Best Curiosities Of The Sky Podcasts (2024)

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A Meditation Walking Meditation to Work with Uncertainty 17:51

1h ago17:51

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This guided meditation from Dr. Mark Bertin reminds us that we don’t have to pretend everything is fine or be calm all the time. Instead, being mindful in difficult times can look like carving out a moment to settle before we decide what comes next. This is a walking meditation that supports us in cultivating a balanced perspective. While we accept…

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Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence Wonders of the Deep and Beyond 52:44

4h ago52:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence, exploring how animals, plants, fungi, and even bacteria light up the natural world. From deep-sea fish with built-in flashlights to fungi glowing in forests, discover the surprising science and evolution behi…

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A Meditation for Awareness and Release of Self-Sabotage 16:52

4h ago16:52

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This week, Angela Stubbs gently guides us inward, helping us explore these patterns with compassion and kindness. Through six stages, she invites us to bring awareness to these feelings, accepting ourselves without judgment and affirming our worth. With each stage, we cultivate a sense of warmth and resilience, creating space to move beyond self-do…

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Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface 10:42

7d ago10:42

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole venture into one of Earth’s most extreme environments: the Cave of Crystals in Naica, Mexico. Discovered in 2000, this surreal underground world holds colossal gypsum crystals, some reaching over 30 feet in length and weighing as much as 55 tons. With temperat…

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A Meditation to Welcome This Moment with Curiosity with Frank Ostaseski 13:04

5d ago13:04

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This week, Frank Ostaseski guides us through a meditation that invites us to let curiosity lead. Life doesn’t always bring what we desire—instead, it can deliver pain, uncertainty, and even sorrow. While we can’t always change these circumstances or the emotions that arise with them, we can choose to meet them with an open curiosity. When we do, we…

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A Meditation for Sending Compassion to a Difficult Person with Anu Gupta 13:57

5d ago13:57

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This week, Anu Gupta guides us in simple phrases of compassion and loving-kindness that allow us to remember: Just like me, this person is also human. Just like me, they have their own joys, desires, and struggles. Offering kind wishes to someone difficult is a powerful way to expand our circle of compassion. We don’t have to like them, but we can …

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Uncovering Subterranean Secrets: The Ancient Underground City of Derinkuyu 10:30

14d ago10:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore the ancient underground city of Derinkuyu, a massive subterranean metropolis in Turkey. Accidentally discovered in the 1960s, this hidden city could house up to 20,000 people and features everything from stables to chapels. Learn how this Byzantine-era marve…

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Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures 58:16

21d ago58:16

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Send us a text In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole put their stealth skills to the test in a hilarious exploration of what animals they think they could sneak up on and jump. From cows to quokkas, and even houseflies, the duo breaks down the science, strategy, and surprises behind the animals' senses …

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A Body-Scan Meditation to Relax Into Your Skin with Anu Gupta 19:30

20d ago19:30

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This week, Anu Gupta leads us through a detailed body scan, guiding us to shift our energy back to the present moment, coming back from any distracting thoughts and worries that come up. Here and now, we can return to our breath. Take this time to feel wonder and gratitude for every part of your physical body, from head to toe, just the way you are…

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Unveiling the Qumran Caves: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Secrets 13:11

28d ago13:11

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Send us a text Join Katy and L in this Wildly Curious episode as they dive into the Qumran Caves, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, one of the most significant finds in biblical archaeology. Discover the ancient Jewish sects, including the Essenes, who may have lived in these caves, and the remarkable manuscripts they left behind. From the Isaiah Scrol…

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A Meditation to Visualize Your Thoughts As Clouds In the Sky with Diana Hill 14:25

1M ago14:25

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This week, Diana Hill leads a meditation focused on gently letting go of attachment to your thoughts. In this practice, you’ll explore how to allow your thoughts to come and go without feeling the need to hold onto them or push them away. This technique, part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, uses the visualization of clouds to guide you throug…

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Mastering the Skies: The Secrets of Bird Flight Revealed 44:25

1M ago44:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the fascinating world of bird flight and explore the physics behind it. From the elegant gliding of the albatross to the record-breaking speed of the peregrine falcon and the astonishing agility of the hummingbird, t…

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Why We’re Changing Our Name: From For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Send us a text In this special episode, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the big decision behind changing the podcast name from For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious. After 3.5 years of exploring quirky nature facts, science, and conservation, the hosts share why this renaming was crucial for expanding their reach and improving …

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A Meditation to Slow Your Breathing and Your Mind with Will Schneider 18:06

1M ago18:06

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This week, Will Schneider instructs us in paying attention to the gentle, natural flow of our breath. By becoming more aware of our inhales and exhales, we gradually bring calm to our mind and our nervous system. We’re giving ourselves permission to slow down for a few minutes. As we breathe, we can also witness the active chatter of our mind witho…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Embracing Neurodiversity Through Breath Awareness with Sue Hutton 13:04

1M ago13:04

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This week, Sue Hutton guides us in a breathing practice to foster awareness of our senses, honoring our neurodiversity while we strengthen our mindfulness practice. We live in a neurodiverse world. We are all wired with unique minds and bodies, and each of us has a unique sensory constitution. For instance, someone who experiences sensory overwhelm…

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Unicorns of the Ice Age: The Cave That Rewrote History 13:44

1M ago13:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole continue their Cave Chronicles series by uncovering the remarkable discovery of the so-called Siberian unicorn. Found in a cave in Kazakhstan, this prehistoric animal was a massive, rhino-like creature that roamed the Earth…

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A 12-Minute Meditation to Embrace All Your Parts with Carley Hauck 12:51

2M ago12:51

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This week, Carley Hauck guides us to embrace all parts of ourselves—those qualities we see as our “shadow,” or what isn’t serving us, as well as the light, or what we see as our positive attributes. Especially as leaders (including any person who shows leadership in their life), working with both our “dark” and “light” parts allows us to shine our …

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Odd Animal Friends: Heartwarming Stories of Unlikely Companions 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole share heartwarming stories of odd animal friendships. From capybaras hanging out with birds to Koko the Gorilla’s special bond with her kitten All Ball, this episode dives into the unlikely companionships formed in the anim…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Filling the Body with Light with Vidyamala Burch 15:51

2M ago15:51

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This week, Vidyamala Burch guides us through a calming body scan meditation that focuses on bringing light and ease into the body. This practice invites you to imagine each part of your body filling with a soft, soothing light, helping to ease any tension and cultivate a sense of relaxation. As you move through this meditation, you’ll have the oppo…

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Secrets of a Sunless World: Inside Earth's Most Isolated Cave 10:22

2M ago10:22

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole kick off their mini-series on caves by exploring one of the most isolated and unique caves on Earth—Movile Cave in Romania. Discovered in 1986, this cave has been sealed off from the outside world for over 5 million years. …

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A 12-Minute Meditation to Connect with What Matters Most to You with Carley Hauck 12:57

2M ago12:57

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This week, Carley Hauck invites us to look within ourselves and affirm what it is that we love most. By connecting with our heart and remembering who and what we love, we also get to connect with our inner caring, protective instinct. This compassionate part of ourselves provides the motivation to choose beneficial actions, not just one time but ov…

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We're Back! Exploring Pocket-Sized Ecosystems in Nature 42:54

2M ago42:54

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole return after a break with an exploration of pocket-sized ecosystems, also known as microcosms. From tiny worlds hidden in moss to intricate ecosystems found in epiphytes, they discuss how these small habitats thrive and sup…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Simple Awareness with Susan Kaiser-Greenland 14:59

2M ago14:59

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This week, Susan Kaiser-Greenland guides us through a meditation practice focused on one of the oldest and simplest techniques: “Sit and Know You’re Sitting.” In our busy lives, we often rush through moments without truly being present. This practice invites you to slow down and become aware of the simple act of sitting. By tuning into the sensatio…

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A 12-Minute Meditation to Encourage Deep Breathing with Shamash Alidina 13:41

3M ago13:41

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This week, Shamash Alidina guides us through a practice focused on the calming power of belly breathing. In our fast-paced world, stress can easily take hold, and this meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to find relaxation and ease. Belly breathing, or deep diaphragmatic breathing, encourages a full breath that engages the diaphragm and hel…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Noticing What’s Present and What Isn’t with Chris Willard and Olivia Weisser 14:31

3M ago14:31

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This week, Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser bring us a mediation inspired by the Japanese concept of ma, which refers to “the spaces between everything.” This practice invites us to take the opportunity to explore the empty spaces that exist all around us and inside us. For instance, we might think of the space between the plants in the garde…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Nurturing Your Heart with Jonathan Fisher 11:28

3M ago11:28

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This week, Jonathan Fisher leads us through a body scan meditation designed to nurture your heart and bring awareness to the present moment.This practice invites you to notice the sensations in your body, from the soles of your feet to the space around your heart. As you shift your attention through different parts of your body, you allow a sense o…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Being with the Ever-Changing World with Men Talking Mindfulness 20:26

3M ago20:26

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This week, Men Talking Mindfulness co-host Will Schneider begins by guiding listeners to connect with our breath. Gradually, we release distractions and rest attention on breathing in and out, so we can bring our minds fully into the present moment. With this preparation, we shift our attention and notice what we can hear, see, and other sensory in…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Coming Home to Yourself with Georgina Miranda 16:50

4M ago16:50

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This week, Georgina Miranda guides us through a meditation called "Coming Home to Yourself." This practice is about finding inner strength and resilience by reconnecting with our true self. Georgina emphasizes that while many of us turn to mindfulness during times of crisis, the true power of these practices lies in their consistent application. Th…

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A 12-Minute Meditation to Awaken the Flow of Gratitude in Nature with Georgina Miranda 12:25

4M ago12:25

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This week, Georgina Miranda guides us through a meditation to awaken the flow of gratitude in nature. Regardless of where you are—whether in a local city park, perched on a mountain top, or swimming in the sea—there is always a moment to pause and feel grateful for our inherent connection to nature. This meditation encourages you to breathe deeply,…

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A 12-Minute Meditation to Remember That We Belong to Each Other with Ruth King 14:22

4M ago14:22

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This week, Ruth King offers a guided meditation practice from her heart to yours. Ruth King, a teacher, author, and founder of the Mindful of Race Institute, invites us to savor stillness and feel deeply into the ways our lives are interconnected. Imagine the gentle rustling of leaves as a reminder that we are part of a greater whole, each leaf con…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Working with Shame with Tovi Scruggs-Hussein 21:22

4M ago21:22

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This week, Tovi Scruggs Hussein shares that the foundation of racial healing is emotional work. Most long-term healing involves deep exploration of emotions. Fortunately, many of us have come to recognize that the competencies we call “emotional intelligence” are the rock-solid basis of meaningful and productive change. The ability to regulate emot…

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