Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Rebecca Cliffe (Episode #179)
Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform…
Without Cheese, We Might Not Be Here!
Throughout human history, cheese has given us a huge survival advantage and changed civilization. If that isn’t friendship, we don’t know what is. So let’s spend a little quality time with one of our oldest…
Looking to Nature to Solve Complex Problems with Katie Losey (Episode #178)
Did you know that many of the design and engineering problems we face today have actually already been solved through millions of years of evolution, by nature itself? Katie Losey, a science writer, is passionately…
A Lesson in Conflict Resolution: How to Avoid Reaching a Boiling Point
Ever had a clash with the folks next door? When we avoid addressing issues, the feelings linger, frustrations accumulate, and there may be an eruption at an unexpected time. Where in your life might there…
Why Optimism Is Your Greatest Survival Skill with Bill Burke (Episode #177)
Bill Burke is the former CEO of The Weather Channel, and former President of the TBS Superstation. His long life at the highest echelons of media leadership has made him a master at choosing his…
The World’s Largest Musical Instrument is Hiding Inside This Cave
Explore the mesmerizing fusion of music and nature beneath the hills of Virginia, where the Great Stalacpipe Organ transforms the Earth into an enchanting musical marvel.
Finding Common Ground, No Matter How Far Apart We Stand with Kyle Dodson (Episode #176)
Kyle Dodson is a master when it comes to building bridges within communities. He can turn almost any negative notion on its side, inspect it from a fresh angle, and transform it into a source…
The Ancient Solution to a New Problem: Solving Our Invasive Wild Pig Predicament
Wild pigs are one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. They’re devastating ecosystems, destroying agriculture, killing other animals, and costing billions of dollars in damage. But there’s something that we can…
Here’s Your Permission Slip to Embrace Your Individuality with Abby Wren and Wade Holland (Episode #175)
Abby Wren and Wade Holland are pushing back the edges of what’s “acceptable” and opening up a whole new landscape for people who would like to celebrate their uniqueness more. If your inner light is…
Lessons From a Snow Globe and Other Insights
Have you ever shaken a snow globe? Picture the picturesque scene it holds inside, and see in your mind how it grows hazy as if snow is falling. Could the snow falling be a great…
Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory (Episode #174)
In our rush to solve problems, we often overlook simple logic that holds the key to enormous progress. When it comes to turning the man-made desert wastelands of our planet back into the lush, productive…
Crafting Second Chances: The Story of the People’s Pottery Project
People’s Pottery Project creates opportunities for healing, community, and employment for those who have experienced incarceration.