. We constrain ourselves because we desire freedom from everything that prevents love. We become silent because we desire to hear. We remain awake because we desire to see. We read because we desire the mind of Christ. We guard ourselves because we have discovered something worth guarding. Even the night itself becomes sacramental in this sense. The darkness strips things of their urgency. The machinery of the world slows. The identities we carry during the day become less important. There is less to perform and less to defend. There is simply the creature before the Creator. The beloved before the Beloved. And the Name. Lord Jesus Christ. The New Life Begins in the Night Isaac finally speaks of those who desire “knowledge of the new life.” That is what vigil opens before us. A new life. Not merely a more disciplined version of the old one. Perhaps this is why the call to stillness can become stronger rather than weaker as the spiritual life deepens. The field of vision narrows. Things once regarded as indispensable reveal themselves as secondary. Activities that once seemed important begin to feel strangely weightless. Even good works must find their proper place. Not because love has diminished. Because desire has become concentrated. One thing is necessary. The night teaches this with a clarity the day rarely permits. And so perhaps Isaac's teaching on vigil reaches far beyond the question of how many hours we sleep. He is teaching us how to construct an entire life around the remembrance of God. Receive the night as gift. Read until the mind is gathered. Call upon the Name. Stand before God when nothing seems to be happening. Remain. And when something begins to awaken within you—some tenderness, some compunction, some clarity, some quiet awareness of the One who has been waiting for you—do not rush away from it. Guard it. Carry it into the morning. Let your speech become quieter because of it. Let your choices become simpler. Let unnecessary things fall away. Let the day itself become an extension of the vigil. For the purpose of the vigil was never simply that we should remain awake. It was that we should awaken. And having awakened, that we should refuse to return to sleep. The Fathers went into the night because they had begun to glimpse the astonishing truth hidden beneath all asceticism: God is worth seeking. God is worth waiting for. God is worth arranging an entire life around. And once the heart has begun to discover Him in the silence, wisdom consists largely in learning not to lose during the day what Love has given us in the night. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:21:49 Ambrose Little: It's supposed to make your head hurt.

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Few people understand the source of will power. Will is the inner power created by the focusing of consciousness, and the way we use it determines whether we become trapped in ego or awakened spiritually. By using our will to resist experiences, we create samskaras that block our natural flow of energy and keep us identified with our personal self. The highest expression of will is to consciously relax, allow life to pass through without resistance, and ultimately surrender personal will to the divine will. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2026 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

I'm really hoping that Dolly enjoys the triple D's in the title, she was and will forever be an icon musically, philanthropically, and surgically. This episode is dedicated to the incredible women, incredible people, who, like Dolly, live their truth and uplift facts yet do not shy away from speaking passionately and genuine emotion. Sure, it may take “a lot of money to look that cheap,” but there's not enough cash in the world that could purchase Dolly Parton's integrity and integrity IS the purest expression of beauty.  You will be missed dearly, Miss Parton. We will always love you. Please take some time to check out Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, it's celebrating 31 years and 300,000,000+ books gifted (free of charge) to children from birth to age five in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Republic of Ireland! Visit: https://imaginationlibrary.com/  Support the show (and your chest): Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SCHAUER ! #honeylovepod #sponsored #ad  Books: Living Well With Orthostatic Intolerance: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment - Peter C. Rowe, MD Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature's Toxins - From Spices to Vices - Noah Whiteman Clean: The New Science of Skin and the Beauty of Doing Less - James Hamblin  Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance - Elise Vernon Pearlstine Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's - Charles Piller  Sources: Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80 https://variety.com/2026/music/news/dolly-parton-dead-dies-country-music-1236842727/ Can You Smell a Disease? Exploring the Link Between Odor and Sickness https://myacare.com/blog/can-you-smell-a-disease-exploring-the-link-between-odor-and-sickness Human perception of Parkinson's disease body odor in comparison to the volatile organic compounds of Parkinson's disease https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1353802024011039 Food Recalls: FreshRecall https://freshrecall.com/ Has images for easy reference, what class of recall, if its ongoing, recalls for different states as well as hazard type Includes recalls by allergen The data is sourced from the FSIS USDA and the FDA RecallScope https://recallscope.com/ App available in the App Store and on google play Allows you to track products and scan VINs and barcodes as well as get alerts The app is free but there are ads. If you would like to send me any additional information on any topic, whether you think it sounds related or like something I should know, please feel free. I love listening and learning. Wishing all of you the best, please treat yourself kindly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the recent passing of Carol Lynn Pearson, we are releasing this encore episode (originally released in March 2021) of a great discussion between Carol Lynn and Kathryn Knight Sonntag about the divine feminine and the need for "Mother." The sound quality isn't great due to a couple of issues we didn't discover until after recording. It is still highly listenable! This episode celebrates Carol Lynn Pearson's recent book, Finding Mother God: Poems to Heal the World, but does so much more. Carol Lynn and Kathryn Sonntag join LDF host Dan Wotherspoon to talk about the deep ache that not only we, but also our societies and the world, have to fully reclaim the presence and energies of the Mother (Divine Feminine, Mother Creator, Nature, Wisdom, Mother in Heaven, etc.). Yet, too often, we fail to recognize this pain, as well as all the ways things are out of balance because of her having been sidelined. The podcast episode features Carol Lynn reading several of her poems, Kathryn reading an excerpt from her writings on Mother, the cycles of life and death, and the Tree of Life, as well as extended conversations about reclaiming partnership, healing, chaos and decay, and (just a bit near the end) today's political climate. Plus more! You do not want to miss this chance to listen to these powerful women about their experiences, motivations, and all the things that propel them forward in the creative work they do.

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Individual Autonomy, Informed Consent, Religious Freedom, Sean Patrick Tario, Mark 37, Electronic Privacy Options, Mercurius Cyanatus, Harvest to Hallways, Greg and Natalie Nicole, Dulsa Life, Healthy Alternative Sweetener, Youth Diabetes Surge, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/hhs-vaccine-autonomy-sean-patrick-tario-mark-37-mercurius-cyanatus-harvest-to-hallways-greg-and-natalie-nicole-dulsa-life-youth-diabetes-surge-and-more/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

The healing process at the University of Idaho was slow, uneven and deeply personal in the months and years after the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. The killings shattered the sense of safety in Moscow and left students, faculty and families trying to process the fact that four young people had been murdered just off campus in a crime that immediately drew national attention. Classes continued, memorials were held and counseling resources were expanded, but normal campus life did not simply snap back into place. Fear lingered, especially in the early weeks when no suspect had yet been arrested, and many students left town early, changed routines or remained uneasy about returning. Even after Bryan Kohberger was taken into custody, the grief did not disappear because the victims had been woven into the social fabric of the university, and reminders of them remained everywhere from classrooms and Greek life to vigils, scholarships and memorial efforts.As time passed, the university community tried to move forward without pretending that moving forward meant forgetting. The demolition of the King Road house, the creation of memorials and continued efforts to honor the four victims became part of a broader attempt to give the campus some measure of closure, but there was never a single moment when the trauma was simply over. Every major court hearing, anniversary, documentary, news report and development in the Kohberger case reopened wounds for students and families who had already spent months living under intense public scrutiny. The university had to balance remembrance with the needs of thousands of students who still had classes to attend, degrees to finish and lives to build. In that sense, recovery was less about returning to the campus that existed before November 2022 and more about learning how to live with what had happened. The community slowly rebuilt its sense of normalcy, but the murders became a permanent part of the university's history and an event that continued to shape how people there understood safety, grief and loss.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

National Wildlife Federation's naturalist, author, and tv host David Mizejewski joins Zoo Logic to discuss the organization's many child focused programs designed to help families connect with Nature in their own backyards. From the classic Ranger Rick publications to promoting wildlife friendly gardening, NWF works to inform families about the importance of less screen time and more engagement with the very creatures and plants that share our world.  David discusses the many platforms NWF uses to meet people where they are including their new podcast with PBS Nature called Wild Critters USA.  The show gives younger kids the opportunity to ask experts questions about animals. Animal Care Software

Discover how Animal Reiki teaches us to heal our perceived separation from nature and step back into the sacred circle of life. In this session, Robyn and Colleen Benelli explore how working with animal energy guides us into deep belonging, human acceptance, and community reciprocity. Learn how to shift your perspective from dominion over to communion with and create meaningful solutions from a foundation of love. Join the animals in the circle of life. Key Insights: Healing Human Separation: Animal Reiki is not merely about sending energy to pets; it is a profound mirror that heals our learned cultural isolation from the Earth, restoring our awareness that humans are an equal part of the ecosystem. Belonging in Human Form: Many spiritual practitioners, starseeds, and intuitives find it easy to love nature but struggle to accept humanity. Real healing happens when we extend compassion to our own human nature, physical bodies, and local communities. The Reciprocity of Creation: The circle of life has no hierarchy, no top and no bottom. Moving from the illusion of dominion over into mutual exchange allows us to solve problems from a new level of consciousness rooted in love. Honoring Natural Rhythms: Just as animals choose proximity or distance based on their present needs, we must honor our boundaries without guilt, asking Reiki to bridge the gap when we feel out of alignment.   People Also Ask (FAQ) What can Animal Reiki teach us about human belonging? Animal Reiki reveals that humans are inherently part of the natural ecosystem rather than separate observers. By attuning to animal and plant frequencies, we release collective judgment and remember our place of mutual reciprocity within the circle of life. How does Reiki help heal feelings of spiritual disconnection? Reiki bridges the gap between your divine spiritual consciousness and your earthly human experience. It dissolves subconscious barriers of isolation, enabling you to embrace your physical humanness while remaining grounded in higher frequencies. Why is reciprocity important in energy healing with nature? True energy healing operates as a continuous giving and receiving exchange. When we honor the unique contributions of plants, animals, and human communities, we co-create solutions from love and balance rather than control or scarcity. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

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The world keeps getting faster, louder, and more artificial. Maybe the answer isn't keeping up — maybe it's getting back to what's real. Tim and Steve talk about our built-in need for nature, connection, and getting our hands a little dirty. From martial arts and the symbolism of the belts to beaches, mountains, bare feet, and "micro vacations," this episode is about stepping away from the noise long enough to reset. Technology has its place. But sometimes the best upgrade is putting the phone down and going outside. "Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are." — Gretel Ehrlich

This weeks episode is with the incredibly talented Sophie Strand!  Sophie Strand is a writer and poet based in the Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her poems and essays have appeared in numerous projects and publications, including Spirituality & Health, Atmos, Braided Way, and Art PAPERS. She is the author of The Flowering Wand, The Madonna Secret, and her recent memoir The Body Is a Doorway as well as the creator of the popular Substack “Make Me Good Soil.” Her writing has swept the internet like a wildfire with its beautiful prose, impactful insights, and palpable potency.  For this conversation we explore the ancient yet wholly relevant worldview of animism, the nature of intelligence, falling into a romantic relationship with the natural world, and the process of realigning masculinity.  If this episode leaves you feeling inspired, check out her work over at: sophiestrand.com https://sophiestrand.substack.com/ @cosmogyny SHOW TOPICS - What is Animism - Fairy Tale Logic - What Have We Lost By Plugging Our Ears to the Natural World? - Selfhood is a Network - A.I and the Curse of Prophecy - Self Optimization is a Distraction - Learning how to Commune with the Land We're On - Connecting to Home While Away from Home - The Grief of Increasing Sensitivity - Returning to Sensuality - Bringing Masculinity into Balance - Importance of Fiction  

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Jonathon Keats is an artist, writer, and experimental philosopher, and his work uses imagination to question some of our most basic assumptions about how the world works. His new book, “A Field Guide to More-Than-Human Governance,” looks beyond human societies for new ways of thinking about politics, drawing lessons from bacteria, fungi, plants, animals, and entire ecosystems. At the heart of the book is a simple idea: humans didn't invent governance. Living things have been organizing, cooperating, competing, and adapting to one another for billions of years, and Jonathon argues that we might have something to learn from them. He asks us to reconsider what intelligence looks like, who—or what—we're willing to learn from, and ultimately, what our place is within the natural world. In “A Field Guide to More-Than-Human Governance,” Jonathon takes that idea and asks what it might actually mean for the way we govern ourselves. Bacteria become models for collective decision-making, lichens offer lessons about cooperation and conflict, and other species challenge our assumptions about hierarchy, resilience, and even democracy. Jonathon calls this approach “political biomimicry”—looking to the strategies that have evolved throughout nature and considering how they might inspire new approaches to human politics. It's an imaginative way of thinking about some very real problems, and one that asks us to reconsider whether humans should always be the only ones setting the terms. Photo courtesy of The Berggruen Institute

What if the line between neuroscience and the paranormal is far thinner than we've been taught to believe? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Mayim Bialik, PhD neuroscientist, actor, author, and host of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, explores where science, mysticism, trauma, and consciousness intersect. She and Aaron discuss remote viewing, altered perception, nervous system regulation, spirituality, and nature, while examining how modern life shapes our biology and how practices that restore coherence may help us reconnect with ourselves, each other, and something greater. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #607 IS SPONSORED BY:

Author, Naturalist and Researcher Bernie Taylor joins me to discuss our inherent paranormal nature and the storytelling fabric of our lives. Bernie breaks down his categories of what paranormal might be and explains his desire to map the past to the present when trying to understand and believe in the phenomena. He surprises me when I realize I surprised him halfway through that we were recording and then we get into the new journey that he is on and what area he is disrupting. A great chat with a brilliant and fun mind. You can find his books and more info at his website: https://beforeorion.com/ You can find more on my stand-up schedule, short films and more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ryansingercomedy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Commercial Free episodes here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nature is indifferent to my interpretations of morality and justice. We humans tend to moralize everything, but not everything has a moral. Every ending doesn't have to feel like a punishment for bad behavior. This means that some of the most painful things that have happened to you had absolutely nothing to do with your character. You didn't make mistakes and fail and deserve some painful outcome. There is power in grieving when unfair things happen to you, but there is no use in blaming yourself or asking yourself what you could have done differently beyond acquiring some wisdom for the future. If I find myself taking things extra personally, I try to remind myself that the universe doesn't work like that. Existence is confusing and chaotic and strange and unpredictable. When something bad happens it can be really easy to wonder why it happened. What we did to deserve it? Why everyone else seems to have it better and we are the target of such a painful reality?Nature doesn't work in just or kind or loving ways. It happens because of countless factors coming together in a moment of chance. Some consider this luck, but I don't think of luck as something some people have or don't. Sometimes, the wrong place at the wrong time is enough to explain the why, and there is no grand moral story at the end. THE SOURCES: https://blog.dharma-renaissance.org/philosophy/how-to-face-suffering-and-moral-crisis-through-dharma/https://timeslife.com/life-hacks/why-do-good-people-suffer-bhagavad-gita-insights/articleshow/118564088.htmlRead Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Moderna Cancer Jab Challenged, Dr. Lida Fatemi, Conscious Physician, Psychedelic Medicine, Mercurialis Perennis, WHO Pandemic Powers, Dr. Henry Ealy, Energetic Health Institute, Copper Supplementation, UFO Opinion Shift, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/moderna-cancer-hype-challenged-dr-lida-fatemi-mercurialis-perennis-who-pandemic-powers-dr-henry-ealy-copper-supplement-question-ufo-opinion-shift-and-more/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Chelsea Ann was married to a man whose company sold for nearly a billion dollars. Homes across the world, nannies, staff, every material thing money could buy. Then came a prayer at the base of the Dalai Lama's temple, and nine months later she found herself at the Great Pyramid, hearing from a man who told her she'd spend her life teaching women something else entirely: how to return to their own nature. In this episode, Chelsea Ann and Wendy explore:What it actually looked like to walk away from a life of extreme wealth instead of toward one, and why she never expected the prayer to actually be answeredThe gap she kept finding in how women are taught, or not taught, to become mothers, and why she wrote her first two books to fill itHow her work as a menopause practitioner and her spiritual teaching intersect, and why she believes "returning to a woman's nature" is an actual practice, not just a metaphorChelsea Ann's story isn't a rags-to-riches arc, or even a riches-to-rags one. It's what happens when someone decides the life everyone else is chasing isn't the one she wants, even without a clear picture of what comes next.Connect with Chelsea Ann:ChelseaAnnEffect.comInstagram: instagram.com/chelseaanneffectGet her book, The Feminine Effect: amazon.com/Feminine-Effect-Discovering-Your-Nature/dp/163698617X?tag=syty-20Get her book, The Feminine Frequency: amazon.com/Feminine-Frequency-Nature-Awaken-Humanity/dp/163698763X?tag=syty-20See all her books here: chelseaanneffect.com/shopReferenced in this Episode:Ina May Gaskin: penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/9774/ina-may-gaskin/Conversations with God, Book 4: Awaken the Species, A New and Unexpected Dialogue: amazon.com/dp/1786781328?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit. In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Ariella DalyAriella Daly is a dreamworker, teacher, bee guardian, and founder of Honey Bee Wild — a school dedicated to dreamwork, beekeeping, sacred feminine traditions, mythic studies, and the oracular arts. A Cornell Certified Master Beekeeper, her work draws on the ancient Melissae — the bee priestesses of the Greek world — who served at oracular temples and carried the feminine mysteries of Artemis, Demeter, and the Delphic Oracle. She brings these traditions forward as living practice through women's retreats, dream incubation, sacred beekeeping, and oracular arts.In this episode, Amy and Ariella explore the magical, mystical world of bees — their ancient history, sacred symbolism, and profound healing properties. They cover the medicine of honey and bee venom, the genius of the hexagon, the hive as a model of divine community, bees as soul bearers and messengers between worlds, and their deep connection to goddesses like Artemis, Demeter, and Aphrodite.Products Mentioned in This Episode:Core Harmonizer: https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/Shop all of Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!): https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:279. ⁠Beautiful, Powerful and Unapologetic! Learning From Ancient History and Goddess Artemis with Dr. Carla Ionescu⁠176. ⁠Fast Friday: Messages from the Divine Feminine Oracle of Sekhmet, the Red Woman and Diana, Goddess of the Wilderness, Part III⁠87. ⁠Feeling Love, Connection and Guidance Through Animals, Spirit Guides and Nature with Ted Andrews, Part I⁠78. ⁠Connecting With Nature: A Discussion on Animal Speak by Ted Andrews⁠ Audio Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:13:00 How Bees Chose Ariella 00:22:00 First Encounter with Bees 00:32:00 Bees, Miscarriage & Healing 00:42:00 Ancient History of Bees 00:52:00 Honey as Medicine 01:02:00 Hive Structure & the Queen01:10:00 The Hexagon & Sacred Geometry 01:18:00 Bees as Soul Bearers01:22:48 ClosingStay Connected & Support the ShowIf this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy's Email List for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood is open for applications: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Connect With AmyWebsite: https://amyfournier.comYouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV Instagram: @fitamytvFacebook: Amy Fournier Email: amy@amyfournier.comGuest Resources (Books, Links, etc.)Ariella Daly's Website: honeybeewild.com Instagram: @beekeepinginskirts7Email: ariella@honeybeewild.com

When people ask for your opinions about UFOs, are the little green men from The X-Files the first things that pop in your head?Michael Jawer, author of the upcoming book What UFOs Really Are, believes we should be less focused on aliens flying in the sky and directing our attention on our inner selves and downward to living things anchored on the ground like plants, trees and fungi. Join Paul and Michael on a wide-ranging conversation that could make you look at reality in a brand-new way this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Michael's work on his website and Linkedin.Timestamps2:20 Michael's next book, What UFOs Really Are, coming out in December.3:39 “My myth begins with emotion.”13:51 Abnormalities like UFOs/UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) are where enigmas often meet stigmas.17:17 UAPs are forms of sentience, but not here to take over our planet.26:59 Is lucid dreaming connected to remote viewing?39:06 “The dimension that I'm most interested in is what's under the surface, or what we don't see within our own unconsciousness.”45:45 Is the unconscious poorly understood, incorrectly named or both?58:00 Does an electron or atom feel like anything?1:08:37 Michael is directing his attention inward and downward, rather than toward the skies.1:13:50 C.H. Waddington's concept of creodes.1:21:27 UFOs and UAPs shake up our perceptions and invite us to consider viewing reality in different ways.1:28:16 Paul's question, What is on the sun?, is answered.1:36:16 The ancient origins of AI.1:46:06 “Humanity is in peril because we have archaic emotions, medieval institutions and god-like technology.”1:48:56 John Lennon's UFO sighting.ResourcesMichael's recent appearance on New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove on YouTubeThe Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion: How Feelings Link the Brain, the Body and the Sixth Sense by Michael Jawer and Dr. Marc MicozziYour Emotional Type: Key to the Therapies That Will Work For You by Michael Jawer and Dr. Marc MicozziSensitive Soul: The Unseen Role of Emotion in Extraordinary States by Michael JawerPlanta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence by Paco Calvo and Natalie LawrenceAwe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher KeltnerThe 2017 New York Times article about the Pentagon's UFO programA British military defense unit report on acquiring UFO tech from the Jerusalem PostThe Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals by Peter WohllebenThe Future of Life by Edward O. WilsonDisclosure Day (movie)Arrival (movie)The Soul of an Octopus by Sy MontgomeryAfter by Dr. Bruce GreysonRupert Sheldrake's paper, Is the Sun Conscious?Rupert Sheldrake's banned TED talk on YouTubeThe Trickster and the Paranormal by George HansenThe Mystic Spiral: Journey of the Soul by Jill PurceFlying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies by Carl JungCompendium of the Emerald Tablets by Billy CarsonThe work of Ingo Swann, Barbara Hand Clow, Dr. Michael Levin, Steven Greer, Peter Godfrey-Smith, Jenny Randles and Jacques ValléeYour Body is Your Subconscious Mind by Candace PertThe Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher BirdThe Secret Life of Nature: Living in Harmony With The Hidden World of Nature Spirits From Fairies to Quarks by Peter TompkinsThe Unknown Spirit by Jean-Emile CharonFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20CHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

What if the parts of reality you can't see are influencing far more than you realize? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with wellness entrepreneur Todd Shipman, who enters the world of quantum energy as a full-blown skeptic, determined to prove that much of what he is seeing is nonsense. Then he starts experimenting for himself. Todd shares the personal test that first challenges his skepticism and sends him deeper into the study of frequency, quantum energy, and quantum entanglement. What begins as an attempt to debunk the unseen becomes a much bigger exploration of how information, energy, and the physical body may interact. Emily connects Todd's work to a concept that sits at the heart of Ziva: the Unmanifest, the field beneath the physical reality we can touch and see. Together, they explore what quantum entanglement means, why the quantum field can be so difficult to put into language, and what it looks like to create a physical bridge between the seen and unseen. They also get into EMFs, manifestation, water, intention, LeelaQ's Infinity Bloc, and one of the most important questions in any conversation about the unseen: How do you stay open-minded without abandoning discernment? Emily and Todd return again and again to the balance between scientific research and lived experience, especially when something feels real before we fully understand how to measure it. If the word quantum makes one part of you curious and another part of you skeptical, this conversation gives both parts a seat at the table. In this episode, they explore: Why Todd originally thinks quantum-energy products are ridiculous The personal experiment that forces him to question his assumptions What Todd means when he talks about quantum energy and frequency Quantum entanglement and the idea that information can remain connected across distance How Emily connects the quantum field to Ziva's concept of the Unmanifest Why skepticism and discernment matter in the wellness industry EMFs, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and living in a technology-filled world What Todd says LeelaQ is studying around its quantum-energy technology The difference between research-backed claims and anecdotal experiences Working with water, intention, prayer, and the Infinity Bloc Why both Emily and Todd believe personal experience belongs in the conversation The overlap Emily sees between meditation, stress, and returning the body to its natural state Key Moments 00:00 — Why isn't everyone working with quantum energy? 01:36 — Ziva, the Unmanifest, and making the invisible physical 05:04 — Nature, nurture, and the body's “original blueprint” 12:35 — Todd's starting point: “This is ridiculous” 13:21 — The personal experiment that opens Todd's mind 23:12 — Quantum entanglement explained 42:38 — Emily asks the question she's been avoiding: What about EMFs? 47:44 — If quantum energy is everywhere, why would anyone need a device? 51:54 — Water, intention, and the Infinity Bloc 57:25 — Why so many people still hear “quantum” and think “woo-woo” 59:54 — Todd's very strange sage-and-raw-milk experiment 1:01:37 — Emily on science, personal experience, and discernment 1:06:53 — The connection Emily sees between quantum energy and meditation 1:08:10 — Todd's final thoughts on using the technology alongside meditation This episode is sponsored by LeelaQ Emily is experimenting with LeelaQ's Infinity Bloc as a physical way to engage with concepts that normally live in the unseen, placing things like water, jewelry, written intentions, and prayers inside. LeelaQ describes its technology as designed to create a harmonizing quantum-energy field. Take 10% off your next purchase at LeelaQ.com — use code: ZIVA More from Emily & Ziva Learn Ziva Meditation: preview.zivameditation.com Free masterclass: learn.zivameditation.com Get 15% off with promo code WHYTHIS: whythis.zivameditation.com Follow Ziva on Instagram: @zivameditation

Immune reviews new research that shows a boost in T cell function after eating and the potential for the cGAS-STING pathway to be a new lupus therapeutic target. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, Stephanie Langel, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server T cell immunity boosted after eating (Nature, 2026) Inhibiting autoimmunity through TLR7-cGAS (Nat Comm, 2026) Time stamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Music by Tatami. Immune logo image by Blausen Medical Send your immunology questions and comments to immune@microbe.tv Information on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 2, 2026] The new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" reflects on the life and work of the esteemed poet, who published more than 30 collections over the course of her career. Director Sasha Waters discusses the film, and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi shares what Oliver's poetry means to them. "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" premiered at the IFC Center on July 2, and will air on PBS on August 25.  Photo by Rachel Giese Brown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(0:00) Michael Kratsios joins the show! (01:56) Is this administration anti-science? The Nature poll, DEI grants, and $8B down the drain  (8:16) Climate science cuts: RCP 8.5 gets pulled and the "climate emergency" narrative collapses (13:45) $47B at NIH, Eroom's Law, and golden tickets: has American science stagnated?  (22:24) Big bold bets: Genesis Mission, quantum by 2028, fusion by 2035, boots on the moon in '28  (34:04) The great race with China: $33B to $670B, and 7 out of 10 STEM PhDs aren't American  (44:09) Fauci did more damage to science than anyone in modern history, and NIH's median researcher is 71 Follow the besties:  https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg   Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod   Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod   Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allin   Follow on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod   Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg   Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect #allin #tech #news  

John Zmirak, Eric Metaxas. Movie About Christian Resistance to the French Revolution, J.J. Carrell- Immigration Stats,  Destructive Darwinism, The Growing Case for Intelligent Design.   John Zmirak The Eric Metaxas Show John ZmirakThe Eric Metaxas  Aug 19 2026  Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to challenge the standard Darwinian account of human origins and discuss the growing case for intelligent design. They examine whether Christians can truly reconcile evolution with Genesis, why Zmirak believes Darwinism undermines the biblical understanding of humanity, Francis Collins and theistic evolution, and the cultural consequences of teaching that human life arose through unguided processes.  John Zmirak Joins0:26 Intelligent Design Vs. Darwinism3:29 Creation Or Evolution?5:11 Were Humans Really Descended From Apes?6:29 Can Christians Reconcile Genesis And Evolution?9:16 Why Darwinism “Multiplies Faith By Zero”11:40 Eric's Encounter With Francis Collins17:14 Deism, Providence, And The American Founders23:05    ----------------------------------------------------------- jjcarrellpolitics• Follow https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dblbbn-SMTw/   --------------------------------------------------------------------- Streaming movie recommended by John Zmirak- https://victoryordeathmovie.com/   When everything you value is on the line, when all you love and believe in is at stake, there's no other choice but to fight for it. Victory or Death Fight for Faith. Fight for Family. Fight for Freedom. --------------------------------------------------------------- Article by John Zmirak- New Book by Chaberek, Greene Probes Evolution as a “Catholic Dilemma” John Zmirak August 5, 2026 Evolution, Faith & Science I recently returned from a two-week wildlife safari through Zimbabwe and South Africa. I visited Victoria Falls, which dwarfs Niagara, the extraordinary Table Mountain, and several wildlife reserves including Kruger National Park. The jeep rides through the brush yielded close encounters with female lions shepherding their cubs, male lions sleeping off meals, a leopard in a tree crunching the skull of an impala, herds of piously maternal elephants — only one of which came close to charging us — and a dozen other species of predator or prey. The high point, I'll confess, was one wildlife encounter in particular: when a troop of baboons charged the outdoor diners at The Black Marlin in Cape Town, driving them to flee, so the apes could stuff their faces with pilfered pasta. Sadly, I was sitting inside, so all I could do was cheer the hairy creatures on from through the window. Privacy Note: On play, Google may track viewers. YouTube's Privacy Policy. The Book of Nature I hope that I'm sufficiently grateful for this encounter with the baroque, sublime abundance of biology that our planet is privileged to host — alone, so far as we know, among the billions of planets. Gratitude should be aimed at a giver, and it was reading the works of Discovery Institute authors that made this easier for me. I could wonder at the tiny penguins that somehow survive in the Mediterranean climate near the Cape of Good Hope, or the birds that live symbiotically with wildebeests by feeding on bloodsucking insects, without the deflating idea lurking in the back of my mind, “This all the result of blind chance and iron necessity, with no crafting intelligence behind it.” Instead, I saw works of art, and found myself thanking the Artist. I was reading the Book of Nature, and seeing in it glimmers of divine action, intention, and generosity — as “natural philosophers” did from Kepler and Newton to Pasteur and Mendel. Back when I unreflectively adhered to the theistic (really deistic) evolution that's preached in most Christian pulpits, I accepted the notion that God was somehow behind every aspect of the cosmos. If pressed, I would have said that God had “guided” or “instigated” the emergence of extraordinary creatures like the zebras that stared at our jeep, the elegant kudus that capered past us through the veldt, the wild dogs that seemed at once so alien and so familiar that it was tempting to hop out and try petting them. (“Do not attempt this,” I was informed by our solemn African guide.) But all of life was at best a convoluted Rube Goldberg contraption, which Someone had set in motion then stepped away to observe. God even had humans in mind — deciding, for some reason, to slowly evolve His earthly image through a long chain of predecessor species, until at some point He chose to implant both rationality and immortal souls in creatures who'd mutated in and then emerged from the womb of an animal. I used to speculate about how that allegedly worked, and how I could reconcile it in some fashion with the Genesis account of God making man directly from the dust of the earth, and woman from his side. I remember thinking, lamely, “Maybe they were identical twins … and He switched Eve's sex before the ape gave birth to them?” Then I stopped bothering, encouraged by modern priests who treat not just Genesis but most of the Old Testament as mostly wholesome mythology, akin to that found in Bulfinch or Edith Hamilton. Christianizing Darwinists Obeying the dictum of 19th-century “Higher Criticism,” Christianizing Darwinists aim to explain away every claim of miraculous action — from the direct creation of man to the parting of the Red Sea, from Jesus' virgin birth to even his Resurrection. I was taught in high school that the last, most crucial Christian miracle, amounted merely to the “ongoing presence” of Jesus in his apostles' hearts and minds. Big whoop. In that sense, Adolf Hitler is still sadly with us. (If you want an account of how and why biblical critics crafted such blinders, read Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker's magisterial Politicizing the Bible, which I edited for publication.) Priests, theologians, bishops and even (recently) popes have responded to the popular triumph of Darwinism by dismissing most of the events recounted in Genesis as purely allegorical and moral. Keen to avoid being tarred as “fundamentalists,” and encouraged by some cautious leeway granted to evolutionary thinking by popes such as Pius XII and John Paul II, most Catholics have eagerly accepted that Darwin's theories fully explain the emergence of every living species, even man. Otherwise-orthodox believers have made this intellectual concession, convinced that “the science” is irrefutable, so the theology must make room for it. But what if, in fact, the science is very shaky, and the implications for a Christian worldview profoundly toxic? Those are the questions asked and convincingly answered in a new book, Creation or Evolution? A Catholic Dilemma. It's written in an extremely engaging format — a series of questions posed by science journalist Steve Greene and answered by theologian Rev. Michael Chabarek, O.P. It was Chaberek's previous book, Aquinas and Evolution, that convinced me to take intelligent design seriously, and embark on the journey through the works of Stephen Meyer, Michael Behe, Douglas Axe, and many others — to my profound intellectual and spiritual enrichment. This new book is every bit the equal of Chaberek's earlier work. He lays out the serious evidential weaknesses in the Darwinist claim to have explained the appearance of human beings by incremental mutations from previous apelike species. (For much more detail than this book offers, see Science and Human Origins, from Discovery Institute Press, which Chaberek cites.) He explains how circular logic and wishful thinking pervade the claims of paleontologists to have discovered non-human ancestors for our species, with periodic claims to have found a “missing link” based on tiny bone fragments of indeterminate origin. False First Principles But Chaberek's main focus is not on empirical flaws or gaps in the Darwinist account. Instead, he focuses on the false first principles that motivate, even compel Darwinists to invent their “just so” stories in the first place. Here's a sample of the straightforward, plain-speaking way that the authors convey key philosophical issues: If man did not come from the ape, then how did he come into existence? First, let us consider whether sciences such as paleontology and genetics are actually capable of providing an answer to this question. If man came into existence naturally, then, yes, because science explains the workings of nature. But if man came into existence supernaturally, that is, by the action of divine power exceeding the power of nature, then science cannot explain the beginning of man. Therefore, whether science can provide an answer to this question does not depend on scientific research, but on the previously adopted religious or philosophical assumptions. Chabarek argues convincingly that secularist and materialist assumptions precede and determine the scientific work of Darwinists, essentially forcing them to deny evidence of design, and to make impossible claims for the creative power of mutations — despite the overwhelming odds against blind chance happening upon even a single useful new protein in the entire history of life on earth (as Douglas Axe showed in exhaustive experimental detail in his book, Undeniable). When such bias-inducing reductionist assumptions migrate from the research papers of laboratory scientists into the works of Christian leaders, the consequences are even more baleful, Chabarek warns. If such a central question as the origin of the only rational species, the “image of God,” is to be surgically excised from the domain of religious authority and turned over to materialist scientists, what is to stop that same debunking impulse from undermining every mystery of faith? Should we leave Sarah's miraculous conception of Isaac to the gynecologists, the parting of the Red Sea to the oceanographers, and the resurrection of Jesus to the biologists? That's the inexorable logic of Christians who cling to Darwinist explanations of the “descent of man” from ancestral apes. Far better, Chabarek advises, for Christians who accept a long series of miracles and mysteries as entailed in the redemption of humanity to also make room for the Bible's literal account of the miracle of his creation — from the dust of the earth, by the hand of God. John Zmirak John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or co-author of ten books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First. To read articles from John Zmirak visit- https://chroniclesmagazine.org/author/johnzmirak/   Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion  Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For the Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. We strive to reflect God's unconditional love. It's a sacrificial love that embraces all people regardless of race or religion. We believe that we can show His love by serving the “least of these” on this earth as Christ challenged us to do in Matthew 25. We pray that by God's grace, and with your support, we can continue to bring relief to the suffering and hope to the hopeless.   Report on Food For the Poor by Charity Navigator https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/592174510   -------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer from ACU. We try to bring to our students and alumni the World's best Conservative thinkers. All views expressed belong solely to the author and not necessarily to ACU. In all issues and relations, we hope to follow the admonitions of Jesus Christ. While striving to expose, warn and contend with evil, we extend the love of God to all of his children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

As part of the yearlong series "Wild NYC," Marielle Anzelone, urban botanist and ecologist and the founder of NYC Wildflower Week, and Kelly Vilar, CEO of the Staten Island Urban Center, discuss efforts to add more green spaces to underserved neighborhoods. Photo: Marielle Anzelone and Kelly Vilar from the Pop UP Forest project they did together at Tompkinsville Park in Staten Island (by Marielle Anzelone) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.