What’s the first animal that comes to mind when I say “break through”? What animal literally kicks its way free in order to move into the next cycle of life which we gaze at bewilderedly in its beauty?
No, this isn’t an episode about science or about rare species, but how a most beautiful animal has a story that will resonate with all of us.
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Oct 10
The Science of Stillness with Bob Roth | Calm It Down
Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and I sat down to talk about the power of meditation and why Transcendental Meditation has such a profound effect on the nervous system. I’ve been practicing TM since reading Catching the Big Fish in 2017, and it completely changed how ... Show More
27m 29s
Oct 7
Why Rest Feels So Hard When You Need It Most
Ever notice that the more tired you are, the harder it is to actually rest?That’s because rest isn’t just physical. It’s emotional too. And it takes trust. Trust that things can wait, trust that you can stop for a moment. In this episode, we’ll look at the quiet beliefs that make ... Show More
10m 6s
Jun 2024
'Animal,' Episode 2: Puffins
In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 2, the writer Sam Anderson travels to Iceland to rescue baby puffins — which are called, adorably, pufflings.For more on "A ... Show More
45m 3s