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Mongabay Latam's multiyear, *award-winning **investigation that uncovered 67 clandestine airstrips in the Peruvian Amazon used for drug trafficking sent waves across the local media landscape. It drew attention to the Indigenous communities impacted by these illegal airstrips and the 15 Indigenous leaders who were killed defending their territory. To communicate this story to a wider audience, Mongabay Latam director Maria Isabel Torres and managing editor Alexa Vélez adapted it into an interactive live theater performance for an audience of 100. They join this week's podcast to tell the "story behind the story" of what they, their reporters, and Indigenous leaders experienced during this investigation, and how their play adaptation brings that to the eyes and ears of a theatrical audience. "I think that all the journalists in these times, we are very worried [about] trying to find ways to understand our audience and to get their attention. We know that there are news avoiders. We know that there are fake news. So we are trying to look for different ways," Torres says. *This story was first published by Mongabay Latam in Spanish on Nov. 12, 2024, and won the 2025 Global Shining Light Award for investigative journalism and the Digital Storytelling prize given by the 2025 Future of Media Awards. **This investigation was conducted in partnership with the Consortium to Support Independent Journalism in the Region (CAPIR), which leads the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in Latin America. Please take a minute to let us know what you think of our podcast, here. Image: In the Indigenous community of Galilea, drug traffickers abandoned this airstrip a year ago. But they could revive it at any time. Image by Mongabay Latam. -------- Timecodes (00:00) Chasing answers on narco airstrips (13:38) Ground-truthing the data and building relationships (18:41) Risks, impacts and beyond (28:55) Bringing the story to the stage (36:13) "The story behind the story" (44:48) Plans for the future

This week Tracy is joined by seasoned travel podcaster and traveller Chris Christensen, host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, to share his recent experience travelling through the Peruvian Amazon.Together, they explore why this vast and remote region is far more accessible than many travellers expect. Drawing on Chris's small-group river expedition, the conversation offers a clear-eyed look at what it's really like to travel the Amazon, from river life and wildlife encounters to village visits and the realities of logistics, comfort, and daily routines.Chris explains how the Peruvian Amazon differs from the coastal and Andean parts of Peru many travellers are familiar with, what surprised him most about the trip, and why the experience felt adventurous without being as difficult or intimidating as expected.•  Why much of Peru lies in the Amazon basin • How to reach the Peruvian Amazon via Lima, Iquitos, and the river port • What it's like spending a week on a small Amazon river boat • How seasonal water levels shape routes, fishing, and daily life • Blackwater lakes, piranha fishing, and safe swimming • Wildlife encounters including birds, sloths, monkeys, and pink dolphins • What village visits and local life along the river are really like • Food on board and sharing a traditional village meal • Mobility needs, skiffs, stairs, and uneven terrain • What to pack for heat, insects, and wildlife viewing • Why the Amazon is more accessible than many travellers expectYou'll find links to Chris's detailed article about the Peruvian Amazon and his Amateur Traveler podcast in the show notes  globaltravelplanning.com/episode-89⭐️ Guest - Chris Christensen from Amateur TravelerSupport the show

How the Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon is combining science, education and community action to keep the forest standing, with Johana Reyes.If you've ever wondered what a sustainable Amazon looks like in practice – how local livelihoods, science and education can work together to protect one of the most biodiverse places on Earth – this episode is for you.Today's guest is Johana Reyes, Founding Member and President of the Board for the Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon. Johana joins us from the south‑eastern Peruvian Amazon – a region rich in Brazil nut forests, scarlet macaws and community‑led conservation.We unpack the Alliance's mission and model – from long‑term biological research and reforestation with local families to education programmes that connect children and students directly with the forest.Johana shares what life is really like leading a small, field‑based team in the Amazon, the insights her work is revealing, and practical ways that you can get involved through internships, volunteering and research placements.Whether you're a student, career switcher or professional looking to make a greater impact, you'll come away with grounded career advice – from experimenting early and translating your skills, to building confidence through hands‑on experience.It's a field‑based, hopeful, and practical episode. Enjoy.Join CC - www.conservation-careers.com/joinASA - www.sustainableamazon.org

On this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin sits down with Danté Fenolio, Ph.D., world-renowned conservationist and Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo. With over 30 years protecting some of the planet's rarest and “creepy crawly” species, Danté shares his journey from breeding amphibians as a child to pioneering first-ever captive breeding programs for species like the Crater Lake Newt and Dougherty Plain Cave Crayfish. He also discusses innovative conservation approaches, including portable shipping-container labs and community partnerships in the Peruvian Amazon through Project Selva. A finalist for the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize, Danté reflects on the lessons learned from decades of fieldwork, photography and science-driven solutions for endangered species worldwide.From deep caves to rainforest canopies, this episode celebrates curiosity, ingenuity and the hope that even the smallest creatures can thrive again.

What if the air we breathe is a crowded room and we are the only ones unaware of the guests? Today on Infinite Rabbit Hole: Declassified Files, Jeremy and Jake analyzes the Jellyfish UAP over Iraq, the terrifying "Face Peeler" siege in the Peruvian Amazon, and the rise of the Dead Internet where AI ghosts now outnumber the living.Get the Full Research File and sources at patreon.com/infiniterabbithole.

Are you mining Bitcoin to secure the money of the future? Or are you just a "Fiat Hasher" using the network to stack more dying dollars? Kent Halliburton (@khalliburton) joins me to argue that most of the industry has the wrong incentives. We compare the early days of El Salvador surf tourism, when walking to the beach meant risking your life, to the current state of the network. Just as surfers ventured into dangerous territory for the perfect wave, true Bitcoiners are pushing boundaries to build an escape raft from the fiat system that will last for generations.We discuss the concept of Bitcoin miners acting as a pioneer species in the global energy market. Kent explains how sovereign mining operations venture into remote regions like Ethiopia and Paraguay to monetize stranded energy resources that no one else can reach. This process does far more than generate revenue for developing nations. It helps stabilize the local electrical grid and paves the way for vital infrastructure development in places the central banks and global planners have largely ignored.For many plebs, the biggest barrier to hashing has always been the logistics of the hardware. We break down how hosted mining models allow you to own a dedicated ASIC miner without forcing you to manage the intense heat and noise at home. This is about far more than convenience or ROI. It is about aligning incentives so that you can acquire non-KYC "Wild Sats" at the cost of production rather than paying the inflated spot price on a KYC exchange.We also touch on the human side of hyperbitcoinization in places like the Peruvian Amazon. Kent shares his experience living near the circular economy projects that are proving Bitcoin works as a medium of exchange today. We talk about the importance of using Bitcoin as a tool for sovereignty and how "Energy Cost Averaging" allows you to opt out of the fiat ponzi completely while supporting the communities that need sound money the most.Finally, we tackle the critical threat facing the network regarding security and censorship resistance. With so much hash rate concentrated in just a few massive mining pools, the danger of state capture is higher than many admit. Kent uses the "Milan Cathedral" analogy to challenge us to lower our time preference. We need to stop thinking about quarterly profits and start building for a future we might not live to see. If this conversation made you think, please subscribe and drop a comment below.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Kent Halliburton:X: https://x.com/khalliburton Web: https://www.sazmining.com/kent-halliburton Web: https://iris.to/kent Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro 05:15 How do Bitcoin circular economies work in Peru? 09:30 How to stop trading crypto and become Bitcoin-only? 12:45 How to mine Non-KYC Bitcoin without hardware? 16:20 Is Bitcoin mining profitable vs buying spot? 20:10 How to use Section 179 for mining tax deductions? 22:45 Why are miners moving to Ethiopia and Paraguay? 27:30 How does Bitcoin monetize stranded energy? 31:50 Why do you need Low Time Preference for wealth? 35:15 Is mining centralization a security threat?Live From Bitcoin Beach

PREVIEW FOR LATER PERU BALANCES CHINESE CULTURE WITH SECURITY CONCERNS Colleague Oscar Sumar, Civitas Institute. While Peru recently became a US non-NATO military partner, China maintains heavy investment in Peruvian infrastructure like the Chancay port. Sumar distinguishes between the beloved Chinese-Peruvian culinary culture and the Chinese Communist Party, noting that while Peruvians embrace the former, they view the CCP as a distinct regional threat.1916 PERUVIAN AMAZON

Planning a great trip in 2026 shouldn't feel like a second job. We're kicking off the year with a clear roadmap for slower, more intentional travel—fewer destinations, deeper experiences, and practical steps that make every day on the road feel easier and more rewarding.Tracy shares what's ahead on Podcast, from Antarctica reflections and the Peruvian Amazon to Morocco, the Philippines, and a deep dive into Switzerland's most scenic train routes. We talk about shifting from country‑counting to meaningful time in places you love, using food tours as a doorway into local culture, and designing itineraries that match your pace.We also spotlight the journey itself. Trains across Europe, road trips to Scotland's islands, and the allure of motorhomes all feature as ways to turn transit into part of the experience. Tracy opens up about last year's travel intensity, why she's prioritising rest and longer stays in 2026.And to supercharge your Europe goals, Michelle Chang from Intentional Travelers joins us to announce the free DIY Trip Summit - three focused days of expert sessions on slow travel, budgeting with miles and points, multigenerational planning, and on‑the‑ground tactics across Europe and the UK.Ready to swap overwhelm for clarity and joy? Press play, grab your free ticket to the DIY Trip Summit using the link in our show notes, and tell us where you're headed in 2026.

Anjanette Green has more than two decades of architecture, design, and material research experience. She launched A Greener Space in 2016, the same year she ventured into the Peruvian Amazon to lead a team in a zero waste project. An advocate for alternative building solutions, she has travelled the world promoting research for bio-based materials. Address-independent, Anjanette can be found in remote areas of the world building with bio-based materials and learning from local communities.We talked about all the things: bio-based materials … indoor air quality … the importance of certifications … the big moves forward … and the big gaps that remain. When we talked about might guide others and Anjanette mused about how we learn about our industry and how we show up in our movement: “Nothing can replace the in-real-life experience,” she said. “And for me, that is incredibly important to show support, especially for the manufacturers that I want to prop up, but also for the job sites that need a helping hand. I'm the one who shows up with a backpack to a job site and says, “Where's the hammer? Where is the earthbag?” I think that that's the best way that a person can learn, and then I can be enough of an authority on a subject that I can then share that with other people.”

On December 24th, 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke boarded LANSA Flight 508 with her mother Maria, bound for a Christmas reunion with her father in the Peruvian Amazon. What should have been a routine one-hour flight became one of aviation's most catastrophic disasters—and one of its most miraculous survival stories. When lightning struck the aircraft at 21,000 feet, the plane disintegrated mid-air. Juliane fell nearly two miles through the sky, still strapped to her seat, and somehow survived the impact with the jungle canopy below. She was the sole survivor among 92 people. But survival was just the beginning. Injured, nearly blind without her glasses, and wearing only a mini-dress and one sandal, Juliane spent 11 days navigating the Amazon rainforest alone. With a broken collarbone, deep arm wound, torn knee ligament, and severe concussion, she drew on lessons learned from her zoologist parents to find her way to rescue. This is a story about preparation meeting catastrophe, about knowledge becoming instinct, and about the thin line between miracle and tragedy. 00:00 Introduction to Case Knives 00:31 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:55 Celebrating 200 Episodes 01:23 Revisiting Julianne Koepcke's Survival Story 02:21 The Plane Crash 04:15 Julianne's Background and Upbringing 08:43 The Fateful Flight 17:09 Julianne's Miraculous Fall 26:10 Surviving the Jungle 28:43 Julianne's Immediate Reaction and Isolation 29:15 The Terrifying Reality of the Amazon 30:35 Survival Odds and Strategies 31:56 Julianne's Remarkable Composure 34:34 Navigating the Jungle 35:01 Jungle Dangers and Misconceptions 39:06 The Real Killers in the Jungle 42:44 Julianne's Journey to Rescue 53:53 The Aftermath and Julianne's Legacy 57:20 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References: "LANSA Flight 508." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LANSA_Flight_508 "Juliane Koepcke." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke Koepcke, Juliane. "Juliane Koepcke: How I Survived a Plane Crash." BBC, March 24, 2012. Pleitgen, Frederik. "Survivor still haunted by 1971 air crash." CNN, July 2, 2009. https://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/07/02/germany.aircrash.survivor/ Herzog, Werner. Wings of Hope (Documentary). 1998. Koepcke, Juliane. When I Fell From the Sky (German: Als ich vom Himmel fiel). Piper Verlag, 2011. "How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508." HowStuffWorks, March 12, 2024. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/juliane-koepcke.htm "The Incredible Story Of Juliane Koepcke, The Teenager Who Fell 10,000 Feet Out Of A Plane And Somehow Survived." All That's Interesting, April 28, 2025. https://allthatsinteresting.com/juliane-koepcke "The Story Of Juliane Koepcke: Surviving The Amazon Rainforest." Rainforest Cruises, July 28, 2021. https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/the-story-of-juliane-koepcke "The Incredible Survival Story Of Juliane Koepcke And LANSA Flight 508." Simple Flying, November 15, 2022. https://simpleflying.com/lansa-flight-508-survival-story-juliane-koepcke/ "Her Plane Disintegrated in Mid-Air, and That Was the Easy Part: How This Teen Survived An Impossible Ordeal." Explorersweb, January 16, 2025. https://explorersweb.com/juliane-koepckes-impossible-peruvian-survival/ "Was Teenager Juliane Koepcke the Lone Survivor of a 1971 Plane Crash?" Snopes, April 15, 2021. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/juliane-koepcke-plane-crash/ "Maria Koepcke." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Koepcke "Panguana Research Station." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panguana "Lockheed L-188 Electra." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-188_Electra "Amazon Rainforest." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest "Terminal Velocity and Skydiving." Skydive California. https://www.skydivecalifornia.com "Clavicle Fractures (Broken Collarbone)." OrthoInfo, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org "Myiasis: Fly Larva Infestation." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov "Survival in Tropical Rainforest Environments." Adventure Alternative, jungle survival guidelines for Borneo expeditions. "Amazon Basin Biodiversity and Population Density." World Wildlife Fund (WWF). https://www.worldwildlife.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, What The Luxe dives into the world of Aqua Expeditions with its Founder & CEO, Francesco Galli Zugaro. Raised across 16 countries and driven by an innate spirit of exploration, Francesco has spent nearly two decades crafting highly intimate, design-led journeys for what he calls the affluent explorer — guests who crave authenticity, comfort and adventure in some of the world's most fragile ecosystems. Host Fred Moore explores how Aqua began with a single 12-cabin ship on the Peruvian Amazon and grew into a fleet spanning Indonesia, the Mekong, the Galápagos and soon East Africa and the Arctic. Francesco shares the realities behind that growth: the logistical improbability of building ships in remote regions, the family dynamics woven into the brand, and why Aqua will never chase scale for its own sake. Together they unpack: • The origins of Aqua's small-ship philosophy and why intimacy beats scale • Designing for high-touch luxury — from world-class dining to near 1:1 staff ratios • Creating moments of wonder for guests who are used to the exceptional • The rising appetite for multi-generational and younger expedition travellers • Conservation partnerships and operating responsibly in fragile ecosystems • Aqua's next chapter, including new routes and new vessels A rich conversation about adventure, restraint, craftsmanship and the discipline required to build a brand that stays true to its values.

Dr Joe's journey from medic to the Peruvian Amazon | An ayahuasca explainer | ayahuasca's unique qualities | the nervous system and immune system | trauma and epigenetics research | ketamine | risks and contraindications

Adaptation can seem daunting for rural businesses, but it's a win-win. By adopting sustainable farming techniques like agroforestry, small-scale farmers can drive economic growth while protecting their land.In the third episode in our “Life stories” mini-series, we head to the Peruvian Amazon to see adaptation in action. Join us as IFAD Recipes for Change chef Waldir Maqque meets with Ruth, whose farmers' association has become a key player in the local cacao value chain with IFAD's support.Find out more: Life stories from Peru: Adapting with cacao - Episode 96

Unlocked Patreon episode. Support Ordinary Unhappiness on Patreon to get access to all the exclusive episodes. patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessAbby and Patrick are joined by one of their favorite writers, Sarah Miller, to talk about her new essay in n+1. Entitled “Pirates of the Ayahuasca,” it's a first-person narrative, at once understated and devastating, hilarious and cutting, that sees Sarah, struggling with depression and grief, travel from wildfire-ravaged Northern California to the Peruvian Amazon for two weeks of psychedelic treatment under a prominent indigenous shaman. Sarah relates and reflects on her experience, her relationship with the shaman and his other clients, the business model of the “ayahuasca center,” and much more. Along the way, Sarah, Abby, and Patrick unpack broader narratives about therapy, ritual, and healing; the ways we metabolize feelings of guilt, sadness, and desires for change; the unavoidable context of capitalism, global inequality, and climate catastrophe; our expectations for psychedelics, our fantasies of transformative experiences, and what we can learn from plants. Sarah Miller's writing classes are ongoing, here is a description and contact information.Sarah Miller, “Pirates of the Ayahuasca”: https://www.nplusonemag.com/issue-50/essays/pirates-of-the-ayahuasca/Sarah Miller, “Heaven or High Water”: https://popula.com/2019/04/02/heaven-or-high-water/Sarah's Substack, The Real Sarah Miller: https://therealsarahmiller.substack.com/Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/357842/the-doors-of-perception-by-aldous-huxley/9780099458203Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin and Anna Shulgin, PiHKAL (Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved): A Chemical Love Story: https://psychedelics.berkeley.edu/resources/pihkal/Brian Pace and Neşe Devenot, “Right-Wing Psychedelia: Case Studies in Cultural Plasticity and Political Pluripotency”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34975622/Neil Whitehead and Robin Wright, editors, In Darkness and Secrecy: The Anthropology of Assault Sorcery and Witchcraft in Amazonia: https://www.dukeupress.edu/in-darkness-and-secrecyHave you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

November's elections brought victories across the country for state and local Democratic candidates who pledged to address rising energy costs. The challenges of meeting those promises the incoming Governors of Virginia and New Jersey, and Mayor of New York, will likely face. Also, a recent report warns that the European Alps, Rockies of the Western U.S. and Canada, Iceland, and Scandinavia would lose nearly all ice at 2°Celsius of warming – a threshold we're currently on track to exceed.  And in the Peruvian Amazon, the Asháninka people have developed a symbiotic relationship with the local bees, which often lack stingers, and their honey. A new and innovative law in Peru has granted these bees legal rights to help protect them and the indigenous people living with them. ---  Federal funding for public radio has ended. But support from listeners like you always helps us keep the lights on no matter what. Living on Earth needs listeners like you to keep our weekly environmental news coverage going strong. If you're already an LoE supporter, thank you! And if you've been considering supporting LoE, now is a great time to give during our fall fundraiser. Visit LoE dot org and click donate. And thank you for supporting Living on Earth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Veterans Day episode from the VET S.O.S. Network, the Military Transition Resources Show welcomes Adam Peters, host of the Strategic Veteran Podcast, tech entrepreneur, and partner at Amakaya, a healing retreat in the Peruvian Amazon.Adam shares the unfiltered truth about his transition: from a sudden medical retirement and years of struggling through failed jobs and financial hardship, to the turning point that reshaped his purpose and identity. His journey highlights the three biggest challenges facing veterans today—loss of identity, loss of purpose, and lack of community.Hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant dive deep into Adam's mission to amplify veteran stories, challenge the broken transition system, and push for policy-level change. With more than 150 episodes of the Strategic Veteran Podcast, Adam is committed to being a beacon of truth and support for the veteran community.This conversation captures the heart of the VET S.O.S. mission: honest stories, actionable resources, and community-driven solutions for those navigating life after service.#VETSOS #MilitaryTransition #VeteranStories #VeteranSupport #StrategicVeteran #AdamPeters #VeteranHealing #VeteranIdentity #VeteranAdvocacy #GrabTheLifeline

"The field recording is a completed song, sung to the backdrop of a symphony of sounds apparently arising from the Peruvian Amazon setting where the performance and recoding took place. The chant/song repeats and winds upwards in tonal centre as it journeys through a call and response form.  "My composition takes shape as a tribute to the eternal, calm yet elegant and alive feeling and state of mind that I experienced with the field recording. The oud is performed as a single extended gesture of surprise and awe, playfully speaking to the song's landscape with juxtaposing textures and rhythms." Shipibo icaro in Peru reimagined by Mastaneh Nazarian.

Living with an isolated Shipibo indigenous family in the Peruvian Amazon, this recording features an ícaro titled "Yoi Jacon" ("another world") by curandera Ronin Mea. The chant speaks of a realm beyond our own, filled with ancient wisdom, amidst the backdrop of a disappearing way of life due to deforestation and modernization. Recorded by Rafael Diogo.

Mari Luz Canaquiri is a Kukama leader and guardian of the Marañón River in the Peruvian Amazon. As the head of the Association of Huaynakana Kamatahuara Kana Women, she played a central role in the campaign to grant the Marañon river legal personhood—a groundbreaking move in Peru aimed at protecting them from pollution and oil spills. In recognition of her tireless efforts to defend the river, in 2025 Mariluz was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize, often called the Nobel Prize for the Environment.

Isolated indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforests of Peru are seeing the crop used to make cocaine spread into their lands from drug traffickers seeking more territory for cultivation. With the incursion comes deforestation and violence. We go to the rainforest and meet the self-defense force patrolling the jungle to stop the destruction. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It is a privilege to welcome author and journalist Katie Bain to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  For over 15 years, Katie has covered the global dance and electronic music world scene. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, VICE, RBMA, L.A. Weekly, Flaunt, and many other publications.   She is currently the director of dance and electronic coverage and senior music correspondent at Billboard. Katie wrote more than a dozen cover stories on recording artists, including Justice, Justin Bieber, Peggy Gou, Swedish House Mafia, and the Weeknd. She also reported stories from 13 countries and has done countless interviews with musicians, both legendary and rising. In 2016, Katie received a Cosmic Sister grant to report on traditional plant medicines in the Peruvian Amazon, and earlier this year, she received the first-ever FEMME HOUSE award for music journalist of the year.  On October 21, The Quatro Group published her new book, Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella. The coffee table book features over 150 iconic photographs and insights from music industry veterans. The book also discusses the festival's fashion trends and viral looks, the legendary performances including Beychella and No Doubt, and iconic stories such as former it-couple Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson's relationship, Harry Styles' surprising team-up with Shania Twain, and the appearance of a hologram of Tupac Shakur.  On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Katie Bain spoke about her work at The Guardian, L.A. Weekly, and VICE; her high-profile features with Justin Bieber and the Weeknd; and Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella's writing process.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Desde la Amazonia peruana hasta el corazón de Asia viajamos en este programa que nos lleva por Argentina (con conexión polaca), Tejas, Brasil, Pakistán, Afganistán... ¡e incluso Saturno! Homenajeamos a grandes maestros que nos han dejado recientemente, como Hermeto Pascoal, Raúl Barboza, Flaco Jiménez y Jamshied Sharifi, y recordamos también a las víctimas del terremoto de Afganistán y las inundaciones en Sindh y el Punyab pakistaní. From the Peruvian Amazon to the heart of Asia, we travel in this program that takes us through Argentina (with a Polish connection), Texas, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan... and even Saturn! We pay tribute to great maestros who have recently left us, such as Hermeto Pascoal, Raúl Barboza, Flaco Jiménez and Jamshied Sharifi, and we also remember the victims of the Afghanistan earthquake and the floods in Sindh and Pakistani Punjab. - Ranil y Su Conjunto Tropical - Vuelo a Saturno - Sonido amazónico - Los Zheros - La rosa - Psychedelic cumbia party - Bandonegro - Cuyo - Tanuevo - Dino Saluzzi - Buenos Aires 1950 - El viejo caminante - Raúl Barboza - La pulseada - King of chamamé - Flaco Jiménez - Grítenme, piedras del campo - Lo mejor de Flaco Jiménez - Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo - Viagem - Só não toca quem não quer - Antonio Adolfo - Oba (O bafo da onça) - Carnaval: The songs were so beautiful - Alla Bachayo Khoso - Shah Latif ke kafi - Pakistan / Sindh: Sindh soul session [V.A.] - Qais Essar & Sonny Singh - Lal meri pat - Sangat - Jamshied Sharifi - Tariqat - A prayer for the soul of Layla 📸 Hermeto Pascoal (Paulo Rapoport)

Today, we embark on a journey to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, focusing on the elusive Matses people, a tribe that stands apart from the more commonly visited Boras and Yaguas. Unlike those tribes, the Matses do not showcase staged performances; instead, they live a life deeply rooted in tradition, residing in a maloca—a communal longhouse devoid of modern amenities. We delve into their unique fishing methods, particularly their use of the barbasco plant to stun fish, bringing them to the surface for easy catch. This episode, guided by Hector Vezarian of Amazon Explorers, highlights the importance of experiencing authentic indigenous culture, where visitors can engage with the Matses' daily lives, traditional crafts, and ancient knowledge of jungle medicine. As we explore this remarkable way of life, we underscore the urgency of witnessing and preserving their culture before it fades away, making this not merely a trip, but a vital opportunity to connect with a world that is increasingly at risk of disappearing.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

In this episode of the Amateur Traveler podcast, host Chris Christensen recounts his immersive experience cruising the Peruvian Amazon on a nine-day "Amazon Riverboat Adventure in Depth" with G Adventures. This small-group journey, involving ~24 travelers, offers a deep dive into the culture, biodiversity, and challenges of life in the Amazon Basin. The trip began in Lima, Peru, and then took the group via domestic flight to Iquitos, one of the world's most isolated cities, accessible only by air or river. From there, they traveled 97 km by road to Nauta to embark on the riverboat Amatista. For five days, they cruised the Marañón, Ucayali, and Amazon Rivers, exploring tributaries like the Yanayacu ("Black Water") River in skiffs and visiting riverside communities near and within the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Highlights included: Spotting Amazon wildlife such as pink and gray river dolphins, spider monkeys, black-collared hawks, pygmy marmosets, capybaras, horned screamers, long-nosed bats, sloths, and dozens of tropical birds, including toucans, macaws, and herons. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/cruising-the-peruvian-amazon/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we hang out with Manny of  ⁨@TikisGeckos⁩  Sponsored by:MorphMarket: https://www.morphmarket.com/Dubia.com: https://dubiaroaches.com/Coco2Go: https://shop.cocodude.com/MERCH: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/joinSubscribe & Hit the Bell to STAY INFORMED!Timestamps:00:00 Manny Visits Wild Florida10:00 Manny Visits PeruHostsYoshii @modernreptileshop Chuckey @madbioreptilesManny @m_durand3The Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones.#peru #ReptileCommunity #ReptileDrama #tikisgeckos #reptilehobby #invasivespecies #herpetology #wildlife #amazon #reptilebreeder #reptilekeeper #zookeepers #reptileeducation #reptileswithpodcast #reptilepodcast

Many of you have been asking me about my recent trip to a healing retreat center in the Peruvian Amazon, so in this episode I'm going to be sharing about my experience at the healing retreat center, why you may want to consider going to a retreat center or doing a detox or reset type program, and also why a person might consider using psychedelic plant medicines, such as Ayahuasca, as a way to support your healing process. This video is going to be helpful for you if you have tested positive for high-risk HPV virus and maybe abnormal cells on your cervix and potential risk of cervical cancer or vaginal cancer, or any other kind of cancer for that matter. This will also be helpful for those of you who are working to conceive a pregnancy and prevent a miscarriage, and those of you who are going through perimenopause and post-menopausal symptoms, weight gain, blood sugar issues, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, migraines, autoimmune conditions, and simply wanting to prevent other health issues like heart disease and dementia. So really, this information could be helpful for all of us humans to heal!  I hope this gives you new hope and inspiration for your ability to heal. Don't give up – believe me, I've been at the very bottom. I've experienced all the edges of human reality. I've been through pain and suffering. I understand. You're not alone. Healing is possible. I'm here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Sign Up For Your 14-Day Detox: https://doctordoni.com/detox-program   Menopause Program with Dr. Doni: https://dv296.infusionsoft.com/app/orderForms/Menopause    Sign up For Dr. Doni's Masterclasses: https://doctordoni.com/masterclasses/    Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

When facing the realities of our world, the urge to drown in grief or shut down into apathy is becoming more and more common. As we are flooded with information and global predicaments outside of our control, overwhelm can set in, affecting our energy, efficacy, and even our ability to care. But what if facing our grief is actually the pathway to increasing our capacity to stay connected to and work on the things that matter most to us? What tools, practices, or rituals could we use to help us begin to metabolize our grief? In this episode, Nate is joined by John Seed and Skye Cielita Flor to explore the power of rituals and community for processing grief and transforming it into a deeper connection with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. They discuss the primary influences of their work, including ‘The Work That Reconnects,' a framework developed by Joanna Macy and others, as well as the philosophy of Deep Ecology, founded by Arne Naess. Most importantly, John and Skye share their experience with deepening their own emotional capacity and embodiment of ecological values, and how they've helped others do the same.  How has an absence of ritual and the avoidance of grief in our culture distorted our relationship to loss – and therefore our ability to protect what we love? What practices do other cultures use to nurture ecological identity and kinship with the more-than-human world? And finally, why might grief, when honored and integrated, be a vital part of building more resilient and ecologically-grounded systems for the future? (Conversation recorded on May 21st, 2025)   About John Seed: John Seed is an activist, facilitator, musician, and co-author of the seminal book “Thinking Like a Mountain” with Arne Naess, Joanna Macy and Pat Fleming. John Seed is the founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and has dedicated his life to the protection of rainforests and their biodiversity since 1979. Over the past few decades, John has also become a pivotal figure in the Deep Ecology movement.   About Skye Cielita Flor: Skye's early years were spent working in wildlife rehabilitation and as a Wilderness Guide in the South African bush. She then underwent a traditional 3 year apprenticeship in Taoist Healing practices before moving to the Peruvian Amazon where she entered into a full-time 5 year traditional curanderismo apprenticeship with her Shipibo teachers of the Mahua - Lopez lineage.  On return from the jungle, she has been passionate about finding meaningful ways to deepen into and integrate the life altering paradigmatic shifts she experienced with the plants. This is primarily done through her work as a facilitator of Experiential Deep Ecology, as a Grief Ritualist, as a co-facilitator of The Mythic Body year-long course by Josh Schrei, and as a facilitator of immersive group experiences into practices focusing on reclamation of living earth perception, mythic imagination, and ritual rhythms.   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 Discord channel and connect with other listeners  

A deep dive into the depths of activism, Shipibo Ayahuasca Curanderismo, and being a professional listener, with the spectacular Joshua Kahn Russell! In this episode, Joshua shares about his experience channeling a sense of knowing about the world into activism and politics, and how that brought him to plant medicine, and to his current work in the world: supporting activists to heal their trauma and gain resilience with the help of Sacred Nature. He begins with a story of understanding change as about shifting the balances and forces of power. This thread is inherent throughout the conversation on both the micro and macro level, as Joshua shares about how he got into and spent decades doing front line, indigenous sovereignty, social and climate justice movement work, until long undiagnosed Lyme disease and burnout brought him to a complete halt. He shares about how his life was saved by practices from an indigenous ayahuasca tradition, and what he understands now about that cosmology and technology. Then, we turn the dialogue to the topic of supporting other activists, and to listening and connecting with consciousness beyond the human realm. This is a conversation about identity, trauma, wisdom, and re-orienting what it means to be an agent of social change.Bio: Joshua Kahn Russell has spent 25 years as a social movement facilitator and has trained thousands of activists across the globe in over 15 countries. He is the former Executive Director of The Wildfire Project, where he supported progressive grassroots frontline organizations across a range of sectors including Environmental and Climate Justice, Indigenous Sovereignty, and Racial and Economic Justice movements. He has helped campaigns win — defending land, water, and workers rights, defeating multi-billion dollar oil pipelines, winning wage increases and tenant protections — against banks, oil companies, logging corporations, and coal barons; worked with groups in a breadth of arenas, from local resiliency projects, to national coalitions, to the United Nations Climate Change Negotiations internationally. He has been an apprentice of Shipibo Ayahuascero Ricardo Amaringo in the Peruvian Amazon for over 12 years, and brings cohorts of leaders to the rainforest for trauma healing in Indigenous-held ayahuasca ceremonies and plant dietas. He also works with plant medicines as a guide, and is currently a somatic leadership coach. Joshua threads together his experience of decades of frontline activist work as a campaigner, strategist, organizer, and non-violent direct action coordinator, learning from grassroots movements around the world, with his practice of supporting healing and transformation with plant medicine.  He has written and co-edited numerous books, including A Line In The Tar Sands: Struggles for Environmental Justice, Beautiful Trouble, and Organizing Cools the Planet: Tools and Reflections to Navigate the Climate Crisis.From the episode - quote 1 came from Anthony Machado:”There is no path. The path is made by walking.” quote 2 came from George Harrison: If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there”

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Victoria Lynn Carroll, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who made an unconventional journey from actor to documentary filmmaker. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-308/?ref=278 Victoria shares how a vision during an ayahuasca ceremony inspired her to create her directorial debut, She Is a Shaman, which provides an intimate look into the personal life of a female ayahuasca shaman in the Peruvian Amazon. She discusses the challenges of filming in the jungle without electricity, the personal transformations that coincided with her creative process, and her decision to release the film for free on YouTube, where it has garnered over 350,000 views. Victoria explores the intersection of sacred storytelling, the role of women in shamanic traditions, and how creating art became a form of surrender for her. Episode Highlights: Receiving the documentary vision during ayahuasca ceremony Filming challenges without electricity in Peru's jungle The paradoxical everyday life of female shamans Navigating ethics while filming sacred ceremonies Personal divorce synchronizing with creative breakthrough Mystery guest's stormy behavior at the center Choosing free YouTube distribution over streaming deals Surrender as the filmmaker's creative process Unknown Canadian refugee drama at the center The translator who fled with bug-bitten lover Selected Links: 'She Is a Shaman on YouTube Victoria's Website Episode Sponsors: Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessAbby and Patrick are joined by one of their favorite writers, Sarah Miller, to talk about her new essay in n+1. Entitled “Pirates of the Ayahuasca,” it's a first-person narrative, at once understated and devastating, hilarious and cutting, that sees Sarah, struggling with depression and grief, travel from wildfire-ravaged Northern California to the Peruvian Amazon for two weeks of psychedelic treatment under a prominent indigenous shaman. Sarah relates and reflects on her experience, her relationship with the shaman and his other clients, the business model of the “ayahuasca center,” and much more. Along the way, Sarah, Abby, and Patrick unpack broader narratives about therapy, ritual, and healing; the ways we metabolize feelings of guilt, sadness, and desires for change; the unavoidable context of capitalism, global inequality, and climate catastrophe; our expectations for psychedelics, our fantasies of transformative experiences, and what we can learn from plants. Have you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

Fashion doesn't just start on the runway. It can have origins deep in a forest or even in the leftovers of yesterday's meal. On this episode, we're looking at how communities and creators are turning farm waste into cutting-edge fashion. In the Peruvian Amazon, Indigenous members of the Awajún community are creating Shiringa BioLeather, an eco-friendly alternative to animal leather. And in Italy, orange peels are being transformed into luxury textiles. Finally, we look at how fashion is linked to land degradation and what that means for the future of the industry. From ancestral knowledge to modern design, we embark on a journey through fashion that respects its roots and reimagines its future.Featuring Enrica Arena, Jorge Cajacuri, Emma Håkansson, Doris and Rosalia - Indigenous Awajún Women of the Peruvian Amazon, and Xenya Scanlon. For more information:From farm waste to green fashion - Episode 84

Where is JLR? While on a Peruvian Amazon boat trip tourist were robbed by four armed assailants. The first scratch and sniff vinyl record. Former drummer of Devil Wears Prada passed away in a private jet crash. Charlie and Jeffrey take drug tests. Jeffrey denies using drugs. Snitz and Krystle take a drug test. Duji has box of ADDY. A caller believes it cost China ten dollars to make an iPhone. JLR is sending his urine in to be tested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is JLR? While on a Peruvian Amazon boat trip tourist were robbed by four armed assailants. Charlie and Rover would throw their phones into the water.

Where is JLR? While on a Peruvian Amazon boat trip tourist were robbed by four armed assailants. The first scratch and sniff vinyl record. Former drummer of Devil Wears Prada passed away in a private jet crash. Charlie and Jeffrey take drug tests. Jeffrey denies using drugs. Snitz and Krystle take a drug test. Duji has box of ADDY. A caller believes it cost China ten dollars to make an iPhone. JLR is sending his urine in to be tested.

Where is JLR? While on a Peruvian Amazon boat trip tourist were robbed by four armed assailants. Charlie and Rover would throw their phones into the water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruna Fontevecchia and Max Wilson are the cofounders of the food magazine and platform Anchoa. The magazine, which began in Argentina, has tried to create a space for deeper stories about food in Latin America. There is little to no mention of fine dining chefs or restaurant rankings. The magazine covers anthropology and ecology with food, the things that we eat and drink and how they are made, as the connecting tissue that unites them all. Bruna is the editor and Max is the designer and as you will hear, the process in building each issue is very organic and flows with the rhythm of the region, which is in constant flux.While the magazine's coverage began in Argentina, where Bruna is from, it has gradually spread to rest of Latin America. Plus, the last two issues, #4 and the just released #5, are bilingual, in both English and Spanish. Part of that decision is to get more people to read it, though part of it is logistical, in just getting it on the shelves of bookstores and newsstands in different parts of the world. Anchoa is part of a new wave of gastronomic journalism in the region, where small print magazines are finding life as large print publications gravitate more towards digital publishing. There's also Chiú in Ecuador that started recently, as well as several other small publications.In the interview they describe the challenges in exposing people to these kinds of stories and are continually experimenting with new forms. They have a digital only part of the magazine and a podcast that releases sporadically. They also just released a 20-minute short film called El Sueño del Vino, about ancestral winemaking methods in northern Argentina, in Cafayate, and the battle to preserve them. Please check out what they are doing. Pick up issue #5, I even have a photo essay in it about fish in the Peruvian Amazon. Request your local bookstores with lively food sections to stock it. The more engaged the world can become with the depths of cuisine in the Americas, the better it will be for all of us.Read more at New Worlder

What if your “successful” life started to feel like a slow, quiet heartbreak? In this episode, Steve Vincent shares how he went from burned-out high school vice principal to thriving freelance copywriter—by finally listening to the voice he'd been pushing down for years. He opens up about the emotional weight of staying in a life that looks good on paper but feels wrong in your soul—and how a couple of chance encounters cracked his world wide open. If you're feeling stuck, restless, or wondering—‘is this all there is?'—this conversation will show you what becomes possible when you take the first brave step toward change.Guest Bio As a professional writer, teacher, spiritual coach, poet and author, Steve Vincent brings more than 33 years of experience to the table to help others overcome their challenges and live their dharma. A lover of sunsets, his search for the truth of our human existence has stretched from the sands of the Sunshine Coast to the hot springs of New Zealand, to the Peruvian Amazon for ayahuasca ceremonies, and has included many an energetic healing online and in person, and long hours alone pondering the meaning of life.Originally a high school teacher, faculty head and vice principal then freelance journalist, copywriter, writing coach and marketing consultant, his journey inwards via his popular book “Finding You” has unlocked the pain of the human experience, which emerges in his words that are said to move women to tears and make men squirm. Steve has spoken to audiences as large as 1500 and has coached groups of all ages and sizes. He appears on a weekly international spiritual broadcast and contributes to several weekly self-improvement movements. A father of 4 now adult children, he lives on the sub-tropical Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia and when not writing and mentoring others, can be found at one of the beautiful local beaches communing with Mother Earth or gazing out to sea.Turning 40 and trading safety for soulfulWhat if the life you built—stable, successful, and safe—started to feel like a cage? This week's guest, Steve Vincent, opens up about his courageous midlife transformation from high school vice principal to successful freelance copywriter. From the outside, Steve had it all: a leadership role in education, a loving family with four kids, a nice home by the water. But internally, he was wrestling with the quiet sadness of a life that felt too small for his spirit. In this conversation, Steve shares how he stopped ignoring that still, small voice and instead let it guide him toward a radically different—and much more fulfilling—path.Episode Highlights

In this episode of CMDA Matters, we welcome Dr. Peter Cole, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, educator at the University of Minnesota, and founder of Scalpel At The Cross—a medical mission transforming lives in Pucallpa, Peru. Dr. Cole built Scalpel At The Cross alongside his wife Nancy in 2004, dedicating their skills and faith to providing life-changing musculoskeletal care in the Peruvian Amazon.  

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Henna Maria, a medicine woman, activist, speaker, poet, and teacher of Natural Law. Henna has dedicated her life to bridging spirituality and activism, working to create parallel societies rooted in self-sovereignty, human rights, and natural living. Initiated into the art of healing song by indigenous Shipibo masters, Henna specializes in the ceremonial practice of Ayahuasca and, alongside her husband Richard, runs Wistin Origins, a healing sanctuary in the Peruvian Amazon. In 2019, she founded Dawn of Peace, a creative community and peace organization advocating for medical freedom, human and animal rights, and self-governance. She has also co-founded major initiatives, including: Police for Freedom (2021) – Rehumanizing society and fostering collaboration between activists and law enforcement. Save Our Food (2022) – Addressing food scarcity, environmental crises, and agricultural collapse. Kotiinpaluu (2023) – Reviving and protecting indigenous Finnish culture while laying the foundation for a parallel, natural society. We'll explore Henna's journey, the power of spiritual activism, and the practical steps for building parallel societies.  

Recent and major shifts in international environmental policies and programs have historical precedent, but the context of global environmental degradation and climate change presents a planetary risk that's new, say Sunil Amrith. A professor of history at Yale University, he joins this week's Mongabay Newscast to discuss the current political moment and what history can teach us about it. " When we look at examples from the past, [societies' ecological impacts] have tended to be confined to a particular region, to those states, and perhaps to their neighbors. Because of where we are in terms of anthropogenic warming [and] planetary boundaries, I think the scale of any risk, the scale of any potential crossing over into irreversible thresholds, is going to have impact on a scale that I'm not sure historical precedents would give us much insight into," he says. Amrith is the author of The Burning Earth: A History, which examines the past 500 years of human history, colonization and empire, and the impact of these on ecological systems. In this conversation, he details some historical parallels, what lessons can be learned, and what periods of history resulted in the most peace and prosperity. Subscribe to or follow the Mongabay Newscast wherever you listen to podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, and you can also listen to all episodes here on the Mongabay website. Image credit: Deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. Photo by Rhett Butler/Mongabay. ------ Timecodes (00:00) Historical parallels to the current moment (09:43) The context of ‘planetary risk' (20:36) Lessons from history (26:10) Credits

For centuries, ayahuasca has been a sacred plant for the Shipibo-Konibo peoples of the Peruvian Amazon. Part medicine, part spiritual ceremony, ayahuasca and other plant medicines are revered practices. But in recent years, a boom in Western interest in psychedelics has started to reshape ayahuasca ceremonies and practise. Fuelled by celebrity endorsements, a new wave of tourists are heading to purpose-built resorts in the Peruvian jungle to take ayahuasca, guided by shamans from the Shipibo-Konibo tribes. In this episode of Heart and Soul, reporter Janak Rogers travels to the Peruvian Amazon to explore this so-called ‘psychedelic renaissance'. From candlelit jungle ceremonies to bustling tourist strips, Rogers uncovers the allure of ayahuasca for Westerners seeking help and healing. But as the ayahuasca boom transforms local communities, challenges arise: the rise of unscrupulous shamans, the commercialisation of Indigenous knowledge, and risks faced by vulnerable travellers.

What happens when the expected path to parenthood doesn't go as planned? For Dr. Chrissy Ott, a double-boarded internist and pediatrician, the answer was a transformative journey filled with cultural exploration, alternative healing, and deep personal reflection. In this episode, Dr. Ott opens up about her fertility struggles, the unconventional steps she took—including a powerful healing experience in the Peruvian Amazon—and how she ultimately found joy and fulfillment in motherhood.She shares the emotional highs and lows of her eight-year journey, from unsuccessful inseminations to navigating the complexities of IVF and miscarriage. A pivotal experience with plant medicine helped her reframe her mindset, ultimately leading to a long-awaited pregnancy. Beyond fertility, Dr. Ott reflects on the broader themes of personal growth, professional evolution, and the unexpected paths that lead to fulfillment. Whether you're on your own fertility journey, navigating career-family balance, or seeking inspiration for life's twists and turns, this episode offers profound insights and encouragement.Three Actionable Takeaways:Seek Support and Community: Fertility challenges can be isolating—build a network of friends, professionals, and support groups to navigate the emotional and logistical aspects of the journey.Stay Open to Unexpected Paths: Healing and transformation often come from unconventional places. Whether through travel, alternative medicine, or shifting mindsets, embracing flexibility can open new possibilities.Balance Holding On and Letting Go: Sometimes, gripping too tightly to an outcome can create resistance. Surrendering and trusting in life's process can help bring clarity and peace.About the Show:The Physician's Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for the real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!About the Guest:Dr. Chrissy Ott is a double-boarded internist and pediatrician dedicated to helping others reclaim joy and purpose. Her journey through medicine, motherhood, and global travel has shaped her passion for supporting individuals in finding balance and fulfillment. Through her coaching platform, Joy Point Solutions, and her podcast, Solving for Joy, she empowers others to embrace unexpected paths.Socials and Website:JoyPoint Solutions: https://joypointsolutions.comPodcast: Solving for JoyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrissieottmd/About the Host:Dr. Kristine Goins is a board-certified integrative adult and pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach, and world traveler. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completed her adult psychiatry residency at Emory University, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale Child Study Center. She also completed an integrative medicine fellowship at The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Experiencing burnout firsthand, Dr. Goins embraced a digital nomad lifestyle and founded Nomad MD, empowering doctors to achieve location freedom and create their ideal nomadic lifestyles. Website: https://www.urcaringdocs.com/kristine-goinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmdsDid you know...? You can also be a guest on our show! Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more! Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

When the first cases of COVID-19 began to spread around the world in early 2020, people in Iquitos, a remote city in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, weren't unduly worried. They assumed their isolation would protect them. It didn't. Peru, and Iquitos, were hit fast, and hard. In a surreal situation, people were left to fend for themselves, fighting to get hold of oxygen on the black market for their loved ones and forced to put themselves in danger to survive. In this episode we speak to researcher Japhy Wilson from Bangor University in Wales who spent a year living in Iquitos, trying to understand what happened there during the pandemic. This episode was written and produced by Gemma Ware with assistance from Mend Mariwany and Katie Flood. Sound design was by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Full credits for this episode are available. Sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.

We love wildlife travel. I know, it's not a shock. But which is best for you? What is each experience like? We discuss our different wildlife trips and which ones we'd recommend based on what you want to do. Between the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, African safari, jungles, gorilla trekking, etc. there is a lot of epic wildlife viewing to be had. Here are some blog posts about our wildlife travels: Best Amazon Rainforest Lodge: Tambopata Research Center How to Choose Where to Stay in the Peruvian Amazon 2-Week South Africa Trip 10 Days in South Africa Masai Mara Guide and Itinerary What to Pack For Gorilla Trekking How Much Does Gorilla Trekking Cost in Uganda? 10 Day Uganda Trip 4 Days in the Costa Rican Rainforest   Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/worldwidehoneymoon.bsky.social World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

In this episode we travel to several intriguing locations around the globe to investigate ancient anomalies, out of place artifacts and one very strange mummy. Our first stop is to the wind-swept region of Nazca, Peru where one of the most enigmatic mummified heads ever discovered was unearthed. Next we go deep into the Peruvian Amazon to investigate a gigantic stone face hidden in the dense jungle forest. We will end our journey in India beholding evidence of lost ancient technology that confounds today's experts. UPCOMING TOURS

Jorge SalasCEO and FounderNew Paths ExpeditionsJorge Salas, the visionary CEO and founder of USA based New Paths Expeditions, is guiding the celebrated tour operator into its milestone 10th anniversary in 2024. With a lifelong passion for wildlife and exploration, Jorge has extensive experience in the travel industry, having led expeditions across South and Central America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the polar regions. He has served on the board of leading U.S. travel brands, including International Expeditions as Product Developer, Operations Director, Crisis Handler, Director of Safety, and Senior Expedition Leader, while creating personalized journeys for clients worldwide. His commitment to conservation and community development shines through his work with organizations in the Peruvian Amazon. Jorge's expertise in travel logistics and safety, combined with his passion for transformative experiences, has established New Paths Expeditions as a premier provider of immersive journeys to over 65 exotic destinations.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, Jason Elkins speaks with Jorge Salas, the CEO and founder of New Paths Expeditions. Jorge shares his journey from a young boy inspired by his grandfather's National Geographic collection to becoming a leader in the adventure travel industry. He discusses the importance of connection in travel, the shift towards private trips post-pandemic, and the unique cultural experiences offered in destinations like Papua New Guinea. Jorge emphasizes the value of small group travel and the careful curation of trips to provide enriching experiences. He also shares exciting plans for family-oriented travel experiences with his daughter, Josefina, as they aim to create memorable adventures for families.takeawaysJorge's passion for travel began at a young age, inspired by his grandfather's National Geographic collection.He has over 32 years of experience in the travel industry, starting as a guide in Chile.New Paths Expeditions focuses on small group travel to remote destinations.The pandemic has shifted traveler preferences towards private trips and family experiences.Cultural immersion is a key aspect of Jorge's travel philosophy.Papua New Guinea is highlighted as a unique and fascinating travel destination.Travel is about connection and sharing experiences with others.Jorge emphasizes the importance of expert guides in enhancing travel experiences.The company has grown to offer 58 destinations over 10 years.Future plans include family trips tailored for children, enhancing the travel experience for families. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

Eva Papp, MA, LMHC, is a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and expert on multidisciplinary approaches to wellbeing. She practices psychology from an integrative perspective and has worked collaboratively with a wide range of medical and health practitioners.She carries the knowledge she's gained from twenty-five years as a psychotherapist and her field research in Siberia and the Peruvian Amazon into her current work with large group coaching, and speaking and writing on Active Authenticity—her innovative model of wellbeing found in Chasing the Wild Authentic: A Field Guide to the Practices, Boundaries, and North Star of Living Your Truth. She lives with her family on a small island outside of Seattle.More about Eva- https://www.wildauthentic.com/More about Liz-Work- https://www.raisethevibewithliz.com/Radio Show- https://www.voiceofvashon.org/raise-the-vibePodcast- https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/raisethevibewithlizInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/raisethevibewithliz/*** Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/958816/supportSupport me on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=43081730https://paypal.me/LisbethPeterson?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USThank you!Support the show

Step into the untamed world of wildlife with Reginald D as he interviews renowned explorer, wildlife expert, and author Rusty Johnson. From a challenging childhood battling dyslexia to captivating audiences at Princeton University, Rusty shares his incredible journey of resilience and passion. Discover his fascinating experiences guiding Amazon jungle tours, co-starring in Hotel Amazon on the Travel Channel, and learning shamanic healing with venom medicine. Rusty's tales of animal training, jungle survival, and connecting with indigenous tribes will inspire and leave you in awe. Don't miss this unforgettable episode packed with adventure, life lessons, and wild wisdom.Rusty has been exploring, filming, and guiding in the Peruvian Amazon for over 20 years. He was the main character and consulting producer of the Travel Channel's Hotel Amazon (currently on DiscoveryPLUS) and has consulted for National Geographic Television, the Discovery Channel, Animal Plants, A&E and Dateline.Rusty shared his incredible journey from a young boy with a passion for animals to becoming an Amazon jungle guide and public speaker and recounted his early fascination with wildlife, struggling with dyslexia and ADD, and his solace and purpose in working with animals.Rusty also shared his adventures in the Amazon rainforest and his insights into natural medicines derived from plants and wildlife, and shared information about the healing properties of these natural remedies and his company, Amazon Holistics, where he grows and provides you with Amazon Holistic plant products.Rusty also touched on his book, "The Twilight of the Wild," which chronicles his life with wildlife and his travels through Africa and the Amazon.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in wildlife, natural medicine, and the incredible journey of a man dedicated to understanding and protecting the natural world. You can book your own private Amazon tour with Rusty!Rusty's Info:Website: https://www.RustyJohnson.tv    Rusty's Holistic Medicine: https://wwwAmazonHolistics.comSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

#NewWorldReport: #AMAZON: The fires surge & What is to be done?   Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/brazil-fire-brigades-fight-amazon-blazes-off-torrid-start-2024-2024-08-09/ 1900 PERUVIAN AMAZON

#NewWorldReport: Peru in China. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-peru-completed-substantial-negotiations-upgrade-fta-2024-06-29/ https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/perus-ex-presidential-candidate-keiko-fujimori-begins-trial-money-laundering-2024-07-01/ 1916 Peruvian Amazon