The Organic View

Touted as the “last living Viking,” Roald Amundsen accomplished in two decades what other explorers of his day couldn’t do in a lifetime: He became the first person to reach the four great geographical mysteries of the world—the Northwest Passage, the Northeast Passage, the North Pole, and the South Pole. His accomplishments made him loved by some, hated by others—but his brilliance and technical skill made him respected by all.

The world’s foremost explorer, Amundsen was a man of contradiction. His unmatched skill at navigating the uncharted territories of the world would make him a living legend, but his propensity for borrowing money that he couldn’t pay back made him a wanted man by creditors.

The first full-scale biography of this greatest of all polar explorers, Stephen Bown’s The Last Viking tells the story of an intensely private man who was a firm and visionary leader—a man who led a full and intriguing life, complete with sordid affairs, family quarrels, and financial woes; a man who dedicated his life to exploring the corners of the world, and ultimately gave his life during a mission to rescue a rival explorer.

Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show as June Stoyer talks to Stephen Bown who is also the author of Scurvy and other works that have been selected by the Scientific American Book Club and the History Club. The Globe and Mail has called him “Canada’s Simon Winchester.” He lives near Banff in the Canadian Rockies.

While there is a great need to find immediate available resources for energy, there is also an even greater need to ensure that the methods of extraction are safe and have minimal impact. According to the Wilderness Society, more oil and gas drilling occurs in America every year than anywhere else in the world. Since 1950, 2.6 million oil and natural gas wells have been drilled in the U.S. The West’s public lands are already extensively drilled. There are tens of thousands of oil and natural gas wells on public lands, with thousands more currently approved for drilling and tens of thousands more planned for the future. Such intense, localized development makes other uses of the land (hunting, fishing, recreating) difficult, if not impossible. The oil and gas industry and their political allies claim that the only way to address our country’s numerous energy issues is to open more public lands and waters to oil and natural gas drilling, and reduce environmental and safety standards. What they don’t tell you is that drilling in America is already occurring at an astonishing pace and in a bewildering number of places. The Wilderness Society is the leading American conservation organization working to protect our nation’s public lands, the 635 million acres collectively owned by the American people and managed by our government. They are also important sources of renewable energy and vital natural resources that must be managed wisely. Tune in to hear June Stoyer interview David Alberswerth, Sr Policy Advisor, the Wilderness Society.

December 12, 2012 is a special date for many people around the world. For some, it is a magical number perfect for nuptial vows. Others are eagerly waiting in anticipation of the myths, rumors and speculation that the world will end according to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar as well as other religious beliefs. Will today be significant in our history? Why is the United States government issuing a message on the internet that the world is not going to end. Why are so many people succumbing to fear or is this actual preparation for events to come?

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to spiritual healer and wildlife advocate, Laura Lluellyn-Lassiter to talk about what you can expect from December 12, 2012. Laura Lassiter is a well known Animal and wildlife advocate, Write, Big Cat Rescue, EARS and CHAART volunteer, Intuitive Counselor, Quantum/Reiki Practitioner. She will be using her unique capabilities to help explain what we can expect on 12-12-12 as well as intuitively address specific issues that are of great concern.

When it comes to pharmaceuticals, the government requires all sorts of testing for safety. Although media is addictive in nature, there are no safety measures. Virtually everyone is dependent upon some variation of media: TV, radio, news outlets, social media, etc. For the most part, unless you live in a cave, it is very difficult to avoid exposure. Mass media clearly influences everything in our life, including the economy. When negative rumors spread about commodities, investors react drastically. Even in politics, once someone indicates candidacy for office, people react; markets react. The media clearly has a solid effect on people’s emotions and in turn our finances. This is true regardless of what the reality may be. Social media presents a unique assortment of issues because the activity can be very addictive. While people may be “engaging” socially on these sites, they are not interacting with one another in face to face. This is not only unhealthy but makes us as become disconnected. So, how can you set limitations? What can be done to constructively utilize media to create thoughts as opposed to being just a consumer of information? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak Dr Thomas W. Cooper about media overload. Dr. Cooper, is an award-winning Professor of Visual and Media Arts at Boston’s Emerson College. He previously taught at Harvard University, where he also received his B.A. A former assistant to Marshall McLuhan, he is the Co-Founder and Co-Publisher of Media Ethics magazine. Stay Tuned!

Just how much bottled water do you drink? Have you ever given it any thought that water is something that is free and plentiful; or is it? Is bottled water safer than tap water? Why is it that the giant beverage corporations are buying up land that host precious springs? What exactly is this doing to our environment? Is the surrounding eco-system being destroyed in the sake of capitalizing and exploiting this natural resource? In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to author, Elizabeth Royte about the evolution of bottled water in our society and the politics of marketing something that is our birth right. Stay tuned!

If you believe success is simply making (or having) a lot of money, you may be setting yourself up for failure (Geoffrey James). Success is a very personal thing and it is unique for each person. Whether the person is planning a goal, reaching the goal or has achieved his/her goals, in the end it’s all about feeling good. It is this “feeling” of success that can only be quantified by the person who has achieved it, not by another person’s perception of what success means to them.

Many people chase money because of the culture we live in today. Money is perceived to have a direct link to happiness, meaning that if you are rich then you are successful. Real success comes from the quality of your relationships and the emotions that you experience each day. 

Tune in to this segment of The NLP View Radio Show, as host, Donna Blinston is joined by author, Tom Oberbichler to discuss how he uses NLP to achieve Emotional Success.

More and more people are raising chickens due to the inhumane practice of factory farms and use of antibiotics. For folks that wish to grow food organically, locally and sustainably, raising chickens has become the most popular method. Across America, municipalities are allowing and even encouraging residents to keep laying hens within city limits. Expert, Patricia Foreman, author of CITY CHICKS: Keeping Micro-flocks of Chickens as Garden Helpers, Compost Makers, Bio-recyclers and Local Food Suppliers is certainly leading the way. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Patricia Foreman to discuss how to raise chickens in you're an urban environment.

Although extensive research has been conducted by the global scientific community, ie: Dr. Pettis (USA), Dr. Lu (Harvard), Dr. Goulson (UK) and Dr. Henry (France), the regulatory agencies in the USA and Europe are still not convinced that the neonicotinoids should be removed from the market. Clothianidin, for example was granted conditional registration without going through the full process as dictated by the EPA .  The pesticide companies are attributing global bee losses due to everything from varroa mites to poor beekeeping techniques.    In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts, June Stoyer and Tom Theobald talk to environmental author and beekeeper, Graham White about the efforts of the wildlife organizations in Europe to take action.    Graham White an expert on John Muir, created the John Muir Award which challenges people of all ages to do something for the conservation of nature and wildlife. Graham published the Scottish Environmental Handbook which was the first publication of its kind. He also published The Nature of Scotland as well as a number of John Muir's works. In 1977, Graham hiked from Yosemite to Mt Whitney in a life changing journey which inspired him to create the first environment center in the United Kingdom. Graham began raising awareness against the use of neonicotinoids in 2004 and has also been working to raise awareness about the toxic impact on the entire eco-system. His message is that we are in danger of creating an agricultural environmental that is toxic to wildlife of every kind.

Every four minutes an American woman enters menopause and with an ever-increasing life expectancy rate, that woman can spend as much as one third of her life going through “the change.” However, despite the inevitability and importance of menopause in a woman’s life, the discussion of this challenging transitional period is often riddled with myths, uncertainties, and trepidation. In Eat to Defeat Menopause: The Essential Nutrition Guide for a Healthy Midlife—with 130 Recipes, Karen Giblin and Mache Seibel, MD, two of the nation’s top menopause experts, break down the most important, need-to-know facts about menopause, offer tips and advice for combating its symptoms, and provide healthy and enticing recipes guaranteed to satisfy every craving (or mood swing). Combining the latest research on menopause, traditions from their Italian and Jewish families, and recipes from chefs across the United States, Giblin and Seibel show that making simple changes to one’s lifestyle can, in many cases, be just as effective as combating menopausal symptoms with the latest drugs and surgeries. Some of these simple changes can include: Eating foods that contain phytoestrogens, such as soy and garlic, to combat hot flashes and insomnia Stabilizing mood swings by eating omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B Cooking with avocados, chocolate, asparagus, or chile peppers to improve a decreased sex drive Reducing alcohol intake to ward off headaches, hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings Whether readers are personally experiencing the “change” or just want to arm themselves with information and healthful eating habits for the road ahead, Eat to Defeat Menopause provides an easy and delicious guide for achieving a healthy (and hot-flash-free) midlife. Stay tuned!

Tis the season for those familiar smells of fresh holiday cookies baking in the oven. For people who have food sensitivities to gluten, freshly baked cookies were often something that wasn’t easily enjoyed due to the limitations of available products and recipes. However, thanks to Roben Ryberg’s best-selling book, The Ultimate Gluten-Free Cookie Book there are a myriad of choices that take can take you down memory lane with a selection of over 100 original easy-to-make recipes that include gluten-free cookies, bars, brownies, holiday treats and more. The book also provides tips and explanations for the novice gluten-free baker including: what going gluten-free really means, criteria for choosing the right flour, advice for preparing your kitchen before baking and even a breakdown of the expenses involved. Roben has twenty years of experience with gluten-free cooking and baking. She is the founder and former owner of Miss Roben’s Gluten-Free Foods and the author of Gluten-Free in 5 Minutes and You Won’t Believe It Is Gluten-Free! In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will be joined by special guest Roben Ryberg to discuss how easy and economic it is to make holiday cookies that not only taste amazing but are gluten-free! Stay tuned!