Podcasts about rainforests

The climate doesn't care where emissions cuts come from; what matters is that the world transitions to renewable energy quickly and cheaply. If it's significantly cheaper to install solar panels in India than on a rooftop in California, then isn't that where they should be built? Similarly, transferring money directly to local people with the greatest stake in preserving their land can have outsized impact in conservation. Where does a climate dollar go furthest?  Guests: Kinari Webb, Founder, Health in Harmony Premal Shah, Founder, kiva.org, renewables.org  Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Origins of Kinari Webb's nonprofit Health in Harmony 09:00 – Rainforests as lungs and heart of the planet 12:00 – Radical listening to communities about what they need 15:00 – Positive outcomes from responding to community needs directly 18:00 – Webb's near-death experience from a jellyfish sting 22:00 – Rainforest conservation as a giant climate lever 29:00 – Premal Shah describes how he came to create Kiva.org 32:00 – How Kiva.org works 35:30 – Thought experiment from moral philosopher Peter Singer 38:40 – Kiva tries to reframe stories of poverty as stories of entrepreneurship 41:00 – Applying crowdfunded microfinance model to renewable energy 46:00 – Idea of “effective altruism” 49:30 – Nathaniel Stinnett: we've been taught to blame ourselves for the climate crisis 53:00 – How to shift public actions to make climate more political  For show notes and related links, visit https://www.climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts *** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The climate doesn't care where emissions cuts come from; what matters is that the world transitions to renewable energy quickly and cheaply. If it's significantly cheaper to install solar panels in India than on a rooftop in California, then isn't that where they should be built? Similarly, transferring money directly to local people with the greatest stake in preserving their land can have outsized impact in conservation. Where does a climate dollar go furthest?  Guests: Kinari Webb, Founder, Health in Harmony Premal Shah, Founder, kiva.org, renewables.org  Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder and Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Origins of Kinari Webb's nonprofit Health in Harmony 09:00 – Rainforests as lungs and heart of the planet 12:00 – Radical listening to communities about what they need 15:00 – Positive outcomes from responding to community needs directly 18:00 – Webb's near-death experience from a jellyfish sting 22:00 – Rainforest conservation as a giant climate lever 29:00 – Premal Shah describes how he came to create Kiva.org 32:00 – How ⁠Kiva.org⁠ works 35:30 – Thought experiment from moral philosopher Peter Singer 38:40 – Kiva tries to reframe stories of poverty as stories of entrepreneurship 41:00 – Applying crowdfunded microfinance model to renewable energy 46:00 – Idea of “effective altruism” 49:30 – Nathaniel Stinnett: we've been taught to blame ourselves for the climate crisis 53:00 – How to shift public actions to make climate more political  For show notes and related links, visit https://www.climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts *** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. ⁠Sign up today⁠. Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently talked about Tamara's trip to the Galapagos but today we are talking more about the logistics about traveling to Ecuador and some travel tips. Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador, including 5 nights in the Galapagos and found it a warm and welcoming country with beautiful and diverse landscapes. Amazing Ecuador helped Tamara organize her trip. Episode Highlights Most flights from the U.S. come into Quito or Guayaquil It is only 3.5 hours from Miami There are many regions including the Cloud Forest, Rainforest, volcanoes and mountains, National Parks, Galapagos, and more Tamara spent: 5 nights in the Galapagos, 1 night at Hacienda La Danesa, 2 nights in Cuenca, 1 night in Cotopaxi National Park, 3 nights in Quito, 2 nights in the Cloud Forest at the Mashpi Lodge, 2 nights at Hacienda Zuleta It helps to work with someone to figure out your priorities and build an itinerary around your interests Generally you want to spend at least two to three nights in each place Cuenca is a UNESCO heritage city with plenty of outdoor adventure nearby too Cotopaxi is at a higher elevation, making hikes challenging If you just have a week, fly in and out of Guayaquil and do the Galapagos and Hacienda La Danesa Safety - you need to be very careful after dark in Quito and other cities and beware of pickpockets. Don't walk around after dark, especially alone Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as their official currency but most places also take credit cards but you will want small bills for tipping and the handicraft markets Many of the hotels are all-inclusive with meals and some activities Ecuador is a huge exporter of roses and through some regions you will see many roadside stands of 25-50 roses for less than $5 Tamara recommends getting a driver because the roads are not very well marked, some aren't in the best condition, Google Maps isn't reliable, and drivers are very aggressive There are a range of four star boutique hotels and luxury hotels Ecuadorian food is very fresh and utilizes year-round produce of veggies and fruit Most meals start with a soup and then have a salad or vegetables. Fish and ceviche is quite popular. Quinoa is a popular grain You shouldn't drink the tap water in Ecuador but the produce at good restaurants and hotels are washed in filtered water Guinea pig is also popular in Ecuador as it is in Peru Chocolate and coffee are also grown in Ecuador and very popular Ecuador is the most densely populated country in South America If you have liked Costa Rica or Belize, you will probably also like Ecuador Related Episodes: Galapagos cruise Mother-daughter trip to Peru Winelands of Chile Chile's Atacama Desert

In this episode, an investigation highlights the RV industry's massive use of tropical wood, contributing to deforestation in Southeast Asia, a fake stabbing incident involving a Colorado State Park ranger, charges against a Michigan woman embezzling from General RV Center, and more Get free shipping on orders over $99 at Etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 Get RV Miles HOMECOMING tickets and info here: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/ Get your first month of Mile Marker Membership FREE at https://rvmiles.memberful.com/checkout?plan=96363 with code RVMILES.  Subscribe to the RV Miles Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/RVMilesPodcast.  ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Introduction 00:06 Environmental Impact of RV Industry 01:09 Deforestation and RV Industry's Role 02:07 Sustainability and Industry Response 05:39 Legal and Regulatory Aspects 07:02 Sponsorship Message 07:48 Hoax at Staunton State Park 08:57 Embezzlement at General RV Center 09:27 New RV Company Launches 10:44 Wingamm's US Tariff Policy 11:43 Renogy's New Battery Series 12:36 Passing of Larry Lippert 13:26 Conclusion

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Adventures and Discoveries: A Quest in the Rainforest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: העננים הכבדים הסתירו את השמש בשמיים כשלוי ותמר צעדו במעמקי היער הגשם.En: The heavy clouds hid the sun in the sky as Levi and Tamar walked in the depths of the rainforest.He: מסביבם, הצמחייה הייתה סבוכה ועשירה בצבעים שלהם.En: Around them, the vegetation was dense and rich in color.He: ציפורים שונות שרו מעליהם, והאוויר היה מלא בריח החזק של אדמה לחה.En: Different birds sang above them, and the air was filled with the strong scent of damp earth.He: לוי היה נרגש.En: Levi was excited.He: הוא קיווה למצוא את הצמח הרפואי הנדיר ששמע עליו זמן רב.En: He hoped to find the rare medicinal plant he had heard about for a long time.He: הצמח הזה היה יכול להביא לתגליות מדעיות חשובות ולשנות את פני הרפואה.En: This plant could lead to significant scientific discoveries and change the face of medicine.He: תמר, לעומתו, הכירה את היער ואהבה את האתגר שבחקר צמחייה חדשה ותגליות מסתוריות.En: Tamar, on the other hand, knew the forest and loved the challenge of exploring new flora and mysterious discoveries.He: הם עמדו בצומת שבילים.En: They stood at a crossroads.He: לוי רצה ללכת בנתיב פחות מוכר שהתבסס על מחקריו.En: Levi wanted to take the less familiar path based on his research.He: "אני מאמין שזה יכול להוביל אותנו למקום הנכון," אמר בהתלהבות.En: "I believe this could lead us to the right place," he said enthusiastically.He: תמר הביטה בו בספקנות.En: Tamar looked at him skeptically.He: "הדרך הזאת מסוכנת," היא אמרה, "עדיף שלא להסתכן וללכת בדרך שמוכרת לנו.En: "This path is dangerous," she said, "it's better not to take risks and go the way we know."He: "אך לוי היה עקשן.En: But Levi was stubborn.He: הוא שיכנע את תמר לנסות אף שהסיכון היה ברור.En: He convinced Tamar to try even though the risk was clear.He: ההליכה הייתה קשה.En: The walk was difficult.He: השביל היה מלא בבוץ והגשם שהחל לרדת לא הפסיק.En: The path was full of mud, and the rain that began to fall did not stop.He: בדיוק כשהתחילו לטפס במעלה גבעה, סערה עזה הפתיעה אותם.En: Just as they started to climb up a hill, a fierce storm surprised them.He: הגשם הנורא שטף את האדמה והפך את השביל לנהר קטן.En: The terrible rain washed the earth and turned the path into a small river.He: לוי ותמר נאלצו לעצור ולחפש מחסה במהירות.En: Levi and Tamar were forced to stop and quickly look for shelter.He: למרות הדילמה והוויכוחים כיצד להמשיך, הם מצאו פינת מחסה בין העצים.En: Despite the dilemma and the arguments about how to continue, they found a sheltered spot between the trees.He: כשסערת הברקים התגברה, הם ישבו יחד ומצאו זמן לדבר על המצב.En: As the lightning storm intensified, they sat together and found time to talk about the situation.He: לוי הבין שלפעמים חשוב להקשיב למי שמכיר את השטח.En: Levi realized that sometimes it's important to listen to someone who knows the area.He: כאשר הגשם החל לשכוך, הם שמעו רשרוש קל מבין העצים.En: When the rain began to let up, they heard a faint rustle among the trees.He: בעדינות ובהבנה שנולדה מתוך שיתוף פעולה, הם עקבו אחרי הצליל וגילו את הצמח הנדיר.En: Gently and with an understanding born from cooperation, they followed the sound and discovered the rare plant.He: זה היה שיאו של מסע קשה ומאתגר.En: It was the culmination of a difficult and challenging journey.He: לוי הרגיש תחושת הישג, אך גם הבין שאילולא עצותיה של תמר וכישוריה, לא היו מצליחים למצוא את הצמח.En: Levi felt a sense of achievement but also understood that without Tamar's advice and skills, they wouldn't have been able to find the plant.He: היא חייכה אליו באהדה, כשהם צעדו חזרה בידיעה ששניהם השיגו יותר מהצפוי.En: She smiled at him with sympathy as they walked back, knowing they both achieved more than expected.He: הקרבה החדשה שנוצרה ביניהם הייתה שווה כל רגע של מאבק ברוחות ובשטפון.En: The newfound closeness between them was worth every moment of battling the winds and flood.He: ולפעמים, החשיבות היא בדרך ולא רק בתוצאה.En: And sometimes, the importance lies in the journey, not just the outcome. Vocabulary Words:vegetation: צמחייהdense: סבוכהmedicinal: רפואיsignificant: חשובותdiscoveries: תגליותcrossroads: צומתenthusiastically: בהתלהבותskeptically: בספקנותstubborn: עקשןfierce: עזהstorm: סערהshelter: מחסהdilemma: דילמהarguments: וויכוחיםintensified: התגברהrealized: הביןlistened: להקשיבfaint: רשרוש קלgently: בעדינותcooperation: שיתוף פעולהculmination: שיאוachievement: הישגsympathy: אהדהcloseness: קרבהbattling: מאבקflood: שטפוןimportance: החשיבותoutcome: תוצאהrare: נדירchallenges: האתגרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Brandon Cox, newly accomplished mountaineer and soon-to-be best-selling author, sits down with the boys for a two-on-one chat about his unforgettable trek through northeastern Tanzania and his climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It's a fascinating journey through a world of monkeys, five different climate zones, culminating with Brandon's tell all book It Goes With You releasing October 2025. Great Law. Less Legal. Law Done Lite!

Description:Immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of the rainforest with 10 continuous hours of calming rainforest ambience and gentle rain sounds. Whether you're looking to unwind, meditate, focus on work, or drift off to sleep, this episode provides a peaceful natural soundscape to help ease your mind and body. Let the rhythmic patter of rain and the subtle calls of the forest create a serene background for your day or night.Take a moment for yourself and allow these tranquil rainforest sounds to bring peace and relaxation whenever you need it most.Join us again next time for more calming moments on the Be Calm and Relax Podcast.DISCLAIMER

Ever felt like meditation isn't working for your anxiety?You're not alone. Many people try to sit in silence only to find their thoughts racing, their bodies tense, and their minds stuck on daily stressors. But what if the secret to easing anxiety was letting nature do the heavy lifting?In this episode, we guide you through a sensory journey deep into the Amazon rainforest—blending progressive muscle relaxation, mindful body scanning, and the sounds of the wild to create a calm that lasts long after the practice ends.By the end, you'll discover:How to release physical tension step-by-step so your mind naturally follows into calm.Why connecting with nature-inspired soundscapes can restore mental clarity and resilience.The simple meditation cues that can anchor you when feeling overwhelmed.Let this immersive practice help you trade anxious restlessness for deep, grounded stillness—press play and breathe easier tonight.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/. Thank you to Nick McMahan for today's nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.comhttps://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsenThis podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

In this episode we explore Alma Mater from some companies that dont exist anymore. Also a visit from BB Joe and Cam gives us a Latin Lesson. We are also LIVE from Dungeon's Gate once again and I hope Cam doesn't mind the use of exclamation points in this blurb! Joe also shows us that he can't remember what games he plays. Cam also flexes at how good he is at making playlists – I bet he made the best mixtapes. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Cam Latin Lessons 4:10 - Hutan Life in the Rainforest 8:45 - Clank Legacy Season 2 10:25 - Spooktacular 14:00 - Hot Streak 17:10 - Vantage 20:50 - Tekken The Boardgame 23:10 - TI4 on BGA  25:40 - Alma Mater Intro 27:10 - Interlude  27:45 - Alma Mater Initial Thoughts 32:05 - Alma Mater Pros 43:00 - Alma Mater Cons 52:10 - Alma Mater Final Thoughts 59:10 - Bump or Dump - Coimbra 1:02:30 - Patron Thanks and Outro

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Tropical forests are dying at an alarming rate, and not just from deforestation. Even intact forests are losing trees, threatening biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global climate. While drought and rising temperatures are often blamed, new research points to a surprising culprit: thunderstorms. These intense, short-lived convective storms, common in the tropics, are increasing due […]

Blockchain Revolution: How the Hive community is bringing clean water to villages in Ghana This week we meet McSamm who fell violently ill from contaminated water in rural Ghana. He didn't just recover though, he revolutionized access to clean water. Partnering with Hive's blockchain community, he raised funds to install 22 boreholes in remote villages. These often solar-powered systems (minimizing electricity costs) now deliver safe water to 300,000+ people - with villagers maintaining ownership and young people learning blockchain skills for future projects. Jungle Guardians: Greenbug's AI sound sensors battle illegal mining & wildfires in South America's remote rainforests Unusual noises and AI are stopping illegal logging and saving crops in Brazil. We met Greenbug founder Marcelo Vieira at Web Summit Rio and he revealed how Greenbug's AI-powered acoustic sensors listen 24/7 for threats in ecosystems like the Amazon. These ‘digital guardians' detect illegal mining equipment, smuggling boats, wildfires, and even invasive species - sending real-time alerts with geolocation to rangers and farmers before disasters escalate. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Ania Lichtarowicz.   Production Manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/ *(P.S. Got a story like Steve Clark's? WhatsApp us: +44 7486 329 484)* Follow us on the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram BlueSky YouTube   If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co   Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484   Somewhere on Earth is bought to you with the support of RoostEdge.   Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1907, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Diva Down, Carmen Laurent, to discuss… Why Is It Always The Decent God Fearing Folks? How Did Elon Musk F**k Up A *Diner* This Badly? Ocelots and Possums Seem To Be Conspiring Together In The Amazon Rainforest and more! Investigation inquiry underway after reports of naked women on Ryan Walters office TV Ryan Walters's Statement As board members call Walters’ collusion accusation ‘ludicrous,’ third-party report offers new TV details Board members: TV in Ryan Walters’ office displayed nude women during executive session The Tesla Diner is officially open ‘from now until forever.’ What we learned on Day 1 ‘We got a lot of honks in solidarity’: anti-Musk protests ripple at LA’s Tesla Diner ‘World’s Worst Rave’: Neighbors Say Living Next to Tesla Diner Is ‘Absolute Hell’ Living Next To Tesla Diner Is 'Absolute Hell,' Neighbors Say Tesla Diner Los Angeles Outdoor Patio Covering Crashes Down on Woman's Head Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner Is the Cybertruck of Restaurants Ocelots and Possums Seem To Be Conspiring Together In The Amazon Rainforest LISTEN: Brown's by Trus'meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three kinds of wood, all alike in dignity. Except one of them is on fire, and one of them has a lot of toothy rodents in it. I'm really straining to find some way of making a kind of beaver ratatouille joke, but it's not coming naturally. ‘Beavertouille, he only does Dams this time?'. I don't know. Get out of my restaurant.Timestamps:01:52 - Hutan: Life in the Rainforest12:50 - Flash Point: Legacy of Flame32:27 - Timber Town

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When she joined a study abroad trip to the Amazon rainforest, she thought she'd be learning about indigenous life and native plants. What she didn't expect was a nightly knock on the door—at 3 a.m.—with no one on the other side, and a fellow student waking to find ghostly faces peering through her mosquito net. From trickster spirits to a wise guide who casually confirms, “Oh yes, those are just our ancestors,” this episode dives deep into jungle mystery. Plus, she  shares some valuable insight into the real reasons sage, cedar, and rosemary work for spiritual cleansing, beyond just vibes. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

Dave Boyer heads to Brazil to explore the largest tropical rainforest on earth. It's a place of breathtaking beauty and constant sensory stimulation. But here, just one step can lead to calamity. When Dave and his travel companion stray from the trail they realise that once you're lost in the Amazon, you might never be found…   A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins.   Written by Nicole Edmunds | Produced by Ed Baranski | Assistant Producer: Luke Lonergan | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Jacob Booth, Matt Peaty | Assembly edit by Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Ralph Tittley.   For ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions   If you have an amazing survival story of your own that you'd like to put forward for the show, let us know. Drop us an email at support@noiser.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This solo episode is a deep dive into the unsexy but transformative groundwork that agency owners need to lay to build a reliable new business engine. Dan breaks down what really separates enterprise-level agencies from the ones stuck in "Cobbler's Children" limbo — not just in terms of tactics, but in mindset, strategy, people, and execution. He shares hard-won lessons from years of running Sales Schema and coaching 200+ agencies, including how to stop waiting for referrals, start building durable outbound systems, and shift from reactive selling to a process that actually compounds.This is for the agency owner who's sick of feast-or-famine cycles and is ready to take control of their pipeline without chasing hacks or magical software.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The Rainforest vs. The Lion Hunt: A better metaphor for agency growth02:00 – Introduction: Why solo episodes are the hardest, but the most needed03:15 – The 4 Agency Growth Stages: Glorified Freelancer → Enterprise06:00 – Specialization: Why it's now table stakes, not a nice-to-have08:30 – TAM Thinking: Apply tech startup logic to your agency niche10:00 – Why perspective is becoming table stakes13:20 – You don't need to "go inward" for 6 months — talk to the market now15:30 – Mindset: The difference between Cobbler's Children and Enterprise thinking20:00 – Why only 3% of your market is in-market right now.24:00 – All marketing is interruption marketing — so do it ethically26:00 – Why you probably don't actually know your close rate (and how to fix that)27:45 – Getting out of the sales seat: What really needs to be true before you hire a salesperson30:30 – Your first two strategy projects: Thought leadership & net-new relationships33:20 – The “balance beam” metaphor for doing outreach35:00 – Using data + context to build non-spammy outbound lists37:00 – What our best-performing campaigns look like39:00 – Where real lead gen lives: Manual outreach to old prospects42:00 – My exact reconnect email — word for word44:00 – Wrapping up: Build something buyers want, but also build for your peace of mindKey PointsThe Four Stages of Agency Growth→ Glorified Freelancer → Cobbler's Children → Transitional Agency → EnterpriseSpecialization is Now Table Stakes→ It's harder to win without it. But specialization doesn't always mean verticalization.Perspective is the New Differentiator→ Agencies that win aren't just executing.3% Rule of Market Timing→ Only 3% of your market is actively buying.Manual Outreach is Still King→ My highest ROI activity: emailing past prospects and lapsed clients.Getting Out of the Sales Seat Takes More Than Hiring a Salesperson→ You need the wave. That means systems, clarity, and enough leads to support a new closer.Links & Resources:

Description:Immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of the rainforest as we bring you 10 hours of continuous ambience, complete with gentle rain sounds. Let the chorus of birds, distant thunder, and the calming patter of rainfall transport you to a tranquil, natural sanctuary—perfect for relaxation, meditation, studying, or sleep.Whether you're winding down after a long day, seeking focus for work, or simply need a peaceful backdrop, this episode is designed to help you find calm whenever you need it. Press play, let your mind wander, and enjoy the restorative power of nature's soundtrack.Give yourself permission to pause and recharge—sometimes, a few moments surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest can restore your sense of balance and well-being.Join us again for more episodes that support your journey to peace and relaxation.DISCLAIMER

 Today I'm joined by Jonathan Derksen, a globe-trotting storyteller whose life has spanned the rainforest of Bolivia, the peaks of the Himalaya, and the classroom of Canada. Jonathan brings a powerful mix of adventure, education, and heart to every story he tells. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram Love the show? Subscribe,  rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter  HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here:  rick@ricksaez.com Show Notes "So there I was, deep in Arunachal Pradesh, India, in a remote tribal village where headhunting wasn't just folklore—it was very recent history. We were there to film for Discovery Channel—me, a $100,000 camera, and a crew who knew how to sweat (and panic). We'd prepped for weeks, months even. Everything was perfect until a whisper came through the jungle vines: “Insurgents are coming. They know you have money.” Awesome. Just what I needed—guerilla drama on top of documentary stress. I told the team we had to bail. But first, I had to make up a lie that our camera broke—because telling a warrior tribe mid-costume that the government might be after us just didn't feel like the right move. What followed? Screaming. Spears. A blunderbuss aimed at my head. And me pleading forgiveness like a Catholic schoolboy who just broke the principal's window. I grabbed the tribal leader's hand, bowed my head, and whispered, “Are you Christian?” “Yes,” he said, confused. “Then… forgiveness?” And just like that, I got my own Disney ending. They let us go—with only mild humiliation, a few fake wooden heads, and one hell of a story." - Jonathan Derksen Principle: Here's what that jungle taught me: Real stories—the ones that shake you, stir you, and stick with you—don't come from comfort. They come from courage. From risking something to show something worth seeing. And sometimes, telling the truth isn't the bravest thing. It's telling the story anyway, no matter how messy the behind-the-scenes gets. Transition: Most people think storytelling is about having the right camera, the right lighting, the right moment. But the truth is, what holds us back isn't gear—it's fear. Fear of getting it wrong. Fear of offending. Fear of not being enough to tell the tale. And yet, the world needs more honest stories, not perfect ones. That's why: That's why this podcast episode with Jonathan Derksen exists. It's not polished. It's powerful. It's not filtered—it's fearless. From war-zone photojournalism to jungles laced with mercury and memories, we uncover what it really means to document a world in crisis—and do it with heart. Call to Action: If you've ever felt like your story doesn't matter, or that your voice isn't “qualified” enough—this episode is your proof that it does and it is. Stop letting self-doubt keep your story buried. Hit play, get inspired, and tell it anyway.

Two new books ask how we might protect vulnerable ecosystems in the Amazon rainforest and Hawaii. First, journalist Dom Phillips was reporting in the Amazon when he and a colleague were shot and killed. Phillips was in the middle of writing a book – and now, that project, How to Save the Amazon, has been completed by his widow and a team of contributors. In today's episode, Alessandra Sampaio, Phillip's widow, and co-author Jonathan Watts join NPR's Ari Shapiro to discuss the challenges they faced in completing the book. Then, Sara Kehaulani Goo's new book, Kuleana, chronicles her family's effort to hold onto ancestral land in Hawaii. In today's episode, she speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her own complex relationship with Hawaii and what tourists might consider before they visit.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to Moonlight Sounds, the podcast featuring white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study, or relax. We make relaxing sounds to improve your life and are excited to share them with you. Join the millions who have already enjoyed our meditation soundscapes which include rain sounds, ocean waves, white noise for babies, fan sounds, spaceships, Tibetan bowls, waterfalls and rain with thunder. Whether you're trying to study for a test, focus at work, fall asleep or simply relax, we have the perfect chill sound for you.DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Moonlight Sounds Podcast are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician.

There are less than a hundred members of the Karipuna tribe. They live on their land in the Brazilian state of Rondonia. Their territory is demarcated, which means that it's legally theirs.But many outsiders don't care. Land invaders have been pushing in, hauling off hardwood and big trees and carving out pieces of their land, and dividing them up to sell.The Karipuna are resisting.This is episode 56 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we'll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review. And please consider signing up for the Stories of Resistance podcast feed, either in Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you listen.You can see exclusive pictures of the Mapuche community playing palín in this story on Michael's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mapuche-sports-119970225Please consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox.Written and produced by Michael Fox.ResourcesBrazil on Fire Episode 6: Amazon up in smoke: https://therealnews.com/brazil-on-fire-episode-6-amazon-up-in-smokeLula empowers Brazil's Indigenous peoples with their own ministry. But environmental protection remains a key concern:https://theworld.org/stories/2023/01/18/lula-empowers-brazils-indigenous-peoples-environmental-protection-still-facesFor more on protecting the Amazon Rainforest, you can visit Amazon Watch:https://amazonwatch.org/Subscribe to Stories of Resistance podcast hereBecome a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Relax to  the calming sound of frogs and cicadas singing in a Thailand rainforest. Atmospheric peace and tranquility which can help relax the mind and body, enabling greater clarity and a more balanced and productive state.Love the Relaxing Sounds Podcast? Subscribe now for exclusive access to 4-hour ad-free episodes, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and focus. Your support helps us continue creating the soothing soundscapes you enjoy. Join our community here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-sherry/subscribe⁠⁠orTo help support the podcast and get your own personal Ad Free copy of any of our episodes for a small donation please visit ⁠⁠www.albaaudio.com⁠⁠  where you can browse the sound library and purchase your favourite.Listening with headphones is recommended for a fully immersive experience.For enquiries contact : relaxingsoundspodcast@gmail.comRelaxing sounds for yoga, help to sleep, mindfulness, meditation, focus, calming, zen, soothing babies & children and help focus in work.⁠Support the show⁠ (https://albaaudio.bandcamp.com/)"Rainforest Ambience | Frogs and Cicadas" by Freetousesounds is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Source: https://freetousesounds.bandcamp.com/

Escape into a world of serene tranquility with Zen Rainforest Flow, a deeply relaxing sleep soundscape designed to calm your mind and soothe your spirit. Featuring a gentle Buddhist meditative flute melody, this soundscape is layered with the soft rhythm of a light jungle rainstorm, the calming flow of a peaceful creek, and the subtle pulse of 8 Hz theta wave binaural beats. Let the spiritual tones of the flute guide your breath, while the natural ambiance of the rainforest wraps you in comfort. The theta waves help ease your mind into a meditative, dreamlike state, perfect for deep relaxation, stress relief, and restful sleep. --

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the Amazon — distant birds, rustling leaves, and a rich jungle atmosphere perfect for deep relaxation or focused work.Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/.Create a mix of your favorite sounds by downloading the Deep Sleep Sounds App at: https://deepsleepsounds.onelink.me/U0RY/app.Having an issue with Deep Sleep Sounds or want to ask us a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.  Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Slumber App: slumber.fm/deepsleepsounds

Can profit and planet go hand in hand? As public climate financing falls short, attention turns to the private sector. But can businesses do good for the environment while still making a return? Tânia Trindade of SODEFOR, a forestry company managing a million hectares in the Congo River Basin, believes they can. She shares how the company balances sustainability and profit in one of the world's most vital ecosystems—and why private capital may be essential to the climate fight.

Steve Boniwell, a pioneering permaculturalist and systems thinker, is co-founder of PSKL - Water For All, a company that uses unpowered technology to accelerate ecosystem health. This approach enables rapid landscape rehydration, increasing infiltration time by 100-fold.In this episode, Steve shares his passion for permaculture and its applications in water and soil management. He highlights the potential of innovative technologies like the Bunya pump and the need for a paradigm shift in our relationship with the land. Steve also explores the role of plants in healing and nutrition, and introduces a visionary initiative that aims to harmonise human activity with the natural world, promoting global water accessibility and holistic land management.SHOW NOTES: Unpowered Technology Accelerating Ecosystems: E.g: Desert to Rainforest:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/14MXQPJyW8FSJ6F1rmFyMPV5J7RF787tt/view?usp=sharingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-boniwell-01807a1a0/ Contact email: steve@paanisubkayliay.comPSKL - Water For All - https://psklglobal.com/*BUY ME A CUPPA*If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels my work and time, which is given for free. Leave a comment and a few bucks here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time! To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠asktheeldertree@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The intro and outro song is "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sing for the Earth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins. 

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Rainforest sounds for sleeping are some of the most calming and effective natural sleep aids available. This 8-hour soundscape captures the vibrant yet gentle ambiance of the Amazon rainforest at night—complete with distant wildlife calls, rustling leaves, and soft rain. Perfect for sleep, meditation, relaxation, or background focus, this track creates an immersive jungle experience that soothes your mind and helps you drift into deep rest. Whether you're struggling with stress, insomnia, or just want to reconnect with nature, let the pure sounds of the Amazon guide you to peace. #RainforestSounds #AmazonRainforest #SleepSounds #JungleAmbience #NatureSounds #DeepSleep #RelaxingSounds #RainforestSleep #TropicalSounds #RainforestAmbience rainforest sounds for sleeping, amazon rainforest sounds, jungle sleep sounds, amazon nature ambience, rainforest sleep ambience, deep sleep rainforest, amazon jungle at night, tropical rainforest audio, natural sleep aid sounds, nature sounds for sleep, jungle background noise, calming rainforest audio, amazon rainforest relaxation, forest night sounds, soothing jungle sounds, 8 hour rainforest sounds, no loop nature sounds, rainforest meditation audio, stress relief rainforest, background jungle noise, amazon forest sleep, ambient jungle sounds, tropical night rain, forest white noise, sleep therapy nature, rainforest for focus, jungle ASMR, peaceful jungle night, amazon ambience sleep, bird and rain sounds, rainforest lullaby, night in the amazon, sleep sounds jungle, forest atmosphere sleep, natural jungle audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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EPISODE 176 – FERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFOREST “When you have Robin Williams rapping, you know you're in the f***ing 90s!” Secret Santa Summer kicks off with Ashley's gift to Brian: the 90s environmentalist classic, Ferngully: The Last Rainforest! This week, Chris can never meet a kangaroo; Ashley grows up to be Magi; Brandon has that pan flute rizz; and Brian shares his laugh out loud moment. BTW: Gotta know the bean magic! Starring: Samantha Mathis, Jonathan Ward, Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater, Grace Zabriskie, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, and Tone Loc Directed by Bill Kroyer FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA)Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.com)Listen to Brian's music at (https://www.brianhorne.com)Support the show

Today, we're diving into one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time: how to truly and equitably mitigate climate change, starting in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This conversation spans a web of critical themes: climate finance, cutting-edge technologies, and most importantly, putting Indigenous communities at the forefront of protecting and restoring the planet's most vital ecosystems.Joining us is the brilliant Dr. Tracey Osborne, a professor at UC Merced and the Founding Director of the UC Center for Climate Justice. Tracey is also the visionary behind the Climate Justice Standard, a bold new framework that ensures climate solutions aren't just environmentally sound, but also socially just and community-led.Together, we unpack the Amazon's pivotal role in global climate stability, explore the promises and pitfalls of carbon markets, and hear how Tracey's firsthand work in the rainforest has reshaped her understanding of justice, resilience, and what it really means to live in balance with nature.Show NotesThe Climate Justice StandardUC Center for Climate JusticeAbout the Kawsay Nampi Project About Dr. Tracey OsborneTragedy of the commonsDr. Elinor OstromKeywords: climate change, indigenous communities, carbon markets, climate justice, Amazon rainforest, deforestation, environmental integrity, community-led projects, technology in climate solutions, youth engagementBiophilic 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

Immerse yourself in the lush ambiance of a tropical rainforest with two hours of steady rainfall. The vibrant soundscape blends warm rain with the rich textures of jungle life, perfect for sleep, meditation, or relaxation. Ideal for escaping into nature and relieving stress with every drop.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

This week, to celebrate Rainforest Day of 2025, we explore three different rainforest regions of the world - the Amazon of South America, Taman Negara of Malaysia and the Celtic Rainforests of our UK home. Come and discover what makes these biomes so unique - even from one another - and why protecting them is so vital. The cupboard is open, come on in!

In this weeks fashion update, style and confidence go hand in hand—but what if fashion feels out of reach or just not you? Enter Donny Galella, aka The Confidence Creator. With 17+ years styling everyone from everyday Aussies to Hollywood stars, Donny believes great style isn’t about trends—it’s about feeling good. In this episode, he shares how to ditch fashion fear, the simple styling tricks that boost confidence, and the wardrobe essentials for a Good Outfit Day (GOD), every day. Check out Leigh's article: LEIGH CAMPBELL: 'The "confidence clothes" I wear when I want to feel my best.' LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Decjuba Becky Jeans $109.95 Target PU Trench Coat $80 Women's Genuine Suede Loafer $40 Seed Heritage Hannah D Frame Sunglasses in Rainforest $49.95 Lovisa Waterproof Jewellery Decjuba Sculptured Earings Seed Heritage New Season Target New Season GET IN TOUCH: Want to shop the pod? Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Donny Galella Producer: Stef MacFie Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Marlena Cacciotti Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we journey into one of Britain's rarest and most magical landscapes — the temperate rainforest. Designer Zoe Claymore joins us to reveal how she captured the enchanted atmosphere of these ancient woodlands at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and how you can recreate that wild, mossy magic at home. Then, we turn our attention to a true British garden staple: the hedge. Photographer Gareth Gardner shares what he discovered after receiving over 500 submissions from around the world for his new exhibition On The Hedge, now opening at RHS Garden Wisley. Plus, Gareth Richards is here with practical advice on planning ahead with tips on sowing biennials, and Guy Barter shares what he's been up to in his own garden. A lush, leafy episode not to be missed. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Zoe Claymore, Gareth Gardner, Gareth Richards Links: British Temperate Rainforest - British Wildlife Trusts British Rainforest - How to Guide Lindley Late - Urban Gardening Club: Balconies, Pots and Patios On The Hedge exhibition at RHS Wisley

Carlos Zorrilla has been living in an Ecuadorian cloud forest since the 1970s, and his last 30 years there have been spent fighting mining companies seeking to extract its large copper deposits. He and his community have successfully fought such proposals by multiple firms in one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, but sometimes at great personal risk, he tells Mongabay's podcast. While his organization, Defensa y Conservación Ecológica de Intag (DECOIN), and allies in the local community notched a major victory against mining there in a 2023 court case, he explains they're still not out of the proverbial woods. "Every day, I have to think about mining [and] I'm not exaggerating, my life now revolves around mining. Even though we won a case, I know they're going to come back because the copper's there, and there's a lot of demand for copper." His advice to anyone who wants to protect their community from mining is to go on the offensive, early and aggressively, comparing the strategy to how one might view treating cancer. "You have to think of it like a cancer, that you need to treat it immediately and you need to look for signs that your body, in this case, your community, is sick,” Zorrilla says. 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. Please send questions, feedback or comments to podcast[at]mongabay[dot]com. Banner image: Carlos Zorrilla in the DECOIN office in Apuela, Ecuador. Photo by Romi Castagnino. ----- Timecodes (00:00) A victory for Intag Valley (07:19) The influence of ‘rights of nature' laws (09:57) The return of vulnerable fauna (15:56) Reprieve is only temporary (22:02) Mining companies omit important information (25:07) ‘How to stop' mining before it starts (30:52) “Every day, I have to think about mining”

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Jeff, Stuart and special guest Alex Wilson talk about Robin Williams' first feature length animated role as Batty Koba in FernGully: The Last Rainforest. Batty is a bat, as the name would imply, that suffered under human experiments which led to him having erratic mood changes where his personality switches like changing the channel on a TV.

From the Amazon Rainforest to Sustainable Gardening: Matthieu Mehuys' JourneyHost John Duffin interviews award-winning author and podcast host Matthieu Mehuys. They discuss Matthieu's profound journey from a childhood fascination with plants in Belgium to becoming a leader in regenerative gardening. After a transformative experience in the Amazon Rainforest and battling potentially grave illness, Matthieu turned obstacles into opportunities. He details his innovative approach to creating low-maintenance, ecological gardens and offers practical advice. We get to explore success stories, the 'Garden of Your Dreams Masterclass', and the broader impact individuals can have on their lives and the environment through sustainable practices. Learn how to transform your passion and follow your dreams by reconnecting with nature.You have more impact on the planet than you think. When you want to learn more about Matthieu, and how you can build your own sustainable garden, here are a few links. Websites:Landscape Design - https://www.paulownia-la.com/Book - https://www.12lawsofnature.com/Masterclass Garden of Your Dream - https://www.gardenofyourdreams.com/Socials and Calendly LinkCalendly link: https://calendly.com/garden-of-your-dreams/30minPersonal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthieumehuys/Paulownia Landscape Architects - https://www.instagram.com/paulownia_la/00:00 Introduction and Personal Story00:24 Welcome to Your Message Received Podcast01:30 Meet Matthieu Mehuys: Award-Winning Author and Podcaster02:40 Matthieu's Early Fascination with Nature03:57 From Passion to Profession: Landscape Architecture05:06 World Travels and Discovering Permaculture06:18 The Impact of Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth08:54 Experiences in India and Community Efforts13:26 Costa Rica's Environmental Success Story16:03 The Amazon Rainforest Adventure26:17 The Importance of Listening27:18 Starting a Business from Scratch27:37 Refining the Vision32:20 The Garden of Your Dreams Masterclass35:02 Low Maintenance Gardening42:24 The Impact of Regenerative Farming45:36 Personal Growth and Responsibility48:13 Exclusive Opportunities and Final Thoughts

“At home, mindfulness is an app, a tool to fight the noise. In the wild, peace and calm rule by default … Out in the open, my mind is released from the noise. It sways with the trees and flows with the rivers. It blows over snow tipped mountaintops and down into wide sunlit valleys expanding to fill its surroundings. The vistas are bigger, but there is less to know.” -        Jude Kriwald   Today, we are taking a journey to one of the most remote and underexplored places on the African continent. The Gola Rainforest straddles the border of Liberia and Sierra Leone, and is home to the Kissi, Mende and Gola tribes. To walk through it would be difficult. To try and a ride a bike, would be insane. Nonetheless that is exactly what adventurer Jude Kriwald decided to do.   At 20 years old Jude knew exactly what he wanted to do. He'd just returned from a 13-month trip cycling from England to India, and he wanted more. He wanted to be an adventurer and dedicate his life to pure joy of exploring the world. But slowly, inevitably, that dream faded as life, and career, took over. Ten years passed. His mental health deteriorated. He would lie awake at night wondering how he let is all slip away.  Until one day, he'd had enough. He flew to Senegal, got on his bike with the plan to spend three-months riding from there to Liberia. But things did not go to plan.    “Alone and in the wild, I am beautifully weird and joyously free. It's not that my rituals and quirks fit in better, they simply exist, unobserved. The road cares not and the sun shines equally on all. In nature I find reprieve. Alone I find myself.”   FIND OUT MORE Jude made a short documentary film about this journey, called Alone Across Gola. Find out more and connect with Jude on Instagram @judekriwald, You Tube @judekriwald,   FOLLOW US: Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Newsletter: armchair-explorer.com   CONNECT WITH US: If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it! It helps us grow the show and continue to bring this content to you.   Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Jason Paton is our lead producer and our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textYou know Juana Martinez-Neal as the recipient of the 2019 Caldecott Honor for Alma and How She Got Her Name, her debut picture book as author-illustrator. You might also know her as the New York Times bestselling illustrator recipient of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Medal for Fry Bread: A Native American Story and the 2018 Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration for La Princesa and the Pea. I first fell in love with La Princesa and the Pea as a spark for early childhood and elementary STEM/STEAM challenges, then quickly collected some of Juana's other works, such as Swashby and the Sea and Zonia's Rainforest as inspirations for more STEM/STEAM goodness in the classroom. In addition to chatting about her two newest books, I am also so excited to share that Juana and I are going to be teammates on a Children's Book Creators for Conservation Wild Tomorrow expedition to South Africa this fall.Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of Juana Martinez-Neal, an award-winning author/illustrator whose passion for art and the environment takes us on a journey from the diverse landscapes of Peru to the dust plumes of the Sahara.  Juana discusses her newest books, Paka Paka con la Papa, a biography of potato hunter Alberto Salas, and A Gift of Dust, highlighting the environmental impact of Sahara dust plumes. She shares her commitment to aligning creative endeavors with personal values and the inspiration behind her collaborations, including a partnership with friend and fellow illustrator Molly Idle on Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care. Juana's stories of personal growth, travel dreams, and artistic expressions offer listeners a rich tapestry of insights and inspirations.Chapter Highlights:01:47: Paka Paka con la Papa04:38: A Gift of Dust05:59: The natural world as connecting thread through Juana's artistry07:58: How Juana approaches her creative process11:20: The joys and surprises of the research process with examples from Paka Paka con la Papa and Fry Bread: A Native American Story15:24: Sponsor Ad17:24: Collaborating on  I Don't Care with Molly Idle21:41: Adventures await in South Africa with Children's Book Creators for Conservation and Wild Tomorrow 23:55: Upcoming projects26:10 The enduring appeal of Alma, star of Alma and How She Got Her Name 30:49: Let's talk about HOPELinks:Follow Juana Martinez-Neal on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInJuana Martinez-Neal's websiteExplore her latest books:  Paka Paka con la Papa and A Gift of DustLearn more about Children's Book Creators for Conservation and the Wild Tomorrow trip to South Africa Support the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Cascading waterfalls call the lush trees surrounding Rio de Janeiro's most important rainforest home. But the woodland wouldn't be the paradise it is today without the lifesaving seedlings our people planted. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take a journey into the Rainforest, smell the tropical air, hear the distant waterfall and wildlife in the canopy above. After hiking through the Rainforest some time, you'll arrive at your destination for the evening, a luxurious Treehouse high in the canopy above. Take the lift and enter this magical place and experience the view as you look down into the rainforest. This is the perfect place to spend the evening, relaxing surrounded by nature. With beautiful Music "Pure Of Heart" by Christopher Lloyd Clarke, this meditation is sure to help you relax quickly and fall asleep. This remastered edition for 2025 provides better audio levels and and enhance background music experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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