Best Steve Ellington Podcasts (2024)

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episode 136: DC Plant Week with REWILD 35:57

8h ago35:57

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This special episode of rootbound focuses on DC Plant Week and it’s host plant shop REWILD. Director of Design, Kalei Buczek, explains the idea behind the week of plant, the shop she works for, her personal plant journey and gives Steve some fun plant recommendations. Show Notes! DC Plant Week Rewild DC Fatsia japonica Cinnamon as a houseplant Supp…

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episode 135: Chamomile and Lemon Verbena 39:38

5d ago39:38

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Audrey Houseman. This is not the tea episode but Steve starts the show by talking a lot about the word “tea”. Then, Audrey talks about a relaxing tea and Steve talks about a tart tea. Finally, Steve makes a Texan analogy about tea. Show Notes! Etymology of Tisane Know your Chamomile Chamomile: A herbal medi…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode #114 with Leanne Ellington Self Image Scientist 29:30

7d ago29:30

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Send us a Text Message. I really enjoyed having Leanne on my Podcast as a guest. What a lovely young lady with so much enthusiasm for helping those who have eating disorders understand that it is not an issue with food, it is rooted in the mental psyche. I loved when she said after she lost 100 pounds that she still saw herself through "fat goggles…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode #115 with Clint Mally Master Level Mental Health Educator And An Amazing Message 47:28

7d ago47:28

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Send us a Text Message. What a great conversation with Clint! I learned so much. I always do, but this was different. There is no tougher job than being a teacher, he says. I agree. Yet what was really compelling was the fact that he mentioned teachers are not taught to deal with children with mental health issues. They are not taught to be mental …

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episode 134: Betel Nut and Chestnut 46:22

14d ago46:22

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Navya Malla. First, a couple of previews. Then Navya shares about a controversial nut that is well known in Asia but much less in the West. Then Steve shares a nut that is very popular in Switzerland in the winter. Finally, Star Trek. Show Notes! Areca Nut Betel nut chewing Betel (not to be confused with Be…

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episode 133: Lantern of the Forest and American Elm 47:58

22d ago47:58

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Josh Felton. First, Steve visits a special tree on the National Mall but doesn’t spoil why it’s so special. Then Josh talks about the family that contains Spanish Moss, Pineapple and a very special carnivorous (maybe) air plant. Finally, Steve visits another very special tree, this time near the Smithsonian…

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episode 132: Summertime Brooklyn Rooftop Garden Tour 26:37

27d ago26:37

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It’s a special summer episode of the show and Steve is on a roof. Anwesha gives a tour of her wonderful Brooklyn rooftop garden in the hours before a party. Show Notes! American Wisteria Lasagna Planting Bulbs: More Color for Longer! Life cycle of a spotted lanternfly Bitter Melon Download — It’s a Brooklyn Rooftop Garden Party Support rootbound…

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EP07 Thoughts on, and Selections from Melodic Faces 55:24

1M ago55:24

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Transcript Thoughts About, and Selections from "Melodic Faces" We're doing something a little differently for this episode of the Jazz Legacy Radio Podcast. If you're familiar with the program you know we do interviews and primarily orate about jazz. But I want to share some music with you. Each song here, has a particular story and is kind of conn…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode #113 with Dr. Fred Podcast Host of Welcome to Humanity, Author of Find Your True Voice, Keynote Speaker, Mental Health Advocate and Much More... 37:01

1M ago37:01

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Send us a Text Message. What a lovely conversation with Dr. Fred, and his passion for his new book Find Your True Voice he says it goes along with the technology and what we talked about today and it does. It's about connecting with human beings. Dr. Fred was the youngest of 3 sons; his brothers were over 10 years older. He was told he was a bundle…

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episode 131: Ginkgo biloba and Annual Fleabane 49:21

1M ago49:21

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Will Dwyer! First, Steve makes a determination about indeterminate inflorescence. The Will shares about a truly singular tree that was once snacked upon by dinosaurs. Steve shares about another weed in his lawn and asks will about science. Finally, more about a poem by Goethe. Show Notes! Determinate vs Ind…

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episode 130: Coca and Kola 52:26

1M ago52:26

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Anaís Azul. Anaís shares an about an often misunderstood plant that is connected to her music, family and culture. Steve discusses another often misunderstood plant and then talks about soft drinks for a while. Finally, various musical interludes. Show Notes! Coca on wikipedia Charango on Wikipedia Kola nut…

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episode 129: Carbon Dioxide Flux Music 23:22

2M ago23:22

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Summer Vacation is over and Steve has been messing around with something in the basement. This episode is the result of that basement experimentation. Steve is joined by Karla as he shares some Carbon Flux Music — all will be explained. Show Notes! rootbound eclipse episode The AmeriFlux Network The Data The Full Carbon Dioxide Flux song (Data + AI…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 112 with Matt O'Neill With A Mission To Spread Positivity 38:50

2M ago38:50

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Send us a Text Message. I wanted to have Matt O'Neill as a guest because I know so many people who struggle with their moods. It was something I struggled with even more so when I was bulimic. When I gave up on bulimia and found peace within myself, my temperament changed. I won't say I still don't have those moments I snap, but as I shared, I am a…

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episode 128: Summer Vacation 1.2 13:30

2M ago13:30

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Another summer vacation episode of rootbound. Steve spends a lot of time talking about a bug but he eventually gets back to plants. The show closes with a song by Surrija Show Notes! About Fireflies rootbound episode 103 Listen to Firefly by Surrija on Apple Music or Spotify Surrija.com Support rootbound…

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EP06 The Relevance of the Blues 39:14

2M ago39:14

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This episode is a love letter to the blues, with nods towards possible forebears, like the African trickster spirit, Elegba, who morphed into various protagonists of countless folktales of the African diaspora, using cunning to survive. It's easy to see how the blues, played to beat the blues, could be thought of as Elegba's greatest magic trick to…

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episode 127: Summer Vacation 1.1 12:10

2M ago12:10

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It’s a tale of three summers on this summer vacation episode of rootbound. Show Notes! Meteorlogical vs Astronomical Seasons National Phenology Network Listen and download “Phenological Summer” Support rootboundBy Steve Ellington

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EP05 - Johnathan Morin: The Dance is Just One Part of Me 1:30:55

2M ago1:30:55

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Tap dancer Johnathan Morin talks about how his art form has taught him life lessons, and how deeper exploration of his history, and his Cree heritage informs what he does, and helps him develop more as a person. What did you think of the program? Despite what some have said, this music is far from dead.…

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episode 126: Snake Plant and Snake Berry + the Future of Orchids 59:37

2M ago59:37

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The guest on this episode is Phaan Howng! We talk about two botanical “snakes”, get slightly provocative regarding houseplants, go on several tangents, and finally end on the Future of Orchids. We also meet Virginia Thaxton, Interior Horticulturist at Smithsonian Gardens at the Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery/American Art museum…

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EP04 Steve Bowie - From Aerospace to Ellington 46:38

2M ago46:38

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Retired engineer Steve Bowie talks to me about meeting and working with Kenny Burrell, his lifelong love of Ellington, his Ellington Reflections podcast and the upcoming book he's writing about Cootie Williams. What did you think of the program? Despite what some have said, this music is far from dead.…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 111 with Ana Escobar Spiritual Coach The Magic In Healing Focussing on Eating Disorders 35:23

3M ago35:23

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Send us a Text Message. I know this is a weird introduction, but the other night I watched Atlas with Jennifer Lopez. In the movie, there were AI robots. A couple of kinds. The one that saved her was the one that she had to simulate her mind with the Robot Smith. It took her all she could to do that final 100% sharing of her feelings. The key to he…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 110 with John Graham 3x Memory Champion on overcoming Panic Attacks and Anxiety 32:44

3M ago32:44

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Send us a Text Message. I know panic attacks and anxiety. Strangely I had often when I was bulimic. I would hyperventilate when I was driving and have to pull over somewhere. So John Graham was a welcoming guest on my Podcast. What causes this? I asked some questions. Is it passed down from generation to generation? Is it about nutrition? In the vi…

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episode 125: Coastal Redwood and Brazil Nut 48:12

3M ago48:12

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Sophia Mahoney-Rohrl aka Gentle Millennial Friend. First, Steve is in Switzerland talking about clouds. Then, Sophia shares a big, fire-loving, mysterious tree. Steve shares about killer nuts and the tree they belong to. Finally, Steve discovers a tree in an unexpected place. Show Notes! Trees bend the laws…

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EP 03 Travis Knights, Tap Dancer: Tapping into Lessons from the Elders, the Diaspora and History, via the Dance 1:21:43

3M ago1:21:43

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Tap dancer Travis Knights is well respected in the tap dance community. In this interview, he shares what he has learned about himself, his artform and lessons from one of his most valued and important mentors, the late legend, Ethel Bruneau. What did you think of the program? Despite what some have said, this music is far from dead.…

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episode 124: Chemistry Near the Straw-Colored Flatsedge 25:11

3M ago25:11

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Due to a sick kid, this won’t be a normal episode of the program. Steve is joined by Karla and they talk about chemistry and love near the straw-colored flat sedge. Show Notes! A Historical Overview of Natural Products in Drug Discovery Discovery of Camptothecin and Taxol Aspirin: Turn-of-the-Century Miracle Drug episode 097: Variegated Winter Daph…

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Short Notes: "My Brief Memory of Sonny Fortune"... 8:47

3M ago8:47

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For this short edition of the podcast - "Short Notes" - I'm recalling the experience of playing behind Sonny Fortune, a guest artist at the University of New Orleans. Two jazz ensembles got to perform with him, and when it was our turn, I found myself going in directions I didn't know I could, simply because of the guest artist and how he made it s…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode #109 with Angela Beyer more that just a Fitness and Health Coach! 44:21

3M ago44:21

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Send us a Text Message. I apologize that my microphone did not work as perfectly as wonderful Angela is... please do if you can, bear with the sound, and listen to her message. It's an amazing one... Angela is so wonderful. Our conversation flowed beautifully. I apologize for the sound. I did my best to edit it. I am not perfect on my podcast, but …

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episode 123: Sword Fern and Virginia Copperleaf 48:30

3M ago48:30

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Tina Guldhammer-Frei of Greet The Wild! First, Steve stands near some trees. Then, Tina shares the first fern on the show and how it has lead her on her journey into nature. Steve talks about yet another “weed” in his yard. Finally, Steve dives deep into the reproductive cycle of ferns. Show Notes! rootboun…

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Preview of Future Episodes: The Relevance of the Blues (Poem Featured: "The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes) 4:44

3M ago4:44

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Langston Hughes' classic, The Weary Blues, opens this preview of the Jazz Legacy Podcast's examination of the blues. What does it mean? What is it's function? How has it been used? Is its relevance eternal? What did you think of the program? Despite what some have said, this music is far from dead.By Mboya Nicholson

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Bleep Bulimia Podcast Episode 108 with Helen Sernett Sleep Evangelist and Sleep Lists Podcast Host 39:48

3M ago39:48

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Send us a Text Message. Helen Sernett, a sleep Evangelist and a Podcast host of Sleep Lists. What a wonderful topic. We many times don't sleep because we want to be awake for the life we want to be having. But sleep deprivation can send you to a state of health. Helen shares her own experience that not sleeping well was causing her health issues. S…

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Bleep Bulimia Podcast Episode 107 with Dr. Cindy Starke Internal Medicine Doctor Turned A True Healer 38:19

3M ago38:19

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Send us a Text Message. It was a pleasure having Dr. Cindy Starke on the show. She says she sees women come alive all the time now. Overachieving is not the answer. Dr. Cindy Starke left her practice feeling that although she started off loving what she did, medicine became like a revolving door as time went on, like Ground Hog Day. What she learne…

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episode 122: Potatoes! 52:52

3M ago52:52

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Krystal Frame. It’s another special episode of rootbound and this time we’re talkin’ the humble potato! Steve and Krystal chat about potato joy, potato sorrow, outer space, potato face, and history — both family and world varieties. The show closes with some facts inspired by potato jams. Show Notes! Potato…

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Short Notes: A Brief Word on Pianist Willie Metcalf (1930-2004) on His 94th Birthday... 4:03

3M ago4:03

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I'm postponing the next episode of the podcast, but wanted to acknowledge the 94th birthday of jazz pianist Willie Metclaf, who I was fortunate enough to know when I lived in New Orleans 20 plus years ago. If you are trying to remember his face, just think of the movie "Ray". He played the old man who taught Ray the piano as a child. (Yeah, now you…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 106 with Elwin Robinson Founder of Genetic Insights and Host of the Rejuvinate Podcast 40:10

3M ago40:10

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Send us a Text Message. This is an incredibly interesting Podcast with Elwin Robinson. I have always been fascinated with genetics and DNA. When Elwin reached out to me to be a guest, I was intrigued. I know many of us are also intrigued by AI and that is to make notes for us on a Podcast and pick out the important parts of our conversation. In fac…

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Happy Birthday, Duke! (Podcast #24-003) 48:11

4M ago48:11

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https://ellingtonreflections.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/happy-birthday-podcast.mp3 Happy Birthday, Duke! Duke Ellington was born on this date 125 years ago. Today also marks the 7th anniversary for podcast/blog Ellington Reflections. I’m currently editing my Cootie Williams biography and securing the necessary image permissions, so it may be a …

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EP. 02: The Ellington Milestone: 125 56:12

4M ago56:12

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Ellington Orchestra alumnus Brad Shigeta, and Ellington Orchestra member James Zollar are two friends who have known each other 30 plus years. They are here talking with me about their experiences in New York, elder musicians who took them under the proverbial wing, and of course, their time with Ellington's orchestra when it was under the directio…

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episode 121: An Eclipse in Spring 55:33

4M ago55:33

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On this special spring episode we are talking total eclipses! April 8, 2024 was a total solar eclipse and Steve shares his experience — but this is a plant podcast and so Steve also talks with Daniel Beverly. Daniel shares is experience researching the effect of total solar eclipses on plants during not one, but two total solar eclipses! Show Notes…

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episode 120: Ghost Pipe and Eleven O’Clock Lady

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Hannah Vega! First, Steve discusses the concept of medicine (again). Then Hannah explains a ghostly plant that loves mushrooms. Steve talks about avian excrement, the bible and yet another weed in his lawn. Finally, we speculate about the meaning of biblical text in a non-religious way. Show Notes! Monotrop…

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EP01: The Musical Mastery, and Pop Culture's Misrepresentation of Billie Holiday 14:38

4M ago14:38

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A look at Billie Holiday's genius, and popular culture's skewed but accepted narrative of her, which has contributed to a misrepresentation of her legacy. What did you think of the program? Despite what some have said, this music is far from dead.By Mboya Nicholson

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 105 with Andrea Epting Specializing in the Treatment of Trauma Initiated by Process including Eating Disorders 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Send us a Text Message. I was so excited to have Andrea on my Podcast as a guest and I know now why. I knew that the content would be of value to my listeners. All my guests share valuable information, but in this case, the EMDR aspect fascinated me. Andrea is very knowledgeable on so many subjects that can be connected to our recovery from bulimia…

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episode 119: Mixed Greens no. 6

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This special Mixed Greens episode of rootbound is kind of all over the place. Steve eats cactus, learns about a gruesome tomato commercial, learns about the nuts history of his family and does a deep dive on fake music with Party Nails. Show Notes! How to Harvest Prickly Pear Pads All fake rootbound theme songs! Los Tomatitos Muy Contentitos throug…

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Bleep Bulimia with Brady returning with his Partner Ana sharing about her recovering from Bulimia 42:35

4M ago42:35

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Send us a Text Message. Wonderful episode about how Ana shares her story of bulimia recovery. Brady was previously on my Podcast speaking to dog training and how it relates to humans training their mindset for both themselves and their furry family. Ana is candid and speaks very much about how a bulimic feels through the journey of bulimia and reco…

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episode 118: Spring Break 1.2

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Steve is still taking some spring break but has a chance to share some bluebonnet joy. Show Notes! Some info about paintbrushes and bluebonnetsBy Steve Ellington

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 103 With Ben Oofana The Healer 37:47

4M ago37:47

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Send us a Text Message. Very interesting conversation with Ben Oofana. Healer. He has been in practice for 35 years. We chatted about bulimia and his three most powerful interactions. Deep tissue massage, acupuncture, and floatation tanks. Ben speaks about his own trauma and how he helps others with their own. He speaks to numbing and avoiding. I d…

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episode 117: Spring Break 1.1 10:16

5M ago10:16

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Steve is on spring break this week but don’t worry, there are still some plant-based fun facts and dazzling details, this time about D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms. Show Notes! How Does the National Mall Tidal Basin Actually Work? So Long, Stumpy: More Than 100 Iconic Cherry Trees In Washington Are Being Cut Down National Park Service prepares for $1…

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episode 116: Black Walnut! 49:06

5M ago49:06

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Ashlyn Morgan of Green Canvas Farms. It’s a special episode where we talk everything about the black walnut including wood, nuts, syrup, hair die and industrial grinding. We close with a song named after the tree by Maya Elise and the Good Dream. Show Notes! Juglans nigra Watch Ashlyn make black walnut syru…

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episode 115: Diatoms and European Spruce

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The guest on this episode rootbound is Tanya Sabrina. First, Steve confronts the problem we all have with ALAN. Then Tanya surprises Steve by talking about Diatoms and later some spiders. Steve shares about an evergreen tree that is an unlikely source of vanilla. Finally, Steve shares how to combat ALAN by avoiding ROY. Show Notes! Artificial light…

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Bleep Bulimia Episode 102 with Jordan Turbyfill - A Story To Be Heard. Son of Bulimic and Recovered Anorexic 41:21

5M ago41:21

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Send us a Text Message. A very open and honest discussion. Jordan is a Flooring Contractor. Along with this, he is also a Mindset, Fitness, and Nutrition Coach. The latter was inspired by his upbringing and the tragedy he witnessed. Jordan's parents divorced and after the break up his mother spiraled downwards. Along with becoming addicted to meth,…

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episode 114: Baby’s Breath and Common Vetch 38:33

5M ago38:33

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Honeycrush. First, a quote from Rachel Carson. Then Honeycrush talks about noticing plants for the first time, sharp grass, local monsters and how flowers are pretty. Steve tries to make vetch happen by discussing Vicia sativa. Finally, a little music and a discussion of Steve’s misunderstandings of a coupl…

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episode 113: Monstera Adansonii and Romeritos 46:59

5M ago46:59

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The guest on this episode of rootbound is Pam Covarrubias. First, Steve dishes on some perfect flowers. Then Pam shares about a warrior named Lisa and Steve shares about a plant that is the perfect ingredient to go along with molé or glassmaking. Finally, Steve ponders plants and queerness. Show Notes! Plant Reproductive Morphology Monstera adanson…

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Portrait of Mercer Ellington, Part I (Podcast #24-002) 37:49

6M ago37:49

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“At Columbia University’s New College, where I was studying engineering, my instructors constantly inquired whether I had written any songs. I was persuaded to sit down and play several of my compositions for them. Next they demanded why I wasn’t studying music formally. Their insistence convinced me that I ought to take a try.” Mercer Ellington, N…

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