Best The Rewilding Institute Podcasts (2024)

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On Refugee Community Kitchen & Serving Displaced People with Janie Mac | Migration Series | Ep. 100 59:47

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How do you show up for your community? For people outside your community? What could we do together if we were all committed to protecting the human dignity of all people? … Janie Mac is a co-founder of Refugee Community Kitchen, a volunteer-run organization that has been serving hot, nourishing meals to displaced people in Northern France and the …

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Episode 125: Reflections on The 75th Anniversary of ‘A Sand County Almanac’ and the 100th Anniversary of the Gila Wilderness with Buddy Huffaker

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About With an academic background in landscape architecture and plant ecology, Buddy Huffaker joined the Aldo Leopold Foundation as an intern in 1996 and today serves as its President and Executive Director. In this role, he headed the $7.5 million campaign to construct and endow the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center and served as the Executive […] Read f…

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ZSL #040 Mammal conservation in Korea: Human-carnivore coexistence on the Korean Peninsula 28:01

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Co-existence between communities living on the Korean Peninsula and carnivores such as leopards, tigers and black bears, has historically presented many challenges leading to population declines in these species. However, thanks to international treaties such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, as well as economic growth…

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On Mobilizing Communities with Sandy Ovalle Martínez | Migration Series | Ep. 99 52:23

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What communities are you a part of? How can you engage in action around immigration? .. Sandy Ovalle Martínez is a table-setter and space-curator, rooting her work in the deep faith and strength of Chicane and Latine spiritual teachers. She is a native of Mexico City. A mujerista theologian and an organizer, she currently directs campaigns and mobi…

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On Complicating Migration Narratives with Karen Gonzalez | Migration Series | Ep. 98 54:21

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What stories have you been told about migration? … Karen Gonzalez is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 15 years, she has been a non-profit p…

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ZSL #039 Wild Science is back for 2024 1:36

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The ZSL Wild Science podcast is back! After a break, we have returned to explore even more topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment. New host, Harriet McAra, Science Communications and Events Manager at ZSL's Institute of Zoology, will take listeners on a journey to learn more about the incredible science behind ZSL's cutting-edg…

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Episode 124: Rowan Kilduff On The Poetry Of Coexistence 40:25

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About Rowan Kilduff is a dad, long-time mountain, hawk & wildlife enthusiast, poet, and activist-artist. He has worked on various projects, including with Greenpeace, hands-on forest conservation in the Czech Republic, fixing a roof in Nepal, and photos used by The Irish Seal Sanctuary. His first writing about rewilding and first poems were publish…

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On Humanizing Immigration with Dora Rodriguez | Migration Series | Ep. 97 50:46

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How does hearing Dora’s story shape your perception of immigration? How can you seek out more stories that humanize those who migrate? … Dora Rodriguez, an unwavering advocate for migrant rights, survived the 1980 tragedy in Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ, where Salvadorans fled civil war, resulting in 13 deaths, including 3 minors. This experien…

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On Regenerative Design and Social Permaculture with Abrah Dresdale | Sustainability Series | Ep. 96 1:11:59

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What changes when we go beyond sustainability and strive for “regeneration” instead? … Abrah Dresdale, MA, is a bold and visionary social designer of cultural change at the intersection of land and justice. She consults through the national organization she co-founded, Regenerate Change, serves as faculty at UMass-Amherst and Omega Institute, and i…

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On Decolonizing, Re-Indigenizing & Rematriating with Sikowis Nobiss | Sustainability Series | Ep. 95 1:03:01

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Please be aware this conversation contains descriptions of violence perpetrated by white colonizers against indigenous people. (46:04-49:11) ... How can we “decolonize” our ways of thinking and being? What does it look like to “re-indigenize”? What does it mean to “rematriate”? … Sikowis Nobiss (she/her) is Nêhiyaw/Saulteaux of the George Gordon Fi…

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Episode 123: Who Pays for Conservation, Being the Lorax, and Introducing A New Voice For Western Lands Conservation 36:14

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About Today’s Guests George Wuerthner (President, Sage Steppe Wild) – George is a professional photographer, writer, and ecologist. He has visited hundreds of mountain ranges around the West, more than 400 wilderness areas, more than 200 national park units, and every national forest west of the Mississippi. George is the author of 38 books on […] …

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On Climate Action with Miriam Kashia | Sustainability Series | Ep. 94 1:05:41

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Why does it matter how we talk about climate action? How does better language inspire better action? ... Miriam Kashia is a self-proclaimed “climate action warrior.” Based in Iowa, she is involved with 100 Grannies for a Livable Future. In 2014, at the age of 71, she participated in the Great March for Climate Action, where she walked 3,100 miles o…

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On Combating Food Waste with Yolanda Soto | Sustainability Series | Ep. 93 48:18

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What can you change today about the way you relate to food that would minimize your food waste? What is the “highest level context” that is guiding you when it comes to how your actions affect the planet? ... Yolanda Soto has been the CEO President of Borderlands Produce Rescue for 30 years. Borderlands Produce Rescue is located in the border commu…

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Rewilding Karachi: Mahera Omer 57:26

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In this episode, Mahera Omar, filmmaker and co-founder of PAWS, discusses a shift in perspective towards ecological tidiness disorder, emphasizing the benefits of leaving natural elements undisturbed for both humans and non-humans and welcoming environments for diverse species. This 9-part podcast series brings together the experiences of resident …

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Moral Disengagement: Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino 39:28

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As part of our guest session series, in this episode we are joined by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino who is an author, consultant and entrepreneur with a background in design. She discusses moral disengagement of design sector, and how creative professionals can integrate climate change knowledge in their practice. This 9-part podcast series brings to…

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Multispecies Justice: Hira Sheikh and Marcus Foth 1:05:26

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In this episode, Hira Sheikh and Marcus Foth join us to discuss their ongoing research on smart urban governance, and the politics and complexities of justice for other species at More-Human-Futures research group at the Queensland University of Technology. This 9-part podcast series brings together the experiences of resident researchers and our g…

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Decolonial Ecologies: Léopold Lambert 41:35

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In this episode, Léopold Lambert, the editor-in-chief of The Funambulist, joins us to discuss the conception, creation, and impact of Funambulist magazine and his work around political struggles against colonial ecocides and toxic atmospheres— in particular, the violence imposed onto indigenous tribes and non-human living beings. This 9-part podcas…

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Immersive Storytelling: Humans, Nature and Home: An-Ting 38:01

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In this episodes, An-Ting joins us to share her life experiences as a theatre artist and composer. She discusses her immersive storytelling projects around human and human-interaction where she weaves diverse encounters into her creations, blending music with other art forms to delve into the depths of the human experience. This 9-part podcast seri…

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Khayali Karachi 25:15

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In this episode, resident artists Anita Zehra and Shabbir Mohammed discuss how the act of wonder transforms our interactions with the non-human world around us. Khayali Karachi toolkit, developed during the residency, invites us to reimagine our relationship with the city, other non-human species, and each other. Joining the conversation, filmmaker…

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Extinction 18:00

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In this episode, resident artists Afreen Seher and Vajdaan Shah share their experiences of stepping into the roles of birds, dogs, trees, and goats and how they immerse themselves in public spaces across Karachi to explore the complex bond between humans and non-human experiences. Joining in conversation are scholars Dr. Shahida Wizarat and gardene…

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Novel Pedagogies 22:04

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In this episode, resident artist Suneela Ahmed discusses her project to explore participatory engagement models through a series of workshops with the children of Salehabad, an indigenous fishing community near Karachi. Joining in conversation are artist and curator, Noorjehan Bilgrami and environmental scholar, Dr. Shahid Amjad converse on the urg…

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Collateral Damage 30:41

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In this episode, resident artist Arsalan Nasir shares his project, Collateral Damage, and explores the relationship between humans and non-humans using plants as game controllers in conflict situations. Joining in conversation are senior architect and researcher Arif Hasan, and lawyer and activist Abira Ashfaq on participatory governance, the destr…

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On Embracing Rewilding in Nature and Ourselves with Mark Edwards | Sustainability Series | Ep. 92 1:13:07

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How can you embrace wildness in yourself? What opportunities do you have to experience nature, beauty, and wilderness in your own backyard? ... Mark Edwards is a 76-year-old naturalist, is a leader in BeWildReWild and its Big River Connectivity project, and is retired from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, where he lead restoration efforts …

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One Health (and more) with DeeAnn Reeder 51:10

2M ago51:10

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For this episode of BioScience Talks, we're joined by DeeAnn Reeder, Professor of Biology at Bucknell University and a researcher at the Smithsonian Institution. We spoke about a number of topics, including bats, disease ecology, and community outreach. Underlying that conversation was an important message about the One Health concept, which will b…

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On Redefining Gender Narratives with Burton Patterson | Women's Stories Series | Ep. 91 1:18:49

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Please be aware this conversation contains references to sexual assault and gender-based violence. … What ideas about gender have you learned from your culture, peers, and family? How can you find ways to call people in instead of calling them out? How can you practice approaching defensiveness with curiosity in yourself and others? How can we begi…

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On Women, Leadership & Collaboration with Sarah Urech | Women's Stories Series | Ep. 90 58:35

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Where do we start? How do we bring an awareness of systems and structures and also redefine power within our own selves? ... Sarah Urech is senior strategist and a founding staff member of the Omega Women's Leadership Center (OWLC), where she designs, coordinates, and leads innovative, holistic education programs, including workshops, conferences, …

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On Highlighting Women In History with Leah Leach | Women's Stories Series | Ep. 89 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

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How can we seek to tell and hear stories that encourage empathy-based communication? Where can you seek out more (or new to you) information about women in history? ... Leah Leach is the founder of Gal's Guide, the first women's history lending library in the United States. She is a teacher, author, and Buddhist. She is also one of the hosts of the…

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Spy Satellites for Ecology, with Catalina Munteanu and Volker Radeloff 26:53

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For today's episode, we're joined by Catalina Munteanu, Researcher at the University of Frieberg in Germany, who has a background in geography and forest sciences. Also joining us is Volker Radeloff, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the SILVIS Lab, where he works on satellite imagery to look at land use. They were here to discus…

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On Women, Power & Negotiation with Beth Fisher-Yoshida | Women's Stories Series | Ep. 88 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

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What do you negotiate in your life? What is your relationship to belonging? What is your identity? How do these things affect the way you show up in the world? What is something new you can try to better advocate for yourself or negotiate with others? How can we rewire our ways of thinking and being to better celebrate the ways we show up? What doe…

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Episode 122: Seeds of Hope in the Land of the Jaguar – Rejuvenating Habitat in Sonora Mexico 34:59

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Note from Randy: Hi everyone thank you for listening. On the podcast I speak about not reporting possible poachers when they talk about jaguar killings. In addition to the fact that information channels would dry up if we were to report those who talk about killing jaguars, there is also the fact that actual poachers […] Read full article: Episode …

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On Imagination, World-Building & Writing with Riley Carroll | Art Series | Ep. 87 1:03:43

3M ago1:03:43

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What can you imagine for yourself and your social world? What stories make you think: “that’s what I want for myself”? How can you make it so? ... Riley Carroll is a 26-year old cat mom, thinker, and author from Chicago. Since completing her master’s in Communication in 2022, Riley has strived to live authentically, imagine new ways of being, and m…

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Episode 121: Beyond Borders – Jaguar Recovery In The United States 35:10

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About Before joining The Rewilding Institute, Megan “Turtle” Southern was the coordinator of the Northern Jaguar Project, where she helped to establish and grow the Northern Jaguar Reserve in Sonora, Mexico, organized scientific research projects and conservation education among youth, and worked extensively with ranchers to promote coexistence. It…

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On Investing In Art with Sharon Cadja | Art Series | Ep. 86 52:42

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How can an investment in Art (any and all kinds) translate into an investment in ourselves, our wellbeing, and our communities? ... Sharon Cadja (she/they) is an Artist and Property Manager with a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing from Ball State University. She works full time, but dedicates her free time to her art business in hopes to invest in h…

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Pollinator Roadside Habitat, with Thomas Meinzen, Diane Debinski, and Laura Burkle 31:31

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For today's episode, we're joined by Thomas Meinzen, recent Master's of Science graduate from Montana State University in Bozeman, Diane Debinski, who is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Ecology at MSU, and Laura Burkle, a Professor also in the MSU Ecology Department. They were here to talk about the subject of their recent BioS…

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On Feeling & Making with Caitlin Metz | Art Series | Ep. 85 58:05

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Where can you find (or better yet, create) a soft space for yourself? What can you learn when you stop making assumptions and start asking ‘why’? ... Caitlin Metz (they/them) is an accidental author, wayward adjunct faculty, chronic project starter, designer and illustrator, parent, Mary Oliver evangelist, cloud watcher, and big feeler. Caitlin is …

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Episode 120: Carnivore Conservation in the Pacific Northwest With Paula MacKay and Robert Long 33:54

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About Paula MacKay has studied wild carnivores for the past two decades and is currently a carnivore conservation specialist with Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. Also dedicated to communications on behalf of her wild kin, Paula earned an MFA in creative writing from Pacific Lutheran University in 2015. She was managing editor for Noninvasive Survey Me…

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On Creativity, Capitalism & Comic Books with hesitantdoodle | Art Series | Ep. 84 1:04:23

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What would you create if you weren’t worried about producing? How can you embrace “regret” and acknowledge the things you would do differently as a sign of your own growth instead of failure? … hesitantdoodle (Sidney McLeod) is a non-binary illustrator and comic artist based just outside of Glasgow, Scotland. Their work combines the action of sport…

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On Overcoming Helplessness with Tumelo Victoria Eikaas | CosmoTeenz Series | Ep. 83 25:10

4M ago25:10

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How do we create space for ALL the emotions we experience? How can we find creative and constructive ways to engage with the world? … Tumelo Victoria is one of five CosmoTeenz Fellows, sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. The Fellows have created a comic book on mental health that will be available soon. She is 19 years…

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Episode 119: The Art Of Rewilding With Lauren Strohacker 36:25

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About Lauren Strohacker is an eco-political artist whose work emphasizes the non-human in an increasingly human-centric world. She received a BFA (2006) from The Ohio State University and an MFA (2011) from Arizona State University. Strohacker’s co-creative and site-responsive practice routinely collaborates with both local and national wildlife co…

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On Sharing as Caring with MableAlexis Jackson | CosmoTeenz Series | Ep. 82 25:26

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How do we demonstrate our caring (for others) through sharing (our stories)? … MableAlexis is one of five CosmoTeenz Fellows, sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. The Fellows have created a comic book on mental health that will be available soon. MableAlexis is 23 years old and lives in Louisiana. Today, Abbie is joined…

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On Change Making with Johanna Bach Dall | CosmoTeenz Series | Ep. 81 25:12

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What change do you hope to see in your social worlds? And how can you be a part of making it happen? ... Johanna is one of five CosmoTeenz Fellows, sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. The Fellows have created a comic book on mental health that will be available soon. She lives in Denmark and is interested in a career i…

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Shipwreck Ecology, with Avery Paxton, Chris Taylor, and Melanie Damour 28:34

4M ago28:34

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For today's episode, we're joined by Avery Paxton, who is a Research Marine Biologist with NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Chris Taylor, Research Ecologist, also with NOAA's NCCOS, and Melanie Damour, who is a Marine Archeologist and the Environmental Studies Coordinator with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Gulf of Mexico…

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On Community with Haruka Suwabe | CosmoTeenz Series | Ep. 80 23:44

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Where in your life are there opportunities to find community and create connection by talking about experiences that have not been talked about? ... Haruka Suwabe is one of five CosmoTeenz Fellows, sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. The Fellows have created a comic book on mental health that will be available soon. Sh…

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The Global Women in Herpetology Project (and Book), with Sinlan Poo 10:48

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For today's episode, we jump back to last spring's Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Our guest is Sinlan Poo, Curator of Research at the Memphis Zoo and one of the co-organizers of the Global Women in Herpetology Project. You may remember her from a previous interview, but we recorded an extra mini-podcast to talk about the book "…

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On Empathy with Fatima Razvi | CosmoTeenz Series | Ep. 79 27:04

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What kinds of conversations about mental health are you having with the young people in your life? How can you better take care of yourself (and others) when talking about mental health? … At the time of recording this episode, Fatima was completing her senior of high school. Now, she is 19 and attending university. Fatima is studying psychology, a…

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A Communication Perspective ... | Trailer | Season 3 2:19

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"Hi and welcome. As always, I’m Abbie, this is Stories Lived. Stories Told., and today, I invite you to join me as we embark on Season 3. This season is all about embodying a communication perspective. So let me explain that a little bit: To take a communication perspective is to consider what we’re making and how we’re making it through our commun…

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Episode 118: Keith Bowers Shows How Giving Nature A Seat At The Table Is Just Good Business 37:03

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About In the early 1980s, an outdoorsy, nature-loving undergrad named Keith Bowers had an epiphany. Keith had been studying landscape architecture at the University of Virginia when he met Ed Garbisch, a pioneering practitioner of marsh restoration along the Chesapeake Bay. “Wait a minute,” thought Keith. “I can apply my education to restoring the …

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The Re-Envisioning Culture Network, with Simone Soso 20:40

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For today's episode of BioScience Talks, we're joined by Dr. Simone Soso, Assistant Director of Research and Workforce Development at the MSI STEM Research & Development Consortium. She was here to discuss the NSF-funded Re-Envisioning Culture (or REC) Network and its recent activities. I'll let her tell you more, though, so let's go to the intervi…

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Season 3 Hopes | Abbie VanMeter & Marit Eikaas Haavimb | Part 2 37:00

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Listen to Part 1 with Abbie and Marit here. Abbie and Marit continue their conversation about the way we create better things in relationship with each other, change the moment in the moment, and embracing improvisation and practice in communication. Abbie and Marit discuss mystery, hope, and looking ahead to Season 3! … Stories Lived. Stories Told…

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Season 2 Reflections | Abbie VanMeter & Marit Eikaas Haavimb | Part 1 36:18

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In this very special conversation, host Abbie VanMeter is interviewed by CMM Institute Steward (and friend) Marit Eikaas Haavimb. Together, they reflect on what Abbie has learned in 2023. … Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter. Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal an…

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