Welcome to the Naked Soul podcast, with Shawna Thibodeau and Laurie Oakes. Here, we dissolve the barriers between spirituality and the human experience. We embrace the full spectrum of your journey—celebrating the highs and the lows, the glimmers and the triggers. Our mission is to dive deep into the candid conversations that everyone thinks about but few talk about, breaking the silence and removing the stigma around the complexities of being human. Whether you’re on a healing journey, an e ...
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Love gardening and birds and want to help Mother Nature? Join host Catherine Greenleaf, former gardening columnist for the Boston Herald Sunday Magazine and a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for discussions about organic gardening and restoring native habitat to help the birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Catherine Greenleaf talks about the natural history of birds and interviews the leading experts about how ...
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As the voice of supply chain, Supply Chain Now is committed to giving a voice to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Join host and Army Veteran Mary Kate Soliva as she sits down with veterans and veteran advocates for insights, perspectives and stories from serving. Powered by Supply Chain Now, the Guam Human Rights Initiative, and the Military Women's Collective, Veteran Voices highlights the challenging transition from active duty to the private sector while shining a ...
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Creating A Native Garden At Your Workplace With Nancy Farwell
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In today's episode, we talk with Nancy Farwell, avid native gardener and marketing and advertising sales coordinator for Northern Woodlands magazine. Nancy approached the director of Northern Woodlands about creating a native garden in the front yard of the magazine's headquarters. We talk about the process of converting a workplace lawn to a nativ…
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Welcome back to episode five of the Naked Soul podcast! Today we are going to be touching on a subject that we've gotten a few questions about, which is really what is God when we are referring to God in some of these episodes. Shawna shares her personal journey of understanding the term 'God,' recounting how she initially struggled with it due to …
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Insight and Perspective from a Military Spouse with Maureen Woolshlager
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Maureen Woolshlager, an active military spouse, to the show. The conversation delves into Maureen's experiences navigating the challenges and rewards of being a military spouse, including frequent relocations, managing family life during deployments, and the impact on her career. Mau…
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Today we speak with Basil Camu, author of the wonderful new book, From Wasteland To Wonder: Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth In The Sub/Urban Landscape. According to Basil, the way we currently landscape our urban and suburban landscapes is harming natural ecosystems. His book shows us easy techniques for bringing the beauty and functionality of na…
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Episode 4: Understanding the Ego Mind - Transforming Fear-Based Thinking to Soulful Living
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Naked Soul podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the ego mind, often associated with fear-based thinking. If you struggle with negative thoughts, stress, overwhelm, or feelings of inadequacy, this episode is for you. We begin by defining the ego mind, exploring its origins and discussing how the ego …
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A Commitment to Making a Difference: Insights from Marine Corps Veteran, Jim Hutchins
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva sits down with Jim Hutchins, a Marine Corps veteran with over 30 years of service. They discuss Jim's lifelong passion for joining the Marine Corps, his diverse military roles, and his transition to civilian life. Jim offers valuable insights on the significance of service, the hurdles of tra…
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New Research Findings On Broad-Winged Hawks With Dr. Laurie Goodrich
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In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Laurie Goodrich from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania about the latest findings of her satellite telemetry research into the Broad-Winged Hawk. Also included: An exciting update on HUGGER, the Broad-Winged Hawk we are sponsoring! Dr. Goodrich launched the collaborative Pennsylvania Farmland Raptor and The…
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Today we speak with evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann from St. Louis, Missouri about her brand-new book, The Slow Birding Journal. She explains why there's no need to fly to Panama to watch birds. You can enjoy bird watching in your own backyard by following some fun and easy-to-learn techniques. See The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan at …
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Episode 3: How to Heal with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child Work
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How to Heal with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child Work In episode three, we dive into inner child work through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Shawna provides an insightful explanation of IFS, a comprehensive framework for understanding our psyche, exploring why we feel the way we do in different situations, and how to heal …
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Trust, Transition, and Giving Back Featuring John Moses with the Massachusetts Afghan Alliance
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva, interviews John Moses, who shares his journey from military service to civilian life. John reflects on the importance of trust in both the military and everyday life, emphasizing the phrase "trust is the coin of the realm." He talks about his upbringing in Lowell, Massachusetts, his family’s…
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ENCORE PRESENTATION: The Benefits Of Bare-Root Plantings With Becky Brewer
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ENCORE PRESENTATION: In today's episode, we talk with Becky Brewer from Prairie Moon Nursery in Minnesota about the many benefits of bare-root natives and how to plant them. Are you tired of finding Asian Jumping Worms in your soil? Tired of dealing with how to recycle plastic plant pots that can't be recycled? Bare-root plantings is the way to go!…
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Episode 2: What is The Purpose of Life? Understanding Soul Growth & Raising Consciousness
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Welcome back to episode two of the Naked Soul podcast. Today, we are talking about the soul, soul growth, and the path of healing and raising consciousness. We explore the concepts of understanding your soul, your soul's purpose, the lessons we encounter in life, and how these lessons contribute to our growth. Laurie shares insights from her sessio…
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Harnessing Military Skills for Business Success with Ralph Asher
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Military skills such as strategic planning, leadership, discipline, and self-reliance are highly transferable to the business world. Veterans often excel in setting clear objectives, managing resources efficiently, and maintaining focus under pressure. Their experience in teamwork and mission-oriented thinking makes them adept at problem-solving an…
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So You Want To Become A Wildlife Rehabilitator With Kai Williams
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife? Today we have as our guest Kai Williams, executive director of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, an organization serving wildlife rehabilitators worldwide with educational training and networking. For more information, go to www.theiwrc.org. O…
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Welcome to the Naked Soul Podcast! Our Journeys on a Healing & Spiritual Path
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Welcome to the Naked Soul podcast, where we dissolve the barriers between spirituality and the human experience. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves - Shawna Thibodeau and Laurie Oakes and our journeys on a healing and spiritual path. Shawna, a meditation teacher and spiritual mentor, reveals her path from struggling with depression and an…
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Healing Trauma Together: The Importance of a Supportive Community with Jeremy Stalnecker from the Mighty Oaks Foundation
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Jeremy Stalnecker, a Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, to the show. Listen in as Jeremy shares his journey from military service to working with the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps veterans, active duty service members, and first…
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How Over-Consumption Intensifies Climate Change with Hannah Evans
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Today our guest is Hannah Evans from Population Connection, a non-profit organization that promotes awareness about the impact of human population numbers on climate change and the Earth's resources. Hannah works to cultivate partnerships between Population Connection and international NGOs. Before joining Population Connection’s staff, Hannah work…
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Think: Preparing Service Members for Higher Education with Marine Corps Veteran Ryan Pavel
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In this new episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Saliva welcomes Marine Corps veteran Ryan Pavel to the show. Listen in as Pavel shares his journey from an apathetic high schooler to a dedicated serviceman and advocate for veterans. Pavel discusses the importance of understanding different perspectives, the value of thinking critically about o…
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Making Your Yard A Quiet Oasis For Birds With Arline Bronzaft
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Today our guest is Dr. Arline Bronzaft, an environmental psychologist from Quiet Communities who specializes in the effects of sound on animals like birds and people. She tells us about ways to make your yard a quiet oasis for birds and other critters. For more information, go to www.quietcommunities.org. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildl…
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Behind the Uniform: The Impact of Creating a Supportive Veteran Culture
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Saliva welcomes Kurt Robinson, an Air Force veteran and long-time employee at Delta Air Lines, to the show. Listen in as Robinson shares his journey from the military to the corporate world, and his 30+ year career with Delta. Join us as Kurt shares the importance of having a plan and seeking help w…
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Unsolved Wildlife Crimes Report With Megan Stolen
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Today we have as our guest Megan Stolen, a forensic wildlife scientist from Blue World Research Institute in Florida. Megan was recently called in to evaluate a rash of unusual and suspicious pelican injuries and deaths in Brevard County. The case led to an investigation by state authorities. To make donations to the Florida Wildlife Hospital of Pa…
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Navigating Life After Service: Zach Knight on Transitioning, Healing, and Helping Veterans
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva interviews Zach Knight, a former US Army officer and current entrepreneur. Knight shares his journey from serving in the police force to joining the military at 28, and his experiences in Afghanistan. He discusses the challenges he faced transitioning back to civilian life, including dealing …
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ENCORE PRESENTATION: The Nature Of Oaks Wth Doug Tallamy
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ENCORE PRESENTATION: In today's episode, we speak with award-winning author Dr. Doug Tallamy about his new book The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology Of Our Most Essential Native Trees. The native Oak tree is a keystone species and provides sustenance for hundreds of species of birds, butterflies and other creatures. Hear Doug explain the best way t…
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From Service to Sisterhood: Empowering Women Veterans with Dr. Amy Stevens
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In this new episode of Veteran Voices, hosted by US Army veteran Mary Kate Soliva, Soliva welcomes Dr. Amy Stevens, a Navy veteran and founder of the Georgia Military Women. to the show. Stevens shares her journey from her early days in the Navy, where she was one of the first women to serve in co-ed classes, to her transition into civilian life. S…
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How Your Yard Influences Drought and Flood Cycles With Judith Schwartz
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Today our guest is Judith Schwartz, award-winning author of the incredible book, Water In Plain Sight: Hope For A Thirsty World. Judith explains to us how trapping, slowing down and absorbing water on your property contributes to healthy small-water systems and helps decrease out-of-control flood and drought cycles in your region. To read more abou…
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Navigating the Transition: Beyond the Uniform with Laurie Pimentel-Johnson
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Welcome to Season 6 of Veteran Voices! In this new episode, host Mary Kate Saliva interviews Army veteran Laurie Pimentel-Johnson. Laurie shares her journey from joining the army, serving for 12 years, and transitioning back to civilian life. Listen in as Laurie discusses the challenges she faced during her transition, including finding employment …
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Rescuing Animals During A Disaster With Dave Crawford
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Today's guest is Dave Crawford, creator of the marvelous new pet rescue app phar.org, as well as the wildlife rescue app animalhelpnow.org. Dave also tells us about the devastating wildfire that destroyed his home and his neighborhood during the Marshall Fire of 2021 and how he is rebuilding his lfe. Go to phar.org and/or animalhelpnow.org. For inf…
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The Graceful Swallow-Tailed Kite With Gina Kent
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Today our guest is Gina Kent, senior scientist with the Avian Research and Conservation Institute out of Gainesville, Florida. Gina tells us all about the Swallow-Tailed Kite. For more info on the Avian Research and Conservation Institute, go to ARCInst.org. For the ARCI Eyes On Kite program, go to: https://www.arcinst.org/eyes-on-kites. For more i…
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Today we are joined by Catherine Quayle of the Wild Bird Fund, Christine Sheppard from the American Bird Conservancy and New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal to discuss the phenomenon that was Flaco the Owl. We discuss this bird's celebrity status and how Flaco's death could have been prevented. State Senator Hoylman-Signal offers legislative …
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The Flight Of The Kestrel With Phil Brown
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Today's guest is Phil Brown, Bird Conservation Director with the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. Phil tells us all about a new program the Harris Center is spearheading to help boost Kestrel numbers in New Hampshire. For more information go to: harriscenter.org. For more information on the American Kestrel Partne…
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Water Harvesting For Your Yard And Gardens With Martha Retallick
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Today's guest is Tuscon, Arizona resident, gardener and photographer Martha Retallick. Martha has written a wonderful new book called City Nature. In the book she chronicles how she tackled the challenge of harvesting rainwater for her house and gardens -- and created an oasis for birds. For more info, go to her website at: westernskycommunications…
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Empowering Veterans: A Journey from Service to Success with Robyn Grable of Talents ASCEND
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Navy veteran and founder of Talents ASCEND, Robyn Grable, to the show. Their conversation covers Robyn's military journey, challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life, and the importance of networking. Listen in as Robyn shares her inspiration behind Talents Ascend, a…
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Hatching And Renesting Osprey Chicks With Stephanie Ellis
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Today we speak with avian rehabilitator Stephanie Ellis about her experiences hatching, raising and renesting orphaned Osprey chicks. Stephanie is the Executive Director of WildCare in Eastham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. For more information, go to wildlifecarecapecod.org. Send your donations to: Wild Care Cape Cod, 10 Smith Lane, Eastham, MA 02642…
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Insecticides And Their Impact On Birds With Hardy Kern
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Today we speak with Hardy Kern from the American Bird Conservancy about the latest scientific findings (2023) regarding insecticides, like neonicotinoids, and their impacts on birds. We also talk about what you can do to protect birds from deadly insecticides. For more information, go to: abcbirds.org/2023neonicsreport. For more information on imid…
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Prepping The Yard For Natives With Kathy Connolly
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In today's episode, we speak with renowned ecological landscape designer and gardening consultant Kathy Connolly about the best way to prepare your site and soil for a native garden. Plants mentioned in the show: Carolina Rhodedendron; low-growing Juniper; Northern Sea Oats; Big Bluestem; Little Bluestem; Switchgrass; Prairie Dropseed. Go to: The M…
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Saving Birds After An Oil Spill With Tri-State Rescue
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Daniel Wilson joins us today from Tri-State Bird Rescue in Delaware to discuss the amazing process of rescuing and rehabilitating birds contaminated by oil spills. For more information go to www.tristatebird.org. Go to GOWRS or Global Oiled Wildlife Response Service at http://tinyurl.com/yfxjkr22. Go to Sea Alarm at https://www.sea-alarm.org/catego…
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BIRD HUGGER HOLIDAY SPECIAL With Maria Rodale
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Wishing you the happiest of holidays! In our final episode of the year, we invite you to join us for some festive cheer as we speak with legendary organic gardener and author Maria Rodale about her new book, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys Into The Heart Of My Garden. In her book Maria chronicles the shamanic journeys she undertakes to commu…
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Beyond the Wings: A Veteran's Journey Navigating Transitions and New Horizons
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In this episode of Veteran Voices, Navy veteran and pilot Gabe Soltero joins host Mary Kate Soliva and shares his journey from military service to civilian life. He discusses his upbringing, Navy experiences, and the challenges of transitioning, emphasizing the importance of family support, networking, and utilizing veteran service organizations du…
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Birding Under The Influence With Dorian Anderson
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Today we speak with Dorian Anderson, author of the new book, Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery. Dorian tells us about the rare birds he sighted as he pedaled thousands of miles across the U.S. -- and how he found himself and his sobriety along the way. Go to Warm Showers at: https://www.warmshowers.…
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Journey of Service: From Marine Corps to Civilian Success featuring Kevin Horgan
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In this new, candid episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes listeners to a conversation brimming with personal narratives and invaluable insights. As the episode unfolds, guest Kevin Horgan, shares the rich tapestry of his life, unveiling the profound impact of his Marine Corps journey on his identity and subsequent civilian caree…
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Searching For Lost Hikers and Birders With Cathy Tarr
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Would you know what to do if you got lost in the woods while birdwatching or hiking? Today we speak with Cathy Tarr, founder and executive director of the Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping families find loved ones who have gone missing in the wild. Cathy gives some very good advice on how NOT to get lost, along with…
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Flamingos in Wisconsin? Yes! In late August, Hurricane Idalia pushed dozens of Pink Flamingos northward, with some landing in Virginia and even Wisconsin! Today we speak with Threatened Species specialist Dan Lebbin from the American Bird Conservancy about how the Flamingos are doing and how things may go once the freezing cold weather arrives. For…
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Hugger The Broad-Winged Hawk Is On Her Way To Guatemala!
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Hugger, the Broad-Winged Hawk we are sponsoring with a tracking transmitter through Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, is migrating south and in the lead! Today we talk with Rebecca McCabe, a Broad-Winged Hawk biologist, about Hugger's flight south for the winter. As of this interview, Hugger has already flown over Chiapas, Mexico and seems headed to Guatema…
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Native Shrubs For Northeast Landscapes With Emily Baisden
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Today we speak with Emily Baisden, Seed Manager at Wild Seed Project. She tells us all about the best native shrubs to grow to benefit birds and pollinators. You can order Wild Seed Project's new booklet, Native Shrubs For Northeast Landscapes by going to https://wildseedproject.net/. Native shrubs mentioned in this episode: Buttonbush; Winterberry…
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Resilience, Sacrifice, and Service: John Wayne Walding's Unforgettable Green Beret Journey
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Every Veteran Voices episode delves into the inspiring stories of individuals who have served their country and are now making a difference beyond the uniform, but few stories are as powerful and uplifting as that of John Wayne Walding. John Wayne lost his leg to a sniper during battle in the mountains of Afghanistan, only to continue fighting, bec…
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On today's show we talk about the importance of leaving your garden alone come the fall. Fall is also a good time to check for Asian Jumping worms. We also discuss the new buzz phrase: forest blocks. What are they and why is it so important to protect them? Finally, we speak with state representative Greg Hill (Merrimack County/Northfield, NH) abou…
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Being the Light in a Darkened Room featuring Alex Ortiz, Student Veterans of America
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Sometimes the transition from military service to civilian life happens gradually over time. In other cases, it happens in an instant. Neither path is necessarily easy, but maintaining a sense of purpose is key to successfully finding a new path in life. Alex Ortiz is a 1L law student at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law, a…
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Preventing Birds From Striking Windows With Daniel Klem
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Fall migration time is here. Unfortunately, millions of songbirds die during migration each year flying into glass windows. Today we have as our guest Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., noted ornithologist from Muhlenberg College and the author of an important book on how to prevent bird collisions with glass. To order his book, go to: https://www.danielklemjr.…
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One Team, One Fight featuring Alicia Washkevich, Chief Operating Officer, New Politics
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Nothing demonstrates the importance of building a mission-driven cohesive team culture like spending time in the military. On a Naval ship, people from different ranks, different backgrounds, and even civilians all have to come together and learn to collaborate to achieve stated goals. They must all learn to adapt and overcome. Alicia Washkevich le…
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Ridding The Horticultural Industry Of Plastic With Marie Chieppo
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Today we speak with Marie Chieppo, award-winning horticulturalist and operator of the native plant consulting business, EcoPlantPlans.com, headquartered in Sagamore Beach, Massachsuetts. Marie spoke at the Cultivate 23 conference and will be telling us all about the latest innovations regarding the manufacturing of sustainable pots in the horticult…
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