As the pandemic drags on, Vanessa Hua finds herself in a dark place of panic and doom-scrolling. But that begins to change on one spring day, when she takes a walk outside with her kids – and recognizes a small jewel-green plant growing on the forest floor. Her discovery of wild food foraging helps her tap into a body of shared, ancient knowledge, one that h ... Show More
Jul 28
The stuff I'm here to study: Life on life on life, by Nalini Nadkarni
Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni – known as the "Queen of the Forest Canopy” – has spent a career clambering around tree tops, studying the interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem. But when an accident in the canopy brings Nalini's work to an abrupt halt, she is forced to ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 21
You are enough, messiness and all, by Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and liv ... Show More
34m 13s
Jul 14
There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes ... Show More
39m 59s
Jan 2025
Finding Calm in the Vast Unknown
When life feels overwhelming, embracing the vastness of the unknown can bring peace. Rosie introduces the Japanese concept of yugen, sharing how moments of awe and mystery have helped her navigate difficult times. Learn how to pause, let go of control, and find beauty in the thin ... Show More
6m 28s
Oct 2023
58. Finding Inner Peace and Calm - A Guided Meditation
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's chaos? Join Rochelle Fox in this episode as she guides you through a meditation designed to rediscover pockets of peace, love, and light within.This meditation will recharge your soul and help you realign, creating a ripple effect on the worl ... Show More
18m 9s