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Elizabeth Svoboda shares expert tactics for finding the right pace to sustain your energy for the long haul.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The subtle warning signs you're overpacing 2) How to structure your day for maximum energy 3) How to streamline your day with selective mediocrity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1164 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELIZABETH — Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science writer and contributor to Scientific American, Discover, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other publications. Elizabeth is a winner of the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Writers, and her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and young sons.• Book: The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving• Instagram: svobodster• Website: ElizabethSvoboda.com• Newsletter: “The Art of Pacing”— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Resonance frequency breathing• App: Elite HRV• Study: “Long-term follow-up of residual symptoms in patients treated for stress-related exhaustion” by Kristina Glise, Lilian Wiegner, and Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir • Instagram: Dr. Whitney Casares• Book: Etty Hillesum: An Interrupted Life the Diaries, 1941-1943 and Letters from Westerbork by Etty Hillesum• Past episode: 014: Emotional Mastery with Dr. Marcia Reynolds• Past episode: 1005: How to Feel Energized Every Day with Dr. Michael Breus— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loghan Paylor (MFA'20) didn't set out to win CBC's Canada Reads competition. They were just trying to write the book they needed to write. In this episode, the author of The Cure for Drowning—winner of Canada Reads 2026, Giller Prize longlistee, and Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize finalist—opens up about non-linear creative processes, writing queer and trans characters with care, the pros and cons of an MFA, and why the best writing advice has nothing to do with aesthetic morning routines.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:TranscriptContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyLoghan PaylorCanada ReadsLearn more about the UBC MFA in Creative Writing (00:00) - Introduction (01:42) - Meet Loghan Paylor (02:26) - Canada Reads whirlwind (03:02) - Publicity, introversion, and support (04:22) - The “gap” that wasn't: writing life between milestones (05:29) - Favourite passages and hard-won scenes (06:44) - The Post-it drafting method (08:27) - Finding your process (and ignoring aesthetics) (11:18) - Old drafts, saved folders, and ideas that return (13:18) - Characters, POV, and writing identity (14:52) - Writing Ontario: memory, place, and research accuracy (17:11) - Nature and climate grief (18:17) - Bookworm Games and creative balance (20:14) - Reading influences (21:16) - UBC MFA and becoming a professional writer (24:44) - Advice for emerging writers (27:26) - Reader messages and impact (29:14) - Reviews and boundaries (30:16) - Conclusion
D. Firth Griffith is a writer, teacher and land-based practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of ecology, myth and lived relationship with the natural world.He is a father, horse handler, sacred butcher and leather tanner, as well as an award-winning independent author of books on kincentric ecology, mythology, fantasy, horror and language. His writing has appeared in publications including The Stockman Grassfarmer, Resilience.org and the Permaculture Research Institute. His books have received several honours, including Independent Publisher Book of the Year in Fantasy and the National Indie Excellence Award in Nature Writing.Across his books and countless conversations, Daniel has challenged many of the assumptions that underpin modern agriculture, food systems and even contemporary environmentalism. His work asks difficult questions: What does it mean to eat with honour? What has been lost when food becomes commodity rather than a relational, animistic consent-based approach? This conversation felt particularly alive for me because last year we field harvested one of our own cows within our community's farm. The experience stirred reverence, grief, gratitude, responsibility and many questions that continue to unfold within me.Daniel's work offers a language for some of those questions, while also opening many more.What follows is a conversation about food, consent, ceremony, kinship, grief, horror, foraging, hope and what it might mean to become fully answerable to the places and beings that feed us.Firth has generously offered a fortnight of a 75% discount code for any and all of his books, which is for the patrons of this podcast and also for our paid subscribers on Substack. Daniel's Award-winning Irish Myth “Rimwalker” series now has three books, all available on his website. And if you want to learn more about kincentric rewilding, he also has that book available (I recommend it).The music in this episode is from Ojhro and Cynefin.Explore Firth's books.Learn more about our work at Rooted Healing.Become a patron.Subscribe on Substack. Get full access to Rooted Healing at rootedhealing.substack.com/subscribe
Kimberly explores the surprising science of sun exposure with Rowan Jacobsen, challenging common fears about sunlight and revealing its profound health benefits. Learn how to balance sun safety with the need for natural light to improve health, mood, and longevity.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sunlight and Health02:52 The Historical Perspective on Sunlight06:00 Understanding Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure08:50 The Benefits of Sunlight Beyond Skin Cancer12:02 Sensible Sun Exposure and Aging14:56 Circadian Rhythms and Sunlight17:56 Alternatives to Natural Sunlight20:58 Vitamin D and Its Importance24:41 The Vitamin D Dilemma29:59 Sunlight and Fertility33:40 In Defense of Sunlight38:53 The Impact of Light on Children43:44 Sunscreen InsightsSponsor: ANIMA MUNDI OFFER: Anima Mundi is giving Feel Good Podcast listeners they're largest discount of the year. It's a great opportunity to treat yourself or a friend to some soothing self-care by going to AnimaMundiHerbals.com and use the code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your purchase. USE LINK: AnimaMundiHerbals.com Code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your purchase.Rowen Jacobsen Resources: Book: In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure (June 16th, 2026) (Simon & Shuster) Website: rowanjacobsen.com Social: @unrealrowanjacobsen Email: rowanjacobsen@gmail.comBio: Rowan Jacobsen writes about science and nature and the less-explored corners of the world for Harper's, Outside, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Smithsonian, The New York Times, The Washington Post, MIT Technology Review, Businessweek, and others, and his work has been anthologized in The Best American Science & Nature Writing and other collections. He has received awards from the James Beard Foundation, the Society of American Travel Writers, and the Overseas Press Club. He is the author of nine books, including A Geography of Oysters, Fruitless Fall, and Truffle Hound, which have been named to Best Book of the Year lists by the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, NPR, and Publishers Weekly. He has performed with Pop-Up Magazine, lectured at Harvard and Yale, and appeared on CBS, NBC, and NPR. He has been an Alicia Patterson Foundation Fellow, writing about endangered diversity on the borderlands between India, Myanmar, and China; a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT, focusing on the environmental and evolutionary impact of synthetic biology; and a Nova Media Fellow, researching the science of sun exposure. His new book, In Defense of Sunlight: The Surprising Science of Sun Exposure, will be published by Scribner on the Summer Solstice, 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flüsse, die Rechte haben? Wälder, die denken? Berge, die fühlen? Immer öfter wird gefordert, dass die Natur als lebendiges Gegenüber anerkannt wird – und Rechte erhält. Auch Robert Macfarlane, die wichtigste Stimme des britischen «Nature-Writing», kämpft dafür und erklärt, welche Folgen es hätte. Schmelzende Gletscher, abnehmende Biodiversität, Aussterben der Arten – es ist an der Zeit, neu über Natur nachzudenken. Der mehrfach ausgezeichnete britische Bestsellerautor Robert Macfarlane macht das in seinen Büchern. Im neuesten Wurf begibt er sich auf Reisen. Von Ecuador über Südindien bis nach Québec begegnete er Flüssen, die er nicht mehr als Landschaftsobjekte, sondern als lebendige Wesen erlebte. In seinem neuen Buch nennt er sie sogar Co-Autoren. Und er fragt sich: Wie gerecht ist ein Rechtssystem, das sich nur am Menschen orientiert? Was, wenn hinter der ökologischen Krise in Tat und Wahrheit ein Weltbild steht, das den Menschen als Herrscher über die Natur, als Nutzer und Eigentümer versteht? Und was wäre zu tun, um dieses Denken zu überwinden? Was würde es wirklich bedeuten, wenn wir Flüsse, Berge und Wälder als Mit-Wesen verstünden, als Subjekte statt Objekte? Olivia Röllin spricht mit Robert MacFarlane über den Trost der Flüsse, die Grenzen menschlicher Herrschaft und die Vision eines neuen Gesellschaftsvertrags zwischen Mensch und Natur. Wiederholung vom 12. Oktober 2025
Flüsse, die Rechte haben? Wälder, die denken? Berge, die fühlen? Immer öfter wird gefordert, dass die Natur als lebendiges Gegenüber anerkannt wird – und Rechte erhält. Auch Robert Macfarlane, die wichtigste Stimme des britischen «Nature-Writing», kämpft dafür und erklärt, welche Folgen es hätte. Schmelzende Gletscher, abnehmende Biodiversität, Aussterben der Arten – es ist an der Zeit, neu über Natur nachzudenken. Der mehrfach ausgezeichnete britische Bestsellerautor Robert Macfarlane macht das in seinen Büchern. Im neuesten Wurf begibt er sich auf Reisen. Von Ecuador über Südindien bis nach Québec begegnete er Flüssen, die er nicht mehr als Landschaftsobjekte, sondern als lebendige Wesen erlebte. In seinem neuen Buch nennt er sie sogar Co-Autoren. Und er fragt sich: Wie gerecht ist ein Rechtssystem, das sich nur am Menschen orientiert? Was, wenn hinter der ökologischen Krise in Tat und Wahrheit ein Weltbild steht, das den Menschen als Herrscher über die Natur, als Nutzer und Eigentümer versteht? Und was wäre zu tun, um dieses Denken zu überwinden? Was würde es wirklich bedeuten, wenn wir Flüsse, Berge und Wälder als Mit-Wesen verstünden, als Subjekte statt Objekte? Olivia Röllin spricht mit Robert MacFarlane über den Trost der Flüsse, die Grenzen menschlicher Herrschaft und die Vision eines neuen Gesellschaftsvertrags zwischen Mensch und Natur. Wiederholung vom 12. Oktober 2025
Birdsong is the soundtrack to our world. We have tried to capture its fleeting, ephemeral beauty, and the feelings it inspires, for millennia.Richard Smyth's A Sweet, Wild Note explores science, music, literature, landscape and the thousand different ways in which birdsong has moved us. A bright song on a lonely street can lift our mood, bringing comfort, wonder or joy. But can we learn to listen, really listen, to what the birds are saying? Or do they just tell us back our own tales?More about Richard Smyth.Support the showConnect with me at...GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @HannahgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB
Lisa Wells is a poet, essayist, and documentarian. She is the author, most recently, of The Fire Passage, selected by Diane Seuss as the winner of the Levis Poetry Prize (Four Way Books, 2025). Her debut poetry collection, The Fix, won the Iowa Poetry Prize. She is also the author of Believers: Making a Life at the End of the World, (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), a finalist for the 2022 PEN E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. Her work has been published in Granta, The Believer, N+1, The New York Times, Harper's Magazine, and in The Best American Science and Nature Writing and The Best American Food and Travel Writing. She has taught for The University of Iowa, The University of Arizona, Portland State University, Yale-NUS and currently serves as co-editor of the Kuhl House Poets Series at the University of Iowa Press. Find more here: https://www.lisawellswriter.com/ As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. Submit your poems through Submittable by midnight Sunday for a chance to be invited: https://rattle.submittable.com/submit/269309/rattlecast-prompt-poems-online For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/page/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write an after poem to one of the Rattle Poetry Prize finalist poems. Make sure not to take the magic from the source poem. Instead, create your own transformation! Next Week's Prompt: Write a poem that's all about taste! Include a scent, but not the word “delicious.” The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.
James Aldred is an Emmy award-winning documentary wildlife cameraman and filmmaker who has collaborated with David Attenborough on projects such Planet Earth, The Life of Mammals and Our Planet. He often finds himself suspended from ropes or on platforms high up in the rainforest canopy, capturing shots of rarely-seen animals and birds, including orangutans, gibbons and eagles.He recalled some of his treetop adventures - and the many dangers he's faced - in his first book, The Man Who Climbs Trees. His second, Goshawk Summer, detailed his experience of filming a family of goshawks in the New Forest during lockdown. It went on to win the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. His most recent book, A Wagon in the Woods, returns to the New Forest and is about his painstaking restoration of an old horse-drawn wagon he once played in as a child. James picks music by Borodin, Wagner, Mahler, Bach and John Barry.
Author and longtime volunteer surveyor Maria Mudd Ruth weaves together science, field observation, and community storytelling in this engaging exploration of one bird's life. Drawing from over a decade of beachside study, she dives deep into the guillemot's behaviors, quirky traits, and ecological relationships. Along the way, readers meet the passionate citizen scientists who have built a unique community around caring for and studying this vibrant bird.Bridging the gap between field guide and memoir, The Bird with Flaming Red Feet invites readers to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the wild places--and creatures--just outside their door. It's a joyful call to observation, stewardship, and a deeper understanding of our coastal world.Salish Sea Guillemot NetworkCheck out my GoodReads review.Support the showConnect with me at...GoodReads: Hannah Buschert IG: @HannahgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB
Judith Schalansky einzuordnen ist gar nicht so leicht. Sie ist Schriftstellerin, Graphikerin, Buchgestalterin. Als Herausgeberin verantwortet sie die Reihe "Naturkunden", die sich dem sogenannten Nature-Writing widmet und wo Bücher über Schnecken, Esel, Käfer usw. erscheinen. Auch in ihrem literarischen Werk geht es - angefangen mit dem autobiographisch grundierten Roman "Der Hals der Giraffe" - um das Verhältnis von Natur, Kultur und Leben. So auch in ihrem neuen Buch mit drei Poetikvorlesungen, die sie an der Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt am Main gehalten hat. Titel: "Marmor, Quecksilber, Nebel. Woraus die Welt gemacht ist". Jörg Magenau hat es gelesen.
Flüsse sind die Lebensadern in der Landschaft. Wenn es den Flüssen und Bächen gut geht, geht es uns gut. Wie können wir ein Bewusstsein dafür schaffen, dass wir das Wasser wieder frei fließen lassen und davon alle profitieren? Wie können wir wieder eine emotionale Verbindung zur Landschaft und dem Wesen eines Flusses herstellen?Was kann jeder Einzelne dazu beitragen, um seinen Heimatbach wieder zu beleben?- Was haben wir als Mensch davon, wenn wir das Wasser wieder in unseren Lebensraum zurückholen?Torsten Schäfer ist Prof. für Journalismus, Wildnispädagoge und Autor u.a. des Buches "Die Wildnis in uns" (oekom-Verlag, ). Er forscht dazu, wie wir wieder eine Brücke zwischen Mensch und Natur schlagen können (Projekt "Talking Salmon") und hat dazu u.a. die indigenen Völker Nordeuropas besucht und ihre noch natürliche Verbindung zur Natur untersucht. Er organisiert Schreibwerkstätten für Nature Writing. Anita Maas ist Autorin des Buches "Dein Natur-Retreat- Wie du mit den vier Elementen zu innerer Kraft und Ruhe findest, mvg-Verlag .Natur-Tagebuch für Journaling in der NaturNatur-Retreat für Frauen "Entdecke die Wildnis in dir" vom 7.-12. Juni 26 im Oberammergau, Bayern#natur #wasser #klimaschutz #klimawandel #naturverbundenheit #bewusstsein #spiritualität
Das literarische Genre "Nature writing" entwickelte sich mit der Industrialisierung als Reaktion auf die Umweltzerstörung. Es geht darum, Naturerscheinungen sachkundig, aber empfindsam aus subjektiver Perspektive zu beschreiben.
Tony John Andrews hails from Rhode Island, which despite being the smallest U.S. state in terms of landmass, has the second greatest ratio of coastline to landmass of all 50 states. He'll take it. He is a former state champion swimmer who really wanted to surf, so he did the best he could to teach himself in the region's piddling windslop. Now in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, trying to wrangle Ocean Beach, he has developed a renewed appreciation for his swimming background. Tony holds his BA in Philosophy and Film Studies from Amherst College, and an MFA in English from the Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. His work is particularly interested in subjects driven by obsessive passions, like surfing, that often teeter on the edge of self-destruction. He has been contributing to The Surfer's Journal since 2022, and recently wrote the definitive profile on pro surfer Dane Reynolds. His work has been nominated for Best American Essay and Best American Science and Nature Writing. He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, and is working on a hybrid book of surf memoir and reportage.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. My first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is available to order today. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Tony John Andrews hails from Rhode Island, which despite being the smallest U.S. state in terms of landmass, has the second greatest ratio of coastline to landmass of all 50 states. He'll take it. He is a former state champion swimmer who really wanted to surf, so he did the best he could to teach himself in the region's piddling windslop. Now in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, trying to wrangle Ocean Beach, he has developed a renewed appreciation for his swimming background. Tony holds his BA in Philosophy and Film Studies from Amherst College, and an MFA in English from the Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. His work is particularly interested in subjects driven by obsessive passions, like surfing, that often teeter on the edge of self-destruction. He has been contributing to The Surfer's Journal since 2022, and recently wrote the definitive profile on pro surfer Dane Reynolds. His work has been nominated for Best American Essay and Best American Science and Nature Writing. He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, and is working on a hybrid book of surf memoir and reportage.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. My first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is available to order today. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Draft2Digital, Bookshop DRM, Harper's Bazaar Short Story Contest, and AI Slop books. Then, stick around for a chat with Benjamin Hale!Benjamin Hale is the author of the novel The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore (Twelve, 2011), the short fiction collection The Fat Artist and Other Stories (Simon & Schuster, 2016), and the nonfiction book Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks (HarperCollins, 2026). He has received the Bard Fiction Prize, a Michener-Copernicus Award, and nominations for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award. His writing has appeared, among other places, in Conjunctions, Harper's Magazine, the Paris Review, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Dissent and the LA Review of Books Quarterly, and has been anthologized in Best American Science and Nature Writing. He is a senior editor at Conjunctions, teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, and lives in a small town in New York's Hudson Valley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is often seen as the problematic byproduct of modern lifestyles that threatens our planet's stability – at least within conversations among environmentalists. But this perspective overlooks the fundamental role of CO2 in everything on Earth, from the food we eat to the houses we live in to our bodies themselves. Despite this reality, the carbon cycle as we know it has been interrupted in ways never before seen in Earth's history. How could understanding the deep history of CO2, as well as humanity's relationship with this controversial and vital molecule, help us prepare for the planetary changes ahead? In this episode, Nate is joined by science journalist Peter Brannen, who reframes CO2 from an industrial pollutant to a miraculous substance whose critical role within the carbon cycle makes Earth habitable. Peter traces our planet's history through the lens of CO2, including mass extinctions, Snowball Earth events, and the surprisingly stable Holocene period that has cradled human civilization. Peter also addresses humanity's current impact on the carbon cycle, the complexity and resilience of Earth's ecosystems, and the challenges we face as we push climate systems we don't fully understand into unknown territory. How is the carbon cycle unexpectedly connected to the origins of oxygen, dozens of major and minor mass extinctions, and even the beginning of civilizations? How do humanity's current CO2 emissions compare to those of Earth's past? And could understanding the deep time of geology inspire both cosmic wonder and precautionary action, subsequently pushing us towards better decisions for the future? (Conversation recorded on September 23rd, 2025) About Peter Brannen: Peter Brannen is an award-winning science journalist and contributing writer at The Atlantic, with particular interests in geology, ocean science, deep time, and the carbon cycle. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wired, Aeon, The Boston Globe, Slate and The Guardian among other publications. His book, The Story of CO2 is the Story of Everything, was published earlier this year by Ecco, who also published his previous book, The Ends of the World, about the five major mass extinctions in Earth's history. Peter was a 2023 visiting scholar at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress, and is an affiliate at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He was formerly a 2018 Scripps Fellow at CU-Boulder, a 2015 journalist-in-residence at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center at Duke University, and a 2011 Ocean Science Journalism Fellow at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, MA. His essays have been featured in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series and in The Climate Book by Greta Thunberg. Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie. --- Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners
Im Zentrum des Romans ist eine Insel. Dort gibt es hängende Gärten und botanische Zeichnungen. So versucht eine Gemeinschaft von Lehrern und Schülern die Artenvielfalt zu retten. Um sie herum sind die Elemente außer Rand und Band: Feuer, Überschwemmungen, vom Menschen gemachte Umweltverschmutzung setzen dem Planeten zu. Und auch die Inselbewohner tragen ihr persönliches Päckchen mit sich herum. Sarah Kuratles Roman wurde das Label "Climate Fiction" aufgeklebt. Stephan Ozsváth hat sie inmitten von Pflanzen und Lieblingstieren im Wiener Botanischen Garten getroffen und mit ihr über Literatur, Sprachspiele, Inspiration durch Malerei und ihr Lesepublikum gesprochen. Das Buch von Sarah Kuratle, über das wir im Podcast reden Sarah Kuratle: "Chimäre", Otto-Müller-Verlag, 23 Euro, 160 Seiten. Stephan Ozsváth empfiehlt José Lezama Lima: "Paradiso", Suhrkamp Taschenbuch. 648 Seiten. Antiquarisch. Marie-Luise Kaschnitz: "Der alte Garten", Suhrkamp Taschenbuch, Antiquarisch Maria Bidian: "Das Pfauengemälde", Zsolnay, 320 Seiten, 24 Euro. Sarah Kuratle empfiehlt Andreas Unterweger: "Das gelbe Buch", Literaturverlag Droschl, 240 Seiten. 20 Euro Leta Semadeni: "Amur, großer Fluss", Atlantis Literatur, 192 Seiten, 26 Euro Der Ort Botanischer Garten Wien Die Autorin Sarah Kuratle ist 1989 in Bad Ischl geboren. Sie wuchs diesseits und jenseits der Schweizer Grenze auf. Sie studierte in Graz Germanistik und Philosophie, arbeitet heute in einer Bibliothek in Dornbirn (Vorarlberg), wo sie auch mit ihrer Familie lebt. Ihre Lyrik und Prosa wurden vielfach ausgezeichnet. Mit ihrem Romandebüt "Greta und Jannis. Vor acht oder in einhundert Jahren" stand sie auf der Shortlist für den Literaturpreis Text & Sprache 2022. "Chimäre" ist ihr zweiter Roman. Er stand monatelang auf der ORF-Bestenliste. Sie habe das "Nature Writing" neu erfunden, schrieb die NZZ über "Chimäre".
Flüsse, die Rechte haben? Wälder, die denken? Berge, die fühlen? Immer öfter wird gefordert, dass die Natur als lebendiges Gegenüber anerkannt wird – und Rechte erhält. Auch Robert Macfarlane, die wichtigste Stimme des britischen «Nature-Writing», kämpft dafür und erklärt, welche Folgen es hätte. Schmelzende Gletscher, abnehmende Biodiversität, Aussterben der Arten – es ist an der Zeit, neu über Natur nachzudenken. Der mehrfach ausgezeichnete britische Bestsellerautor Robert Macfarlane macht das in seinen Büchern. Im neuesten Wurf begibt er sich auf Reisen. Von Ecuador über Südindien bis nach Québec begegnete er Flüssen, die er nicht mehr als Landschaftsobjekte, sondern als lebendige Wesen erlebte. In seinem neuen Buch nennt er sie sogar Co-Autoren. Und er fragt sich: Wie gerecht ist ein Rechtssystem, das sich nur am Menschen orientiert? Was, wenn hinter der ökologischen Krise in Tat und Wahrheit ein Weltbild steht, das den Menschen als Herrscher über die Natur, als Nutzer und Eigentümer versteht? Und was wäre zu tun, um dieses Denken zu überwinden? Was würde es wirklich bedeuten, wenn wir Flüsse, Berge und Wälder als Mit-Wesen verstünden, als Subjekte statt Objekte? Olivia Röllin spricht mit Robert MacFarlane über den Trost der Flüsse, die Grenzen menschlicher Herrschaft und die Vision eines neuen Gesellschaftsvertrags zwischen Mensch und Natur.
Flüsse, die Rechte haben? Wälder, die denken? Berge, die fühlen? Immer öfter wird gefordert, dass die Natur als lebendiges Gegenüber anerkannt wird – und Rechte erhält. Auch Robert Macfarlane, die wichtigste Stimme des britischen «Nature-Writing», kämpft dafür und erklärt, welche Folgen es hätte. Schmelzende Gletscher, abnehmende Biodiversität, Aussterben der Arten – es ist an der Zeit, neu über Natur nachzudenken. Der mehrfach ausgezeichnete britische Bestsellerautor Robert Macfarlane macht das in seinen Büchern. Im neuesten Wurf begibt er sich auf Reisen. Von Ecuador über Südindien bis nach Québec begegnete er Flüssen, die er nicht mehr als Landschaftsobjekte, sondern als lebendige Wesen erlebte. In seinem neuen Buch nennt er sie sogar Co-Autoren. Und er fragt sich: Wie gerecht ist ein Rechtssystem, das sich nur am Menschen orientiert? Was, wenn hinter der ökologischen Krise in Tat und Wahrheit ein Weltbild steht, das den Menschen als Herrscher über die Natur, als Nutzer und Eigentümer versteht? Und was wäre zu tun, um dieses Denken zu überwinden? Was würde es wirklich bedeuten, wenn wir Flüsse, Berge und Wälder als Mit-Wesen verstünden, als Subjekte statt Objekte? Olivia Röllin spricht mit Robert MacFarlane über den Trost der Flüsse, die Grenzen menschlicher Herrschaft und die Vision eines neuen Gesellschaftsvertrags zwischen Mensch und Natur.
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Like any machine, bodies occasionally break down, and it's natural to go in search of a replacement part. Ancient societies featured simple prosthetics for teeth, noses, and limbs, while modern medicine pursues more advanced ways of replacing internal organs and microbiomes. But what is striking is not just the impressive ingenuity of our attempts to replicate human anatomy, but the surprising level of difficulty involved in doing it well. I talk with author Mary Roach about the many ways in which humans have chosen to replace bits of themselves, as told in her recent book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/09/15/328-mary-roach-on-replacing-parts-of-our-bodies/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Mary Roach received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wesleyan University. Her books include multiple New York Times bestsellers and have appeared on numerous best-of lists. She was a guest editor in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series, and received the Rushdie Award from the Harvard Secular Society.Web siteWikipediaBlueskyGoodreads profileAmazon author pageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The North East Open Studios allows people to meet artists and makers, often in their own workspaces. Rachel is welcomed by Marguerite Fleming from Westfield Croft in Aberdeenshire who has a rare breed fibre flock which she uses to create hand woven rugs and yarns.Around this time last year, Mark visited Scott Campbell on his farm at Kinellar in Aberdeenshire when the rain that had played havoc with his crops. Mark catches up with Scott to find out how the barley has fared this year.The results of this year's Big Butterfly Count are out and Rachel and Mark are joined by Apithanny Bourne, Species-rich Grassland Project Officer at Butterfly Conservation Scotland, to find out why butterfly numbers are average despite our sunny summer.In this week's midweek podcast extract, Mark heads to RSPB Insh Marshes near Aviemore to meet moth experts Mick Acourt and Pete Moore and to discover the contents of the moth trap they set the night before.This year marks 50 years of Carriage Driving for the Riding for the Disabled Association. Phil Sime takes a trip to Castle Fraser, near Inverurie to hear from the coaches, volunteers and participants involved in their 50th anniversary event.A 12-week public consultation on Edinburgh's proposed North-South tramline has begun. One proposed route would see one of the city's green spaces, the Roseburn Path, turned into a tramway. Mark takes a walk with Save The Roseburn Path's Euan Baxter to learn about the campaign to protect the path.Set in a spectacular location in the Highlands, Moniack Mhor is Scotland's Creative Writing Centre. Rachel joins the Centre's nature writing course and chats to two published authors Mark Cocker and Karen Lloyd and some of those on the course hoping to learn more about the genre.
In this episode I have a captivating conversation with writer and artist James Roberts. We explore the profound themes of his book "Two Lights," delving into the beauty and tragedy of the natural world. James shares his journey from city life to the rural landscapes of the Welsh borders, where he finds inspiration in the twilight hours and the delicate balance of nature. We also discuss the intersection of science and creativity, the importance of attention, and the emotional resonance of beauty. Links James Roberts' Substack - Into the Deep Woods Night River Wood - James Roberts' Official Website "Two Lights" Book Purchase Link Other episodes if you liked this one: Episode 320: Channeling Wild Gods with Tom Hirons - Tom Hirons is a poet whose work resonates deeply with the primal and ungovernable forces of nature, the human condition, and the intersections where they meet. His writing, including the much-lauded poem Sometimes a Wild God, stirs something ancient within, reminding readers of the chaos and beauty that lie at the heart of existence. In this conversation, we delve into the inspirations and philosophies behind his work, exploring the wild, untamed forces that shape his poetry and his perspective on creativity. Listen here Episode 82: Irreplaceable with Julian Hoffman - This week's guest is writer Julian Hoffman and we're talking about his book Irreplaceable. I read the book a few months back and as you might expect from reading the blurb, it's about those irreplaceable wild environments and the species we're in danger of losing. But it's also about the people who are so deeply connected to the landscapes and the animals they're battling to save. Julian speaks about why it's imperative that we stop the destruction of precious landscapes, how we can help at the individual level and why it's vital to maintain the connection between people and place. Listen here Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall
In the next episode of our annual What the Hell's summer book series, we are time traveling around the world with experimental archeologist, Sam Kean, who shares with us his latest science narrative novel, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations (Little Brown and Company, 2025). Sam took us on an adventure of the senses, back through the history of mankind and across the globe, from the Egyptian pyramids to the temples of Mexico. “Above all,” he writes, “I hope this book can reveal what unites us today with people from long ago, and help us understand that they were just people, no different than us.” WTH can we learn from living like those in the past? And WTH do caterpillars taste like? Sam Kean is the New York Times-bestselling author of seven books that combine history and science. His stories have appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Slate, among other places, and his work has been featured on NPR. His books The Disappearing Spoon and The Violinist's Thumb were national bestsellers, and both were named an Amazon “Top 5” science books of the year. Find Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations here.Find the transcript here.
Rosanna Xia is an environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in stories about the coast and ocean. A Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for explanatory reporting, her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Rosanna discusses her book California Against the Sea, and the future of California's vanishing coastline in the face of rising water. The impacts of engineered landscapes, the market pressures of development, and the ecological activism and political scrimmages that have carved California's contemporary coastline are all factors clashing with the escalating effects of climate chaos. Is an equitable refashioning of coastal stewardship possible? [Originally published March 5th, 2024, Ep 116] Rosanna's book: https://www.heydaybooks.com/catalog/california-against-the-sea/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps, on YouTube, or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact
Care More Be Better: Social Impact, Sustainability + Regeneration Now
Due to funding cuts, accessibility issues, and misguided priorities, many educational institutions and universities are failing to serve their own communities. This is why adopting transformational education and putting regeneration at the center of their curricula is a must. Joining Corinna Bellizzi is Pavel Cenkl, PhD, dean of Academic Affairs at Prescott College. Together, they discuss what it takes to reimagine education to make it more reciprocal and less transactional, and why networked global learning matters now more than ever. Dr. Cenkl also explains how we should nourish and deepen our relationship with the world, the people around us, and even the more-than-human aspects of our planet to build innovative, regenerative, and sustainable communities.About Guest:Pavel Cenkl is the Dean of Academic Affairs at Prescott College. His work focuses on the intersection of transformative learning, community and ecology and building a more regenerative and resilient educational future. Pavel works internationally and writes and speaks widely about curriculum design and pedagogy, global learning networks, environmental humanities and philosophy, and has developed programs in ecology, humanities, outdoor skills and recreation, regenerative food and farming, and more. Pavel's books include Transformative Learning: Reflections on 30 Years of Head, Heart, and Hands at Schumacher College (with Satish Kumar, 2021); Nature and Culture in the Northern Forest: Region, Heritage, and Environment in the Rural Northeast (2010); and This Vast Book of Nature: Writing the Landscape of New Hampshire's White Mountains, 1784–1911 (2006). His current work is focused on regenerative democracy and education.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavelcenkl/Guest Website: https://prescott.eduhttps://regenlearning.orgDue to funding cuts, accessibility issues, and misguided priorities, many educational institutions and universities are failing to serve their own communities. This is why adopting transformational education and putting regeneration at the center of their curricula is a must. Joining Corinna Bellizzi is Pavel Cenkl, PhD, dean of Academic Affairs at Prescott College. Together, they discuss what it takes to reimagine education to make it more reciprocal and less transactional, and why networked global learning matters now more than ever. Dr. Cenkl also explains how we should nourish and deepen our relationship with the world, the people around us, and even the more-than-human aspects of our planet to build innovative, regenerative, and sustainable communities.JOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE:
Jim talks with Chris Colin about his recent Atlantic article "That Dropped Call with Customer Service? It Was on Purpose." They discuss customer service hell & Chris's personal story with Ford, the concept of sludge, intentional friction in customer service systems, call center operations & tactics, high-quality customer service approaches, the impact of short-term CEO tenures on service quality, the Biden administration's attempts to address bureaucratic time tax, political implications of poor government services, administrative burden, coping mechanisms, consumer action possibilities, the psychological toll of dealing with poor service, Cory Doctorow's concept of "enshittification," responses to Chris's article, and much more. Episode Transcript Chris Colin's website "That Dropped Call with Customer Service? It Was on Purpose," by Chris Colin in The Atlantic (June 29, 2025) Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein Chris Colin has written about problematic billionaires, contentious river law, Barack Obama's Irish roots, COVID memorialization efforts, Japanese rent-a-friends, endangered pasta and more for the New York Times, the Atlantic, NewYorker.com, Pop-Up Magazine, 99% Invisible, Outside and Wired. His work has been featured in Best American Science & Nature Writing, and he created José Andrés's podcast. In 2020 he launched Six Feet of Separation, a free pandemic newspaper by and for kids — “a virtual newspaper for our troubled times,” Dan Rather called it.
Writer and naturalist Julian Hoffman joins me for a dive into his latest book Lifelines, exploring the fragile beauty of threatened landscapes, the deep connections between wildlife and culture, and what it means to belong—to a place, to a species, to a song. From regent honeyeaters losing their voices to the shifting borders that divide both people and animals, Julian shares stories that remind us of what's at stake, and what still remains. Links www.julianhoffman.com Julian on Instagram Other episodes if you liked this one:
Att levandegöra fakta med personliga berättelser har vuxit från nischad boktrend till att bli en helt egen genre i Storbritannien. Vi träffar några av de tongivande författarna bakom utvecklingen. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programmet sändes första gången den 18 december 2024. Under de senaste två decennierna har en ny litterär våg sköljt över Storbritannien – ”Nature Writing”. Det är en genre som förenar faktabok med personliga berättelser och har biografiska inslag. Från att ha varit en nisch för hängivna naturälskare har ”Nature Writing” vuxit till en helt egen genre inom brittisk litteratur.I Sverige finns exempel som Nina Burtons Livets tunna väggar, Kerstin Ekmans Gubbas hage och Patrik Svenssons Ålevangeliet som tog Sverige med storm. Vi möter Kathleen Jamie (Findings) samt The Guardian-journalisten Patrick Barkham som dels skrivit egna naturskildringar, dels gett ut en biografi om den alltför tidigt bortgångne kultförfattaren Roger Deakin (Waterlog). Alla tre har dom har fängslat läsare med sina tankeväckande skildringar av människans förhållande till naturen, och är några av namnen bakom trenden.Vad är det som ligger bakom genrens framgång? Följ med när vi utforskar den fascinerande historien bakom ”Nature Writing”– trenden som satte ”faktaboken” i ett nytt ljus.Reporter:Mats Ottossonmats.ottosson@sr.seProgramledare:Jenny Berntsson-Djurvalljenny.berntsson-djurvall@sr.seProducent:Lars Broströmlars.brostrom@sr.se
What if the key to environmental action isn't outrage, but observation? And what if the real climate crisis is a crisis of attention?In this powerful conversation, nature writer and activist Yuvan Aves talks about his lyrical and politically urgent book Intertidal. Set along Chennai's disappearing coasts and wetlands, the book prompts readers to notice, remember, and reconnect with the living world around them. Yuvan shares how he teaches children to fall in love with their local ecologies by example rather than instruction and how Indian nature writing cannot be separated from caste, class, and climate politics. This episode reminds us that nature is not a distant wilderness but something alive in our cities, streets, and schools, and to simply pay attention.Books, shows, and films mentioned in this episode:Is a River Alive? by Robert MacfarlaneTiger Lessons by Sannapureddy Venkatarami ReddyMarginlands by Arati Kumar-Rao_________________________________________________________________________The Bound Publishing Course is a comprehensive, three-month-long, certified program designed to give people the skills, network, and opportunity to build a career in book, magazine, or digital publishing.You will take part in 100 hours of live online sessions, led by over 40 experienced industry professionals. The course moves from foundational learning to specialised career tracks through live simulations, in-class exercises, and assignments. This hands-on approach is supported by career-focused guidance, such as resume workshops and interview preparation, and culminates in a Capstone Project.You can explore more about the course here.Apply here! _________________________________________________________________________‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
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Author Nic Wilson speaks about her memoir, Land Beneath the Waves. We delve into how her relationship with the natural world has provided insight and resilience in the face of chronic illness, and how our surroundings can shape and reflect our inner landscapes. Links Official Website nicwilson.co.uk – The central hub for Nic's writing, including her memoir Land Beneath the Waves, Guardian Country Diary contributions, newsletter subscription (“Only Connect!”), book tour dates, and the Peat‑Free Nurseries list. Linktree A central portal with quick links to her website, book launch, newsletter, and social profiles. Instagram @dogwooddaysgardener – Nic's nature-and-garden-focused Instagram, where she shares updates on her memoir, writing, and everyday natural world reflections. Bluesky (Alternative Social Platform) nicwilson.bsky.social – Her profile on Bluesky, with nature musings and updates. Newsletter Only Connect! – Nic's periodic newsletter focusing on nature writing, wild-life interviews, book news, and Peat‑Free gardening resources. Available via her website and Linktree.
Wie der Mensch bestehen auch Flüsse größtenteils aus Wasser – und sind ständig im Wandel. In „Zeitströme. Über Flüsse und Menschen“ erkundet Autor Carsten Kluth, welche tiefen Fragen Flüsse über das Leben beantworten können. Kupferberg, Shelly www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart
Wie der Mensch bestehen auch Flüsse größtenteils aus Wasser – und sind ständig im Wandel. In „Zeitströme. Über Flüsse und Menschen“ erkundet Autor Carsten Kluth, welche tiefen Fragen Flüsse über das Leben beantworten können. Kupferberg, Shelly www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart
Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we embark on a fascinating journey through the heart of Essex, leaving no branch unturned as we unearth enchanting tales of trees and their hidden stories. Joining us on this adventure is Dr. James Canton from the University of Essex. As the Director of Wild Writing at the university, James has been at the forefront of exploring the relationship between literature, landscape, and the environment since launching the MA Wild Writing program in 2009. A true storyteller, he brings his expertise to life through his acclaimed books, including *Out of Essex: Re-Imagining a Literary Landscape* (2013), which draws inspiration from his rural wanderings across our beloved county. He also delves into the depths of time with *Ancient Wonderings: Journeys into Prehistoric Britain* (2017), where he shares remarkable tales that weave together the lives of those who walked the land long before us. Join us as we traverse the paths of Essex, guided by James's passionate insights, and discover the intricate connections between our environment and its timeless narratives!For more information on his work visit: https://jamescanton.co.uk/Melanie Hick and garden ghosts: https://melaniehick.substack.com/p/coming-soon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webTalking Tree Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr381wq09lcIf you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.comYou can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon:https://ko-fi.com/eerieessexhttps://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex....or by leaving us a review.Support the showSupport the show
Angela is a writer, scientist, and natural historian. Through her writing, she celebrates the power of the local—what can be discovered when we slow down, tune in, and notice the subtle wonders of the world around us.Listen to hear more about:How the 2020 lockdowns started Angela's writing project that would become her book Nature on the Doorstep: A Year of Letters.Angela's writing process at home and while travelling.The natural history authors who inspire Angela. Learning the flora and fauna of a new country.Connecting with individual animals in your area. The circle of natural connections.The importance of appreciating the local.The art of strategic neglect in the garden.Angela's new book Near the Forest, By the Lake: Discovering Nature Close to Home.For more information about Angela and her work visit www.angelaedouglas.com.Find out more about Angela's book here: Nature on the Doorstep: A Year of Letters.Preorder Angela's new book here: Near the Forest, By the Lake: Discovering Nature Close to Home.Authors that have influenced Angela's natural history writing: Gilbert White - The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne.Anna Comstock – The Handbook of Nature Study.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!
Join me for a timely exploration of how weather shapes our landscapes, ecosystems, and personal experiences of the natural world. Writer and naturalist Matt Gaw discusses his latest book, In All Weathers. As we face an increasing onslaught of extreme and unpredictable weather patterns across the globe, Matt's reflections on walking through the elements—be it storm, drought, or downpour—offer both a poetic and urgent perspective on our relationship with the forces that govern life on Earth. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on resilience, adaptation, and the beauty found in even the most inhospitable conditions. Links In All Weathers: A Journey Through Rain, Fog, Wind, Ice and Everything In Between by Matt Gaw www.mattgaw.com Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Matt Gaw you might also enjoy this one from the archives: 191: Plants and People - Hello and welcome to this week's episode where I'm speaking to Marion Whitehead from the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in New South Wales, Australia, part of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. I talk with Marion about one of her areas of speciality; the intersection of plants and human feelings, particularly in the context of 3 books as recommended by Marion; Enid Blyton's ‘The Magic Faraway Tree', Frances Hodgson Burnett's ‘The Secret Garden' and ‘The Overstory' by Richard Powers. 220: The Gardener's Almanac - To book-end the winter break, I'm sort of picking up where we left off by talking about a way to mark the passing of the year and the seasons and to ground yourself and your gardening endeavours in the natural patterns that govern them. My guest is Lia Leendertz, author of the annual The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide and she starts by talking about the origins of her almanac. Please support the podcast on Patreon
In this episode, a few pages of the following books will be read:Move Like Water: My Story of the Sea, A Memoir by Hannah StoweRiverwalking: Reflections on Moving Water by Kathleen Dean MooreWaterlog: A Swimmer's Journey through Britian by Roger Deakin
Ben Goldfab is 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. Ben's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Science, The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Orion Magazine, Mother Jones, The Guardian, High Country News, Outside Magazine, Smithsonian, bioGraphic, Pacific Standard, Audubon Magazine, Scientific American, Vox, OnEarth, Yale Environment 360, Grantland, The Nation, Hakai Magazine, VICE News, and other publications.His fiction has appeared in publications including Motherboard, Moss, Bellevue Literary Review, and The Hopper, which nominated me for a Pushcart Prize. My non-fiction has been anthologized in The Best American Science & Nature Writing and Cosmic Outlaws: Coming of Age at the End of Nature. I live in Colorado with his wife, Elise, and his dog, Kit — which is, of course, what you call a baby beaver.In this episode, Mark and Ben speak about beavers and their importance in balancing the ecosystems in which they live, animal migration patterns and how humans have impacted these routes and much more. To read some of Ben's works, see the links below:Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our PlanetEager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They MatterArticles Save What You Love with Mark Titus:Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick TrollMusic: Whiskey ClassInstagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at evaswild.com
Time waits for no one. As 2024 winds down, what are the key moments of a year that perhaps overpromised and underdelivered? According to the Brookings scholar Jonathan Rauch, six events in 2024 captured the year's zeitgeist. There's the November election and the tumult in the Middle East, of course. Then there's the ongoing lawfare between Trump and the legal establishment as well as the Supreme Court's creeping power. But Rauch ends his summary of 2024 more positively, finding two examples - one from the public sector, the other from private enterprise - suggesting that America can, indeed, continue to rebuild and reinvent itself in 2025. Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program and the author of eight books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer of The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. His many Brookings publications include the 2021 book “The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth”, as well as the 2015 ebook “Political Realism: How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy.” Other books include “The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better after 50” (2018) and “Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America” (2004). He has also authored research on political parties, marijuana legalization, LGBT rights and religious liberty, and more. Although much of his writing has been on public policy, he has also written on topics as widely varied as adultery, agriculture, economics, gay marriage, height discrimination, biological rhythms, number inflation, and animal rights. His multiple-award-winning column, “Social Studies,” appeared from 1998 to 2010 in National Journal. Among the many other publications for which he has written are The New Republic, The Economist, Reason, Harper's, Fortune, Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, Slate, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Public Interest, The Advocate, The Daily, and others. In his 1994 book “Demosclerosis”—revised and republished in 2000 as “Government's End: Why Washington Stopped Working”—he argues that America's government is becoming gradually less flexible and effective with time, and suggests ways to treat the malady. His 1993 book “Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought” (the University of Chicago Press) defends free speech and robust criticism, even when it is racist or sexist and even when it hurts. In 1992 his book “The Outnation: A Search for the Soul of Japan” questioned the then-conventional wisdom that Japan was fundamentally different from the West. Rauch was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated in 1982 from Yale University. In addition to the National Magazine Award, his honors include the 2010 National Headliner Award, one of the industry's most venerable prizes. In 1996 he was awarded the Premio Napoli alla Stampa Estera for his coverage, in The Economist, of the European Parliament. In 2011 he won the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association prize for excellence in opinion writing. His articles appear in The Best Magazine Writing 2005 and The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2004 and 2007. He has appeared as a guest on many television and radio programs.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
Att levandegöra fakta med personliga berättelser har vuxit från nischad boktrend till att bli en helt egen genre i Storbritannien. Vi träffar några av de tongivande författarna bakom utvecklingen. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Under de senaste två decennierna har en ny litterär våg sköljt över Storbritannien – ”Nature Writing”. Det är en genre som förenar faktabok med personliga berättelser och har biografiska inslag. Från att ha varit en nisch för hängivna naturälskare har ”Nature Writing” vuxit till en helt egen genre inom brittisk litteratur.I Sverige finns exempel som Nina Burtons Livets tunna väggar, Kerstin Ekmans Gubbas hage och Patrik Svenssons Ålevangeliet som tog Sverige med storm. Vi möter Kathleen Jamie (Findings) samt The Guardian-journalisten Patrick Barkham som dels skrivit egna naturskildringar, dels gett ut en biografi om den alltför tidigt bortgångne kultförfattaren Roger Deakin (Waterlog). Alla tre har dom har fängslat läsare med sina tankeväckande skildringar av människans förhållande till naturen, och är några av namnen bakom trenden.Vad är det som ligger bakom genrens framgång? Följ med när vi utforskar den fascinerande historien bakom ”Nature Writing”– trenden som satte ”faktaboken” i ett nytt ljus.Reporter:Mats Ottossonmats.ottosson@sr.seProgramledare:Jenny Berntsson-Djurvalljenny.berntsson-djurvall@sr.seProducent:Lars Broströmlars.brostrom@sr.se
As the presenter of the How to Fix Democracy show, which will be going into its seventh series next year, Andrew Keen has given much thought to the health of American democracy. In this KEEN ON episode, Jonathan Rauch, the Brookings Institute senior fellow, turns the tables on Andrew and interviews him about the state of American democracy. What is the risk of the incoming Trump administration to the Republic, Jon asks Andrew? Is Trump just one more turbulent chapter in the colorful history of American democracy or does the MAGA movement represent an existential threat to the world's oldest representative democratic system?Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institute and the author of eight books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer of The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. His many Brookings publications include the 2021 book “The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth”, as well as the 2015 ebook “Political Realism: How Hacks, Machines, Big Money, and Back-Room Deals Can Strengthen American Democracy.” Other books include “The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better after 50” (2018) and “Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America” (2004). He has also authored research on political parties, marijuana legalization, LGBT rights and religious liberty, and more. Although much of his writing has been on public policy, he has also written on topics as widely varied as adultery, agriculture, economics, gay marriage, height discrimination, biological rhythms, number inflation, and animal rights. His multiple-award-winning column, “Social Studies,” appeared from 1998 to 2010 in National Journal. Among the many other publications for which he has written are The New Republic, The Economist, Reason, Harper's, Fortune, Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, Slate, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Public Interest, The Advocate, The Daily, and others. In his 1994 book “Demosclerosis”—revised and republished in 2000 as “Government's End: Why Washington Stopped Working”—he argues that America's government is becoming gradually less flexible and effective with time, and suggests ways to treat the malady. His 1993 book “Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought” (the University of Chicago Press) defends free speech and robust criticism, even when it is racist or sexist and even when it hurts. In 1992 his book “The Outnation: A Search for the Soul of Japan” questioned the then-conventional wisdom that Japan was fundamentally different from the West. Rauch was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated in 1982 from Yale University. In addition to the National Magazine Award, his honors include the 2010 National Headliner Award, one of the industry's most venerable prizes. In 1996 he was awarded the Premio Napoli alla Stampa Estera for his coverage, in The Economist, of the European Parliament. In 2011 he won the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association prize for excellence in opinion writing. His articles appear in The Best Magazine Writing 2005 and The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2004 and 2007. He has appeared as a guest on many television and radio programs.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
Do you want to make more art or dissolve your writer's block? How do prolific artists find the time, energy, and passion to compose art? Have you wondered how to weave your creative practice and the natural world together?In this Moonbeaming episode, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and Jacqueline Suskin, a poet who's written over 40 thousand poems uncover Jacqueline's creative process for on-demand poetry writing by way of improvisation, muses, and channeling energy.In this episode you'll learn:How to become the bridge to channel messages from the macro to the microLife as practice through patience and observationHow to tune into Earth's rhythms and the impact of seasonal cycles of creative workExamples of how to create a simple ritual when receiving creative, intuitive giftsIf you want to renew inspiration and revive curiosity, translate energy transmission into creative projects and collaborate with Earth's cycles, this episode is for you.About Guest: Jacqueline Suskin is a poet and educator who has composed over forty thousand improvisational poems with her ongoing writing project, Poem Store. Suskin is the author of 8 books, including The Edge of The Continent Volumes 1-3, Help in the Dark Season, Every Day is a Poem, and A Year in Practice, with work featured in various publications including the New York Times, the Atlantic, and the Los Angeles Times. An ecstatic earth-worshiper, she lives in Detroit where she works as a teaching artist with InsideOut Literary Arts, bringing nature poetry into classrooms with her Poem Forest curriculum.Jacqueline's Links:Book: A Year in PracticeWebsiteInstagram MOONBEAMING LINKSJoin the Moon Studio Patreon.Buy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner.Subscribe to our newsletter.Find Sarah on Instagram.
Does the natural world bear witness to history? What lessons can nature teach us about survival, adaptation, and connection? This week, we're exploring those questions and so much more alongside Erin Sharkey. Erin Sharkey is the editor of A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing From Soil To Stars, an acclaimed anthology that weaves together history, personal narrative, and imaginative storytelling in order to explore the profound relationship between nature and Black identity. Each essay is connected through the use of archival objects, anchoring each piece to a shared past and nodding to the complicated history of nature writing as a discipline. Erin is a writer, arts and abolition organizer, cultural worker, and film producer based in Minneapolis. She is the cofounder, with Junauda Petrus, of an experimental arts collective called Free Black Dirt and is the producer of film projects including Sweetness of Wild and Small Business Revolution. Erin is also a founding coop member of the Fields at Rootsprings, a retreat center that focuses on healing, learning, and connection for individuals, community and Earth and that centers BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists, activists, and healers.In this episode, we delve into the inspiration behind A Darker Wilderness, the intersections of race and ecology, and how Erin's creative practice brings healing and hope to the communities she serves.Show NotesA Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing From Soil to StarsErin Sharkey on InstagramErin Sharkey WebsiteThe Fields at RootspringsRochester Arts CenterBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers
When we asked prolific novelist Laura Pritchett to speak with us about writing fiction, little did we realize that not only would she offer us a host of practical advice about character, revision and ambition, she would also teach us about meeting our art with great self-compassion. We speak about her two new novels out this year, Playing with Wildfire (Torrey House Press) and Three Keys (Random House Books), writing without a plot outline, and much more, including why joy must be a part of a fiction writer's practice. Laura Pritchett is the author of seven novels. Known for championing the complex and contemporary West and giving voice to the working class, her books have garnered the PEN USA Award, the Milkweed National Fiction Prize, the WILLA, the High Plains Book Award, several Colorado book awards, and others. She's also the author of two nonfiction books, one play, and was editor of three environmental-based anthologies. One novel, Stars Go Blue, has been optioned for TV rights. She's published hundreds of essays and short stories in national venues, most recently in The Sun, Terrain, Camas, Orion, Creative Nonfiction, and others. She directs the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University and holds a PhD from Purdue University. When not writing or teaching, she can be found sauntering around the West, especially her home state of Colorado. She particularly likes looking at clouds and wildflowers.Laura's websiteGOING GREEN: True Tales from Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Diver Edited by Laura Pritchett (with contributions by Christie and her mom, Ruth Friesen). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practice resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.” (Henry David Thoreau, Walden)In 1845, when he was 27 years old, Henry David Thoreau walked a ways from his home in Concord, MA and built a small house on a small lake—Walden Pond. He lived there for two years, two months, and two days, and he wrote about it. Walden has since become a classic. A treasure to naturalists and philosophers, historians and hipsters, conservationists and non-violent resistors. Something about abstaining from society and its affordances, reconnecting with the land, searching for something beyond the ordinary, living independently, self-reliantly, intentionally, deliberately.Since then, Thoreau has risen to a kind of secular sainthood. Perhaps the first of now many spiritual but not religious, how should we understand Thoreau's thought, writing, actions, and way of life?In this episode, Evan Rosa welcomes Lawrence Buell (Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature Emeritus, Harvard University) for a conversation about how to read Thoreau. He is the author of many books on transcendentalism, ecology, and American literature. And his latest book is Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently, a brief philosophical biography and introduction to the thought of Thoreau through his two most classic works: “Walden” and “Civil Disobedience.”In today's episode Larry Buell and I discuss Thoreau's geographical, historical, social, and intellectual contexts; his friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson; why he went out to live on a pond for 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days and how it changed him; the difference between wildness and wilderness; why we're drawn to the simplicity of wild natural landscapes and the ideals of moral perfection; the body, the senses, attunement and attention; the connection between solitude and contemplation; the importance of individual moral conscience and the concept of civil disobedience; Thoreau's one night in jail and the legacy of his political witness; and ultimately, what it means to think disobediently.About Lawrence BuellLawrence Buell is Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature Emeritus at Harvard University. Considered one of the founders of the ecocriticism movement, he has written and lectured worldwide on Transcendentalism, American studies, and the environmental humanities. He is the author of many books, including Literary Transcendentalism, The Environmental Imagination: Thoreau, Nature Writing, and the Invention of American Culture, Writing for an Endangered World, and Emerson. His latest book is Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently, a brief introduction to the thought of Thoreau to his two most classic works: Walden and “Civil Disobedience.”Show NotesHenry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently (Oxford 2023) by Lawrence BuellRead Walden and “Civil Disobedience” online (via Project Gutenberg)Production NotesThis podcast featured Lawrence BuellEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Zoë Halaban, Alexa Rollow, Emily Brookfield, and Kacie BarrettA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give
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The editors of this year's The Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology—and special guest journalists and writers—took to the virtual stage to reflect on their favorite stories from 2023, the biggest news from this year in science, and the future of scientific discovery and journalism.The guests:Carl Zimmer is the author of many science books, including Life's Edge: The Search of What it Means to Be Alive and She Has Her Mother's Laugh. He's also the guest editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023, and is based in New York, NY.Jaime Green is a science writer and author of The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos. She is also the series editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023, and is based in Connecticut.Marion Renault is a health and science writer based in Grenoble, France. Their essay, A French Village's Radical Vision of a Good Life with Alzheimer's, is featured in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023.Maryn McKenna is a senior fellow at Emory University's Center for the Study of Human Health, a former senior writer at Wired, and the author of many books, including Big Chicken, Superbug, and Beating Back the Devil. Her essay, The Provincetown Breakthrough, is featured in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023This event was a part of the SciFri Book Club read for December 2023. Watch the live zoom event on Youtube.Find out more about our book club on our main page. To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
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