Katherina Audley is a National Geographic Explorer and whale researcher who has found a way to build community and restore the natural world in unique ways. She has helped a small village in Mexico come together to support the rare ecosystems that surround them, building a prosperous future for everyone—and their community’s decisions are affecting things 200 miles away, and beyond!

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

04:18 – Discovering a Passion for Whales

11:11 – Building Eco-Tourism and Community Engagement

12:03 – The Importance of Education and Youth Engagement

17:14 – Achieving Significant Environmental and Social Impact

28:25 – Break

31:04 – Catarina's Eclectic Background

45:16 – The Power of Whales as Good News Stories

52:57 – All Change is Local: The Importance of Community Engagement

59:24 – How You Can Get Involved and Help

1:06:31 – Closing

Do you remember your childhood dreams, when you aimed to be something audacious? When she was a child watching cartoons, Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane declared that she would one day be the first South African, black, female archeologist—and now she is! Her story can inspire us in many directions. Not only is she working in the famous Cradle of Humankind, she has also earned the distinction of being a National Geographic Explorer.

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I’ve often questioned whether I would interview an author who has written yet another book in the “Spirituality” genre—that is, until I met Pierre Pradervand, an 86-year-old author of 23 books. Pierre still puts in 14-hour days to help people find love and kindness outside the chaos of the world’s spiritual “influencers,” and he compares going to the internet with heartfelt questions on spirituality to finding your dinner in the junk food section of the Supermarket. We need a fresh approach!

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome

Do you love someone or work with someone (or maybe it’s you) who just doesn't feel like they fit in? It turns out that as many as 20% of us are “neurodivergent,” meaning that our brain pathways do not function like everyone else’s. Our guests, Mariah and Byron Edgington, are on a mission to help us see the missed potential and the joy that we can share when we look at neurodiversity as a gift.

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome

If the cookies, crackers, soda, or candy are speaking to you seductively when you walk through the checkout line, there is a reason for that. Turns out that mood swings, headaches, brain fog, depression, and exhaustion are also related to that irresistible tug, and it all comes down to the way sugar is hijacking our future, often hourly, every single day. Our guest, Dr. Andrea Grayson, has a fresh approach to helping us break free from this cycle, and unlocking a better future.

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There is an amazing brand of young “influencers” who are diving, whole-heartedly, into their unique opportunity to make the world a better place, and today we are fortunate to have one of them as our guest. Connor Ryan, who was named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine, is a proud Lakota tribe member and passionate professional skier, and he is bringing his understanding of Native American perspectives to the problems we need to be solving in our world right now.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

03:07 – Connor's Story

04:26 – Skiing and Indigenous Culture

09:47 – Addressing World Conflicts

11:06 – Education in Indigenous Cultures

13:55 – Insights on Education

14:44 – Conflict Resolution

21:07 – Indigenous Perspective on Commerce

25:02 – Profits vs. Needs

26:01 – Natural Disasters and Adaptation

28:28 – Imagination and Solutions

29:21 – Dispute Resolution in Cultures

31:32 – Leadership in Indigenous Cultures

34:01 – Break 

37:22 – Accountability in Leadership

43:22 – Natural Disasters in Perspective

42:01 – Adapting Earth to Us

53:00 – Closing

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Proud Hunkpapa Lakota and passionate skier—in 2022 named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine—Connor was born and raised in the homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples, who have become some of his biggest inspirations and closest relatives, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Skiing is his dance and prayer, a ceremony of its own, one that offers a chance to center himself within nature and the Great Mystery of the universe surrounding him. Connor works to inspire others to deepen their connection to the places they live and play in order for us all to be better relatives to our planet, our communities, and ourselves.

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Suppose that in 2024 you found there was one simple thing that could improve by just 1% each day, which would allow you to make leaps in personal progress, it would be foolish not to consider it. Right? Well, this episode will help you to find that one thing that affects almost everything else. Today, we talk to social innovator, journalist, and CEO Liesl Ulrich-Verderber about how easy and powerful it can be to nurture a worldview that serves us, rather than burdens us.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

04:14 – Real Impact of News

06:45 – Positive News Benefits

10:03 – Brain Science in Media

17:05 – Effects of Negative News

22:02 – Critical Thinking in Media

24:34 – Intentional Media Consumption

31:30 – Break

34:11 – Internet's Role Reimagined

45:01 – Inspiring Stories in Media

56:07 – Positive Worldview Impact

1:01:03 – Learning from Each Other

1:19:39 – Closing

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You know how it can sometimes feel like time is relentlessly speeding by? Well it turns out, we can control that feeling, and even slow things down to the “savoring pace,” if we learn a little about how our brains work. John K. Coyle is an expert in how we perceive time, and his insights can help us live far richer lives, hour by hour. “When life gives you choices, choose the one that gives you the best stories.” That’s just one of the many uplifting ah-ha moments (based on science) from this wonderful episode.

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome

Ronald Young Jr. is an emerging voice in the body positive movement, and he’s leading us to new places on this old topic. His insights on common sense and honesty are like piano wire stretched tight between two important pins, and his boundless good humor is a hammer striking an incredibly beautiful note of wisdom for us all to carry forward. If you or someone you love struggles with their weight, this conversation will provide leaps of insight, and plenty of smiles.

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00:00 – Intro and Welcome

03:53 – Family and Genetics

06:55 – Media Stereotypes

11:28 – Healthcare Experiences

17:33 – Marginalization Issues

26:46 – Coping and Change

27:00 – Break

30:12 – Microaggressions

34:44 – Issues with The Biggest Loser

41:50 – Perception and Limiting Beliefs

45:50 – Personal Coping Skills

51:15 – Seeking Validation

55:00 – Development of Situational Awareness

01:02:00 – Final Thoughts

01:08:40 – What Ronald Wishes People Knew

01:09:40 – Conclusion