Latest Feel-good Podcast Episodes
Human Design as a Liberation Practice with Karyn Paige
Improviding Life - April 23, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Improviding Life Podcast welcomes Karyn Paige as our first guest for our How Human Design Helps Me Human series! We discuss our own entry ways into Human Design, how HD can support our anti-oppression and liberation practices, and how to be critical lovers by holding ourselves and one anothe...
Giving a Voice to North Atlantic Right Whales with Bonnie Monteleone, Ep. 75
Forces for Nature - April 21, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutesBonnie Monteleone is the Founder & Director of Science, Research, and Academic Partnerships of the Plastic Ocean Project (POP) whose mission is finding science-based solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. In 2019, she was working on a documentary about the North Atlantic Ocean. How...
Sense Making through Human Design - Ep 1 of the How Human Design Helps Me Human Series
Improviding Life - April 14, 2024 22:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt’s Human Design season on The Improviding Life Podcast! Join me for the upcoming How Human Design Helps Me Human Series where I will be sharing my personal experience with the Human Design energy system and inviting other HD practitioners and change makers onto the pod to share their own expe...
Shaping the Future of Climate Education and Empowerment with Bryce Coon, Ep. 74
Forces for Nature - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutesIn a time where our planet's health is at the forefront of global discussions, understanding the intricacies of climate change is not just beneficial; it's imperative. Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and a passionate advocate for embedding climate literacy wit...
Resting to Receive and Being a Gate Tender with Isabel Bagsik
Improviding Life - March 28, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEp 47 - Resting to Receive and Being a Gate Tender with Isabel Bagsik In today’s episode we are joined by Isabel Bagsik, Creativity Wellness Guide and very nourishing human to share space with! The TLDR: Your Creative Calling is Medicine -Why so many visionaries and change makers who identif...
Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Bryne, Ep.73
Forces for Nature - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesOur disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, these green spaces ...
Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Byrne, Ep.73
Forces for Nature - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesOur disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, these green spaces ...
Finding the Magic in Our Young Changemakers with T. A. Barron, Ep.72
Forces for Nature - February 18, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutesThere's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really proves this noti...
Defending our Health from Plastic Contamination with Dr. Roopa Krithivasan, Ep. 71
Forces for Nature - January 29, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutesWe all know that plastics have become a problem, but there's even more to it than the litter you see thrown on the ground. Dr. Roopa Krithivasan is the Director of Research for Defend Our Health, an environmental health and justice organization. They recently released a report titled Hidden Haza...
Playing Away Your Back Pain with Tyler Jeffreys
Improviding Life - January 09, 2024 02:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLife should be livable. The Improviding Life Podcast with Lori Crawford explores how life can be more livable and adulting can suck less through applied improvisational comedy, embodying your emotions, and becoming more okay with being human.
Unveiling the Shocking Secrets of Pesticides with Elizabeth Hilborn, Ep70
Forces for Nature - January 07, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutesFirst, the tadpoles and frogs disappeared; then the bats and the songbirds left. Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, a honey bee veterinarian and environmental health scientist, soon realized the bees—the vital pollinators of fruits, plants, and vegetables—were dying. Everything went still and silent. In 201...
The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69
Forces for Nature - December 16, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutesThe recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global climate strategies, ...
Return to Sender’ing New Years Resolutions
Improviding Life - December 15, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBefore you entertain thoughts about how you can do and be more next year or fart fart finish the year strong - what if you could identify who and how you are right now? Does this feel reflective of who you know you really are? Is this sustainable and is this way of being in line with the values ...
The Ongoing Story of the Youth Who Sued The US Government Over Climate Change with Elizabeth Rusch, Ep.68
Forces for Nature - November 27, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutesWhat happens when you have a constitutional right that's being violated but you're too young to vote for the constituents who might fix it? These kids asked the courts to step in. Today's guest, author Elizabeth Rusch, has captured this gripping story in her latest book, The Twenty-One. We dive...
Empowering our Students with Climate Education in New Jersey Schools with Tammy Murphy, Ep67
Forces for Nature - November 06, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutesAs the world makes strides toward a green economy, the U.S. State of New Jersey is determined to be a leader in the movement. And, the First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, is ensuring that citizens are prepared. She has spearheaded the initiative of integrating climate change into school curr...
Befriending Your Unique Decision Making Style featuring Kirsten Parker
Improviding Life - October 25, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGust episodes are back as we begin season 4 of the Improviding Life Podcast with a bake, I mean bang! Decision Coach Kirsten Parker joins us as we play with the word "friendly" through the lens of Tool of Improviding #4 - ID the Ship Take a listen if you want to explore what makes a one of a k...
What Tiramisu Has To Do With Decision Making featuring Kirsten Parker
Improviding Life - October 25, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGust episodes are back as we begin season 4 of the Improviding Life Podcast with a bake, I mean bang! Decision Coach Kirsten Parker joins us as we play with the word "friendly" through the lens of Tool of Improviding #4 - ID the Ship Take a listen if you want to explore what makes a one of a k...
43. Fake Less, Live More
Improviding Life - September 29, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsY’all it’s time to Fake Less and Live More Sometimes you have to wash your hands of the shit everyone else puts on your plate Faking it til you make it has an expiration date, and that is whenever you wake up, sit at the edge of your bed, and wonder whether anything beyond the ho hum will ever...
66. Empowering Future Wildlife Conservation Leaders with Nina Fascione & Jeff Flocken
Forces for Nature - September 25, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes**This episode first aired in October 2021. Listen to an update from Nina at 26: 27 about the next round of EWCL open to applicants now. The field of wildlife conservation has some of the most passionate and determined people in the world. Building a career protecting animals requires professio...
Bonus Episode - Thanks for Listening
Lady Luna's Spice Shop - September 21, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin us for a behind the scenes look at the creation of Lady Luna’s Spice Shop as we reminisce about our journey and allow us a moment of thanks and goodbyes to all of you! Support the show
The Real Problem with Morning Routines
Improviding Life - September 18, 2023 23:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe real problem with morning routines is that they all seem to force your into “overfunction” mode faster than your eyelids get a chance to open. From your feet hitting the floor before you even turn your alarm off, to thinking a blaring siren phone chime is the only option This episode is ex...
65. Advocating for Environmental Justice in the Ecuadorian Rainforest with Julio Prieto UPDATED
Forces for Nature - September 09, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes**This episode originally aired in May 2021. You can find an update from Julio at 24:19. Today's guest is Julio Prieto. He's an Ecuadorian lawyer working with the Union of People Affected by Texaco, the organization otherwise known as UDAPT. He has been a key player in one of the most well-know...
Episode 75 - The End
Lady Luna's Spice Shop - September 07, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAsh finds Luna in the Spice Shop some days after the battle with the Suited Men. This episode marks the end of our show! We hope you’ve had as much fun listening to our show as we had creating it. It’s been a pleasure to act as your weekly escape to Lady Luna’s Spice Shop, and we hope you conti...
Episode 74 - A Sacrifice
Lady Luna's Spice Shop - August 31, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA new fight begins for Felix. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StudioTearose Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/StudioTearose Written by Kristy Ryan Edited by Liv Hirsch Felix Carlyle - Scott McLoud Lady Luna - Liv Hirsch Ash Montgomery - Kristy Ryan Graphics by http:...
Ep64: Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard
Forces for Nature - August 28, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes*This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barnard is helping ...
64. Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard
Forces for Nature - August 28, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes*This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barnard is helping ...
Episode 73 - Broken Bargain
Lady Luna's Spice Shop - August 24, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Accountant finally arrives.Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StudioTearose Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/StudioTearose Written by Kristy Ryan Edited by Liv Hirsch Felix Carlyle - Scott McLoud Lady Luna - Liv Hirsch Ash Montgomery - Kristy Ryan Graphics by http:...
Episode 72 - Beating Heart
Lady Luna's Spice Shop - August 17, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsLuna is certain she understands the situation they face and while she prepares for it, Ash is forced to remain in suspense until Felix awakens. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StudioTearose Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/StudioTearose Written by Kristy Ryan Edited by...
63. Protecting the World's Penguins with Pablo Borboroglu
Forces for Nature - August 14, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes**This episode first aired in April 2020. ** When Pablo Borboroglu released his first rehabilitated penguin back into the wild 30 years ago, he saw the ability that one person has to make a difference. Holding steadfast to this belief, he has since become one of the greatest voices for these an...
Is That Habit Helping or Hurting?!
Improviding Life - August 10, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to the Improviding Life Podcast with Lori Love - this week we’re exploring how life can be more livable when we reflect on how our habits are helping or hurting our day to day life. The brief brief: Ask yourself these questions to know if a habit is helping or hurting: Do you even real...