We often go outside to get away from our problems. But escapism has its limits.
On this episode, we share the story of how Live Action Role Play taught one woman the importance of confronting your troubles head on.
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Ziyi Xu spent so much time on her phone that it was ruining her focus and productivity.
Then, one night in Texas, she tried stargazing.
On this episode, Ziyi tells the story of how she kicked the smartphone habit and got her creativity back.
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Last year, the term ‘climate crisis’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
The words we use to talk about the environment are evolving. But could they motivate us to take action?
On this bonus episode, we bring you a guest story from the podcast Living Planet about the relationship between language and the environment. Plus, a behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Living Planet’s hosts.
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National Parks are often referred to as “America’s best idea.” And there’s a lot to love about them.
But they also have a complicated history — a history of broken promises, displacement of indigenous people, and genocide. And that history is not over.
Is there a way to right historical wrongs? Can we protect wild spaces in a way that is also socially just?
This episode takes us from a young national park in Germany to Denali in Alaska and offers some hope for a better future.
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