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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a special appearance from veteran UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski, who offers a really check about the current state of research into the phenomenon. He has expansive credentials as an investigator and writer, including: contributing editor of International UFO Reporter and was the editor of the Swamp Gas Journal, an occasional Ufozine first published in 1978 when he was part of Decadent Winnipeg Fandom. He is a past-president of the Winnipeg Science Fiction Society and was part of the Winnipeg SF community that gathered Saturdays at the home of the legendary “first fan” Chester Cuthbert. He is also a past-president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada — Winnipeg Centre and has degrees in science and education. Chris Rutkowski blogs at: uforum.blogspot.com. Rutkowski also has nine published books, including: Visitations? (1989); Unnatural History (1993); Mysterious Manitoba, co-authored with Dave Creighton and Brian Fidler (1997); Abductions and Aliens (2000); The Canadian UFO Report, co-authored with Geoff Dittman (2006); A World of UFOs (2008), I Saw It Too! (2009), The Big Book of UFOs (2010) and When They Appeared, co-authored with Stan Michalak (2019). His last book was Canada's UFOs — Declassified (2022), and he has been working on a new book.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Science journalist and author Brandon Keim joins me to discuss the origins and evolution of H5N1—popularly known as bird flu—explored in his excellent article for Nautilus, The Unnatural History of Bird Flu. Brandon Keim deftly covers the recent evolutionary history and trajectory of avian influenza, with a focus on H5N1 and its subvariants as it has become more virulent and has evolved into an emergent public health threat for the human species. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenzas (HPAI) emerge under specific environmental pressures and contexts, and the highly consequential influenza strain, H5N1, is no different, with the main culprit for its troubling evolution being intensive animal production. / Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/brandon-keim // Sustain + support: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness // Donate: https://www.paypal.me/lastbornpodcast
Science journalist and author Brandon Keim joins me to discuss the origins and evolution of H5N1—also known as bird flu—explored in his excellent article for Nautilus, The Unnatural History of Bird Flu. // Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Something came out of the river near New Richmond, Ohio – those who saw it said it was a kind of alien lifeform, and utterly indescribable. What was the strange creature that has come to be known as Octoman? (The Ohio Octoman) *** Drivers were convinced they'd spotted the infamous Blue Bell Hill ghost on the A229 in February 2019. That was the last time the ghost was spotted – and some believe it wasn't really the ghost at all, but something else. (The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill) *** There are plenty of ghost stories in the Lake Placid area, but probably the most unique and mysterious is the story of the Lady in the Lake. So mysterious is this ghost that it has inspired many authors and filmmakers – but the true story is more creepy than any ghost story. (The Lady In Lake Placid) *** In the early days of those reaching the New World, superstitions and unusual beliefs about others, even your own neighbors, were commonplace. Most anyone could be accused of being a witch. And I do mean anyone. Be thankful you weren't one of the first settlers to live in America. (American Witches) *** Gigantic spiders are reported worldwide, yet we have yet to actually capture one to prove their existence or study them to see how they grow so large. Is it possible the giant spiders don't exist – or could it be a different creature we have yet to identify? (The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:02:51.226 = Show Intro00:05:27.645 = The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods00:23:51.179 = The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill00:29:38.292 = The Ohio Octoman00:44:51.706 = American Witches01:05:38.984 = The Lady In Lake Placid01:10:45.816 = Show Close01:12:51.070 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Ohio Octoman” from It's Something Wiki (Itsmth): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2ua8c***BOOK: “Bigfoot: Tales of Unexplained Creatures, UFO and Psychic Connections”: https://amzn.to/3scEJ85***BOOK: “The Bigfoot Case Book” by Janet Bord, Colin Bord, Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3ccYVkY***BOOK: “Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us” by John Green: https://amzn.to/3d08z9w“Mammoth Spiders” heard at the beginning of the episode is from UnexplainedMonsters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5pfd8“The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods” by Karl Shuker from the book, “Mirabalis – A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History”: https://amzn.to/3d1p8Sm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dxsemrm“The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill” by Victoria Chessum and Ben Ashton for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cyteuy8***PHOTO of Ghost of Blue Bell: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/47pm6yzd“The Lady In Lake Placid” by Jess Collier for LakePlacid.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mjnvdjs***BOOK: “A Lady in the Lake” by George Christian Ortloff: https://amzn.to/3lI30Ap***BOOK: “Dancehall” by Bernard F. Conners: https://amzn.to/392XRhm“American Witches” by Charles Skinner, gathered and edited by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4cyjxnhWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WebOfTerror
Jonathan Blum and Kate Orman return for their third (and final) Eighth Doctor Adventure. We chat with Jon about writing a story that's a sequel to the TV Movie, and range editor Steve Cole drops by too. And did you know - this story features the Doctor's dad...? (Possibly)
Fairfield Public Library's monthly podcast helps you find your next great read. Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT fairfieldpubliclibrary.org Podcast host: Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services Guests: Tamara Lyhne, Head of Children's Services, Stefanie Bergstrom, Branch Children's Librarian, and Emily Muller, Children's Librarian Thanks to our podcast editor Emma Jane Kennely for making us sound great! This month's FPL staff picks: Tamara Sick!: The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs by Heather L. Montgomery One Day This Tree Will Fall by Leslie Barnard Booth The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed and Hatem Aly Looking forward to: The Infinity Rainbow Club Series (3 in a series) by Jen Malia and Peter Francis Stefanie The Sixth Extinction (young readers adaptation): An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert The Bard and the Book by Ann Bausum and Marta Sevilla Piano Wants to Play by Colleen Kong-Savage Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo and Carmen Mok Looking forward to: The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2) by Angela DiTerlizzi and Lorena Alvarez Gómez Emily Dogtown by Gennifer Choldenko and Katherine Applegate Wildful by Kengo Kurimoto Rise of the Green Flame: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #1) by Bernard Mensah and Natasha Nayo Looking forward to: Emily's Cupcake Magic! (1) (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch) Book 1 of 2: Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch by Coco Simon and Manuela Lopez The One and Only Family by Katherine Applegate Karen's Sleepover: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8) (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix) by Ann M. Martin and Katy Farina Summer Reading coming soon!
Doug Auld was born in Queens, NY and moved to New Jersey as a child. He had a love and fascination with nature and wildlife as well as mechanics. The second born in a family of four and son of a car dealer, he went to a trade high school and studied mechanics with the intention of taking over his Father's Chrysler dealership, but in his last year of high school he began studying piano and classical music, eventually writing his own original music. After a brief time in the music industry, he took up an interest in painting after visiting the "Salvador Dali Museum" in Cleveland, Ohio. Primarily self taught, Doug pursued Art and painting, eventually taking continuing education courses at the Art Students League, School of Visual Arts and The NY Academy in NYC. He presently lives, works and teaches in Hoboken, NJ. PAST HIGHLIGHTS ~ Series of Dymorphioc realism artworks / www.dougauld.com ~ Series of 100 Whistleblower portraits titled “Those who blew the Whistle” website ~ Completed a three-year Art project called "State of Grace." This consisted of ten large scale portraits of adolescent burn survivors. The New York Times featured the project in a front page story of their "Metro Section" in June of 2006 titled Facing thier scars and finding Beauty. ~As one of only fifty finalists in the 2007 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, painting "Shayla" was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. “Shayla” was the first burn survivor portrait to be featured at the National Portrait gallery. ~Guest at "The Art of Recovery," the 33rd annual event for the Regional Burn Centers where he featured several works at the Philadelphia Museum. ~~Doug and burn survivor volunteer Jelani Jeffry, were guest speakers at theJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC ~In the fall of 2007, Doug was given a one-man show at the Berrie Center Art Galleries at Ramapo College, Mahwah NJ. This was followed by an oral presentation to the student body by Doug and burn survivor Jelani Jeffry ~ Invited to Cologne, Germany to paint Maha Schaff, a 28-year old female burn survivor from Cologne who was tragically set on fire by her father. The painting and project was documented and featured on national television throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The painting was unveiled to Maha at an opening reception held at the Fifty Fifty Galerie in Dusseldorf, Germany ~Doug and burn survivor Jelani Jeffry were the invited guest speakers for the Grand Rounds at the Spaulding Medical Center in Boston, MA in Feb 08 ~Painted" Back from Iraq " (portrait of Corporal J. R. Martinez) oil 50”x 60” 2008. The painting will be part of an upcoming show called "Remnants of War" that will open on Jan 7th at the New York Arts Club in NYC. J. R. Martinez is a US soldier and veteran of the Iraq war who was badly burned when his vehicle hit an IED. Other highlights include 1993 Absolut Vodka “Artist of the Year '' original painting created for Absolut shown in publications throughout the year. - Featured on CBS ,Entertainment Tonight ,NYC,USA - Commissioned portrait of Jim Morrison for MTV " Museum of Unnatural History" - Featured on Sun up San Diego, morning TV program. - One Man Show at The Bergen Museum of Art and Science , NJ, USA - One Man Show at Drew University with Governor Tom Kean NJ,USA - One Man Show at The Limelight ,NYC,USA - Group show at The Time is Always Now Gallery, SoHo ,NYC,USA - Featured in the Salvador Dali newsletter. Featured on Inside New Jersey WNET TV-Channel 13, NJ,USA Two pages spread in the NYTimes on Burn Survivor series. Presently, Doug has left painting to dedicate full creative time to creating a stage musical, Hypnotta. about disclosure of the UFO ET reality. www.hypnotta.com
Psychologists Off The Clock: A Psychology Podcast About The Science And Practice Of Living Well
Heartbreak, a universal experience that can leave us feeling lost and questioning ourselves. We've all been there. It's a painful journey, that's difficult to process and navigate. In a conversation everyone can relate to, we bring in the author of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Florence Williams reflects on her personal experience facing divorce and draws upon science to explain the negative impacts of rejection, loss, and loneliness. We also unravel the mystery behind our actions during heartbreak-actions that seem to defy our values and norms. Whether you are a therapist treating clients going through heartbreak or experiencing heartbreak yourself, Florence will transform your understanding of health and love by combining scientific research with self-discovery. Listen and Learn: What transpired in Florence's personal life that led her to write Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey Tapping into the fundamental human emotion of awe The healing properties of nature, and its integral role in Florence's journey Is divorce diabetes a thing? Do men and women have different experiences recovering from divorce? Can Takotsubo syndrome (also known as broken heart syndrome) be linked to postmenopausal women? How nature immersive experiences can lead to transformation, connection, and healing, and Florence's recommendations in your area! Resources: Visit Florence at her website Get your copies of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey and The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Connect with Florence on X, Facebook and Instagram About Florence Williams: Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. Her first book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in science and technology and the 2013 Audie in general nonfiction. The Nature Fix was an Audible bestseller and was named a top summer read by J.P Morgan. Her latest book, Heartbreak, was called “show-stopping” and “courageous” by Publisher's Weekly. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times and numerous other publications. A fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, Florence's work focuses on the environment, health and science. A certified forest-bathing guide and experienced workshop leader, Florence loves leading groups through nature-immersive experiences and watching the transformation, connection, and healing that results. Related Episodes 325. Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued with Janina Scarlet 289. Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette 281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen 251. Wonder with Frank Keil 249. How to Be Single & Happy with Jenny Taitz 225. Psychedelics with Brian Pilecki and Nathan Gates 126. Surviving Break-Ups and Divorce: How to Mend a Broken Heart, with Yael and Debbie 32. Social Connection: Exploring Loneliness and Building Intimacy with Debbie and Diana 199. Belonging From the Inside Out with Meg McKelvie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Jordan Gavaris is getting candid and honest (and charmingly funny).From body image issues and internalized shame, to navigating homophobic "advice" from agents and finding success on a massive scale in a harsh industry - we're getting into it all today. And spilling some tea (both of us).We live in our own unique worlds, and when it comes to body image and how we see ourselves - that is a very personal, individual and sometimes LONELY thing. So in hearing more stories, like Jordan's today - and getting insight into other people's experiences, it can help expand our own understanding, and remind us that the journey of self-perception is personal BUT also universally shared. And hopefully it can lead us to be more compassionate towards ourselves.**Disclaimer: we talk body image, as well as eating disorders in todays episode. If this is a sensitive area for you please listen with caution, or not at all if it's not the right fit for you at this time**We're covering a lot today, including:How Jordan's start in acting began and BlockBuster Days Body image reality after Jordan's first movie premier bad auditions and serendipitous moments Coming out Publicly - and Jordan's regret in a major interviewWatching out for 'give the gay away' tells a homophobic agent's advice to Jordan body shaming of the early 2000sExtremism to look thinBody image and self compassion evolution Navigating LA and the comparison gameJordan's feelgood thing About JordanJordan is an award-winning actor, you know him from shows like Orphan Black, Unnatural History and The Lake on Amazon Prime (and soon on Orphan Black: Echoes, and Hacks on HBO!). He's a joy to watch and is incredibly well spoken as you will hear.Jordan's IG: @jordanjgavaris The Key Moments in this episode are:00:02:16 - body image and someone else's experience 00:04:00- callling Jordan00:11:08 - starting out in acting, commercials and then . . . .00:20:00- Orphan Black and the pressure that came 00:31:00 - "give the gay away" and a terrible agent 00:38:20 - body image struggles 00:45:15 - Abercrombie & fitch days 00:54:40 - addiction to thinness, transitioning to wellness, then acting as justification01:02:25 - living in Los Angeles 01:07:50 - comparing01:08:19 - Jordans 2 feelgoodthing01:14:00 - Epilogue
IN THIS EPISODE: Something came out of the river near New Richmond, Ohio – those who saw it said it was a kind of alien lifeform, and utterly indescribable. What was the strange creature that has come to be known as Octoman? (The Ohio Octoman) *** Drivers were convinced they'd spotted the infamous Blue Bell Hill ghost on the A229 in February 2019. That was the last time the ghost was spotted – and some believe it wasn't really the ghost at all, but something else. (The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill) *** There are plenty of ghost stories in the Lake Placid area, but probably the most unique and mysterious is the story of the Lady in the Lake. So mysterious is this ghost that it has inspired many authors and filmmakers – but the true story is more creepy than any ghost story. (The Lady In Lake Placid) *** In the early days of those reaching the New World, superstitions and unusual beliefs about others, even your own neighbors, were commonplace. Most anyone could be accused of being a witch. And I do mean anyone. Be thankful you weren't one of the first settlers to live in America. (American Witches) *** Gigantic spiders are reported worldwide, yet we have yet to actually capture one to prove their existence or study them to see how they grow so large. Is it possible the giant spiders don't exist – or could it be a different creature we have yet to identify? (The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods)PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too!https://weirddarkness.com/actuality-of-enormous-arthropods/SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Ohio Octoman” from It's Something Wiki (Itsmth): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2ua8c***BOOK: “Bigfoot: Tales of Unexplained Creatures, UFO and Psychic Connections”: https://amzn.to/3scEJ85***BOOK: “The Bigfoot Case Book” by Janet Bord, Colin Bord, Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3ccYVkY***BOOK: “Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us” by John Green: https://amzn.to/3d08z9w“Mammoth Spiders” heard at the beginning of the episode is from UnexplainedMonsters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5pfd8“The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods” by Karl Shuker from the book, “Mirabalis – A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History”: https://amzn.to/3d1p8Sm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dxsemrm“The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill” by Victoria Chessum and Ben Ashton for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cyteuy8***PHOTO of Ghost of Blue Bell: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/47pm6yzd“The Lady In Lake Placid” by Jess Collier for LakePlacid.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mjnvdjs***BOOK: “A Lady in the Lake” by George Christian Ortloff: https://amzn.to/3lI30Ap***BOOK: “Dancehall” by Bernard F. 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Producer Eddie Griffin and I discuss the new season of Chicago Stories on WTTW. The reversal of the Chicago river, candy companies of the city, and more!The new season of Chicago Stories begins September 22, 2023 at 8pm on WTTW. Watch online at wttw.com/chicagostoriesYouTube version of this can be found here: https://youtu.be/rqL3GoBCCJ0For the cost of a cup of coffee, you can help support the show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):CHICAGO BOOKS:The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History by Libby Hillhttps://amzn.to/45OdFjoThe Chicago River: An Illustrated History and Guide to the River and Its Waterways, Second Edition by David M. Solzmanhttps://amzn.to/46aLcnGChicago's Sweet Candy History (Images of America) by Leslie Goddardhttps://amzn.to/48kM3UTBoss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago by Mike Roykohttps://amzn.to/452C1oAJane Addams: Spirit in Action by Louise W. Knighthttps://amzn.to/3rfbRRyCity of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America by Donald Millerhttps://amzn.to/44TMBht (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3rkT86Y (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHOTHER CHICAGO ITEMS:Chicago Map Pint Glasshttps://amzn.to/3DkZwNmPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://chicago-history-podcast.creator-spring.comSupport the show
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Special Episode 29 The most enduring detectives in American crime fiction return in Jonathan Kellerman's latest thriller, UNNATURAL HISTORY. Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis are drawn into an unsettling case of altruism gone wrong in the city of Los Angeles. Jonathan Kellerman joins Turn the Page for a fascinating discussion of life, writing and the innate intelligence of dogs.
Today's episode comes courtesy of Tony Thaxton, host of "Bizarre Albums," a podcast devoted to exploring music's weirder side. And let's be honest - the Chicago Bears dancing and rapping? Pretty weird. Support the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Anything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.BOOKS:Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football by Rich Cohenhttps://amzn.to/3YBDfUEChicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History, The by Libby Hillhttps://amzn.to/3GGH3wF Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Bears Stories Ever Told by Various https://amzn.to/3xerUhR The Ultimate Chicago Bears Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Bears Fans! by Ray Walkerhttps://amzn.to/3DXbFtj (Paperback) or FREE with Amazon Kindle UnlimitedTry Amazon Kindle Unlimited for FREE here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks Support the show
If you've noticed that being outside improves your creativity, you're right. We speak with Florence Williams about the science of awe, why cultivating openness is your muse's best friend, and specific ways to nourish your creative practice by engaging with the natural world. We also talk about the writing of her new book, in which she studies how we recover from heartbreak. It's an episode that appeals to heart, brain and the unselved soul, exploring “the science of the ineffable.”Florence Williams is a science journalist, author, podcaster and speaker. Her book BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History won the LA Times Book Prize in 2013, in 2017 she came out with The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative , an Audible best seller, and her new book, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey, now just out in paperback, is nominated for this year's PEN/Wilson Award for Literary Science Writing. She's won two Gracie awards for podcasts based on her books, and she often writes for audio as well as print. She also leads workshops and retreats on topics ranging from narrative writing to the importance of finding awe and healing in nature. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe
Florence Williams (@flowill) is a journalist and the author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History, and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. What We Discuss with Florence Williams: How "real" is heartbreak? Real enough that our brains react to the emotional pain of heartbreak in the same way they react to physical pain. The chronic loneliness brought about by heartbreak can increase the risk of early death by as much as 26 percent. Just as you wouldn't expect results from "wishing" a toothache away, ignoring the distress caused by heartbreak can exacerbate existing medical problems and create new ones — from inflammation to diabetes, heart disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. Differences between the causes and symptoms of heartbreak as typically experienced by women and men. What we can do to mitigate the pain if we find ourselves suffering from heartbreak. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/790 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Miss our conversation with evolutionary social psychologist Dr. Sarah Hill? Catch up with episode 280: Sarah Hill | This Is Your Brain on Birth Control here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!
The workers were on Lake Michigan, a mile and a half from shore, when the fire started. Today we're talking about the 71st Street Crib Disaster of 1909.Support the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Anything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.BOOKS:Tunnel Under The Lake, The: The Engineering Marvel That Saved Chicago by Benjamin Sellshttps://amzn.to/3vZVXJsChicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History, The by Libby Hillhttps://amzn.to/3GGH3wFTry Amazon Kindle Unlimited for FREE here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjksSupport the show
Why, exactly, do we feel so shattered when someone we love leaves us? What is the science behind the physical changes we experience during heartbreak, such as weight loss and anxiety, and why do so many of us stop behaving rationally? In this episode of Book Dreams, we talk with acclaimed science writer Florence Williams about her latest book, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey, in which she explores questions like these within the framework of a heartbreak of her own and its aftermath. In her conversation with Julie and Eve, Florence discusses the brain science behind our responses to this kind of loss; the potential impact of loneliness and feelings of abandonment on our immune systems; why some of us bounce back from heartbreak faster than others; what advice she gives to everyone struggling to recover from heartbreak; and so much more. Florence Williams is a journalist, podcaster, and the author of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Her first book, Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History, won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science and Technology, and was named a notable book by The New York Times. She's also the author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, and many other outlets, and she's a contributing editor at Outside Magazine. One more thing: Book Dreams Inc.—a nonprofit that Julie and Eve founded that provides books to kids who lack them—is co-hosting a holiday event for students at the Monarch School, which serves homeless children in San Diego. They're covering the cost of filling a bookmobile with books for all 300 students. The bookmobile will arrive at the school, and each child will be able to choose a book for themselves, just in time for the holidays. If you'd like to help, go here and click on the yellow donate button. No amount is too small, and any extra funds will add books to the school library. All donations are tax-deductible. And as a thank you, the Book Dreams podcast will send you a list of book recommendations from more than 50 Book Dreams guests, some of whom are probably among your favorite authors. Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What began as a sorcerous Scandinavian creature eventually evolved into a lumbering oaf, easily defeated by children (and the occasional goat). “Trolls - an Unnatural History” by John Lindow: https://tinyurl.com/bv5uvmr8 Theme music is courtesy of Sara Rudy and her band Hello June, and is used with their permission. The song “Fight, Don't Fight” can be downloaded at: https://tinyurl.com/y886ns56 If you want to hear more of their music, you can find them at https://www.wearehellojune.com/ or on Bandcamp at https://hellojune.bandcamp.com/ Esoteric Book Club can be found on: Facebook: @esotericbookclub Instagram: esotericbookclub Web: www.esotericbookclub.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Esotericbookclub Paypal: paypal.me/esotericbookclub
Its difficult to describe the work our guest Stephen Asma does, falling at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, religion, and study of the emotions. Greg calls it “Affective Neuro Philosophy.” So many different disciplines converge on what he is doing, but really it's all about trying to understand humans.Stephen Asma is Professor of Philosophy at Columbia College Chicago, where he is also Senior Fellow of the Research Group in Mind, Science and Culture, and he is the author of ten books, including “The Evolution of Imagination,” “Against Fairness,” “Why We Need Religion,” and “On Monsters: an Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears.” Stephen is also a blues/jazz musician.Stephen and Greg discuss a range of issues including utilitarian values , American nepotism, the value & contracts of kith & kin, the costs of tribalism, and the decline of standardized religion.Episode Quotes:On living in a culture that's hostile to nepotismIt's one thing for people to preach to us about discounting our loyalty bonds and that we should be acting for the good of strangers. And then to find that they're hypocritically provisioning their own family first. Again, I find this more human. It sort of humanizes them, but then shut up about why we all have to just help the strangers and not our own first. I think we live in a culture that's very hostile to nepotism doesn't know what to do with nepotism and then turns around, and each one of us enacts it, practices it, benefits from it.Neutral vs Natural bondsI do think we're living more and more the utilitarian dream where people are in less tight bonds and more neutral attenuated bonds. And as a result of that, I believe you're finding more depression, you're finding more social problems.We ignore nepotism, but it exists.Nepotism is alive and well and thriving. It's just that we don't want to look at it. We don't want to acknowledge it. We don't want to have a theory about it.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Gandhi AutobiographyunSILOed: The Psychology of the Arts feat. Ellen WinnerGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Columbia College ChicagoStephen Asma WebsiteStephen Asma on LinkedInStephen Asma on YoutubeStephen Asma on InstagramStephen Asma on FacebookStephen Asma on TEDxColumbiaCollegeChicagoHis Work:Articles on AeonStephen Asma on Google ScholarThe Emotional Mind: The Affective Roots of Culture and CognitionWhy We Need ReligionThe Evolution of ImaginationAgainst Fairness Why I Am a Buddhist: No-Nonsense Buddhism with Red Meat and WhiskeyOn Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst FearsThe Gods Drink Whiskey: Stumbling Toward Enlightenment in the Land of the Tattered BuddhaStuffed Animals and Pickled Heads: The Culture and Evolution of Natural History Museums
Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness IN THIS EPISODE: Something came out of the river near New Richmond, Ohio – those who saw it said it was a kind of alien lifeform, and utterly indescribable. What was the strange creature that has come to be known as Octoman? (The Ohio Octoman) *** Drivers were convinced they'd spotted the infamous Blue Bell Hill ghost on the A229 in February 2019. That was the last time the ghost was spotted – and some believe it wasn't really the ghost at all, but something else. (The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill) *** There are plenty of ghost stories in the Lake Placid area, but probably the most unique and mysterious is the story of the Lady in the Lake. So mysterious is this ghost that it has inspired many authors and filmmakers – but the true story is more creepy than any ghost story. (The Lady In Lake Placid) *** In the early days of those reaching the New World, superstitions and unusual beliefs about others, even your own neighbors, were commonplace. Most anyone could be accused of being a witch. And I do mean anyone. Be thankful you weren't one of the first settlers to live in America. (American Witches) *** Gigantic spiders are reported worldwide, yet we have yet to actually capture one to prove their existence or study them to see how they grow so large. Is it possible the giant spiders don't exist – or could it be a different creature we have yet to identify? (The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Ohio Octoman” from It's Something Wiki (Itsmth): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2ua8c ***BOOK: “Bigfoot: Tales of Unexplained Creatures, UFO and Psychic Connections”: https://amzn.to/3scEJ85 ***BOOK: “The Bigfoot Case Book” by Janet Bord, Colin Bord, Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3ccYVkY ***BOOK: “Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us” by John Green: https://amzn.to/3d08z9w “Mammoth Spiders” heard at the beginning of the episode is from UnexplainedMonsters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5pfd8 “The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods” by Karl Shuker from the book, “Mirabalis – A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History”: https://amzn.to/3d1p8Sm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dxsemrm “The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill” by Victoria Chessum and Ben Ashton for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cyteuy8 ***PHOTO of Ghost of Blue Bell: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/47pm6yzd “The Lady In Lake Placid” by Jess Collier for LakePlacid.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mjnvdjs ***BOOK: “A Lady in the Lake” by George Christian Ortloff: https://amzn.to/3lI30Ap ***BOOK: “Dancehall” by Bernard F. Conners: https://amzn.to/392XRhm “American Witches” by Charles Skinner, gathered and edited by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4cyjxnh = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Visit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Trademark, Weird Darkness®, 2022. Copyright Weird Darkness©, 2022.
As long as people have told stories, we have told stories about animals. Stories of slow turtles and fast rabbits, sly foxes and cunning monkeys, that are really stories about ourselves. But why? What can animals tell us about human nature? And what happens to our fellow creatures when we turn them—in art and literature and myth—into something they're not? You can see Edwin Landseer's startling painting of the 17th century fable “The Monkey and the Cat” in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art (just don't show your cat): https://collections.artsmia.org/art/3077/the-cats-paw-sir-edwin-henry-landseer
Chris Rutkowski has nine published books, including: Visitations? (1989); Unnatural History (1993); Mysterious Manitoba, co-authored with Dave Creighton and Brian Fidler (1997); Abductions and Aliens (2000); The Canadian UFO Report , co-authored with Geoff Dittman (2006); A World of UFOs (2008), I Saw It Too! (2009) and The Big Book of UFOs (2010). His most recent book is When They Appeared, co-authored with Stan Michalak (2019). Rutkowski also has contributed chapters to many anthologies such as Phenomenon, Frontiers of Reality and UFO 1947-1997, a 50th anniversary review of the UFO phenomenon. He was a contributing editor of International UFO Reporter and was the editor of the Swamp Gas Journal, an occasional ufozine first published in 1978 when he was part of Decadent Winnipeg Fandom. He is a past-president of the Winnipeg Science Fiction Society and was part of the Winnipeg SF community that gathered Saturdays at the home of the legendary “first fan” Chester Cuthbert. He is also a past-president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Winnipeg Centre and has degrees in science and education. Chris Rutkowski blogs at: uforum.blogspot.comSpecialties: Chris Rutkowski, BSc, MEd, is a Canadian science writer and educator, with a background in astronomy but with a passion for teaching science concepts to children and adults. Since the mid-1970s, he also has been studying reports of UFOs and writing about his investigations and research.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio.
Chris Rutkowski is a Canadian science writer and educator with degrees in both science and education. Since the mid-1970s, he's written about his investigations and research on UFOs, for which he is best known. However, he has been involved in many other writing and media projects for more than 30 years, including TV specials (The Monster of Lake Manitoba, 1996), planetarium shows (Moonlight Serenade, 1983, and Amateur Nights, 1989) and newspaper columns (Strange Tales, in the Northern Times, Thompson, Manitoba,1984 to 1985). He has nine published books on UFOs and related issues, a collection of short stories and has contributed to many other volumes, both fiction and non-fiction. His book Unnatural History was a comprehensive and historical survey of many kinds of paranormal phenomena, including ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch and lake monsters, and documented many of his own investigations. His recent works include A World of UFOs (2008), I Saw It Too! (2009) and The Big Book of UFOs (2010). He is on Twitter (@ufologyresearch) and blogs at: http://uforum.blogspot.com/. In addition, he is a book reviewer for the Winnipeg Free Press, appears often on TV and radio, teaches courses on communication and is past-president of the Manitoba Writers' Guild and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Winnipeg Centre. He recently was appointed the new moderator and administrator of UFO UpDates, founded by the late Errol Bruce-Knapp.
0:00 Intro 4:05 Puzzle Monsters, Forelimbs & Ecology 18:56 Monster Hunter Changes & Player Demographic Preference 34:59 The Other Perspective 54:22 Mainline, Portable, & MH World 2 1:01:48 Rise/Sunbreak Monster Roster & Locales 1:12:58 MH Design Philosophy 1:18:56 Equal Dragon Weapon 1:28:15 Capcom's Intent 1:38:42 Locales, Invaders, & Remakes 1:51:48 Open World MH, & Sunbreak The guest today is the Unnatural History Channel. His YouTube is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNHQYK6vNkWyfUkrESL49Q
We've all woken up from a night out and not remembered getting home. How does the brain do that? On this week's ep we look into the neuroscience of navigation and spatial awareness, a completely complicated task that we take for granted all the time. So listen in and get a new found appreciation of how great your brain is for not constantly walking you into walls. Expert guest:Christopher Kemp is an English scientist and science journalist. He works at Michigan State University, overseeing a research group that studies Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. He is the author of Floating Gold: A Natural (and Unnatural) History of Ambergris and The Lost Species: Great Expeditions in the Collections of Natural History Museums and his latest book "Dark & Magical Places: The Neuroscience of How We Navigate"Comedy guest: Si Deaves is a stand-up comedian from Southend-on-Sea, Essex and has previously been described as 'one of the greatest undiscovered acts in the country' - BFG Concerts and was also described by one of his comedy heroes as 'great and very original'. Deaves' exploration into the weird and wonderful things his mind does, serves as the perfect vehicle for him to exercise his dry, acerbic wit. Deaves is also the host of the Comedian's Tea Party Podcast. To learn more about Si and all his endeavours click here for a list of links to his various work.
It was a two BILLION dollar catastrophe without a single fatality that brought portions of the city to a standstill. Today's we're talking about the Great Chicago Flood of 1992.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):BOOKS:Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History, The by Libby Hillhttps://amzn.to/3qULgFOChicago River Bridges by Patrick McBriartyhttps://amzn.to/36TBugmA View from the River: The Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise by Jay Pridmorehttps://amzn.to/3K5Jr0kThe Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal: The History of the Waterway Connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River by Charles Editorhttps://amzn.to/3IYW3VN (Paperback)https://amzn.to/38mPxvw (FREE with Kindle Unlimited) Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com
छठी विलुप्ति: एक अप्राकृतिक इतिहास एलिजाबेथ कोलबर्ट द्वारा लिखित और हेनरी होल्ट एंड कंपनी द्वारा प्रकाशित 2014 की एक गैर-काल्पनिक पुस्तक है। पुस्तक का तर्क है कि पृथ्वी एक आधुनिक, मानव निर्मित, छठे विलुप्त होने के बीच में है। The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History is a 2014 non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Kolbert and published by Henry Holt and Company. The book argues that the Earth is in the midst of a modern, man-made, sixth extinction. ================================================ Homo Deus: ए ब्रीफ हिस्ट्री ऑफ टुमॉरो (Book by Yuval Noah Harari) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg82X... ================================================ Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE the Channel ================================================ Support us by UPI- 8882421607, 8882421607@ybl ================================================ #Teamfinansotales #finansosquad • Wanna Know How I Look? Instagram: @Finanso_Tales_hindi Facebook : @Finanso_Tales Twitter: @finanso_tales Linkedin : Finanso Tales Hindi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/finanso-tales-hindi/message
In this inaugural episode, hosts Ryan Alexander & Jordan Rothacker discuss the 1992 memoir An Afghanistan Picture Show; Or, How I Saved the World. Specific topics include how the book can be categorized in terms of genre and style, the bipartite identities of The Young Man & William T. Vollmann, the failure of the individual to affect systemic change, and how “the Other” is depicted. They also discuss their backgrounds as Vollmann readers, their favorite Vollmann book(s), and their goals for the show.Show Notes:“The True Story of William T. Vollmann's Research Assistant”: https://heavyfeatherreview.org/2018/06/20/carbon-ideologies/ Excerpt from The Cloud Shirt: http://www.grandstreet.com/gsissues/gs46/gs46c.htmlExcerpt from A Table for Fortune: https://goodtimes.sc/cover-stories/heading-toward-nowhere/The New Yorker's “20 Under 40”: https://archives.newyorker.com/newyorker/1999-06-21/flipbook/KCRW Bookworm – Fathers and Crows: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/bookworm/william-vollmannTed Koppel's favorite books: https://theweek.com/articles/587103/ted-koppels-6-favorite-books“Across the Divide”: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/05/15/across-the-divide “American Writing Today: A Diagnosis of the Disease”: http://www.conjunctions.com/print/article/william-t-vollmann-c15KCRW Bookworm – The Dying Grass:https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/bookworm/william-t-vollmann-the-dying-grass-part-ihttps://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/bookworm/william-t-vollmann-the-dying-grass-part-ii“Life as a Terrorist”: https://harpers.org/archive/2013/09/life-as-a-terrorist/The Celestial Bandit: A Tribute to Isidore Ducasse, the Comte de Lautréamont, Upon the 175th Anniversary of His Birth: http://www.kernpunktpress.com/store/p29/celestialbandit.html“Unnatural History of Construction: The Interim by Wolfgang Hilbig (translated by Isabel Fargo Cole)": https://statorec.com/unnatural-history-of-construction-by-ryan-alexander/Show logo (“An Incomplete Map of Vollmannia”) created by, and used with the permission of, Anna Roth Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/strollology/shop Contact:Email: vollmannia@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/vollmanniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vollmannia/Homepage: https://vollmannia.buzzsprout.com
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Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Technical assistance: Joel Mann & Amy Browne Rhonda Feiman speaks with Florence Williams, author of the new book, “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey,” about the physiological and emotional effects of heartbreak and grief- and effective pathways for healing. Key Discussion Points: 1. What are the physiological changes that can occur with shock, grief and heartbreak? How do you define heartbreak? 2. How is the immune system affected by strong emotions associated with loss, grief and heartbreak? 3. How does the heart get affected? What is Takotsubo syndrome? 4. Does being in nature help bring our nervous system back into balance? 5. What is “awe” and why is that useful as a treatment or antidote to strong physiological changes that can occur with heartbreak? 6. What other methods are helpful in treating the shock, grief and heartbreak? 7. How might psychotropic medicines help? Guest: Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative She is also author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History, and producer of the series, BREASTS UNBOUND, An Audible Original. Previous Healthy Options interviews with Florence Williams: Healing ourselves through nature– The Nature Fix- Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Interview with Florence Williams, author of the book, BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History About the host: Rhonda Feiman is a nationally-certified, licensed acupuncturist practicing in Belfast, Maine since 1993. She primarily practices Toyohari Japanese acupuncture, using gentle and powerful non-insertion needle techniques, and also utilizes Chinese acupuncture and herbology. In addition, Rhonda is a practitioner of Qi Gong and an instructor of Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang Family tradition. The post Healthy Options 2/2/22: Rhonda Feiman speaks with Florence Williams, author of the new book, “Heartbreak- A Personal and Scientific Journey” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to the present day, the Yellow River and its watershed have both shaped and been shaped by human society. Using the Yellow River to illustrate the long-term effects of environmentally significant human activity, Ruth Mostern unravels the long history of the human relationship with water and soil and the consequences, at times disastrous, of ecological transformations that resulted from human decisions. As Mostern follows the Yellow River through three millennia of history, she underlines how governments consistently ignored the dynamic interrelationships of the river's varied ecosystems--grasslands, riparian forests, wetlands, and deserts--and the ecological and cultural impacts of their policies. With an interdisciplinary approach informed by archival research and GIS (geographical information system) records, this groundbreaking volume provides unique insight into patterns, transformations, and devastating ruptures throughout ecological history and offers profound conclusions about the way we continue to affect the natural systems upon which we depend. This scale, detail, and clarity of this work was inspiring. Ruth Mostern's long-term environmental history of the Yellow River, is not the story of a single channel but of a series of landscapes and entanglements between the human and natural world. Replete with detailed explanations of physical geography and water management technologies, The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale UP, 2021) succeeds not only in meticulously addressing the geographical and cultural heart of Chinese history, but also in speaking to our present moment through its recurring portrayal of the relationship between environmental awareness and political possibility. Lance Pursey is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Aberdeen. He works on the history and archaeology of the Liao dynasty, and therefore is drawn to complicated questions of identity in premodern China like a moth is drawn to flame. He can be reached at lance.pursey@abdn.ac.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to the present day, the Yellow River and its watershed have both shaped and been shaped by human society. Using the Yellow River to illustrate the long-term effects of environmentally significant human activity, Ruth Mostern unravels the long history of the human relationship with water and soil and the consequences, at times disastrous, of ecological transformations that resulted from human decisions. As Mostern follows the Yellow River through three millennia of history, she underlines how governments consistently ignored the dynamic interrelationships of the river's varied ecosystems--grasslands, riparian forests, wetlands, and deserts--and the ecological and cultural impacts of their policies. With an interdisciplinary approach informed by archival research and GIS (geographical information system) records, this groundbreaking volume provides unique insight into patterns, transformations, and devastating ruptures throughout ecological history and offers profound conclusions about the way we continue to affect the natural systems upon which we depend. This scale, detail, and clarity of this work was inspiring. Ruth Mostern's long-term environmental history of the Yellow River, is not the story of a single channel but of a series of landscapes and entanglements between the human and natural world. Replete with detailed explanations of physical geography and water management technologies, The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale UP, 2021) succeeds not only in meticulously addressing the geographical and cultural heart of Chinese history, but also in speaking to our present moment through its recurring portrayal of the relationship between environmental awareness and political possibility. Lance Pursey is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Aberdeen. He works on the history and archaeology of the Liao dynasty, and therefore is drawn to complicated questions of identity in premodern China like a moth is drawn to flame. He can be reached at lance.pursey@abdn.ac.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies
A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to the present day, the Yellow River and its watershed have both shaped and been shaped by human society. Using the Yellow River to illustrate the long-term effects of environmentally significant human activity, Ruth Mostern unravels the long history of the human relationship with water and soil and the consequences, at times disastrous, of ecological transformations that resulted from human decisions. As Mostern follows the Yellow River through three millennia of history, she underlines how governments consistently ignored the dynamic interrelationships of the river's varied ecosystems--grasslands, riparian forests, wetlands, and deserts--and the ecological and cultural impacts of their policies. With an interdisciplinary approach informed by archival research and GIS (geographical information system) records, this groundbreaking volume provides unique insight into patterns, transformations, and devastating ruptures throughout ecological history and offers profound conclusions about the way we continue to affect the natural systems upon which we depend. This scale, detail, and clarity of this work was inspiring. Ruth Mostern's long-term environmental history of the Yellow River, is not the story of a single channel but of a series of landscapes and entanglements between the human and natural world. Replete with detailed explanations of physical geography and water management technologies, The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale UP, 2021) succeeds not only in meticulously addressing the geographical and cultural heart of Chinese history, but also in speaking to our present moment through its recurring portrayal of the relationship between environmental awareness and political possibility. Lance Pursey is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Aberdeen. He works on the history and archaeology of the Liao dynasty, and therefore is drawn to complicated questions of identity in premodern China like a moth is drawn to flame. He can be reached at lance.pursey@abdn.ac.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to the present day, the Yellow River and its watershed have both shaped and been shaped by human society. Using the Yellow River to illustrate the long-term effects of environmentally significant human activity, Ruth Mostern unravels the long history of the human relationship with water and soil and the consequences, at times disastrous, of ecological transformations that resulted from human decisions. As Mostern follows the Yellow River through three millennia of history, she underlines how governments consistently ignored the dynamic interrelationships of the river's varied ecosystems--grasslands, riparian forests, wetlands, and deserts--and the ecological and cultural impacts of their policies. With an interdisciplinary approach informed by archival research and GIS (geographical information system) records, this groundbreaking volume provides unique insight into patterns, transformations, and devastating ruptures throughout ecological history and offers profound conclusions about the way we continue to affect the natural systems upon which we depend. This scale, detail, and clarity of this work was inspiring. Ruth Mostern's long-term environmental history of the Yellow River, is not the story of a single channel but of a series of landscapes and entanglements between the human and natural world. Replete with detailed explanations of physical geography and water management technologies, The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale UP, 2021) succeeds not only in meticulously addressing the geographical and cultural heart of Chinese history, but also in speaking to our present moment through its recurring portrayal of the relationship between environmental awareness and political possibility. Lance Pursey is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Aberdeen. He works on the history and archaeology of the Liao dynasty, and therefore is drawn to complicated questions of identity in premodern China like a moth is drawn to flame. He can be reached at lance.pursey@abdn.ac.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies
A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to the present day, the Yellow River and its watershed have both shaped and been shaped by human society. Using the Yellow River to illustrate the long-term effects of environmentally significant human activity, Ruth Mostern unravels the long history of the human relationship with water and soil and the consequences, at times disastrous, of ecological transformations that resulted from human decisions. As Mostern follows the Yellow River through three millennia of history, she underlines how governments consistently ignored the dynamic interrelationships of the river's varied ecosystems--grasslands, riparian forests, wetlands, and deserts--and the ecological and cultural impacts of their policies. With an interdisciplinary approach informed by archival research and GIS (geographical information system) records, this groundbreaking volume provides unique insight into patterns, transformations, and devastating ruptures throughout ecological history and offers profound conclusions about the way we continue to affect the natural systems upon which we depend. This scale, detail, and clarity of this work was inspiring. Ruth Mostern's long-term environmental history of the Yellow River, is not the story of a single channel but of a series of landscapes and entanglements between the human and natural world. Replete with detailed explanations of physical geography and water management technologies, The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale UP, 2021) succeeds not only in meticulously addressing the geographical and cultural heart of Chinese history, but also in speaking to our present moment through its recurring portrayal of the relationship between environmental awareness and political possibility. Lance Pursey is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Aberdeen. He works on the history and archaeology of the Liao dynasty, and therefore is drawn to complicated questions of identity in premodern China like a moth is drawn to flame. He can be reached at lance.pursey@abdn.ac.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Speaker: Ruth Mostern, University of Pittsburgh This talk showcases Ruth Mostern's new book: The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale University Press, 2021). The Yellow River explains how environmentally transformative human activity has shaped the whole watershed and constituted the relationship between people and the river since Neolithic times. The book demonstrates that the history of the relationship between people and the river is a history of soil as much as it is a history of water, and that some of the most important episodes in Yellow River history transpired on the semi-arid lands of the Loess Plateau, far from the riverbed itself. Using GIS and data analysis as well as close readings of historical sources, the book reveals that although the Yellow River floodplain was sometimes a site of frequent and devastating disasters, this was only the case at times of certain decisions about public policy and infrastructure design. Ruth Mostern is Associate Professor of History and Director of the World History Center at the University of Pittsburgh. She is the author of Dividing the Realm in Order to Govern: The Spatial Organization of the Song State (960-1276 CE) (Harvard Asia Center, 2011) and the co-editor of Placing Names: Enriching and Integrating Gazetteers (Indiana University Press, 2016). Her current book, Following the Tracks of Yu: The Imperial and Ecological Worlds of the Yellow River is in contract at Yale University Press. She is currently PI on two NEH grants: one to develop content and infrastructure for an ecosystem of digital historical gazetteers, and one to design and launch an interdisciplinary curriculum about water in Central Asia.
DID YOU KNOW ... Research has shown that 2+ hours a week spent in nature is associated with higher levels of health and happiness. We learned that valuable fact and many others on this week's episode of The MindStrong Project Podcast thanks to Award-Winning author, Florence Williams. The MSP crew has long believed in the value of nature-based living and training, and Florence has spent her life's work putting those principles to print. This "Natural Savage" is perhaps best known for her book, "The Nature Fix" (a favorite of the MSP crew). Simply put, this podcast, along with her book, are a must for anyone who wants to better understand how nature plays into the bigger picture of intuitive health and performance. ABOUT FLORENCE WILLIAMS Florence is an American-born journalist and non-fiction author who investigates and chronicles the connections between the environment, health, and science. Her work includes being a contributing editor for Outside Magazine, freelance writing for National Geographic, the New York Times, and various other popular publications. Florence has been a Scripps Fellow at the Center of Environmental Journalism (University of Colorado), a fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature, and a visiting scholar at George Washington University. She also serves on the board of High Country News, a nonprofit environmental magazine. Florence has been named "Author of the Week" in the Wall Street Journal, and often mentioned in various other books. Florence's most popular work, "The Nature Fix" (2017), centers around the idea that nature has profound effects on the human brain and body, drawing research from the fields of biology, psychology, and medicine. Prior to "The Nature Fix", Florence wrote "BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History". Her work also includes keynote speaking, hosting the Audible Original Series Breast Unbound and The Three-Day Effect, and Outside Magazine's Double X-Factor podcast. She now lives in Washington, D.C. with her family. Look for her new book, "Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey" in 2022! WHERE TO FIND FLORENCE Website: www.florencewilliams.com Instagram: @florence999
The Sixth Extinction' by Elizabeth Kolbert is a Pulitzer Prize winning overview of past and present mass extinctions. Discover why many scientists believe that humans are causing a new era of mass extinction today. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2021/04/21/the-sixth-extinction-an-unnatural-history-a-review/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-morton-rintoul/message
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In this week's episode we spotlight the ancient and beautifully wild Icelandic chicken. We chat with Fiona @theflooflady for the latest Broody Report, discuss the fascinating history of chicken evolution, share our recipe for simple and delicious Cherry Clafoutis, and review a book on chicken history and culture.Fiona's YouTube channel - English Country Lifehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzRPk4-weg4odbYNCjujJABroody Report Week 7 Video - Feeding Chicks and Laying Henshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSVq1gXZuJYThe Chicken, A Natural History. Barber, Joseph, editor. Princeton University Press, 2018.https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFKMBNRYQ3VWFGH34AH4TLIJKGHA/3M3JMMEBN5OGRCracking the Eggs - Cherry Clafoutishttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/cherry-clafoutis/The Chicken, a Natural and Unnatural History on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFKMBNRYQ3VWFGH34AH4TLIJKGHA/3M3JMMEBN5OGRAs Amazon affiliates we receive a small commission from the sale of these items at no extra charge to you.CWTCL Amazon Storefronthttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesCWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesCWTCL on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/coffeewiththechickenladies/?hl=enSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeewiththechickenladies)
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Libby Hill wrote the book, The Chicago River a Natural and Unnatural History, which is the go to reading on all things about the Chicago River. On this episode Libby joins Phil in a free-flowing conversation that touches on why Libby wrote the book, the history of the river's ecosystem and recreational opportunities, and so much more! As a bonus within this episode, you'll learn one of Phil's favorite spots on the river that is not the Wild Mile!
You may have visited Kew Gardens and seen the incredible gallery of botanical art created by Marianne North - she is one of several female artists being featured at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum as part of Coventry's UK City of Culture Celebrations. The exhibition, called UnNatural History, explores not only the historical role of artists in the science of natural history - but also contemporary artists addressing the current climate crisis. But with so much focus on the environment how effective is art in grabbing the public's attention? Alice Sharp is the founder of Invisible Dust who have curated the exhibition and Frances Disley is an artist who examines the medicinal properties of plants and healing power of nature. Why, after decades of social progress is motherhood still so much harder than it needs to be? Why aren't we honest about the realities of being a mother? These are just two of the themes explored in a trio of books about motherhood that have just been published. It's not as if these questions haven't been asked before. There is a rich vein of literature from Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex through to Adrienne Rich's classic study Of Woman Born, Juliet Mitchell's A Women's Estate , Jane Lazarre's The Mother Knot and many more. And many second wave feminists fought hard for the rights of mothers on both sides of the Atlantic. And yet very little, if any progress, has been made according to this new crop of authors. Elaine Glaser author of Motherhood: A Manifesto and Pragya Agarwal author of (M)otherhood: On the Choices of Being a Woman join Emma. A few weeks ago as meeting up began to look possible again, we asked you to tell us about who you were desperate to see again and why. Last week we heard from Chris and her mates in Cardiff - this week listener Sally-Ann from Reading wanted to nominate 'the girls' - she's had a tough year and not seeing them face to face has been hard. Our reporter Jo Morris spoke to Sally-Ann as she prepared to host a garden get-together and popped into one of their regular Zoom chats to eavesdrop on their banter and memories. Boric acid is a white powder that can do everything from get stains out of your clothes, to stop your fridge smelling, to acting as a pesticide. But apparently there's another use for this chemical remedy, and mentions of it have been popping up lately on social media threads and message boards: it can also be used as a treatment for chronic bacterial vaginosis. However, it is also being used for less serious vaginal infections. Dr Jen Gunter, American gynaecologist, obstetrician and author of the Vagina Bible says she has seen an increase in the use of boric acid vaginal pessaries among her patients over the past few years, paralleling an explosion of new over the counter boric acid products and heavy marketing from celebrities, influencers, naturopaths, and functional medicine providers. She explains her concerns.
Chris Rutkowski is a Canadian science writer and educator with degrees in both science and education. Since the mid-1970s, he's written about his investigations and research on UFOs, for which he is best known. However, he has been involved in many other writing and media projects for more than 30 years, including TV specials (The Monster of Lake Manitoba, 1996), planetarium shows (Moonlight Serenade, 1983, and Amateur Nights, 1989) and newspaper columns (Strange Tales, in the Northern Times, Thompson, Manitoba,1984 to 1985). He has nine published books on UFOs and related issues, a collection of short stories and has contributed to many other volumes, both fiction and non-fiction. His book Unnatural History was a comprehensive and historical survey of many kinds of paranormal phenomena, including ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch and lake monsters, and documented many of his own investigations. His recent works include A World of UFOs (2008), I Saw It Too! (2009) and The Big Book of UFOs (2010). He is on Twitter (@ufologyresearch) and blogs at: http://uforum.blogspot.com/. In addition, he is a book reviewer for the Winnipeg Free Press, appears often on TV and radio, teaches courses on communication and is past-president of the Manitoba Writers' Guild and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Winnipeg Centre. He recently was appointed the new moderator and administrator of UFO UpDates, founded by the late Errol Bruce-Knapp.
Chris Rutkowski is a Canadian science writer and educator with degrees in both science and education. Since the mid-1970s, he's written about his investigations and research on UFOs, for which he is best known. However, he has been involved in many other writing and media projects for more than 30 years, including TV specials (The Monster of Lake Manitoba, 1996), planetarium shows (Moonlight Serenade, 1983, and Amateur Nights, 1989) and newspaper columns (Strange Tales, in the Northern Times, Thompson, Manitoba,1984 to 1985). He has nine published books on UFOs and related issues, a collection of short stories and has contributed to many other volumes, both fiction and non-fiction. His book Unnatural History was a comprehensive and historical survey of many kinds of paranormal phenomena, including ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch and lake monsters, and documented many of his own investigations. His recent works include A World of UFOs (2008), I Saw It Too! (2009) and The Big Book of UFOs (2010). He is on Twitter (@ufologyresearch) and blogs at: http://uforum.blogspot.com/. In addition, he is a book reviewer for the Winnipeg Free Press, appears often on TV and radio, teaches courses on communication and is past-president of the Manitoba Writers' Guild and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Winnipeg Centre. He recently was appointed the new moderator and administrator of UFO UpDates, founded by the late Errol Bruce-Knapp.
In this episode, Scott Mouat, documentary filmaker from New Zealand - Aoteoroa - who has worked on presenting the plight of the Kakapo, the strange Night Parrot, that teeters on the edge of existence on pest-free offshore islands, supported by the extraordinary work of the Kakapo Recovery Team. Scott explains the challenges in preserving the Kakapo and the swamphen-like Takahe, and the way remote reserves serve as the last bastions for both these species. All of Scott's work is on his Elwin Films website - https://www.elwin.co.nz/ Please do take the time to watch Scott's film, The Unnatural History of the Kakapo on YouTube. There is also a short feature on Takahe on YouTube from Scott. If you have never seen the famous Last Chance To See BBC footage, here it is... Currently trying to get some eyes and subscribers on The Bird Emergency on YouTube, so I can put a bit more effort into the video side of things, so if you would like more visual content, please subscribe, and I will watch with interest if that's what you want! Please share or subscribe to the show here - https://followthepodcast.com/birdemergency Or leave us your thoughts about the show here - https://lovethepodcast.com/birdemergency
Last month, Science Diction received a letter from a listener named Ben. He wanted to know about ambergris, a strange substance that washes up on beaches from time to time. So today, we’re talking about this thing that for centuries, rich people coveted, rubbed on their necks, and even ate, all without having any idea what it really was. If they had known, they might have put their forks right down. Plus, Science Diction now has a phone number! If you, like Ben, want us to cover a certain word, you can call in, leave us a message, and we might play it on the show. Call 929-499-WORD or 929 499 9673. Or send us an email at podcasts@sciencefriday.com. Guest: Christopher Kemp is the author of Floating Gold: A Natural (and Unnatural) History of Ambergris. Special thanks to Ben Gartner for emailing us and inspiring this episode. Footnotes & Further Reading: To learn more about ambergris, read Christopher Kemp’s book Floating Gold. Credits: Science Diction is produced by Johanna Mayer and senior producer Elah Feder. Daniel Peterschmidt is our composer. Robin Palmer helped fact check this episode. Nadja Oertelt is our Chief Content Officer.
We're so caught up in fetishizing (mostly) female breasts in film, literature, art, and in the anatomy-defying breasts of comic book heroines, that we overlook the breast as a vital source of food and and as a body part vulnerable to cancer, including young women under forty. How often should we get that mammogram? To breastfeed - or not? Lastly, how come men can go topless in America but women can't? Florence Williams - Author of Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History and The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, which will be published in February and her Audible podcast Breasts Unbound, debuts in December Dr. Christine Rizk - Breast surgeon, director of the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Lina Esco - Actress, producer, activist, director of the documentary, Free the Nipple and leader of the Free the Nipple movement. You can join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show. This show originally aired on October 4, 2016. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“THE ACTUALITY OF ENORMOUS ARTHROPODS” and More Terrifying True Horror Stories! #WeirdDarknessPlease SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending the show to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Something came out of the river near New Richmond, Ohio – those who saw it said it was a kind of alien lifeform, and utterly indescribable. What was the strange creature that has come to be known as Octoman? (The Ohio Octoman) *** Drivers were convinced they'd spotted the infamous Blue Bell Hill ghost on the A229 in February 2019. That was the last time the ghost was spotted – and some believe it wasn't really the ghost at all, but something else. (The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill) *** There are plenty of ghost stories in the Lake Placid area, but probably the most unique and mysterious is the story of the Lady in the Lake. So mysterious is this ghost that it has inspired many authors and filmmakers – but the true story is more creepy than any ghost story. (The Lady In Lake Placid) *** In the early days of those reaching the New World, superstitions and unusual beliefs about others, even your own neighbors, were commonplace. Most anyone could be accused of being a witch. And I do mean anyone. Be thankful you weren't one of the first settlers to live in America. (American Witches) *** Gigantic spiders are reported worldwide, yet we have yet to actually capture one to prove their existence or study them to see how they grow so large. Is it possible the giant spiders don't exist – or could it be a different creature we have yet to identify? (The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Ohio Octoman” from It's Something Wiki (Itsmth): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2ua8c ***BOOK: “Bigfoot: Tales of Unexplained Creatures, UFO and Psychic Connections”: https://amzn.to/3scEJ85 ***BOOK: “The Bigfoot Case Book” by Janet Bord, Colin Bord, Loren Coleman: https://amzn.to/3ccYVkY ***BOOK: “Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us” by John Green: https://amzn.to/3d08z9w “Mammoth Spiders” heard at the beginning of the episode is from UnexplainedMonsters.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5pfd8 “The Actuality of Enormous Arthropods” by Karl Shuker from the book, “Mirabalis – A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History”: https://amzn.to/3d1p8Sm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dxsemrm “The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill” by Victoria Chessum and Ben Ashton for Kent Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cyteuy8 ***PHOTO of Ghost of Blue Bell: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/47pm6yzd “The Lady In Lake Placid” by Jess Collier for LakePlacid.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mjnvdjs ***BOOK: “A Lady in the Lake” by George Christian Ortloff: https://amzn.to/3lI30Ap ***BOOK: “Dancehall” by Bernard F. Conners: https://amzn.to/392XRhm “American Witches” by Charles Skinner, gathered and edited by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4cyjxnh Become a Patron: https://WeirdDarkness.com/PatronWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony: https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t, Midnight Syndicate: http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ, Kevin MacLeod: https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu, Tony Longworth: https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7, and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu: https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8 is used with permission. (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2021.
Florence Williams is a journalist who writes about the connections between people, health and nature. In this podcast she tells us about the superpowers of nature. Her book The Nature Fix reveals that even five minutes in nature can start to make a difference. The optimal goal is to have 5 hours in nature a month (which is about two 30-40 minutes in nature per week). After 20 minutes in nature our blood pressure starts to drop, our respiration can calm our entire nervous system, we have an expanded perception of time, we move into alpha brain waves and we become less short tempered throughout the day. Studies show that people with views of nature from their hospital bed need less pain medication and prisoners with nature on the walls of the gym have lower incidences of aggression. Studies also show that depression and rumination goes down on a 60 minute walk in nature but not in the city, which makes finding a park or something natural optimal. Williams also teaches us about forest bathing, popularized by Shinrin-yoku. It talks about the benefits of opening yourself up to all of your senses when you are in nature. When you can turn off running through the to-do list and move into a sensory, mindful mode, your blood pressure drops, your mood gets boosted and your heart rate variability improves. Nature is truly a superpower and we all deserve to have a park less than 10 minutes away. Florence Williams is the author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative as well as Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History which won the 2012 Los Angeles Times Book Prize the 2012 Audie Award and a notable book of 2012 by the New York Times. Official Website: www.florencewilliams.com Books: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative and Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History Podcast: The 3-Day Effect and Breasts Unbound Facebook @florencewilliamsauthor Twitter @flowill Instagram @florence999
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