I cannot speak highly-enough about Brené Brown and her work to be vulnerable, courageous, and transform our lives-- to shine bright as radiant exemplars. She is an amazing person, and her latest book Braving the Wilderness exemplifies her passion and life's work.

There are so many resources to look more into Brené's work, but here is just a sampling: 

Ted Talk: The Power of Vulnerability

Optimize Philosopher Notes on Daring Greatly

https://brenebrown.com/

Want more books on similar topics? You may like Do It Scared, The Pursuit of Perfect, and The Flight of the Hummingbird

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Merlin Tuttle is the real life Batman. His mission to save bats around the world has led on extraordinary journeys, making friends along the way from some of the most unlikely allies. His book The Secret Lives of Bats details some of those adventures, and shares interesting insight on these mysterious and misunderstood creatures of the night.

Want to learn more: Visit merlintuttle.org for more information on bats and how we can save them

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What could go wrong if you do backflips on the school bus?

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“I’m so glad I met him AFTER all of the events in this book.” –Chris’s partner

Chris Loper is the author of a humorous memoir titled Wood Floats and Other Brilliant Observations. He is also the creator of BecomingBetter.org, a website devoted to self-improvement that actually works. As a habit coach, he helps busy adults with behavioral change and productivity. Chris also writes a blog about learning for parents and students for Northwest Educational Services, and he is the owner of South Cove Tutoring in Issaquah, WA.

We talk a LOT about Optimize and Brian Johnson's Optimize Program. Check it out! Seriously, it changed our lives!

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Does your fear hold you back from accomplishing your dreams and being the best version of yourself? Let Do It Scared show how to conquer your fears by naming them, taking action, and become the hero or heroine of your own story.

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Previous Zoo-Notables: Erin Brockovich Superman's Not Coming

The Flight of the Hummingbird

Tal Ben-Shahar Pursuit of Perfect

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The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change is a well-informed and easy-to-understand look at what climate change is and isn't, how to discuss it with others, and the impact it has on the planet. We look at Big Ideas such as Living Like Americans, Tragedy of the Commons, and Finding Your Way to Make a Difference. 

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How can improving your sleep improve your life's work, and your health? Matthew Walker, neuro-psychologist and sleep expert shares the wonders of this vital activity in his book Why We Sleep.

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Dave Johnson is a zookeeper and conservationist who started the Katie Adamson Conservation Fund (KACF) to honor a wonderful friend and fellow conservationist. He has written 3 books and has a 4th one coming out December 2021, I am Katie. We're discussing all the wonderful projects the KACF is doing, as well as the delightful and enlightening book Zoodiac Kids.

Want to do more to help Dave and his fantastic organization raise awareness and save countless species? Learn more and grab a copy of Zoodiac Kids:

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Today we discuss some incredible life lessons from a sloth. In this adorably illustrated short book by Sarah Ford, Sloth teaches us lessons to living a happy and content life by avoiding the rat race and taking life at his own pace. He exemplifies living green and training positive.

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Check out other life lessons from the animal kingdom:

Tiger

Pride in the Animal Kingdom

Zookeepers

Celebrate Plastic-Free July AND National Zookeeper Week with a great book written by a zookeeper to help us all reduce our plastic waste. 

Reuse, Recycle, Reduce Your Waist helps create wins all around with making fitness fun and enjoyable, saving money, and keeping our landfills just a little bit clearer of household junk.

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I sit down to chat with author Julia Goldstein about her amazing book Rethink the Bins, and simple actions we can take to reduce our waste and our impact on the planet. We don't just discuss plastics, but food waste and other consumer choices that have an impact on the planet.

You can learn more about Rethink the Bins and Material Value, and connect with Julia online at juliagoldsteinauthor.com

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