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253: In this special episode recorded live from the White House, I sit down with some of the most influential voices shaping the future of health in America to discuss the newly released Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report. Guests include Dr. Oz, Kyle Diamantas, Vani Hari, Anthony Geisler, Brigham Buhler, and Max Lugavere. We dive into key topics like food policy, GRAS regulations, Medicaid and SNAP reform, PBMs, Alzheimer's research, and the push for preventative care, movement, and accountability in federal health initiatives. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the MAHA coalition is working to make real change—and what it means for your health. Topics Discussed:  What is the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report, and how does it aim to transform public health policy? How is the FDA planning to update GRAS regulations and food safety standards under the MAHA initiative? What changes are being proposed for Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP benefits to support preventative health care? Why are PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) under scrutiny, and how is the MAHA movement addressing prescription drug pricing? What are the latest findings on Alzheimer's disease research, and how is fraudulent science being addressed in national policy? Sponsored By: Beekeepers Naturals | Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/REALFOODOLOGY or enter code REALFOODOLOGY to get 20% off your order.  MASA | Go to MASAChips.com/Realfoodology and use code Realfoodology for 25% off your first order. Ollie | Head to MyOllie.com/REALFOODOLOGY, tell them all about your dog, and use code REALFOODOLOGY to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!  Timestamps:   00:00:00 - Introduction  00:04:01 - Dr. Oz on CMS & Health Policy 00:06:09 - What MAHA Means for Real Food 00:07:28 - SNAP, Medicaid & Prevention 00:09:33 - Food Access & Health Equity 00:12:21 - Medicaid Waste & ACA Reform 00:15:16 - Movement, Sleep & Food w/ Anthony Geisler 00:17:14 - MAHA's Core 4 Explained 00:18:58 - Building Daily Healthy Habits 00:23:31 - Fitness Access in Schools & Communities 00:26:35 - Avoiding Burnout & Staying Consistent 00:29:33 - Kyle Diamantas on the MAHA Report 00:32:42 - GRAS Status & FDA Priorities 00:36:15 - FDA Reform & Food Regulation 00:39:26 - Red Dye, Food Bans & Ingredient Risks 00:42:14 - Vani Hari on MAHA & Food Advocacy 00:47:54 - Government Response to Health Demands 00:50:52 - MAHA Criticism & What's Ahead 00:56:06 - Fixing How We Grow & Source Food 00:59:59 - Whole Foods, Prevention & EO Impact 01:01:22 - Alzheimer's Fraud & Science Gaps 01:05:29 - New Alzheimer's Therapies & Creatine 01:10:38 - Brigham Buhler on FDA & Reform Efforts 01:12:05 - FDA Accountability & Future Goals 01:14:13 - GRAS Loopholes & Public Safety 01:15:55 - Strengthening Health Safety Nets 01:18:43 - Medical Overuse & Systemic Issues 01:20:30 - What Are PBMs & Why They Matter 01:23:10 - U.S. vs. Global Drug Pricing 01:24:18 - Trump's EO & Cutting Out PBMs 01:26:33 - Insurance Denials & Patient Delays 01:29:10 - Insurance Fixes from the Ground Up 01:32:21 - Progress in Reforming Health Insurance Show Links: Former Pharma Rep Breaks Down How Your Insurance Is Overcharging You + Keeping You Sick | Brigham Buhler Check Out:  Dr. Oz Anthony Geisler, CEO of Sequel Brands Kyle Diamantas Vani Hari Max Lugavere Brigham Buhler Check Out Courtney:  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson

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

Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsWhat if the collapse of human health is not a medical issue, but an ecological one?In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Zach Bush unpacks the deeply interconnected crisis between human biology, chronic illness, the collapse of fertility, and our disconnection from nature. From mitochondria to microbiomes, infertility to identity, Dr. Bush explains how our soil, food system, and chemical agriculture have silently dismantled the metabolic foundation of life.You'll learn:- Why antibiotics and glyphosate are silently destroying our health- How the soil microbiome mirrors the human gut microbiome- What's behind the rise of depression, infertility, and chronic disease- Why carbon dioxide isn't the villain we've been told it is- The shocking truth about gender expression and fetal development- How to regenerate our health and planet through connection and soilThis episode is a call to action—not just for your health, but for humanity's future. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this conversation will challenge everything you've been told about medicine, disease, and what it means to be alive.Thank you to our sponsor: OneSkinGet 15% off your first order with the code DRTAZ at oneskin.co/drtazConnect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.About Dr. Zach Bush:Zach Bush, MD is a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, hospice care and internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future.Try ION Intelligence of Nature today at https://intelligenceofnature.com and get 10% off your order with the code TAZ10Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/@drtazmdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtazmdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtazmd/Follow Dr. Zach Bush on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/Host & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+00:00 Dr. Zach Bush Intro: Planetary Health & Human Wellness  02:00 From ICU Medicine to Regenerative Health  06:35 What Are Mitochondria and Why They Matter  10:30 Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, and Soil Truths  15:00 The Global Extinction Crisis and Soil Depletion  23:30 The Root Cause of Obesity, Diabetes, and Autoimmune Disease  34:00 The Infertility Epidemic and Gender Identity Shifts  44:00 How Glyphosate Destroys Health & How to Repair It  52:00 Solutions: Regenerative Farming, Community, and Healing  

This episode is sponsored by Indeed.  Stop struggling to get your job post seen on other job sites. Indeed's Sponsored Jobs help you stand out and hire fast. With Sponsored Jobs your post jumps to the top of the page for your relevant candidates, so you can reach the people you want faster. Get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to boost your job's visibility! Claim your offer now: https://www.indeed.com/EYEONAI     In this episode, renowned AI researcher Pedro Domingos, author of The Master Algorithm, takes us deep into the world of Connectionism—the AI tribe behind neural networks and the deep learning revolution.   From the birth of neural networks in the 1940s to the explosive rise of transformers and ChatGPT, Pedro unpacks the history, breakthroughs, and limitations of connectionist AI. Along the way, he explores how supervised learning continues to quietly power today's most impressive AI systems—and why reinforcement learning and unsupervised learning are still lagging behind.   We also dive into: The tribal war between Connectionists and Symbolists The surprising origins of Backpropagation How transformers redefined machine translation Why GANs and generative models exploded (and then faded) The myth of modern reinforcement learning (DeepSeek, RLHF, etc.) The danger of AI research narrowing too soon around one dominant approach Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a machine learning practitioner, or just curious about where intelligence is headed, this episode offers a rare deep dive into the ideological foundations of AI—and what's coming next. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes on AI, data, and the future of tech.     Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X:https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI     (00:00) What Are Generative Models? (03:02) AI Progress and the Local Optimum Trap (06:30) The Five Tribes of AI and Why They Matter (09:07) The Rise of Connectionism (11:14) Rosenblatt's Perceptron and the First AI Hype Cycle (13:35) Backpropagation: The Algorithm That Changed Everything (19:39) How Backpropagation Actually Works (21:22) AlexNet and the Deep Learning Boom (23:22) Why the Vision Community Resisted Neural Nets (25:39) The Expansion of Deep Learning (28:48) NetTalk and the Baby Steps of Neural Speech (31:24) How Transformers (and Attention) Transformed AI (34:36) Why Attention Solved the Bottleneck in Translation (35:24) The Untold Story of Transformer Invention (38:35) LSTMs vs. Attention: Solving the Vanishing Gradient Problem (42:29) GANs: The Evolutionary Arms Race in AI (48:53) Reinforcement Learning Explained (52:46) Why RL Is Mostly Just Supervised Learning in Disguise (54:35) Where AI Research Should Go Next  

Imagine onboarding a new employee who never sleeps, speaks every language, knows all your products, and can handle thousands of customers at once.That's the reality Salesforce is building with Agentforce — and it's already transforming customer success, marketing operations, and revenue growth.In this episode, Salesforce SVP of Digital Customer Success Bernard Slowey joins us to break down how they became Customer Zero for Agentforce, what went wrong (and right), and why agentic AI is reshaping the future of marketing and operations.If you lead marketing, operations, or customer success — and you're serious about not falling behind — this episode is your AI playbook.Key Moments:00:00: What Is Agentforce? Introducing Salesforce's Digital AI Workforce 01:21: Meet Bernard Slowey: VP of Digital Customer Success at Salesforce 01:46: From AOL to Salesforce: Bernard's Career Path Through the Tech Revolution 03:57: The Rise of AI Agents: Why Chatbots Are Officially Obsolete 06:36: AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What They Are and Why They Matter 11:22: Lessons from the Frontlines: What It Takes to Implement AI Agents 15:16: Inside Salesforce: How Agentforce Came to Life 18:55: How Salesforce Launched Agentforce in Just 4 Weeks (And What They Measured) 30:27: Rethinking Success: Metrics That Actually Matter in AI Rollouts 38:25: Why Traditional Customer Service Automation Is Failing Us 42:36: Real Use Cases: How Salesforce Clients Are Winning with Agentforce 44:11: AI Implementation Challenges (And How to Solve Them) 50:32: Cross-Functional Teams and the Future of AI Collaboration 57:18: Why AI Still Needs a Human Touch in Customer Experience 58:33: The New Job Titles and Skills Emerging in an AI-First Era 01:04:02 Human Intuition vs. AI Logic: Finding the Right Balance 01:09:35 Customer Obsession in the Age of Automation  Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.

EPISODE 68 Carb cycling is not for everyone. But it can be helpful for some! In this episode, I explain what carb cycling is and who it might be for. I even give example macros for each phase along with a daily meal plan depending on your activity level. If you are new to macros, make sure to listen to my previous podcast episodes, “Macros and Why They Matter,” “Macros: The Basics and How to Get Started,” and “Macros: Preparing for Success and Consistency.”This week, I challenge you to dive a little deeper into macros. If you are not tracking what you're eating, do it for a week and see where you are at. If you have been tracking, take a look at what's going well and what needs improvement. And if you think you might benefit from carb cycling, message me and let's chat!This episode is for you if:You want to know if carb cycling is for youYou want to know more about how to carb cycleYou want an example daily meal plan of each phase of the carb cycleYou are strong. You are powerful. You are worthy.Other episodes mentioned:Episode 67: Macros and Why They MatterConnect with Jen:On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jens.get.fit.group/On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jens.get.fit.group/Check out or join Jen's Get Fit Group - http://jensgetfitgroup.comSubscribe to my newsletter “Behind the Weights” - https://jensgetfitgroup.com/subscribe-to-behind-the-weightsSHOW NOTES: https://jensgetfitgroup.com/episode68

Hi, and welcome to The Long View. I'm Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. Today on the podcast, we welcome back Ramit Sethi. Ramit is a personal finance expert and author. His latest book is called Money For Couples: No more stress. No more fights. Just a 10-step plan to create your Rich Life together. It's already a bestseller, as was his first book, I Will Teach You to Be Rich. Ramit is the founder of IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com, and he's also the host of a podcast called I Will Teach You to Be Rich, which features in-depth conversations with couples about money. In addition, he hosts a Netflix show called How to Get Rich.BackgroundBioIWillTeachYouToBeRich.comBooksMoney for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life TogetherI Will Teach You to Be RichMoney for Couples podcastHow to Get RichTopics“Episode 66: I'm Marrying Him in 1 Month—But Our Finances Are Terrifying Me,” I Will Teach You to Be Rich podcast, Iwillteachyoutoberich.com.“Ramit Sethi Says Every Couple Should Align on ‘4 Key Numbers'—Here's What They Are and Why They Matter,” by Victoria Vesovski, moneywise.com, Feb. 8, 2025.“Money Dials: How You Spend and Why (Expert Advice on Spending),” by Ramit Sethi, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, June 12, 2024.“The Happiest Couples Use 2 Phrases When Talking About Money, Says Self-Made Millionaire,” by Kamaron McNair, cnbc.com, Feb. 13, 2025.“Love and Money: Combining Finances After Marriage,” by Ramit Sethi, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Oct. 13, 2024.“The ‘Dangerous' but Common Mistake a Self-Made Millionaire Says Couples Often Make With Money,” by Cheyenne DeVon, cnbc.com, June 3, 2024.“Conscience Spending Basics (a Guide to Achieving Your Rich Life),” by Ramit Sethi, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Dec. 14, 2024.Other“Ramit Sethi: ‘What Is Your Rich Life?'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Nov. 11, 2020.“Ramit Sethi: How Can Couples Make Peace Over Money?” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Nov. 30, 2021.“Ramit Sethi: Investing Shouldn't Be Your Identity,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, June 6, 2023.

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss how parents can balance career ambitions with a thriving family life. Joe, a former educator turned fitness industry leader, shares his powerful journey of recognizing the imbalance between work and family—and the life-changing steps he took to correct it. After his father's passing, Joe began rethinking his family's health, values, and long-term well-being. Despite professional success and a growing household, he found himself caught in the chaos of daily life. That realization led to the creation of The Strong Family Project, a structured approach to parenting that helps families: ✅ Define core values ✅ Build consistent routines ✅ Strengthen family bonds through daily habits and accountability Joe and Dr. Meeker break down the seven pillars of personal development, covering morning routines, family meetings, and practical strategies for divorced parents navigating co-parenting challenges. If you're looking for real-life solutions to managing work, parenting, and personal growth, this episode offers actionable advice on child development, screen time boundaries, family traditions, and fostering resilience in kids. Get expert parenting guidance from Dr. Meg Meeker—personalized coaching to help you raise strong, confident kids. Episode Highlights:

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1003. In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 types of ICU patients and why they matter for making patient-focused risk:benefit assessments. The post 1003: The 3 Types of ICU Patients and Why They Matter for Making Patient Focused Risk:Benefit Assessments appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

Struggling to balance fat loss, muscle building, and endurance training?In this episode of The Kate Hamilton Health Podcast, I sit down with Catriona Kirwan, online fitness coach and owner of Recreate Coaching. We chat about what it truly means to achieve body composition goals while maintaining performance, confidence, and a sustainable lifestyle.Catriona shares her journey from yo-yo dieting to coaching, breaking down common misconceptions around training, nutrition, and mindset. We tackle the challenges of losing fat while training for a marathon, the realities of photo shoot prep, and why lifting weights is essential for long-term health.If you're looking for real, practical strategies to build strength, fuel performance, and create a balanced approach to fitness, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights:[00:00] – Welcome to The Kate Hamilton Health Podcast[01:36] – Meet Catriona Kirwan: Online Coach & Fitness Enthusiast[02:21] – From Yo-Yo Dieting to Coaching: Catriona's Transformation[04:44] – Balancing Sports Performance & Nutrition[07:11] – Fat Loss vs. Endurance Training: Can You Do Both?[11:09] – Why Enjoying the Process is Key[18:18] – Behind the Scenes of Body Composition Coaching & Photo Shoots[27:21] – Setting Realistic & Fulfilling Fitness Goals[36:47] – Client Weight, Body Composition & the Bigger Picture[37:43] – Building Confidence Through Small, Consistent Habits[38:47] – Time Constraints & the Pressure to See Results[39:04] – The Long-Term Approach to Sustainable Fitness[43:07] – How Stress Affects Body Recomposition[43:43] – Biggest Myths About Body Composition & Fat Loss[44:16] – Why Lifting Weights is a Non-Negotiable for Women[45:58] – The Role of Diet Breaks & Maintenance Phases[47:49] – Muscle Building Benefits You Didn't Know About[51:25] – Reversing Out of a Diet & The Power of Food Quality[55:20] – Improvement Phases & Why They Matter[01:01:49] – Balancing Flexibility & Nutrition for Long-Term Success[01:07:50] – Defining Health & Finding True BalanceLinks & Resources: Connect with Catriona on Instagram hereIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends who might benefit. For more health and fitness tips, follow me on Instagram and TikTok @katehamiltonhealth.Music b LiQWYD Free download: hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb [http://hypeddit.com/link/xxtopb] Promoted by FreeMusicPromo [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbycji-eySnM3WD8mbxPUSQ] / @freemusicpromo

Do you know that 93% of patients read online reviews before booking a healthcare provider? If you're not leveraging patient testimonials, you could be missing out on valuable opportunities to grow your practice. In this episode of Online Marketing For Doctors TV and Podcast, we're diving into how patient stories can:

Welcome to the Official Talkin' Shop Podcast, hosted by Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters from ShopSabre! Whether you're a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting started in the world of CNC, this podcast is for you. Each week, we dive deep into the latest trends, industry insights, and real-world applications of CNC technology, providing you with valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you elevate your craft. In this episode, we'll explore the various options and accessories to consider when buying a machine. How do you choose the right one? But that's not all! Every episode features engaging and informative segments, including: Internet is Broken– A fun and sometimes mind-boggling look at the crazy, funny, and frustrating moments the internet throws our way. Customer Questions – We answer real questions from listeners, providing expert insights, troubleshooting advice, and industry best practices. Motivational Quote of the Week – A dose of inspiration to keep you motivated, focused, and ready to take on new challenges. Question for the Audience – We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, and feedback, and join the conversation. So grab your headphones, get comfortable, and tune in for another exciting episode of Talkin' Shop! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave us a review to help us grow, and engage with us on social media. Let's talk CNC! Motivational Quote of The Week:A difficult path isn't a sign to stop; it's proof that you're headed toward something extraordinary.      Episode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (0:07) Open (0:52) Current Events (6:18) ShopSabre Customer Questions and Comments (12:33) Brandon's Questions (14:36) Main Segment - CNC Options and Accessories and Why They Matter(15:34) Most Popular Options (19:25) Material Hold Down (26:20) Dust Collection (23:24) Tooling (26:45) Horsepower vs Torque (31:04) Drill Heads (34:17) Oscillating Knife and Vision System (38:18) Chip Extraction (40:58) Automation Enhancement (42:44) Probing Systems vs Laser Scanners (44:04) Remote Machine Monitoring (45:47) Software (47:05) Motors (47:36) Motion Control: Ball Screw vs Rack and Pinion (52:04) Main Segment Conclusion (56:28) Motivational Quote of the Week (57:14) Final Thoughts (58:30) Nicks Dad Joke of the Week (59:24) Outro   Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ 

Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., is joined by Kelsey Chester, Kickstart's Lead Account Manager, to explore a game-changing topic for your business, specialized KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and how Kickstart's CFO services and financial Snapshot help small business owners (like you!) track the right financial metrics for your business in order to support sustainable growth and achieve your goals.  While many fall into the trap of focusing on top-line revenue, Kelsey and Danielle dive into how true financial health comes from understanding profitability, cash flow, expenses, and other key indicators that are specific to your business.  Key Takeaways:  What are KPIs: Understanding key performance indicators and their impact on business growth.   Generalized vs. Specialized KPIs: Why customized metrics matter more than one-size-fits-all benchmarks.    Client Success Stories: Real-life examples of businesses optimizing growth through specialized KPIs.  Kickstart's CFO Services & KPI Tracking: How Kickstart's CFO expertise and Snapshot helps you monitor financial health at both a high level and with precision.  CFO Services Process: A step-by-step look at how we onboard business owners, set goals, and create financial strategies.  Topics Discussed: What are KPIs and Why They Matter (00:01:26 – 00:05:35) Client Case Study: Tracking Every Cost for Healthy, Sustainable Growth  (00:05:35 – 00:09:15) Kickstart's CFO Services & Onboarding Process (00:09:15 – 00:15:15)   Resources: CFO Services | https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/the-cfo-solution/  Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc

Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., is joined by Kelsey Chester, Kickstart's Lead Account Manager, to explore a game-changing topic for your business, specialized KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and how Kickstart's CFO services and financial Snapshot help small business owners (like you!) track the right financial metrics for your business in order to support sustainable growth and achieve your goals.  While many fall into the trap of focusing on top-line revenue, Kelsey and Danielle dive into how true financial health comes from understanding profitability, cash flow, expenses, and other key indicators that are specific to your business.  Key Takeaways:  What are KPIs: Understanding key performance indicators and their impact on business growth.   Generalized vs. Specialized KPIs: Why customized metrics matter more than one-size-fits-all benchmarks.    Client Success Stories: Real-life examples of businesses optimizing growth through specialized KPIs.  Kickstart's CFO Services & KPI Tracking: How Kickstart's CFO expertise and Snapshot helps you monitor financial health at both a high level and with precision.  CFO Services Process: A step-by-step look at how we onboard business owners, set goals, and create financial strategies.  Topics Discussed: What are KPIs and Why They Matter (00:01:26 – 00:05:35) Client Case Study: Tracking Every Cost for Healthy, Sustainable Growth  (00:05:35 – 00:09:15) Kickstart's CFO Services & Onboarding Process (00:09:15 – 00:15:15)   Resources: CFO Services | https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/the-cfo-solution/  Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc

Guest Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Elise, and his dog, Kit — which is, of course, what you call a baby beaver. Summary In this two-part episode, Jeff Ikler talks with author and environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb about his book Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. They explore the intersection of wildlife conservation and infrastructure, focusing on wildlife crossings, roadkill reduction, and habitat preservation. Ben highlights the economic and environmental benefits of wildlife-friendly infrastructure and discusses the importance of advocacy, public awareness, and collaboration to address the challenges posed by human development. Overall Takeaways Wildlife Crossings Save Lives: Properly designed crossings dramatically reduce roadkill and improve public safety, addressing the economic and ecological costs of animal-vehicle collisions. Collaboration is Key: Road ecology requires partnerships between transportation agencies, conservationists, policymakers, and communities to implement effective and sustainable solutions. Advocacy and Awareness Matter: Public support and legislative action are essential to fund and prioritize wildlife crossings and habitat preservation projects for long-term impact. Social Media / Referenced Website: https://www.bengoldfarb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.a.goldfarb/ X: https://twitter.com/ben_a_goldfarb Books: Crossings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005890 Eager: https://www.amazon.com/Eager-Surprising-Secret-Beavers-Matter/dp/160358739X Overall Takeaways Wildlife Crossings Save Lives: Properly designed crossings dramatically reduce roadkill and improve public safety, addressing the economic and ecological costs of animal-vehicle collisions. Collaboration is Key: Road ecology requires partnerships between transportation agencies, conservationists, policymakers, and communities to implement effective and sustainable solutions. Advocacy and Awareness Matter: Public support and legislative action are essential to fund and prioritize wildlife crossings and habitat preservation projects for long-term impact. Social Media / Referenced Website: https://www.bengoldfarb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.a.goldfarb/ X: https://twitter.com/ben_a_goldfarb Books: Crossings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005890 Eager: https://www.amazon.com/Eager-Surprising-Secret-Beavers-Matter/dp/160358739X

Guest Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Elise, and his dog, Kit — which is, of course, what you call a baby beaver. Summary In this episode, Jeff Ikler talks with author and environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb about his book Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. They explore the intersection of wildlife conservation and infrastructure, focusing on wildlife crossings, roadkill reduction, and habitat preservation. Ben highlights the economic and environmental benefits of wildlife-friendly infrastructure and discusses the importance of advocacy, public awareness, and collaboration to address the challenges posed by human development. Focus of Part 1 Defines road ecology Explains why crossings are critical How various groups—road ecologists, wildlife biologists, conservation aid organizations, government agencies, and transportation departments—collaborate to bring about beneficial solutions How crossings are financed Argues that we must commit to habitat preservation as well as providing safe passage Overall Takeaways Wildlife Crossings Save Lives: Properly designed crossings dramatically reduce roadkill and improve public safety, addressing the economic and ecological costs of animal-vehicle collisions. Collaboration is Key: Road ecology requires partnerships between transportation agencies, conservationists, policymakers, and communities to implement effective and sustainable solutions. Advocacy and Awareness Matter: Public support and legislative action are essential to fund and prioritize wildlife crossings and habitat preservation projects for long-term impact. Social Media / Referenced Website: https://www.bengoldfarb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.a.goldfarb/ X: https://twitter.com/ben_a_goldfarb Books: Crossings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005890 Eager: https://www.amazon.com/Eager-Surprising-Secret-Beavers-Matter/dp/160358739X  

Ben Goldfab is an independent conservation journalist. He's the  author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. Ben's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Science, The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Orion Magazine, Mother Jones, The Guardian, High Country News, Outside Magazine, Smithsonian, bioGraphic, Pacific Standard, Audubon Magazine, Scientific American, Vox, OnEarth, Yale Environment 360, Grantland, The Nation, Hakai Magazine, VICE News, and other publications.His fiction has appeared in publications including Motherboard, Moss, Bellevue Literary Review, and The Hopper, which nominated me for a Pushcart Prize. My non-fiction has been anthologized in The Best American Science & Nature Writing and Cosmic Outlaws: Coming of Age at the End of Nature. I live in Colorado with his wife, Elise, and his dog, Kit — which is, of course, what you call a baby beaver.In this episode, Mark and Ben speak about beavers and their importance in balancing the ecosystems in which they live, animal migration patterns and how humans have impacted these routes and much more.  To read some of Ben's works, see the links below:Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our PlanetEager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They MatterArticles Save What You Love with Mark Titus:⁣Produced: Emilie FirnEdited: Patrick Troll⁣Music: Whiskey Class⁣Instagram: @savewhatyoulovepodcastWebsite: savewhatyoulove.evaswild.comSupport wild salmon at evaswild.com

In this episode, we explore how Key Result Areas (KRAs) are more than just management tools—they're the foundation of a well-run business.KRAs bring clarity, align roles with company goals, and eliminate confusion, helping your team achieve greater productivity and success.If you're ready to streamline your leadership and business processes, this episode is packed with actionable insights, examples, and strategies to help you use KRAs effectively.Episode BreakdownWhat KRAs Are and Why They Matter (00:01:30)KRAs define expected results for each role, creating clarity for both leaders and team members. Discover why they're essential to avoid misalignment and confusion, with examples for various roles.The System Approach to KRAs (00:04:45)KRAs tie directly to your mission, vision, and strategy. Learn how aligning roles with business goals ensures everyone moves in the same direction, illustrated with StratPlan examples.Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event (00:09:26)This April 2-4, join us for three transformative days to learn actionable leadership strategies, reclaim work-life balance, and connect with leaders who share your challenges and goals.How KRAs Prevent Leadership Struggles (00:14:03)Unclear roles lead to shifting expectations and wasted resources. KRAs solve this by providing measurable goals and accountability, ensuring your team operates efficiently.Integrating KRAs into Your Leadership Strategy (00:16:35)Discover how to create KRAs that tie team objectives and KPIs to company success, reducing tough conversations and improving results.Why Revisiting KRAs Is Critical (00:20:09)Regularly reviewing KRAs ensures clarity and growth. Learn a simple process for monthly reviews to keep your team aligned and productive.Additional Resources (00:22:58)For a deeper dive into KRAs, check out Episode 120 (The What, Why, and How of KRAs) and Episode 406 (What Good is a KRA?), available on chrislocurto.com.Final ThoughtsWhether you're new to KRAs or need a refresher, this episode gives you the tools to bring clarity and alignment to your team. Share this episode with a fellow leader and join us for the Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event in April!Take this information, change your leadership, and change your life. See you next time!

In Cineversary podcast episode #77, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ commemorates the 80th anniversary of one of the most beloved musicals in Hollywood history, Meet Me In St. Louis, directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Judy Garland. Joining him to discuss this seasonal favorite is Jeremy Arnold, a film historian, commentator, and author of Christmas in the Movies, and The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter. Together, they examine the many musical, mirthful, and melodramatic merits of the movie, how it has stood the test of time, its brilliant songcraft, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cineversary/support

This hour, we look at the idea of the Western canon and those books that are considered “classics.” We talk about what's in the canon, what isn't and what should be, and how it evolves. Plus, we talk about The Atlantic's recent list of “The Great American Novels.” And we learn about a publishing company that is experimenting with artificial intelligence to bring classic books alive for a new audience. GUESTS: Gal Beckerman: Senior editor for books at The Atlantic Laura Kipnis: Cultural critic, essayist, and the author of Love in the Time of Contagion: A Diagnosis, among other books Roosevelt Montás: Senior lecturer in American studies and English at Columbia University and the author of Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation James Mustich: Author of 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Eugene Amatruda, and Jonathan McNicol contributed to this show, which originally aired July 24, 2024.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if animals think and feel in ways we've yet to grasp? In this episode, we delve into this fascinating question with Dr. Marc Bekoff. Dr. Bekoff is a pioneering ethologist and professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Renowned for his groundbreaking work on animal emotions, rewilding, and ethics, he has collaborated with figures like Jane Goodall to challenge our perceptions of nature and published numerous books and essays, the latest of which include A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World Without Humans, Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine, and The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy―and Why They Matter.    We'll also explore his recent book, Dogs Demystified, uncovering fresh insights into our canine companions—how they experience the world, communicate, and how we can improve their lives.   “More and more science is being done that shows that animals have rich and deep emotional lives. It's also common sense. What is the number one thing you believe a person can do to give their dog a wonderful life? Love them. Spoil them. Make them the most special beings in the world. And I really mean that. One myth about dogs is that they are unconditional lovers. The other myth is that they're our best friends. Neither is true. Basically, the general bumper sticker is that dogs off leash are better behaved, maybe less assertive, less aggressive, more playful than the same dog on a leash. People who leave their house at eight in the morning and come home at six at night and the dog has no company, I would consider that relatively abusive.” -  Dr. Marc Bekoff   What we discuss: - Tips for enriching your dog's life. - The truth about alpha dogs and the reality of social hierarchies. - What your dog feels when left alone—and how to ease their stress. - Recognizing when your dog needs to go outside. - Why a vegan diet can be a safer, healthier choice for your dog. - Fascinating facts about a dog's nose and the critical role of scent in their world. - Dr. Bekoff's perspective on purebreds vs. mutts—and what genetics mean for your dog.   Episode resources: - Dr. Bekoff's homepage: marcbekoff.com - http://marcbekoff.com/ - Twitter/X: https://x.com/MarcBekoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  - Switch4Good podcast episode 18: Marc Bekoff: Compassionate Conservation & the Lives of Animals - https://switch4good.org/mark-bekoff-on-compassionate-conservation-and-the-emotional-lives-of-animals/   Podcast sponsors:  - Book your Application Call: www.fitvegancoaching.com - Vedge Vegan Collagen: vedgenutrition.com – use code S4G for 30% off your order. - https://www.vedgenutrition.com/ - EarthAnimal.com/Switch4Good 20% off code: Switch4Good - https://earthanimal.com/shop/?only=235174,243429   ★☆★ Help us remove dairy from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dietary-guidelines-for-americans-2025/ ★☆★ Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ ★☆★ Share the website and get your resources here ★☆★ https://kidsandmilk.org/ ★☆★ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/podcast/ ★☆★ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide ★☆★SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD★☆★ https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

In this episode of the Digible Dudes Podcast, hosts David and Reid dive deep into the art of running lean and efficient teams, sharing insights from their own experiences leading growing organizations.   With candid discussions on value statements, zero-based budgeting, and the complexities of scaling without compromising culture, this episode tackles some of the biggest challenges leaders face today. David and Reid explore how to align team roles with measurable outcomes, why accountability matters at every level, and how to strike the delicate balance between profitability and workplace satisfaction. They reflect on the differences between fast-moving organizations like Netflix and methodical ones like Slack, debating which approach is better for sustainable growth. The conversation also covers how clear expectations and innovative hiring practices can transform team dynamics and prevent inefficiencies. Key Topics & Highlights:   Value Statements Redefined: Why every role needs a clear purpose and measurable outcomes.   Zero-Based Budgeting for Teams: A revolutionary approach to rethinking roles and processes for maximum efficiency.   Balancing Culture and Profitability: How to maintain employee satisfaction while driving business growth.   Accountability at Every Level: Why it's essential for both frontline support and C-suite executives.   Leadership Lessons from Netflix vs. Slack: Choosing the right operational model for your business.   The Power of Reverse Value Statements: What happens when you reevaluate the impact of every position.   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more! Digible:⁠ https://digible.com/ Fiona: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.myfiona.com/ Leave a Spotify Review: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3LfoEdU⁠⁠⁠ Leave an Apple Review: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3AA2zRj⁠⁠ (00:00) Preview and Introduction (01:45) What Are Value Statements and Why They Matter   (04:35) Aligning Roles with Business Outcomes and Profitability   (07:38) Complexity of Back-Office Contributions   (09:54) Zero-Based Budgeting (12:04) Balancing Culture, Talent Retention, and Cost-Cutting   (16:10) Strategic Hires vs. Operational Flexibility   (19:07) Choosing Your Business Growth Model   (22:27) The Importance of Accountability in Leadership   (26:14) Systematizing Processes for Better Team Performance   (31:44) Balancing Work-Life Integration and Outcome-Driven Success   (36:49) The 20-Mile March: Setting Sustainable Goals   (41:55) Value-Based Compensation: Rethinking Employee Rewards   (54:11) Reverse Value Statements: Evaluating the Impact of Every Role   (58:34) The Role of Customer Experience in Team Strategy   (01:02:01) Giving Teams Autonomy to Achieve Results   (01:04:21) How to Scale Efficiently

Starbucks Drops Dairy-Free Surcharge from VegNews.com   Original post: https://vegnews.com/starbucks-drops-dairy-free-surcharge   Switch4Good Justice Cup Campaign: https://switch4good.org/starbucks-justice-cup-campaign  Related Episodes: 405: We Need Price Parity Between Vegan and Non-Vegan Foods by John McDonnell at VeganSustainability.com 622: [Part 1] What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org 623: [Part 2] What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and fashion to travel, celebrity interviews, beauty and health info, a meal planner, and vegan travel excursions. Their Guide section on their website is full of great information and they have an online shop where you can find cookbooks, foods, kitchen tools, vegan meal delivery services. They also have a website, VeganWeddings.com. Please visit www.VegNews.com for a wealth of resources.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #starbucks #justicecup #dairyfree #dairysubsidies    

Following her NOW Conference presentation this summer about teaching with authenticity, Lyndsay Rose joins Tim today for a longer conversation on the topic. Listen as they discuss how not only authenticity, but also the importance of vulnerability and honesty when it comes to our role as teachers. The conversation also delves into suggestions on how to deal with burnout, and Lyndsay offers some of her best advice on how we can learn to fall in love with teaching again. Resources and Links 3 Things to Appreciate in Each Phase of an Art Teacher's Career Supportive Ways for Art Teachers to Deal with Burnout 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself With Gratitude: A Love Letter to Art Teachers What We Love About Art Teachers and Why They Matter

About the Guest: Ben Goldfarb is an award-winning environmental journalist and prolific author known for his focus on the intersection of human activity and wildlife. His works, including Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, explore groundbreaking ecological concepts and have been recognized by outlets such as the New York Times. Goldfarb's influential book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter has received critical acclaim for its insightful examination of the ecological significance of beavers. He currently resides in Colorado. Episode Summary: In this episode of 90 Miles from Needles, host Chris Clarke engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb. The focus is on the nuanced field of road ecology and its implications on desert ecosystems. Clarke and Goldfarb delve into the effects of roads on wildlife, touching on staggering statistics like the million animals killed by cars daily in the U.S. alone. They explore how roadkill, highways, and infrastructures challenge species such as desert tortoises and pronghorns in arid regions, combining environmental insight with ground-level observations. As the conversation unfolds, Goldfarb expands on the transformative role of road ecology—a growing scientific discipline that examines the relationship between transportation infrastructures and ecological systems. He highlights pressing issues including hydrological impacts, wildlife mobility, and innovative solutions like wildlife crossings to promote ecological connectivity. Clarke and Goldfarb also explore technologies, policies, and community efforts aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts of roads on the environment, weaving in discussions on living sustainability in desert habitats. Key Takeaways Road Ecology Definition: Road ecology is a dynamic scientific field focusing on how transportation infrastructure affects the environment, with extended applications from mitigating roadkill to supporting wildlife crossings. Impact on Desert Ecosystems: Roads in desert landscapes alter wildlife movement and hydrology, posing severe threats to species needing extensive ranges like the desert tortoise and pronghorn. Wildlife Crossings: Successful wildlife crossings such as the Liberty Canyon project are vital in reducing road mortality and ensuring wildlife connectivity, especially in regions with high biodiversity. Human Infrastructure Influence: The conversation highlights how human infrastructure can drive either positive ecological developments as in beaver habitats or embody detrimental impacts like excessive road development. Beavers in Arid Lands: Goldfarb emphasizes that beavers once played a crucial role in maintaining riparian ecosystems in deserts, underlining the potential for ecosystem restoration. Notable Quotes "Road ecology is this relatively small but fast-growing field of science that looks at all of the different connections between roads and nature." – Ben Goldfarb "Beavers are sort of integral to those systems… the amount of lush flourishing in desert landscapes is incredible." – Ben Goldfarb "Every ecological impact stems from a road to some extent. Roads are the root of all evil." – Ben Goldfarb "We happen to do it in a way that is incredibly detrimental to biodiversity." – Ben Goldfarb "In some ways, we and beavers are these weird mirror images of each other." – Ben Goldfarb Resources Ben Goldfarb's Book: Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet Ben Goldfarb's Book: Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter Don't miss out on this enlightening episode as Ben Goldfarb shares his invaluable insights into road ecology and its profound impact on desert ecosystems. Follow 90 Miles from Needles for more episodes that delve into pressing environmental issues and explore sustainable solutions.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the renowned Dr. Marc Bekoff, an animal behavior specialist. With a rich background that includes collaboration with the iconic Jane Goodall, Dr. Bekoff shares his profound insights into the emotional lives of animals and their spiritual connections with humans.We delve into topics such as intuitive interspecies communication, the intrinsic value of all living beings, and how recognizing animals' spiritual experiences can transform public perceptions and policies around animal rights and welfare. Dr. Bekoff discusses the powerful bonds we share with our animal companions and how these relationships can foster deeper understanding and compassion.What we talked about:The spiritual lives of animals: Dr. Bekoff shared his insights into how animals experience what we would consider spiritual moments—a topic he has explored in his essays like "Do Animals Have Spiritual Experiences? Yes, They Do."Animal emotions: We tackled the age-old question, "Do animals have emotions?" (Spoiler: Yes, they do!), and discussed why these emotional lives are so important to understanding animals' intrinsic value.Skepticism from the scientific community: Dr. Bekoff reflected on the skepticism he's faced over the years, particularly from the scientific community. But the tides are shifting—more people are opening their minds to the reality of animal emotions and spirituality.Spirituality and conservation: We also explored how acknowledging the spiritual side of animals can shift the way we approach conservation and animal rights. How does this deeper connection lead to a greater drive for protecting the fellow beings we share our home with?Collaboration with Dr. Jane Goodall: Dr. Bekoff shared the story of how he met and began working with Dr. Jane Goodall, one of the greatest champions of animal welfare.About Dr. Marc Bekoff:A professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Marc has published 31 books (or 41, depending on how you count multi-volume encyclopedias). He has won many awards for his research on animal behavior, animal emotions (cognitive ethology), compassionate conservation, and animal protection, has worked closely with Jane Goodall as co-chair of the ethics committee of the Jane Goodall Institute, and is a former Guggenheim Fellow. He also works closely with inmates at the Boulder County Jail. In June 2022, Marc was recognized as a Hero by the Academy of Dog Trainers. His books include The Animals' Agenda: Freedom, Compassion, and Coexistence in the Human Age, Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do, Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible, and A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World Without Humans. Marc's latest books are Dogs Demystified: An A to Z Guide to All Things Canine, the second edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy―and Why They Matter, and

This week, to conclude a month of chaos I interviewed environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb about his book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. --- Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane. Links Ben Goldfarb's Website: https://www.bengoldfarb.com NOAA Fisheries, "Oregon Beavers Engineer Better Fish Habitat, More Fish," 14 July 2016. Popular Science, "From the Archives: Do Beavers Rule on Mars?", 6 May 2022. Harvest Public Media, "The Midwest and Great Plains are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change", 3 Sep 2024. Photo Credit: Beaver in the Pipestone Creek, Pipestone National Monument, Minnesota. Photo: Gabe Yellowhawk. Public Domain. Learn more here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sean-thomas-kane/support

There's a significant mismatch between our ancient brain's capabilities and the rapid advancements in technology. Simply put, our brains just can't keep up in the digital age. But what does that impact look like from the brain's point of view? What's really going on with the neurotransmitters when we take in all that information? Richard Cytowic is a professor of neurology at George Washington University. His books like Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age: Coping with Digital Distraction and Sensory Overload and The Man Who Tasted Shapes examine the effects of technology on the brain and explore the rare but very real phenomenon of synesthesia. Richard and Greg chat about the energy economics of brain function, the inherent limitations of multitasking, and the benefits of a digital detox. They also explore synesthesia, how human neurology is uniquely wired for metaphor, and how babies might all have some form of synesthesia early on. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Why multitasking is exhausting your brain04:05: Our brains today are no different from those of our distant ancestors. I mean, they have not evolved one iota, whereas technology has been advancing ten thousand, a million times more than that. So I do think we've reached the point where we're asking it to do what it simply can't do anymore. The brain has a fixed level of energy that it can use, and no amount of diet, exercise, supplements, or Sudoku puzzles can possibly increase that. So when you're asking it to multitask or to keep switching attention from one thing to another, you're asking it to do things that it was never designed to do, that it can't do very well, if at all. And so that's why people are burned out and fatigued.Why are people so concerned about what they put in their bodies, but not about what their mind consumes?35:13: People are so concerned about what they put in their bodies—non-GMO, vegan, no sugar, no artificial colorings. But why aren't they as picky about what they ingest through their senses? I mean, the mental garbage that we take in is certainly less harmful than the occasional cheeseburger and Twinkie. So people just don't think in terms of, "What is my sensory diet?" And again, I'm so unusual because I'm thinking neurologically and neuropsychologically, and most people never have the opportunity or the inclination to think about the way that they think—this metacognition kind of thing.Quiet is an essential nutrient 15:03: Quiet is the antidote to everything. I call it an essential nutrient. We need it to give ourselves space to think. And part of it has to do, I think, with people feeling that they don't like solitude. They think being alone is an odious, difficult state. But I say that solitude has. Loneliness wants. And so if you can distinguish between the two—that here, sitting in a park with a tree and a green space, and I'm quite happy, eating my lunch here in solitude—then this is a positive experience for me. I'm giving myself a nourishing experience. But if I'm thinking, Oh my God, I'm all alone. There's nobody to talk to. I don't know what to do; you're doing a number on yourself and freaking yourself out.The iPad as babysitter29:52: The iPad is the worst babysitter in the world. Look at a baby when they get to be on the move and start crawling. They put everything in their mouths. They're touching, feeling, and having a visual apprenticeship with the world. And when you put this screen full of mediated images in front of them, those characters, if they're Disneyfied or not, don't engage with the child in the same way that a real human being does. They talk at a child. They don't talk with a child. Whereas an adult who's playing peek-a-boo, and "so big," and other kinds of things like that, they're speaking to the child in normal adult language. And these kids are picking things up like sponges, believe me, and that's what they need to have. They need to have that one-on-one interaction.Show Links:Recommended Resources:What percentage of your brain do you use? | TED-EdWilliam JamesClifford Nass Her (film)Bernard-Henri LévyThe Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter by David SaxDaphne MaurerGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at George Washington UniversityProfessional WebsiteLinkedIn ProfileHis Work:Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age: Coping with Digital Distraction and Sensory OverloadSynesthesia The Man Who Tasted ShapesWednesday Is Indigo Blue: Discovering the Brain of Synesthesia

Virtuous Leaders and Why They Matter Leadership. It's lauded as essential to managing a group, but what effect do leaders really have? The question of leadership has increased in relevance these days as it seems that no matter on what side of the political aisle one resides, good leaders are becoming more and more rare. In this study of Jeremiah Chapters 34 and 35, Lenny explores the concept by looking at a stark contrast in leadership between the bad and the good. You can find opens all kinds of parallels to issues we face today and our text even helps us understand how faithful Christians can navigate today's ignoble politics where perhaps no good leaders may be found.

Marc Bekoff is a professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Marc has published 31 books and has won many awards for his research on animal behavior, animal emotions (cognitive ethology), compassionate conservation, and animal protection. He has worked closely with Jane Goodall as co-chair of the ethics committee of the Jane Goodall Institute, and is a former Guggenheim Fellow.Marc spoke at length about one of his books, The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy - and Why They Matter, his research throughout the course of his career, and the relationships between humans and animals in many settings. Marc Bekoff WebsitePsychology Today BlogColorado's Wolves: Good News for Their Future as Wild Animals @thewolfconnectionpod

In this episode, we spend time with four influential scholars whose work has informed our thinking in the areas of experiential education and High Impact Practices, the latter often referred to as HIPs. Our guests are Alice Kolb, David Kolb, George Kuh, and Ken O'Donnell. Alice and David are widely recognized as leaders in experiential education, while George and Ken have led the way in developing our understanding of HIPs.  Links to some resources mentioned in this episode:Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education:https://journals.calstate.edu/elthe/indexExperiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, 2nd Edition:https://www.informit.com/store/experiential-learning-experience-as-the-source-of-learning-9780133892406  High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter:https://www.aacu.org/publication/high-impact-educational-practices-what-they-are-who-has-access-to-them-and-why-they-matter Institute for Experiential Learning:https://experientiallearninginstitute.org/ National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE):https://nsse.indiana.edu/ This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/assessment. Episode recorded: July 2024.  Host:  Stephen Hundley.  Producers:  Chad Beckner and Angela Bergman.  Original music:  Caleb Keith.  This award-winning podcast is a service of the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis; learn more at go.iu.edu/assessmentinstitute.  

This hour, we look at the idea of the Western canon, and those books that are considered "classics." We'll talk about what's in the canon, what isn't and what should be, and how it evolves. Plus, we'll talk about The Atlantic's recent list of “The Great American Novels.” And, we'll learn about a publishing company that is experimenting with artificial intelligence to bring classic books alive for a new audience. GUESTS:  Roosevelt Montás: Senior Lecturer in American Studies and English at Columbia University. He is author of Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation James Mustich: Author of 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die Gal Beckerman: Senior editor for books at The Atlantic Laura Kipnis: Cultural critic, essayist, and the author of Love in the Time of Contagion: A Diagnosis, among other books  Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Colin McEnroe and Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Wes, Sonia, and Noah wrap up our spring season with a conversation about chapter ten, "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment," of Kevin DeYoung's book, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them. Thanks so much for listening, and keep an eye out for our next season to air in the fall!Kevin DeYoung, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Commandments-Matter-Should-Foundational/dp/1433559676

This episode, Wes, Sonia, and Noah dive into chapter nine, "True Witnesses," of Kevin DeYoung's book, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them.Kevin DeYoung, The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Commandments-Matter-Should-Foundational/dp/1433559676

“We actually do need these animals on the landscape, and we're going to protect them and restore them and help their populations increase. And so, to me, beavers are proof that what we're doing as conservationists is not futile, right? That there really is reason for hope and optimism, which beavers demonstrate. I think that's a really important lesson for young people to hear is that you're not just entering this world of eco-anxiety and climate change and depression. There are some really hopeful wildlife stories out there, and you can be part of that future.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Every year, humanity's footprint casts a deadly shadow over our skies and landscapes, claiming the lives of billions of birds and other wildlife. What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“We actually do need these animals on the landscape, and we're going to protect them and restore them and help their populations increase. And so, to me, beavers are proof that what we're doing as conservationists is not futile, right? That there really is reason for hope and optimism, which beavers demonstrate. I think that's a really important lesson for young people to hear is that you're not just entering this world of eco-anxiety and climate change and depression. There are some really hopeful wildlife stories out there, and you can be part of that future.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“We actually do need these animals on the landscape, and we're going to protect them and restore them and help their populations increase. And so, to me, beavers are proof that what we're doing as conservationists is not futile, right? That there really is reason for hope and optimism, which beavers demonstrate. I think that's a really important lesson for young people to hear is that you're not just entering this world of eco-anxiety and climate change and depression. There are some really hopeful wildlife stories out there, and you can be part of that future.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Every year, humanity's footprint casts a deadly shadow over our skies and landscapes, claiming the lives of billions of birds and other wildlife. What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“We actually do need these animals on the landscape, and we're going to protect them and restore them and help their populations increase. And so, to me, beavers are proof that what we're doing as conservationists is not futile, right? That there really is reason for hope and optimism, which beavers demonstrate. I think that's a really important lesson for young people to hear is that you're not just entering this world of eco-anxiety and climate change and depression. There are some really hopeful wildlife stories out there, and you can be part of that future.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Every year, humanity's footprint casts a deadly shadow over our skies and landscapes, claiming the lives of billions of birds and other wildlife. What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“We actually do need these animals on the landscape, and we're going to protect them and restore them and help their populations increase. And so, to me, beavers are proof that what we're doing as conservationists is not futile, right? That there really is reason for hope and optimism, which beavers demonstrate. I think that's a really important lesson for young people to hear is that you're not just entering this world of eco-anxiety and climate change and depression. There are some really hopeful wildlife stories out there, and you can be part of that future.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“We actually do need these animals on the landscape, and we're going to protect them and restore them and help their populations increase. And so, to me, beavers are proof that what we're doing as conservationists is not futile, right? That there really is reason for hope and optimism, which beavers demonstrate. I think that's a really important lesson for young people to hear is that you're not just entering this world of eco-anxiety and climate change and depression. There are some really hopeful wildlife stories out there, and you can be part of that future.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Every year, humanity's footprint casts a deadly shadow over our skies and landscapes, claiming the lives of billions of birds and other wildlife. What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

What is road ecology? How are our roads driving certain species towards extinction? And what can we do about it?Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

“The creation of roads is this process that's sort of innate to all beings. You know, we're all sort of inclined to create and follow trails. We just do it at a much vaster and more permanent and destructive scale. I think we need to reconceive how we think about roads in some ways, right? I mean, we think about roads, certainly here in the U. S., as these symbols of movement and mobility and freedom, right? There's so much about the romance of the open road and so much of our popular culture going back to the mid-20th century when the interstate highway systems were built and writers like Jack Kerouac were singing the praises of the open highway. And certainly, roads play that role. I like driving. The iconic Western American road trip is kind of this wonderful experience, but you know, I think the purpose of this book is to say: Yes, roads are a source of human mobility and freedom, but they're doing precisely the opposite for basically all other forms of life, right? They're curtailing animal movement and mobility and freedom, both by killing them directly in the form of roadkill, but also by creating these kinds of impenetrable walls of traffic that prevent animals from moving around the landscape and accessing big swaths of their habitat. Right? So, that's kind of the mental reconfiguration we have to go through, which is to recognize that, hey, roads aren't just forms of mobility and freedom for us. They're also preventing that mobility in basically all other life forms.”Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.www.bengoldfarb.comhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9781324005896www.chelseagreen.com/product/eager-paperbackwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Deer in headlights! Alligators in crosswalks! A possum in the oven? If you love wildlife, this is a must-listen to avoid killing critters with your car. Ben Goldfarb wrote the book on road kill and we chat about: wildlife crossings, skunk smells, moose impacts, ocelot facts, what to do if you see roadkill, how to avoid making more of it, and whether it's okay to pick up a dead thing. Ben is an award-winning science journalist with a Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and I've waited LITERAL YEARS to talk to him about this topic as he wrote his latest book: “Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.” Also: flip phones, sleep hygiene, and how to ask your boss for a raise. Visit Ben Goldfarb's website and follow him on Twitter and InstagramShop Ben's book, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet (2023), and his award-winning first read, Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter (2019)A donation went to Wildlands NetworkMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: P-22: The Life & Death of an L.A. Cougar, Cervidology (DEER), Lupinology (WOLVES), Testudinology (TORTOISES), Opossumology (O/POSSUMS), Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS), Gustology (TASTE), Scuridiology (SQUIRRELS), Acarology (TICKS & LYME DISEASE), Bisonology (BUFFALO), Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE FOODS)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing: Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio ProductionsManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts: Emily White of The WordaryWebsite: Kelly R. DwyerTheme song: Nick Thorburn