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Today, we sit down with nationally recognized parent coaches and psychotherapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans, authors of the new book: ‘RAISING CALM KIDS IN A WORLD OF WORRY.' This book equips parents of children ages 6-12 with easy-to-use, science-backed, concrete tools to ease their kids' anxieties. Graber and Evans have been featured in Washington Post, National Geographic, Thrive Global, Goop, Mindbodygreen, and BuzzFeed. As educators, they've taught empirically-backed psychotherapist tools at conferences and through virtual workshops. With their decades of experience in the field, they both know how invaluable parent coaching, psychotherapy, and supportive networks are for equipping parents to deal with their children's anxieties. Anyone with kids can pick up this book and not only learn applicable practices and strategies, but also hear anecdotes from all types of parents – and know that wherever they may be in their parenting journey, they are not alone. Through working with thousands of parents and children, Ashley & Maria, have zoned in on the five key practices that consistently reduce worry—both in the moment and over the long run – which we discuss in detail today, including their “SAFER” parenting model. BON CHARGE's Red Light Face Mask: Right now, our listeners get 15% off when you order from www.boncharge.com and use our exclusive promo code CWPOD at checkout – the discount applies site wide! You'll also get free shipping and a 12-month warranty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're continuing our conversation with Vincie Ho, a social justice educator and leader in travel who founded RISE Travel Institute.RISE is an award-winning nonprofit with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education. It is also a Going Places Founding Member. If you missed last week's episode, be sure to catch up with the first part of our conversation with Vincie.For GOING PLACES audience: use code goingplaces10off to get a discount on all existing and future RISE paid programs.Become a Going Places member for as little as $6 a month to get access to all our stories and resources. Visit goingplacesmedia.com to learn more.What you'll learn in this episode:Why Vincie no longer uses the word ‘destination'What a 17th-century cartographer has to do with modernityWhat is tourism leakage?The word Yulia avoids using when talking about travelTrips you can take with RISEWhat's intimidating about Vincie's workWhy it's important to use the word ‘decolonization'How to stay engaged with many forms of resistanceFeatured on the show:Follow @risetravelinstitute on InstagramLearn more about RISE on their websiteDownload the free RISE e-book, Decolonizing TravelCheck out the upcoming RISE Flagship ProgramConnect with Vincie on LinkedInGoing Places is a reader-supported platform. Get membership perks like a monthly group call with Yulia at goingplacesmedia.com!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Learn more about our show at

Philip Hodgetts and Gregory Clarke are traveling for 75 days straight, covering over 10,000 miles throughout Australia. What gear are they using to post their daily YouTube videos? OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, tracks them down and gets the details for us. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O'Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable.  Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it's as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design.  She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer's Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

In the early 1980s, NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel to space. Ride faced increased scrutiny and public attention as a result of her groundbreaking mission, but throughout her life, she kept one aspect of her identity a secret. A new documentary, "Sally," tells the complex story of Sally Ride, including interviews with Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally's life partner for 27 years. Director Cristina Costantini discusses "Sally," which premieres on National Geographic on June 16.

En 1767, durante el reinado de Carlos III, se emprendió un ambicioso proyecto para repoblar Sierra Morena. La región estaba asolada por el bandolerismo y la falta de asentamientos estables. Para ello, se atrajo a unos 6.000 colonos europeos, principalmente alemanes, flamencos, suizos, italianos y franceses, todos católicos y sin antecedentes penales. Estos colonos se establecieron en nuevas localidades como La Carolina, La Carlota y La Luisiana, diseñadas bajo principios ilustrados de urbanismo y organización social. Un plan que, pese a enfrentar ciertos desafíos, como la adaptación de los colonos al nuevo entorno y tensiones con la población local, ha contribuido a la configuración demográfica y cultural de la región que hoy podemos contemplar. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 8th was World Oceans Day, and if you listen to this podcast, you know this is a day I am very much here for - because I am obsessed with the ocean… for good reason.But rather than going on about it myself, for this episode I thought we could celebrate World Oceans Day with the help of another ocean obsessive: Melissa Cristina Márquez.Melissa is a marine science education expert based in Australia, and is known as "the most enthusiastic shark scientist" people ever meet. Her work has been featured in Science, NPR, Vogue, Allure, InStyle, GQ, Seeker, Popular Science, and showcased on Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Acciona, and Good Morning America.As well as being a scientist and educator, Melissa is also an author of children's books including the Wild Survival series (Scholastic) and Mother of Sharks (Madre de los Tiburones), with her latest, Sea of Constellations (Océano de Constelaciones).In this episode, she shares:Her background and how she got to be on the Discovery ChannelWhy we need diversity in scienceThe integration of Indigenous science into Western science - and how it worksHow to tackle constant misinformationHer favourite thing about sharksHow to stay hopeful during a bleak time in the ocean worldThe importance of ocean education and being a steward of natureThe importance of interacting with nature from a young ageKey Quotes“If we're going to coexist with nature again - how we used to - we need to be a part of nature again, instead of apart from it.”“Science, in order to be effective and actually benefit people, needs to serve the people it's trying to benefit.”Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/

In St. Osyth, an old jail known as The Cage has a history of accused witches — and something inside it still refuses to leave.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: In the heart of England's St. Osyth village lies The Cage, an unassuming house with a chilling past as a jail for accused witches. When Vanessa Mitchell moved in, she unknowingly stepped into a nightmare of ghostly apparitions and terrifying events that forever altered her life. (The Cage: Britain's Answer To The Amityville Horror) *** Some ghosts just seem worth rooting for, no matter how they died or what they do. (Ghosts To Sympathize With) *** The Genna brothers of Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood were some of the most notorious bootleggers and gangsters in the city… until they weren't. (The End of the Terrible Gennas) *** In 1981, 14-year-old Stacey Ann Arras vanished without a trace inside Yosemite National Park, her disappearance remaining one of the park's most eerie and unsolved mysteries. (The Unsolved Yosemite Disappearance of Stacy Ann Arras) *** Annie Le, a brilliant Yale graduate student, vanished just days before her wedding in 2009. Her disappearance led to a shocking discovery that left everyone questioning who and why. (Annie Le: A Life of Promise, A Death of Mystery) *** Imagine waking up every 30 seconds, completely unaware of where you are or what just happened. This is the life of Clive Wearing, who is unable to construct new memories… at all. (Clive's 30-Second Memory) *** We'll look at how the growing cryptotourism industry offers a unique and interesting angle on exploring hidden corners of the globe, with searches for creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster among your travel choices. (Cryptotourism With Bigfoot and Nessie)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:36.414 = Show Open00:04:10.680 = The Cage: Britain's Answer to the Amityville Horror00:21:37.334 = Cryptotourism With Bigfoot and Nessie00:31:04.367 = The Unsolved Yosemite Disappearance of Stacy Ann Arras00:40:08.116 = Ghosts To Sympathize With00:54:48.890 = The End of the Terrible Gennas01:07:15.606 = Clive's 30-Second Memory01:13:26.876 = Annie Le: A Life of Promise, A Death of Mystery01:18:59.045 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Poltergeist! A New Investigation Into Destructive Haunting” by John Fraser: https://amzn.to/3Lueplp“The Cage: Britain's Answer To The Amityville Horror” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cpxwj5n“Crypotourism with Bigfoot and Nessie” source: Ronan O'Connell, National Geographic:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrn42hny“The Unsolved Yosemite Disappearance of Stacy Ann Arras” source: Beth Elias, Unspeakable Crimes:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mpkynbus“Annie Le: A Life of Promise, A Death Of Mystery” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzvd4phd“Ghosts to Sympathize With” source: Erin McCann, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/456p8t95“Clive's 30-Second Memory” source: Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdeaj5m3“The End of the Terrible Gennas” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8yd5cs (used with permission)=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 20, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/thecage/

Chatting with Suzanne Woods Fisher is always a pleasure, and this interview was delightful as well.  Learning all about her new series got me excited to read her latest release, Capture the Moment. Listen in and see what's up with her national parks series! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Photography is something we don't see enough of in Christian fiction. Maybe I've just missed all the books, but I can only name a small handful with that as a key component of the story.  Add to that a bear and a bunch of people wanting photos of it, oh... and this park ranger who might actually help out with the capturing of this photo and... SUSPENSE? What?  EEEP!  I mean, I'm calling it suspense, because like, duh! Someone with not-so-good motives toward a bear and anyone who gets in the way of said bear?  TOTALLY suspenseful in my book. Capture the Moment by Suzanne Woods Fisher She's ready for adventure--isn't she? Kate Cunningham is facing the opportunity of a lifetime. As a zoo photographer, she's spent years photographing animals in carefully controlled environments, but now National Geographic has dangled an irresistible prize: If Kate can snag a unique photo of a legendary bear in Grand Teton National Park, they just might publish it. It's the kind of challenge Kate has been waiting for, and she's eager to prove herself in the wild.  With more enthusiasm than experience, Kate soon realizes that capturing an image of this bear isn't as simple as she hoped. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Grant Cooper, a seasonal park ranger who knows the terrain--and the bears--better than anyone. His tracking skills could be exactly what Kate needs to succeed, and it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes. But they're not the only ones with an interest in the park's most famous bear. And his motives are far from innocent. A clean, kisses-only contemporary romance and summer read by Suzanne Woods Fisher for wildlife, travel, and photography enthusiasts set in Grand Teton National Park. You can learn more about Suzanne from her WEBSITE.  Also, follow her on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Chris Burkard (@ChrisBurkard) is an acclaimed American photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller known for his breathtaking landscape photography. Born in San Luis Obispo, California, Burkard rose to prominence through his striking surf photography in remote and often icy locations like Iceland, Norway, and Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. His work captures the raw beauty of nature, often blending elements of human exploration and environmental grandeur. Burkard's style is marked by expansive compositions, ethereal light, and a reverence for the wild. Beyond photography, he is also a sought-after speaker, author of several books, and director of award-winning documentaries, including Under an Arctic Sky. A passionate advocate for environmental preservation and outdoor adventure, Burkard uses his platform to inspire others to seek meaningful connections with the natural world. His work has been featured by National Geographic, The New Yorker, Apple, and Patagonia, among others. Whether hanging from a cliff face or paddling through freezing surf, Burkard's lens invites viewers to embrace discomfort, awe, and the power of the untamed.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Bio Chris and Cristina interview Agustín Fuentes about his new book, Sex Is a Spectrum: The Biological Limits of the Binary (now available). Prof. Fuentes is an anthropologist whose research focuses on the biosocial, delving into the entanglement of biological systems with the social and cultural lives of humans, our ancestors, and a few of the other animals with whom humanity shares close relations. From chasing monkeys in jungles and cities, to exploring the lives of our evolutionary ancestors, to examining human health, behavior, and diversity across the globe, Professor Fuentes is interested in both the big questions and the small details of what makes humans and our close relations tick. Earning his BA/BS in Anthropology and Zoology and his MA and PhD in Anthropology from UC Berkeley, he has conducted research across four continents, multiple species, and two million years of human history. His current projects include exploring cooperation, creativity, and belief in human evolution, multispecies anthropologies, evolutionary theory and processes, and engaging race and racism. Fuentes is an active public scientist, a well-known blogger, lecturer, tweeter, and an explorer for National Geographic. Fuentes was recently awarded the Inaugural Communication & Outreach Award from the American Association of Biological Anthropologists, the President's Award from the American Anthropological Association, and elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Fuentes previously appeared in episodes 48 & 85 in which he shared his origin story & read an excerpt from a previous book. ------------------------------ Find the Books discussed in this episode: Fuentes, A. (2025) Sex is a Spectrum: The Biological Limits of the Binary Princeton University Press Fuentes, A. (2022) Race, Monogamy, and other lies they told you: busting myths about human nature 2nd edition. University of California Press Fuentes, A, (2019) Why We Believe: Evolution and the Human Way of Being Yale University Press/Templeton Press Fuentes, A. (2017) The Creative Spark: how imagination made humans exceptional Dutton/Penguin 2017 Romanian Translation (Publica), 2017 Chinese Translation (CITIC Publishing House), 2018 Spanish Translation (Ariel/Planeta), 2018 Korean Translation (Chungrim Publishing Co.) ------------------------------ Contact Dr. Fuentes: Website: https://afuentes.com; E-mail: afuentes2@Princeton.edu; Blue Sky ‪@anthrofuentes.bsky.social‬; Twitter/X: @Anthrofuentes ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Cristina Gildee, Co-host, SoS Co-Producer, HBA Junior Fellow Website: cristinagildee.org, E-mail: cgildee@uw.edu

El ‘opus caementicium' es el legendario hormigón romano, convertido en el cimiento de un imperio que es ya inmortal. Esta mezcla, aparentemente humilde, hecha a base de puzolana volácnica, cal y áridos, fue más que simple argamasa; fue clave para erigir colosos arquitectónicos como el majestuoso Coliseo. Fue una alquimia que permitió a los ingenieros romanos desafiar la escala y el tiempo, creando estructuras que aún hoy nos asombran. El misterio de su durabilidad, capaz de resistir el embate de los siglos, reside en una combinación de materiales y técnicas que la ciencia moderna aún investiga. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picture yourself on a sunset cruise, traveling along the same waters that have carried pharaohs, merchants, and dreamers for over five millennia. The Nile River echoes a rhythm as old as civilization itself, where the lifeblood of Egypt flows through landscapes dotted with ancient temples and bustling historic villages. On the Nile, you're part of a tradition that spans from Cleopatra's royal barges to modern cruise ships.Today, host Angie Orth welcomes Lauren Keith, a seasoned travel writer who has covered Egypt and the Middle East for Lonely Planet, Fodor's, National Geographic, Afar, Travel + Leisure, and Smithsonian Magazine. You'll hear about her recent visit to Egypt, where she took a Nile River cruise. You'll learn about the historical significance of the Nile as well as the evolution cruising the river from ancient times to today. You'll also find the Grand Egyptian Museum, and she shares tips on travel and cultural etiquette for visitors.What You'll Learn:(2:13) History of Nile cruising(12:52) Timing your visit(20:39) Emerging destinations in Egypt(22:56) First-time visitor tips(32:31) Cultural etiquette for visitorsConnect with Lauren Keith:Website: https://noplacelike.it/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noplacelike_it/Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

Recently I was asked to review a forthcoming book for American Scientist magazine. The book was entitled, Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes us Sick. I did the review, and now that the book has been published, I'm delighted that its author, Murray Carpenter, has agreed to join us. Mr. Carpenter is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and has been featured in places like NPR's All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Interview Summary So, let's start with your career overall. Your journalism has covered a wide range of topics. But a major focus has been on what people consume. First, with your book Caffeinated and now with Sweet and Deadly. What brought you to this interest? My interest in caffeine is longstanding. Like many of us, I consume caffeine daily in the form of coffee. And I just felt like with caffeine, many of us don't really discuss the fact that it is a drug, and it is at least a mildly addictive drug. And so, I became fascinated with that enough to write a book. And that really led me directly in an organic fashion to this project. Because when I would discuss caffeine with people, mostly they just kind of wanted the cliff notes. Is my habit healthy? You know, how much caffeine should I take? And, and in short, I would tell them, you know, if you don't suffer from anxiety or insomnia and you're consuming your caffeine in a healthy beverage, well, that's fine. But, what I realized, of course, is that by volume, the caffeinated beverage people consume most of is sodas. And so that led me to thinking more about sodas because I got a lot of questions about the caffeine in sodas. And that led me to realize just the degree to which they are unhealthful. We've all known sodas not to be a health food, but I think that the degree to which they are not healthy surprised me. And that's what led me to this book. Yes, there's some very interesting themes aren't there with addiction and manipulation of ingredients in order to get people hooked on things. So let's talk about Coca-Cola a bit. Your book focuses on Coca-Cola. It's right there in the title. And certainly, they're giants in the beverage field. But are there other reasons that led you to focus on them? Other than that, the fact that they're the biggest? They're the biggest and really almost synonymous with sodas worldwide. I mean, many people don't say ‘I want a pop, I want a soda.' They say, ‘I want a Coke.' I quote a source as saying that. You know, what that means is you want a sugar sweetened beverage. And it's not just that they're the most successful at this game, and the biggest. But as I started doing this research, I realized that they have also been the most aggressive and the most successful at this sort of disinformation that's the focus of the book. At generating these health campaigns, these science disinformation campaigns, we should say. This is not to say Pepsi and Dr. Pepper have not been at this game as well, and often through the American Beverage Association. But it is to say that I think Coca-Cola has been the most sophisticated. The most invested in these campaigns. And I would argue the most successful. And so, I really think it's a league apart and that's why I wanted to focus on Coca-Cola. That makes good sense. So, in reading your book, I was struck by the sheer number of ways Coca-Cola protected their business interest at the expense of public health and also the degree to which it was coordinated and calculated. Let's take several examples of such activities and discuss exactly what the company has done. And I'd love your opinion on this. One thing you noted that Coke acted partly through other organizations, one of which you just mentioned, the American Beverage Association. There were others where there was sort of a false sense of scientific credibility. Can you explain more about what Coke did in this area? Yes, and one of the organizations that I think is perhaps the exemplar of this behavior is the International Life Sciences Institute. It's a very successful, very well-funded group that purports to you know, improve the health of people, worldwide. It was founded by a Coca-Cola staffer and has, you know, essentially carried water for Coke for years through a variety of direct and indirect ways. But so front groups, the successful use of front groups: and this is to say groups that don't immediately appear to be associated, say with Coca-Cola. If you hear the International Life Sciences Institute, no one immediately thinks Coca-Cola, except for people who study this a lot. The International Food Information Council, another very closely related front group. This is one of the ways that Coke has done its work is through the use of front groups. And some of them are sort of these more temporary front groups that they'll establish for specific campaigns. For example, to fight soda taxes in specific areas. And they often have very anodyne names, and names again that don't directly link them to Coca-Cola or a beverage, the beverage industry. And the reason that this is so important and the reason this is so effective is journalists know if they were saying, Coca-Cola says soda isn't bad for you, of course that raises red flags. If they say, the International Life Sciences Institute says it's not bad for you, if they say the International Food Information Council says it's not bad for you. The use of front groups has been one of the very effective and persistent, strategies. It almost sounds like the word deception could be written the charter of these organizations, couldn't it? Because it was really meant to disguise Coca-Cola's role in these things from the very get go. That's right. Yes. And the deception runs very deep. One of the things that I happened onto in the course of reporting this book, Sweet and Deadly, is Coca-Cola two different times, organized three-day seminars on obesity in Colorado. These two attendees appeared to be sponsored by a press organization and the University of Colorado. They were funded and structured entirely at the behest of Coca-Cola. And it wasn't until after people had attended these seminars and reported stories based on the findings that they'd learned there. Much, much later did people find out that yes, actually these were Coca-Cola initiatives. So yes, deception, runs deep and it's a huge part of their public relations strategy. It's like reputation laundering, almost. Well, it is, and, you know, I make frequent analogies to the tobacco industry in the book. And I think one of the things that's important to remember when we're looking at tobacco and when we're looking at Coca-Cola, at the soda industry writ large, is that these are industries that are producing products that science now shows unequivocally are unhelpful. Even at moderate levels of consumption. So, in order for the industry to continue selling this product, to continue leading, they really have to fight back. It's imperative. It's a risk to their business model if they don't do something to fight the emerging health science. And so, yes, it's very important to them. You know, it's easy, I guess, to ascribe this kind of behavior to ill meaning people within these organizations. But it's almost written into the DNA of these organizations. I mean, you said they have to do this. So, it's pretty much be expected, isn't. It is. I think young people when they hear something like this, they often shrug and say capitalism. And, yes, there's something to that. But capitalism thrives also in a regulated environment. I think that's maybe a little bit too simplistic. But the aspect of it that does apply here is that Coca-Cola is in the business of selling sugar water. That's what they're there to do. Granted, they've diversified into other products, but they are in the business of selling sugar water. Anything that threatens that business model is a threat to their bottom line. And so, they are going to fight it tooth and nail. So how did Coca-Cola influence big health organizations like the World Health Organization and any equivalent bodies in the US? Well, so a few different ways. One of the ways that Coca-Cola has really extended its influence is again, through the use of the front groups to carry messages such as, you know, a calorie is a calorie. Calories and calories out. That's, that's one of the strategies. Another is by having allies in high places politically. And sometimes these are political appointees that happen to be associated with Coca-Cola. Other times these are politicians who are getting funding from Coca-Cola. But, yes, they have worked hard. I mean, the WHO is an interesting one because the WHO really has been out a little bit ahead of the more national bodies in terms of wanting soda taxes, et cetera. But there's a subtler way too, I think, that it influences any of these political entities and these science groups, is that Coca-Cola it's such an all-American beverage. I don't think we can overstate this. It's almost more American than apple pie. And I think we still have not sort of made that shift to then seeing it as something that's unhealthful. And I do think that that has, sort of, put the brakes slightly on regulatory actions here in the US. Let's talk about the Global Energy Balance Network, because this was an especially pernicious part of the overall Coca-Cola strategy. Would you tell us about that and how particular scientists, people of note in our field, by the way, were being paid large sums of money and then delivering things that supported industries positions. Yes. This was a Coca-Cola initiative. And we have to be clear on this. This was designed and created at the behest of Coca-Cola staffers. This was an initiative that was really an effort to shift the balance to the calories outside of the equation. So energy balance is one of these, sort of, themes that Coca-Cola and other people have, sort of, made great hay with. And this idea would be just calories and calories out. That's all that matters. If you're just balanced there, everything else is to be okay. We can talk about that later. I think most of your listeners probably understand that, you know, a calorie of Coca-Cola is not nutritionally equivalent to a calorie of kale. But that's what the Global Energy Balance Network was really trying to focus on. And yes, luminaries in the field of obesity science, you know, Stephen Blair at the University of South Carolina, Jim Hill, then at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Center, the Global Energy Balance Network funded their labs with more than a million dollars to specifically focus on this issue of energy balance. Now, what was deceptive here, and I think it's really worth noting, is that Coca-Cola developed this project. But once it developed the project and gave the funding, it did not want to be associated with it. It wasn't the Global Energy Balance Network 'brought to you by Coca-Cola.' It appeared to be a freestanding nonprofit. And it looked like it was going to be a very effective strategy for Coca-Cola, but it didn't turn out that way. So, we'll talk about that in a minute. How much impact did this have? Did it matter that Coke gave money to these several scientists you mentioned? Well, I think yes. I think in the broader scheme of things that every increment of scientific funding towards this side matters. You know, people talk about the science of industrial distraction or industrial selection. And, you know, partly this is this idea that even if you're funding legitimate science, right, but it's focused on this ‘calories outside of the equation,' it's sucking up some of the oxygen in the room. Some of the public conversation is going to be shifted from the harmful effects of a product, say Coca-Cola, to the benefits of exercise. And so, yes, I think all of this kind of funding can make a difference. And it influences public opinion. So how close were the relationships between the Coca-Cola executives and the scientist? I mean, did they just write them a check and say, go do your science and we will let you come up with whatever you will, or were they colluding more than that? And they were colluding much more than that. And I've got a shout out here to the Industry Documents Library at the University of California at San Francisco, which is meticulously archived. A lot of the emails that show all of the interrelationships here. Yes, they were not just chatting cordially - scientists to Coca-Cola Corporation. They were mutually developing strategies. They were often ready at a moment's notice to appear at a press conference on Coca-Cola's behalf. So, yes, it was a very direct, very close relationship that certainly now that we see the conversations, it's unseemly at best. How did this all come to light? Because you said these documents are in this archive at UCSF. How did they come to light in the first place and how did shining light on this, you know, sort of pseudo-organization take place? Well, here we have to credit, New York Times reporter, now at the Washington Post, Anahad O'Connor, who did yeoman's work to investigate the Global Energy Balance Network. And it was his original FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests that got a lot of these emails that are now in the industry document library. He requested these documents and then he built his story in large part off of these documents. And it was a front-page New York Times expose and, Coke had a lot of egg on its face. It's then CEO, even apologized, you know, in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. And you know, the sort of a secondary aspect of this is after this funding was exposed, Coca-Cola was pressured to reveal other health funding that it had been spending money on. And that was, I think over a few years like $133 million. They spread their money around to a lot of different organizations and in some cases the organizations, it was just good will. In other cases, you had organizations that changed their position on key policy initiatives after receiving the funding. But it was a lot of money. So, the Global Energy Balance Network, it is sort of opened a chink in their armor and gave people a view inside the machine. And there's something else that I'd love to mention that I think is really important about the Global Energy Balance Network and about that initiative. As Coca-Cola seems, and this became clear in the reporting of the book over and over again, they seem always to be three moves ahead on the chess board. They're not just putting out a brush fires. They're looking way down the road. How do we head off the challenge that we're facing in public opinion? How do we head off the challenge we're facing in terms of soda science? And in many cases, they've been very, very effective at this. Were Coca-Cola's efforts mainly to influence policies and things in the US or did they have their eyes outside the US as well? I focused the book, the reporting of the book, really on Coca-Cola in the US. And also, and I just want to mention this tangentially, it's also focused not on non-nutritive sweetened beverages, but the sugary beverages. It's pretty tightly focused. But yes, Coca-Cola, through other organizations, particularly the International Life Sciences Institute, has very much tried to influence policy say in China, for example, which is a huge market. So yes, they've exported this very successful PR strategy globally. So, the corporate activities, like the ones you describe in your book, can be pretty clearly damaging to the public's health. What in the heck can be done? I mean, who will the change agents be? And do you think there's any hope of curtailing this kind of dreadful activity? Well, this is something I thought about a lot. One of the themes of the book is that the balance of public opinion has never tipped against Coca-Cola. And we talked about this earlier, that it's still seen as this all American product. And we see with other industries and other products. So, you know, Philip Morris, smoking, Marlboro. Eventually the balance of public opinion tips against them and people accept that they're unhealthful and that they've been misleading the public. The same thing happened for Exxon and climate change, Purdue pharma and Oxycontin. It's a pattern we see over and over again. With Coca-Cola, it hasn't tipped yet. And I think once it does, it will be easier for public health advocates to make their case. In terms of who the change agents might be, here we have a really interesting conversation, right? Because the foremost change agent right now looks like it's RFK Jr. (Robert F. Kennedy), which is pretty remarkable and generates an awful lot of shall we say, cognitive dissonance, right? Because both the spending of SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds for sodas, he's opposed to that. He has just as recently as the week before last called sugar poison. He said sugar is poison. These are the kinds of very direct, very forceful, high level, initiatives that we really haven't seen at a federal level yet. So, it's possible that he will be nudging the balance. And it puts, of course, everybody who's involved, every public health advocate, I think, who is involved with this issue in a slightly uncomfortable or very uncomfortable position. Yes. You know, as I think about the kind of settings where I've worked and this conflict-of-interest problem with scientists taking money and doing things in favor of industry. And I wonder who the change agents are going to be. It's a pretty interesting picture comes with that. Because if you ask scientists whether money taints research, they'll say yes. But if you ask, would it taint your research, they'll say no. Because of course I am so unbiased and I'm so pure that it really wouldn't affect what I do. So, that's how scientists justify it. Some scientists don't take money from industry and there are no problems with conflicts of interest. But the ones who do can pretty easily justify it along with saying things like, well, I can help change the industry from within if I'm in the door, and things like that. The universities can't really police it because universities are getting corporate funding. Maybe not from that particular company, but overall. Their solution to this is the same as the scientific journals, that you just have to disclose. The kind of problem with disclosure as I see it, is that it - sort of editorializing here and you're the guest, so I apologize for intruding on that - but the problem with disclosure is that why do you need to disclose something in the first place because there's something potentially wrong? Well, the solution then isn't disclose it, it's not to do it. And disclosing is like if I come up and kick you in the leg, it's okay if I disclose it? I mean, it's just, there's something sort of perverse about that whole system. Journals there, you know, they want disclosure. The big scientific association, many of them are getting money from industry as well. So, industry has so permeated the system that it's hard to think about who can have any impact. And I think the press, I think it's journalists like you who can make a difference. You know, it wasn't the scientific organizations or anything else that got in the way of the Global Energy Balance Network. It was Anahad O'Connor writing in the New York Times, and all the people who were involved in exposing that. And you with your book. So that's sort of long-winded way of saying thank you. What you've done is really important and there are precious few change agents out there. And so, we have to rely on talented and passionate people like you to get that work done. So, thank you so much for sharing it with us. Let me just end with one final question. Do you see any reason to be optimistic about where this is all going? I do. And I've got to say maybe you're giving scientists a little bit of short shrift here. Because, as the science develops, as it becomes more compelling and a theme of the book is that soda science really, over the past 15, 20 years has become more compelling. More unequivocal. We know the harms and, you know, you can quantify them and identify them more specifically than say, 15 years ago. So, I think that's one thing that can change. And I think slowly you're seeing, greater public awareness. I think the real challenge, in terms of getting the message out about the health risks, is that you really see like a bifurcated consumption of Coca-Cola. There are many people who are not consuming any Coca-Cola. And then you have a lot of people who are consuming, you know, say 20 ounces regularly. So, there is a big question of how you reach this other group of people who are still high consumers of Coca-Cola. And we know and you know this well from your work, that soda labeling is one thing that works and that soda taxes are another. I think those are things to look out for coming down the pike. I mean, obviously other countries are ahead of us in terms of both of these initiatives. One of the things occurred to me as you were speaking earlier, you mentioned that your book was focused on the sugared beverages. Do you think there's a similar story to be told about deception and deceit with respect to the artificial sweeteners? I suspect so, you know. I haven't done the work, but I don't know why there wouldn't be. And I think artificial sweeteners are in the position that sugary beverages were 10 to 15 years ago. There's a lag time in terms of the research. There is increasing research showing the health risks of these beverages. I think people who are public health advocates have been loath to highlight these because they're also a very effective bridge from sugar sweetened beverages to no sugar sweetened beverages. And I think, a lot of people see them as a good strategy. I do think there probably is a story to tell about the risks of non-nutritive sweeteners. So, yes. I can remind our listeners that we've done a series of podcasts, a cluster of them really, on the impact of the artificial sweeteners. And it's pretty scary when you talk to people who really understand how they're metabolized and what effects they have on the brain, the microbiome, and the rest of the body. Bio Murray Carpenter is a journalist and author whose stories have appeared in the New York Times, Wired, National Geographic, NPR, and PRI's The World. He has also written for the Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, and other media outlets. He holds a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science in environmental studies from the University of Montana, and has worked as a medical lab assistant in Ohio, a cowboy in Colombia, a farmhand in Virginia, and an oil-exploring “juggie” in Wyoming. He lives in Belfast, Maine. He is the author of Caffeinated: How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us and Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spread

Once días antes de la batalla de Gaugamela, el 20 de septiembre del 331 a.C, un eclipse lunar oscureció el cielo. En la antigüedad, estos fenómenos se interpretaban como presagios divinos. Una creencia que Alejandro Magno aprovechó para motivar a sus tropas, sugiriendo que el eclipse simboliza la caída del Imperio persa bajo Darío III. Esta lectura elevó la moral de sus soldados, contribuyendo a su victoria en Gaugamela, que consolidó el dominio de Alejandro sobre Persia. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beneath the world's darkest waters, divers have encountered massive, ancient predators with razor-sharp teeth and serpentine bodies that have left survivors traumatized and scientists baffled about what truly lurks in the unexplored depths.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Divers venture into the world of the deep, observing seascapes and wildlife most will never witness for themselves. While divers often come across incredible life never seen before, fascinating them and us after seeing the photos, other diver encounters with the unknown leave a lasting impression due to their sheer terror. (Divers's Terrifying True Encounters With Underwater Monsters) *** One hundred years ago, the surge of interest in communicating with spirits challenged Judeo-Christian traditions, sparking the rise of spiritualism in the 19th century. This movement, ignited by the Fox sisters in 1848, blended science with faith and captivated millions across the United States and Europe. Despite skepticism and debunking efforts by figures like Harry Houdini, spiritualism's allure persisted, with some still practicing its methods even today. (Phantoms And Faith: The Rise of Spiritualism) *** Discovered in the Vologne River with his hands and feet bound, four-year-old Gregory Villemin's death led to chilling anonymous threats and a complex investigation. Despite numerous suspects and revived efforts, the true perpetrator of the 1984 murder remains elusive, leaving a family and a community still searching for justice today. (The Mysterious Murder of Gregory Villemin) *** In movies and TV shows, characters often emerge unscathed from being buried alive, but in reality, this ordeal can result in severe physical and psychological trauma. Survivors may need extensive therapy to regain basic functions like walking and speaking due to oxygen deprivation. We'll look at the chilling true horrors of live burials, with firsthand accounts that reveal the terrifying reality behind a fate worse than death. (The Nightmare of Being Buried Alive)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:45.828 = Show Open00:03:57.994 = The Duluth Leviathan (Historical Fiction)00:05:36.638 = Divers' Terrifying True Encounters With Underwater Monsters00:30:53.528 = The Mysterious Murder of Gregory Villemin00:39:46.000 = Phantoms & Faith: The Rise of Spiritualism00:47:39.352 = The Nightmare of Being Buried Alive00:56:49.478 = The Haunted Hills of Seven Sisters Road01:01:44.348 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Book: “The Loch Ness Story” by Nicholas Witchell: https://amzn.to/3LpqAzVBook: “Haunted Media: Electronic Presence From Telegraphy To Television” by Jeffrey Sconce: https://amzn.to/3Y7tSzd“Divers' Terrifying True Encounters With Underwater Monsters” source: Brent Swancer, Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hdp3xyj“Phantoms and Faith: The Rise of Spiritualism” source: Ines Anton, National Geographic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypfhbweh“The Nightmare of Being Buried Alive” source: Jacob Shelton, Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ku9pnmh“The Mysterious Murder of Gregory Villemin” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y8wktjbv“The Haunted Hills of Seven Sisters Road” source: Patricia Platt, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjz5jb=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 16, 2024NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DiversUnderwaterMonsters

In a world of perpetual motion, there exists a realm of profound stillness—where light doesn't simply illuminate, it transforms. Far from home amid Earth's frozen tundras, time itself seems suspended in crystalline air. In today's podcast, we'll visit these places where time hangs in the balance, and we'll explore the intrepid mix of endurance, patience, and vision it takes to make pictures there. Joining us for this conversation are polar photography specialists Acacia Johnson and Jonas Paurell. From making distinctions between Arctic and Antarctic regions, to learning about the unique challenges involved with photographing there, our polar experts share many valuable insights. In addition to tips about packing and safeguarding camera gear in cold weather climates, we also discuss the importance of managing expectations during such trips, especially when faced with a long wait to see wildlife amid the barren stillness. As Alaskan photographer Acacia Johnson puts it, “… I think going into a trip with kind of a sense of exploration, like the joy of the trip is that you don't know, and it's completely unique to your experience. And whatever you do see is kind of a gift.”   Guests: Acacia Johnson & Jonas Paurell Episode Timeline: 3:37: Acacia Johnson's upbringing in the wilds of Alaska and leaving the area for photo studies at the Rhode Island School of Design in the lower 48. 7:35: Jonas Paurell's youth in Sweden and the impact his first trek to Scandinavian Arctic regions had on his soul. 14:08: The differences between Arctic and Antarctic polar landscapes, plus Acacia's experiences during a winter in Arctic Bay, with no sun for four months. 29:13: Different approaches to storytelling about the Arctic based on subject matter, and capturing an emotion in images that does justice to the landscape. 37:31: The logistics of getting to Arctic and Antarctic locations, and expenses involved with working and living there. 43:19: The Jubilee Expedition Jonas organized to celebrate the 150th anniversary of a legendary Swedish polar expedition to Svalbard. 51:20: Episode Break 51:38: Preparations for a polar expedition and the camera gear Acacia and Jonas pack. 1:00:31: Using a large format camera on polar expeditions, plus managing gear in extreme cold conditions. 1:06:42: Managing expectations for travelers, misconceptions when planning trips, plus different types of vessels used during expeditions to polar regions. 1:16:42: Cultivating an authentic connection to place when photographing polar regions. 1:21:29: The changing ethics of photographing in polar regions, plus findings from Jonas's Jubilee Expedition Guest Bios: Acacia Johnson is a photographer, writer, and a 2023 National Geographic Explorer based in Anchorage, Alaska. Drawn to painterly light and otherworldly landscapes, her work focuses on the environment, conservation, and connections between people and place. Over the past 10 years, she has made more than fifty expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica as a photographer and a guide—always seeking to inspire wonder and compassion for these remote regions during a time of rapid change. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic and TIME magazines, among other publications. In 2021, Acacia was awarded the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant, and in 2022 she received the ICP Infinity Award for Documentary Practices and Photojournalism. Jonas Paurell is an explorer, conservation photographer, photo educator, and speaker from Gothenburg, Sweden. One of his most ambitious projects is a 25-year documentation of the Arctic. Through ski expeditions and icebreaker voyages, he has captured both the resilience and vulnerability of Arctic landscapes, emphasizing the fragility of the region and the urgent need for preservation. In 2022, Jonas launched The Jubilee Expedition, recreating the historic Swedish Polar Expedition of 1872 to highlight this region's rapid melting and the far-reaching impacts of climate change. Jonas is also founder of Terra Photography Expeditions, which offers immersive workshops in both Arctic regions and South American rainforests, helping photographers deepen their connection with nature while refining their craft. Additionally, before dedicating his life to photography, Jonas served as a human rights lawyer for the United Nations. Stay Connected: Acacia Johnson Website Instagram Facebook X Jonas Paurell Website Terra Photography Expedition Instagram Facebook YouTube   Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

What did beauty look like in the land of pyramids and pharaohs? In this episode, we dive into the anti-aging secrets of Ancient Egypt- from fragrant youth-restoring oils to eyeliner that doubled as medicine (and maybe poison). Discover how sacred rituals, science, and status intertwined in the ancient world's most iconic beauty culture. Tune in and uncover the timeless obsession with staying young. Are. You. Ready?***************Sources and Further Reading: Books & Academic Texts:Tyldesley, Joyce. Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt. Profile Books, 2008.Roehrig, Catharine H. Hatshepsut: From Queen to Pharaoh. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005.Ikram, Salima. Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt. The American University in Cairo Press,2003.Barber, Elizabeth Wayland. Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years – Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times. W. W. Norton & Company, 1994.Pinch, Geraldine. Magic in Ancient Egypt. British Museum Press, 1994.Manniche, Lise. Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt.Cornell University Press, 1999.Fletcher, Joann. The Search for Nefertiti: The True Story of an Amazing Discovery.HarperCollins, 2004.Watterson, Barbara. Women in Ancient Egypt. British Museum Press, 2007.Lucarelli, Rita.“The Ritual and Symbolism of Anointing in Ancient Egypt.” Journal ofEgyptian Archaeology, vol. 103, 2017.Scientific & Archeological Studies:Walter, Philippe et al. “Lead-Based Compounds in Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics: Toxicity and Medicinal Use.” Journal of Archaeological Science, 2010.Link to articleSeiler, Roger et al. “Heavy Metal Toxicity in New Kingdom Egyptian Mummies.” ForensicScience International, vol. 309, 2019.Zakrzewski, Sonia R. “Bioarchaeological Insights into Ancient Egyptian Medicine and Cosmetic Use.” Antiquity, vol. 91, no. 358, 2017, pp. 958–972.Ancient Texts & Translations:The Ebers Papyrus (ca. 1550 BCE). Translated by H. E. Rycroft, 1930.The Book of the Dead– Referenced for funerary anointing and cosmetic/spiritual rituals.Pliny the Elder. Natural History (Book 13, Book 28, Book 33–36 especially) – Roman-eraencyclopedia detailing Egyptian beauty rituals, the use of natron, lead-basedointments, kohl, and anti-aging recipes involving honey, salt, and vinegar.Public domain translation: Perseus Digital Library – Pliny's Natural HistoryExpert Commentary & Interviews:Dr. Philippe Walter, chemist, Louvre Museum — commentary in Science Advances, 2010.Dr. Joann Fletcher, Egyptologist, University of York — interview in National Geographic,2015.Dr. Rita Lucarelli, UC Berkeley — keynote lecture, Annual Egyptological Congress, 2017.Dr. Zahi Hawass, Egyptologist — featured in The Mummy Chronicles: Secrets of Ancient Egypt, 2018.Articles & Online Publications:BBC History. “Ancient Egyptian Beauty Secrets.”Smithsonian Magazine. “Ancient Egyptian Makeup Might Have Been Medicinal.”****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the...

In 1971, a government mapping plane in Costa Rica captured something that has baffled scientists for over 50 years. This isn't another blurry UFO photo - it's crystal clear, officially documented, and completely unexplained. NASA engineers, French military officials, and top researchers have all studied this image with one shocking conclusion. Join Cristina Gomez as we reveal why this single photograph might be the most important UFO evidence ever captured.0:00 - Is This the CLEAREST UFO Photo Ever?4:22 - September 4, 1971: The Accidental Discovery8:25 - Nobody Saw It Coming: Frame 300 Shock12:05 - Why This Photo is Crystal Clear (REVEALED)17:18 - Government GAG ORDER & Cover-Up Exposed19:02 - Jacques Vallée's 19-Page Analysis22:01 - McMinnville Connection: Same UFO Shape?25:30 - Your Verdict: Real or Fake?To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link -  https://youtu.be/swiwfl4wYt0Visit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co❤️BECOME A UFOLOGER INSIDER ➔ https://www.patreon.com/paradigm_shifts/membership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

Welcome to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Madang Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Madang is the outdoor living room of the world. Here, we invite you to sit and tune into unreserved, remarkable conversations with renowned authors, leaders, public figures, and scholars on religion, culture, and everything in between. This has been a dream of mine for many years, and now it is a reality. Please join me at Madang Podcast hosted by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Century⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠This is the 49th Episode with Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, whois a trauma psychotherapist renowned for her work in complex trauma recovery. With a keen focus on the specific needs of trauma survivors, Gregory's expertise spans over 20 years in clinical practice. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, and Newsweek and published in Writer's Digest, Psychotherapy Networker, CounselingToday, and Psychology Today. Today, I am thrilled to have Gregory on the Madang podcast to share about her book, You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms (Broadleaf Books). We discuss forgiveness, trauma, the mind-body connection, racial justice, gender justice, and much more.I am grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity and Broadleaf Books for sponsoring this episode. Please join Homebrewed Christianity's online class, ⁠⁠Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, & the Holy Ghost⁠⁠. Please read some of the latest books from Broadleaf Books, such as Liberating Yoga, by a yoga teacher Harpinder Kaur Mann who draws from her own perspective as a Sikh-Punjabi woman who was alienated by the way yoga is practiced in the United States but found her way toward reclaiming the spiritual practice for herself. Please reach out to me if you would like to sponsor the next episode of the ⁠Madang podcast⁠. Or simply ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠support me on my ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠.

Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken chat with the team behind the stunning new documentary OCEAN - narrated by the fabulous Sir Davis Attenborough (oceanfilm.net). They talk to National geographic scientist Enric Sala and filmaker Toby Nowlan about what makes this documentary unique. What fantastic new film footage do they present? What are the biggest threats to the ocean? How can we help to save it? Is there any hope for our seas and the species they contain? Find out on this episode. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube  

Imagine a fungus slipping into your bloodstream, hijacking every single neuron and freezing you alive while it knits its own flesh with yours.If you were an ant or a spider, that could be you — but thankfully, Ophiocordyceps doesn't (yet) affect humans.In this Microgreens episode, we're peering into the terrifying and slightly creepy world of fungi.In our main episode, we covered why fungi are important. Today, we're getting into their dark side...In this episode I share:What the bleeding tooth fungus is and what it doesThe real-life zombie fungus and why it won't affect humans any time soonHow glow-in-the-dark mushrooms workWhat the dead man's fingers fungus isThe potential health benefits of lion's mane mushroomsWhat slime mould is and why it can moveEpisode quote:“In fact, we are closer related to fungi than they are to plants.”Episode sources: Hydnellum peckii overview and atromentin info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydnellum_peckii Zombie-ant fungus life-cycle (National Geographic): https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/cordyceps-zombie-fungus-takes-over-ants 50-million-year fossil zombie fungus: https://www.sci.news/paleontology/allocordyceps-baltica-09786.htmlFungal bioluminescence pathway transferred to tobacco (open-access paper): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7681015/ Dead man's fingers ecology note: https://purduelandscapereport.org/article/dead-mans-fingers/Lion's mane (Hericium) neuro-protective review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5987239/ Slime-mould maze-solving experiment (Nature 2000): https://www.nature.com/articles/35035159

En un rincón casi olvidado de Madrid, se erige el Teatro Clara Eugenia. Se trata del edificio más cercano al ideal estético del Tercer Reich en España. Construido en 1943 por el Auxilio Social franquista, su diseño recuerda a los monumentales de Albert Speer, el arquitecto de Hitler. Columnas dóricas, estucos polícromos y un imponente uso del hormigón le convierten en un eco inquietante de la Alemania nazi. Hoy, ese teatro acoge a la Orquesta y Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Liston, fue un célebre cirujano escocés del s. XIX conocido por la rapidez de sus amputaciones en una época sin anestesia, donde la velocidad era esencial para reducir el sufrimiento del paciente. Una de sus operaciones más famosas fue la que, supuestamente, alcanzó un 300% de mortalidad. Ocurrió durante una amputación de una pierna y, las consecuencias fueron dramáticas. Una anécdota, eso sí, que no tiene una base sólida, ya que se carece de fuentes primarias que puedan dar fe de aquel suceso. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Klim Type Foundry in Wellington have designed fonts for The Financial Times, Paypal and National Geographic; and closer to home, Kate Evans' definitive book about feijoas, Feijoa (which fittingly enough featured the Klim font, 'Feijoa').

This is why we produce Good Heavens! God's creation shows us His invisible attributes. He uses His creation to lead us to Christ, through whom and for whom the entirety of the heavens and earth were made (Colossians 1). Dan recently met a former atheist who became a Christian and has recently completed the final edits on a remarkable docudrama film about the cosmos and how it all points us to Jesus. The film is called Universe Designed and it is the passion project of our guest on Good Heavens! for the next two episodes, filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis. Universe Designed rivals anything produced by National Geographic or the Discovery Channel, without the naturalism of course, and is entirely Christ-centered. It is due to be released sometime toward the end of this year. Here on part one, Michael shares with us his story about how God began a good work in his life. For more about the film and how you can help get it into theaters, do visit the website at https://www.universedesigned.com for more information. Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols was a scientist, activist, community organizer, and author helping people reestablish healthier, more creative and regenerative relationships with themselves, each other and their environment through water, wonder, wellness and wildlife. His work has been broadcast on NPR, BBC, PBS, National Geographic and Animal Planet, as well as numerous popular periodicals. His most recent work is Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Wallace delves into his lifelong relationship with water and how it shaped his career and personal philosophy. Drawing inspiration from Melville's Moby Dick, the esteemed neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, and much more, Nichols articulates the concept of “Blue Mind”—a state of being that celebrates the serene connection and health benefits that water provides, echoing a sentiment revered across various cultures and spiritual traditions. Wallace's website: www.wallacejnichols.org/ Blue Mind book: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Mind-Surprising-Healthier-Connected/dp/0316252115 Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

What happens when Led Zeppelin, Ryan Reynolds, and a barbecue pit all crash into your TV screen at once?Krystina “K-Ray” Ray—dives headfirst into the world of streaming gold, unexpected documentaries, and the wildest new shows you've never heard of (but absolutely need to watch).

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, conocido como el Gran Duque de Alba, nació el 29 de octubre de 1507 en Piedrahíta. Heredó el título de III duque de Alba en 1531. Su carrera militar fue notable, participando en la conquista de Túnez en 1535 y lideró las tropas imperiales en la batalla de Mühlberg en 1547 para consolidar la autoridad de Carlos V. Como gobernador de los Países Bajos (1567-1573), enfrentó la rebelión protestante con mano dura, ganándose el apodo de ‘Duque de Hierro'. Por si aquellos logros no hubiesen sido suficientes, también comandó la invasión de Portugal en 1580 para lograr la unión dinástica bajo el reinado Felipe II. Y descubre más historias curiosas en el canal National Geographic y en Disney +. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I teamed up with fellow podcaster and prolific world traveler, Gary Arndt, from the "Everything Everywhere Daily" podcast to talk about UNESCO, an organization with a mission to save natural wonders and cultural heritage sites around the world. You'll hear the story of how UNESCO got it's start, specifically the painstaking dismantling, transport, and reconstruction of one some ancient Egypt's greatest wonders, threatened by modern development, and how the world came together to save it. You'll also hear about Gary's travels, including his favorite and least favorite UNESCO sites.  Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: Everything Everywhere "Everything You Wanted To Know About UNESCO World Heritage Sites But Never Bothered to Ask"JSTOR Daily "An Epic Face-Lift: Moving Abu Simbel Out of the Nile"UNESCO "Working Together: Abu Simbel"UNESCO Archives Film Collection: "The World Saves Abu Simbel" documentary National Geographic "Saving the Temples of Abu Simbel"Wikipedia "Abu Simbel"Shoot me a message!

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Loretta Swit, co-author of SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit; Chris Berdik, author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over The World - And How We Can Take It Back; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember actress Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy winning television role on the long running hit CBS series M*A*S*H. Loretta died of natural causes at her home in New York City on May 30th. We feature an interview done in January 2017, which highlights that she was also an artist and an animal activist and combined those two traits in a book entitled, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. Science journalist, Chris Berdik, is the author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over The World – And How We Can Take It Back, a book about urban noise pollution and how society can combat it. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week's reviewed title is When The Going Was Good by Graydon Carter (Penguin Press, $42).You can also read Stuart's articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week's guest slate is presented by science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky & National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky.

This month, Mary got to spend time with Alexis Marie Adams, a freelance writer and journalist. When we recorded, Lexy was in the last few weeks of spending half her year in a remote village in Southern Greece. This is her annual rhythm, with the summer and fall stretch spent in another small community at the edge of Montana's Beartooth Mountain Range. In these places, Lexy writes. Her focus is cultural and sustainable travel and environmental issues. Her articles and essays explore history and culture in the eastern Meditarranean, traditional and sustainable agriculture and, more recently, old-growth forests and other imperiled ecosystems globally. Lexy's work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, The Guardian, Scientific American, Orion Magazine and The Boston Globe among other outlets.In their conversation, Mary and Lexy explored the influence of place on various forms of climate activism and the role of journalism in climate repair. They also turned attention to the underlying meaning humans know in relationship with the natural world.You can learn more about Lexy on her website. There you'll find access to a great selection of her writing. And, as promised, here's her article on Albania's wild nature published by the NYT in April 2025. Don't miss the chance to take a deeper dive into Lexy's observations of and inspiration from this magnificent planet. As she says - it's all about attunement - and that's all about interdependence and love.MUSICGood Morning Café Jazz. Music by Sleep Volume from PixabayRolled Ankles: Smooth Jazz Flute Instrumental. Music by Nicholas Panek from PixabayPiano Jazz-324015. Music by Mircea Iancu from Pixabay

Andi Almond is a global communications leader, author, and former Associated Press journalist whose work has been published in TIME, National Geographic, The Guardian, NBC News, CBS News, and more. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, she is a leading voice in the worldschooling and travel communities. Andi is a passionate advocate for expanding access to travel and learning opportunities, serving as Vice Chair of the Board of The Global Livingston Institute and donating a portion of her book proceeds to IES Abroad to support scholarships for global learning.She shares her family's adventures, worldschooling advice, adventure travel tips and more on her popular blog and Instagram, @4almondsabroad. The Everywhere Classroom is her latest book, focused on extended family travel and worldschooling.When not exploring the far reaches of the earth, Andi is a communications leader at a global consulting firm. She calls Colorado her home with husband Randy, two kids, two cats and a dog… until wanderlust sweeps her away again.

This month, Little Kids, Big Hearts has focused on the power of music ... and we're excited to wrap up the month with a special interview with the person BEHIND the music on our podcast: Our audio engineer and sound designer, Ryan Marth. Host Todd Loyd joins Ryan and one of his kids (Clover, 8) for an interview about the power of music and sound design to help people understand how someone is feeling, even without words. You'll discover... 

David duChemin is a photographer, author, and adventurer whose work and words have helped countless creatives reconnect with the why behind their work, which plays perfectly into the story of this podcast. Known for his deep reflections on vision, presence, and the stories we tell with a camera, David brings a grounded honesty to conversations about creativity. He talks today about taking personal risk, his love of the wilds, his deep trust of animals and why travel is such a precious part of his life. To quote, “I don't want to go through life having only experienced the World through the pages of National Geographic, I want to see it, and touch it and smell it.” This week, I'm proud to announce something new. The Journey Beyond is a new travel venture for photographers, writers, and creatives heading to places like Mongolia, India, and beyond, not just to see, but to feel, listen, and make work that matters in an experiential way. More news on the show. Also, from your letters, Anders Ekmark shares how he silences that inner troll when self-doubt creeps in. There's a poignant farewell letter to Sebastião Salgado, penned by my friend Tomasz from Fujilove. Kelvin Brown talks about finding the courage to ask, “Can I make your portrait?” a deceptively simple but deeply human question, and Dennis Linden reminds us one more time for May, of this month's One Word Assignment. Links to all guests and features will be on the show page, my sincere thanks to Arthelper, who sponsor this show, plus our Extra Milers, without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.

Conocidos como ‘los gitanos del mar', la tribu Moken son una comunidad nómada que ha habitado durante siglos las aguas del mar de Andamán, entre Tailandia y Birmania. Su profundo conocimiento del océano y sus patrones les permitió reconocer las señales del tsunami de 2004, como el abrupto retroceso del mar. Su sabiduría ancestral, transmitida oralmente, fue clave para su supervivencia. Sin embargo, tras el desastre, su modo de vida se vio amenazado por la modernización y el turismo, poniendo en riesgo sus tradiciones y lengua. Y descubre nuevas imágenes nunca vistas en televisión y declaraciones de los supervivientes sobre cómo fue el Tsunami más devastador y mortal de la historia. Todo en la serie “Tsunami: La carrera contra el tiempo”. Estreno el 31 de mayo, con doble episodio sábado y domingo, a las 16:00h en el canal National Geographic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryZoltan Istvan is a futurist, transhumanist leader, and former presidential candidate known for advocating the use of science and technology to overcome aging and death. A former National Geographic journalist and author of The Transhumanist Wager, he founded the U.S. Transhumanist Party and gained global attention with his 2016 “Immortality Bus” campaign. Istvan has spoken at the World Economic Forum and the World Bank, and written for The New York Times and Wired, making him one of the most provocative voices shaping humanity's future.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/zoltan_istvan/ https://x.com/zoltan_istvan/ https://zoltanistvan.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprintCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Quince - https://quince.com/success Northwest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/success Prolon - https://prolonlife.com/clary Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro01:41 – Who Is Zoltan Istvan?03:19 – A Life-Changing Moment06:52 – Why Chase Immortality?08:40 – Transhumanism Explained10:44 – Is It Really Controversial?12:45 – What the Government Thinks15:03 – Morphological Freedom16:37 – Living as a Transhumanist20:08 – What Fuels Zoltan's Drive23:50 – Sponsor Break26:59 – Entrepreneurship Today30:50 – What Transhumanism Means Now35:26 – Tech That Excites Zoltan38:07 – Sponsor Break40:20 – Should Some Parts Stay Human?43:13 – Fully Replacing the Body46:36 – The Future of AI53:16 – Global AI Competition59:40 – Prepping Kids for the Future1:02:25 – Zoltan's Ultimate Life LessonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sue Flood is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, zoologist, adventure travel leader and public speaker. Her work takes her all over the world but she has a special passion for the wildlife and icy beauty of the Polar regions and is one of the very few women professional photographers who returns again and again to Earth's harshest and most demanding environments.Her first visit to the Poles happened during her 11 years in the BBC's prestigious Natural History Unit, working on such global hits as The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, with Sir David Attenborough; on National Geographic and Discovery Channel co-productions and on the Disneynature movie Earth. It had been Sue's dream to work with David Attenborough since childhood and he inspired her to study Zoology at Durham University, so it was literally a dream come true!Since then, Sue's travels as a photographer have taken her to hundreds of destinations on all seven continents and found her living with reindeer herders in Siberia, swimming with humpback whales in the South Pacific, working aboard Russian ice-breakers; camping in an emperor penguin colony in the Weddell Sea and seeking out spirit bears in British Columbia.Notable Links:Sue Flood WebsiteSue Flood InstagramEmperor: The Perfect PenguinEmperor Penguin Chicks Jump Off a 50-foot Cliff in Antarctica *****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

English. French. Italian. Hindi. Greek. Russian. All these different languages can trace their roots to the same origin: Proto-Indo-European, spoken in 4000 BC in the steppe that crosses from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. Whether by migration, diffusion or conquest, the Indo-European languages spread west across Europe, east across Central Asia, and southeast towards India. Laura Spinney writes about Proto-Indo-European—which never existed in a written form—and its many descendants in her latest book Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global (William Collins / Bloomsbury: 2025). Laura Spinney is the author of Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World (PublicAffairs: 2017), which has been translated into more than a dozen languages, and two novels. Her science writing has appeared in The Atlantic, National Geographic, Nature, The Economist, The Guardian, and elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'd like to share with you a conversation I just had last week, in New York, on stage at the WITS Summit, the largest gathering of women travel creators organized by the Wanderful community and its CEO, Beth Santos.I attended WITS to moderate a panel called Travel, Power, and the Role of Creators in the World on Fire.With my brilliant co-panelists Janine Jervis, communications director for Visit Jordan, and Dr Anu Taranath, University of Washington faculty member, educator, and consultant on human rights, race, and privilege, we spent an electrified 30 minutes channeling the pain, grief, and frustration so many feel.In front of 600 people, I delivered a message that has been in my heart for the last few years. This is the message I want to share with you today.I want to apologize to you for the quality of this recording. It's not the greatest, and normally, I would not share it. But I thought the conversation was just too important, and so it finds its way to you in this form. Check out the YouTube video that you can follow along with subtitles.Become a Going Places member for as little as $6 a month. Visit our reimagined platform at goingplacesmedia.com to learn more.Thanks to our Founding Member: RISE Travel Institute, a nonprofit with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education.Featured on the show:Follow @dr.anutaranath on InstagramFollow @jamaykey on InstagramLearn more about WITSGoing Places is a reader-supported platform. Get membership perks like a monthly group call with Yulia at goingplacesmedia.com!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Learn more about our show at goingplacesmedia.com.

Folks this week we got a story to tell you. And this time it literally just happened to us. So we had to let you know. We all know Nicky & Manny like to eavesdrop. In fact, Gossip is a cornerstone of their relationship. Stop us if you've heard this one… but it really starts out like a joke. After a half day of walking around and doing some window shopping, your hosts decided to stop for a quick drink. It was in that bar, sitting next to a trio of war vets that in walked a MAGA Hat. Now from here the story takes a turn. The folks in the bar weren't having it and sure enough drama started. You gotta hear where it. Needless to say, Nicky and Manny had to stay for an extra drink to see it all go down!Seeing a MAGA in the wild is crazy. Nicky Trendz personally thinks this is her first time seeing one actually interact with others. Like we're on National Geographic or something. She didn't know what to expect. But to hear him speak Spanish, that really confused her. Manny Oso on the other hand has been witness to many and knew exactly what to do. Sit quiet and observe! But anyways you tell us!- What are the rules of engagement for dealing with Red Hats?- Would you have bought the Old Man a drink after that?To keep up with the Ducks in charge follow:FB & IG: @BubblebathstoriesNicky Trendz IG: @nickyTRENDZManny Oso IG: @gotnotime4dissFor official Merch head over to Bubblebathstories.co☎️ Or call us at 347-878-1144 !!!

In this landmark 150th episode, Sue Stockdale talks to Kris Tompkins, one of the world's most prolific conservation philanthropists.  Kris shares a powerful, personal perspective on what drives her and urges listeners to ditch the myth of individual powerlessness: “The excuse that ‘I'm just one person' - that's the weakest, nonsensical excuse there is. One person, it does matter.”In the conversation, Tompkins reflects on how her business experience helped shape a vision for nature conservation at scale, highlighting themes of risk-taking, leadership, and the power of direct engagement. She reminds us that the gritty, uncomfortable days in nature often leave the strongest impressions: “I like people being miserable in the national parks - those are the days we remember.”About Kris TompkinsKris Tompkins is the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, and former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. For three decades, she has committed to protecting and restoring wild beauty and biodiversity by creating national parks, inspiring activism, and fostering economic vitality as a result of conservation. Kris and her husband, Doug Tompkins have protected over 15 million acres of parklands in Chile and Argentina through Tompkins Conservation and its partners, making them among the most successful national park oriented philanthropists in history.Kris served as Patron for Protected Areas for the UN Environmental Programme from 2018 to 2022. The recipient of numerous honours, she was the first conservationist to be awarded the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. Her 2020 TED talk "Lets make the earth wild again" has over two million views.  Find out more about Kris Tompkins and the work of Tompkins Conservation : Rewilding Argentina : Rewilding Chile :Trailer for National Geographic documentary - Wild Life Time Stamps01:57 Developing a passion for nature 04:29 Challenges and Triumphs in Conservation11:25 Building Teams and Collaborative Efforts27:34 The Role of Technology in Conservation31:22 Reflecting on Successes and Lessons Learned34:24 Inspiration and Call to Action Key Quotes I'm actually inspired and motivated probably more by grief and a kind of yearning, than I am by something that's fabulous and positive. You can't fall in love with something you don't know. I like people being miserable in the national parks as those are the days we remember- the days you were freezing.The excuse that “I'm just one person”. That's the weakest, nonsensical excuse there is. One person, it does matter.People have to decide that they want to participate in something more than what they currently have in their daily life. They see what's going on in the outside world and they want to do something. And that's a decision. And that's probably the most difficult step of all. There are people working for nature who need what you're good at. It's the wilfulness that people get stuck on. Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeProducer: Sue Stockdale   Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.

SHERRI PAPINI: CAUGHT IN THE LIE marks the first time she has spoken out on camera since the media firestorm and federal investigation following her 2016 disappearance. The docuseries will revisit Papini's case, layering in her perspective and offering new insights with potential answers to the questions that still swirl around the case nearly a decade later.Over the course of four-parts, SHERRI PAPINI: CAUGHT IN THE LIE retraces Papini's case from the days leading up to her disappearance into her alleged abduction, her shocking return to her family, and the subsequent aftermath that led to her 2022 arrest by federal authorities. For the first time, Papini will share her account of events as she recalls them, offering rare insights into her mindset during her disappearance and the subsequent investigation into her abduction claims upon her return home. SHERRI PAPINI: CAUGHT IN THE LIE will also chronicle the aftermath of her 2022 guilty plea that Papini continues to navigate, including her present custody battle with her ex-husband, Keith Papini, as she seeks joint custody of their children.To share insights into Sherri's motivations for speaking now and discuss new revelations in the case is director, Nicole Rittenmeyer. An Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Nicole has created hundreds of hours of documentary programming for the Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, History, A&E, National Geographic, and Hulu / FX.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

When Alex Schnell was around 5 years old, playing in rock pools around Clovelly beach in Sydney, she had an alien encounter. The creature in the shallow water in front of her was a little octopus and unlike anything Alex had seen before, and instead of darting off in fear like a fish might, to Alex it felt like the octopus was genuinely curious in her.Alex has now spent many hours observing them in the ocean, and has discovered extraordinary things about octopus intelligence, personalities, feats of memory, and mating behaviours.The episode of Conversations explores animal intelligence, octopus, giant cuttlefish, scuba diving, animal memory and cognitive skills, South America, prisons in Chile, National Geographic, Nat Geo, Paul Rudd, nature doco, documentary, Disney, how smart are octopus.Further informationYou can stream Dr Alex Schnell's nature documentary, Secrets of the Octopus, at National Geographic Online.

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Is it healthier to be short or tall? Not that you can do much about it – but this episode begins by exploring some interesting health differences between the tall and the short. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-32117018 All of us have had the urge to get revenge on someone for something they did to us. Seeking revenge is a very powerful feeling that many people cannot control. Yet, more often than not, getting revenge is not that satisfying and you often end up regretting it - road rage being the perfect example. James Kimmel, Jr. joins me to help us understand why feelings of revenge are hard to tame and what you can do when you feel revenge to de-escalate the situation. James is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, a lawyer, and the founder and co-director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. He is author of a book called The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It (https://amzn.to/3SPx8v2). Fear of snakes is very common. Lots of people hate them - but the fact is they are fascinating creatures which have adapted to survive everywhere on earth (except one place). There are snakes that lay eggs and snakes who have live births. There are snakes that eat every day and snakes that eat only once a year. And just how dangerous are they? That depends. Listen as I talk with Stephen S. Hall, a science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, National Geographic, Wired, Science, and more. He is author of the book Slither: How Nature's Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World (https://amzn.to/44OPyne). People like to put their best foot forward on social media and often they will brag about a promotion or romance or post a photo of their new car or boat. But how is that actually received by the people who see it? Listen as I reveal what people think about this sort of “humble bragging.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150512104037.htm PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! MINT MOBILE: Ditch overpriced wireless and get 3 months of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for 15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MintMobile.com/something⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor! Get 50% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FactorMeals.com/something50off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIMELINE: Get 10% off your order of Mitopure!  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Timeline.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROCKET MONEY: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster! Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://RocketMoney.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠ QUINCE: Elevate your shopping with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! DELL: The power of Dell AI with Intel inside is transforming the world of pro sports! For the players and the fans who are there for every game. See how Dell Technologies with Intel inside can help find your advantage, and power your wins at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Dell.com/Wins⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The afikra Podcast, we're joined by renowned journalist Mona Chalabi who discusses her latest animated series "#1 Happy Family USA" with comedian Ramy Youssef, her unique data-driven and illustrated approach to journalism, and the use of humor as an effective communication tool. The conversation delves into Chalabi's upbringing, her views on authority and respect in journalism, the importance of lived experiences in storytelling, and the ethical complexities of representing marginalized voices. We also explore the challenges of the journalism industry, the impact of social media, and the significance of platforming diverse perspectives in media.00:00 Introduction 03:18 Childhood Interests and Ambitions04:53 No to Fan Culture 07:47 Data Journalism and Human Stories12:15 Challenges in Journalism and Representation16:39 Economic Crisis in Journalism21:27 Growing Up During the Iraq Invasion23:12 The Role of Journalists in Shaping Consent24:35 The Challenges and Resilience of Protest Movements26:41 The Importance of Local Reporting29:12 Journalistic Integrity and Future Reflections33:16 Balancing Activism and Media Consumption34:33 The Process of Creating and Revising Work39:23 The Debate on Platforming Opposing Views44:46 Final ThoughtsMona Chalabi's work has earned her a Pulitzer Prize, a fellowship at the British Science Association, and an Emmy nomination and recognition from the Royal Statistical Society. In recent years, her art has been exhibited at the Tate, the Brooklyn Museum, the Design Museum, and the House of Illustration. She studied international relations in Paris and Arabic in Jordan. Mona works beside windows, sometimes in her hometown of London but usually in Brooklyn where she is writing a book about the ways we talk about money. It has been optioned by A24 as a documentary series. She is also the executive producer and creative director of an upcoming animated TV show with Ramy Youssef, A24 and Amazon Studios. Her writing and illustrations have been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Guardian where she is currently the data editor. Her video, audio, and production work has been featured on Netflix, NPR, the BBC, and National Geographic.Connect with Chalabi

Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're talking limerence, longing, and connection with our guest, Amanda McCracken, a journalist, speaker, and host of the insightful The Longing Lab podcast and author of the forthcoming book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover. Inside the episode, we breakdown limerence and the limerence cycle, and how this intense and often obsessive infatuation we may develop for someone ultimately keeps us from developing the connections and relationships we desire.  We'll also explore the neuroscience behind limerence and how our brains are wired to desire what we don't have, and why this longing can become a comforting distraction.  But that's not all, you all came through with questions and we've got answers, like how to break the limerence cycle? What if I just can't get over someone? I have a crush, how can I not go into limerence? What are some strategies for obsessive thoughts? What role does social media and the dating apps play in all of this? As we begin to wrap up the conversation, Amanda shares her decision to wait until 41 to have sex, which garnered national attention and sparked conversations about intimacy, self-worth, and the societal narratives that shape our romantic lives. Alright flirties, let's prepare to examine our desires and the stories we tell ourselves about love.  Time to meet Amanda! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy- all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Amanda McCracken is an award-winning journalist whose writing has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, NPR, Elle, National Geographic, Vogue, Runner's World, Outside and elsewhere. Her TEDx talk "How longing keeps us from healthy relationships" was one of only 200 talks chosen in 2023 as a TEDx editors' pick. She is now a TEDxCU speaker coach and a writing consultant at the University of Colorado. McCracken has been interviewed about her essays on intimacy by Katie Couric, the BBC World News, USA Today, and various podcasts. After over a decade of research and interviews with 100+ people, her hybrid memoir on limerence When Longing Becomes Your Lover will be published Februrary 2026, but the greatest result of her investigative journey was meeting her husband and having their daughter.  McCracken is also an endurance athlete and triathlon coach of 25 years. Learn more about her at www.amandajmccracken.com, on Instagram @amandajmccracken,  or discover more about the science and culture of longing at her podcast The Longing Lab. About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Après les attentats du 11 septembre 2001, des centaines de chiens de recherche et de sauvetage ont été mobilisés pour fouiller les décombres du World Trade Center à la recherche de survivants. Et un phénomène troublant a rapidement été observé par les maîtres-chiens et les secouristes : les chiens semblaient perturbés, voire déprimés, par le fait de ne retrouver aucun survivant.Pourquoi cette réaction ?Les chiens de sauvetage sont formés à retrouver des personnes vivantes. Lorsqu'ils réussissent, ils reçoivent une récompense (jeu, caresses, friandise), ce qui renforce leur motivation. Mais à Ground Zero, après les premiers jours, il n'y avait plus de survivants à localiser. Les 300 à 350 chiens de recherche et de sauvetage qui y avaient été déployés ne recevaient donc plus de récompense, ce qui perturbait leur comportement.Selon les témoignages de l'époque, notamment dans des articles du New York Times, de National Geographic et des interviews de maîtres-chiens, les chiens semblaient perdre confiance en eux. Certains devenaient léthargiques, d'autres montraient des signes de stress, d'anxiété ou de tristesse — un état que l'on pourrait comparer à une forme de dépression canine, même si le terme est ici utilisé dans un sens comportemental, non clinique.Faux sauvetages organisésPour y remédier, les secouristes ont eu une idée : organiser de faux sauvetages. Des pompiers ou volontaires se cachaient dans les gravats, et lorsqu'un chien les retrouvait, on célébrait la découverte comme un vrai sauvetage. Le chien recevait alors récompenses et félicitations, ce qui permettait de restimuler son moral et de maintenir sa motivation pour continuer la mission.Ces mises en scène ont été confirmées par plusieurs sources, dont :Le National Geographic dans un article sur les chiens du 11 septembre.Le livre Dog Heroes of September 11th de Nona Kilgore Bauer.Des vétérinaires militaires qui ont observé des signes de stress post-traumatique chez certains chiens.Que retenir ?Cette histoire est un témoignage poignant du lien étroit entre les chiens et les humains, mais aussi de l'intelligence émotionnelle de ces animaux. Les chiens de recherche ne sont pas des machines : ils comprennent le contexte, perçoivent les émotions de leurs maîtres, et souffrent eux aussi du désespoir environnant.En bref : oui, certains chiens de secours après le 11-Septembre ont montré des signes de détresse psychologique, et des "faux sauvetages" ont été mis en place pour les aider. Une leçon d'humanité… venue d'animaux. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ben Goldfarb, an independent conservation journalist.  He's the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.  His work has appeared in a number of publications you've probably heard of, from The Atlantic, New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, Science, The New Yorker, National Geographic, and many other publications! Ben talks about his first two books, how he connects with the audience, and a request for your input Fisheries Podcast listeners!  Ben is working on his next book about fish movement and migration.  If you're interested in talking to Ben about your work he encourages you to reach out!    Check out his website for his contact information, and information about his books! https://www.bengoldfarb.com/   Main point: "Don't be afraid to talk to journalists about your work!" Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Oregon Pinot, Washington Syrah, and… heavy metal? Believe it or not, all three fit right into this episode's deep dive into the Pacific Northwest, one of the world's most exciting (and misunderstood) wine regions.Fresh off a National Geographic wine cruise through the Columbia and Snake Rivers, host Amanda McCrossin is joined by journalist, educator, and senior editor at JancisRobinson.com Samantha Cole-Johnson. In this enlightening (and, of course, unfiltered) conversation, Amanda and Sam get into Washington's red-hot Rocks District, where to eat and drink in Portland, and—HOT TAKE ALERT—why Oregon might actually be best suited to white wines. Whether you're Pinot-obsessed, Syrah-curious, or just wondering what to do on your next trip to the PNW wine country, this one's for you 2023 Tior Pinot Noir Willamette Valley