Curiosity sits at the intersection of creativity, effective human interactions, problem-solving and purposeful change. Unfortunately, the pace of life — at home, work, and school — often sidetracks our natural curiosity. So, listen as we look at the familiar from a different angle or something new as a possibility to consider.
Coach Ashley Jablow explains that feeling stuck is not failure—it is often the beginning of growth. By combining honest self-reflection with practical action, individuals and leaders can move toward more authentic, human-centered ways of working and leading.
Read MoreBullying is driven by power dynamics and shaped by school environments, now intensified by technology. Prevention requires consistent, whole-community efforts, strong adult modeling, and proactive systems—not just reactive discipline. Dr. Shileste Overton-Morris explains.
Read MoreNASA’s D.A.R.T. mission proved that a spacecraft can alter an asteroid’s orbit, highlighting the importance of early detection, real-world experimentation, and close collaboration between scientists and engineers in planetary defense. Scientist Dr. Carolyn Ernst and Engineer Michelle Chen discuss.
Read MoreCarol Tyler’s graphic memoir intertwines her father’s WWII trauma with her family’s struggles, revealing how unspoken war experiences ripple across generations through mental health, relationships, and cultural change.
Read MoreWolf advocate Amaroq Weiss explores the myths, ecology, and politics of wolf conservation, arguing that coexistence is possible through education, non-lethal practices, and a shift away from fear-driven narratives.
Read MoreDr. Karen Berman discusses how theater, music, visual art, and film illuminate the Holocaust and its aftermath. The two-volume series she co-edited with Dr. Gail Humphries, Stories of the Holocaust: Art for Healing and Renewal, argues that the arts can foster empathy, healing, and social responsibility while inspiring people to become “upstanders” who actively oppose hate and injustice.
Read More“Attack!” Author Bill Whiteside discusses “Operation Catapult,” Winston Churchill’s controversial decision to strike the French fleet in the harbor of Mers-el-Kebir, Algeria, in July 1940, so that it wouldn’t fall into German hands. Whiteside argues that history becomes meaningful when we move beyond headlines and dates to understand the personalities and moral dilemmas that shape decisions and events.
Read MoreTom Reed shares how adventure, meditation, and Japanese aesthetics have shaped his photography and writing—revealing how awe-inspiring landscapes can reconnect us with vitality, acceptance, and a deeper relationship with the natural world.
Read MorePodcaster Matthew Collins explores how WWII veterans shaped their children—often through silence—revealing themes of stoicism, discipline, trauma, and generational change in a world increasingly distant from wartime memory.
Read MorePaul Knowles, the Assistant Director at the Museum of Northwest Colorado, in Craig, Colorado, shares artifacts from the museum’s collection—from dinosaur tracks to outlaw letters—to reveal a tougher, more complex West than Hollywood portrays, highlighting resilience, survival, and historical truth.
Read MoreDr. Barb Vokatis explains how therapy dogs in schools reduce anxiety, improve focus, build kindness, and spark student engagement—arguing animal-assisted education should be a scalable, low-cost support for learning and well-being.
Read MoreWriter and teacher Hurley Winkler discusses journaling, The Artist’s Way, creative resistance, leaving social media, ADHD, and why accountability, courage, and a writing community matter in sustaining a creative life.
Read MoreWriter Heather Lende reflects on her craft, community, and the power of observation, exploring how place, relationships, and deep listening shape her writing—and why storytelling can be an act of service rather than mere self-expression.
Read MoreJeff and Adam Bronstein, the Oregon Director of the Western Watershed Project, dive deep into a conversation about public lands, livestock grazing, environmental activism, and why rethinking land management—and resisting extractive pressures—are essential to restoring ecosystems held in common.
Read MoreA conversation with April Obersteller, co-founder and CEO of And, a consulting organization that stresses the business focus on external and internal customer experiences to drive organizational success. Long-term success requires rejecting either-or thinking and investing deeply in people alongside performance.
Read MoreJeff and Hal Herring, an award-winning journalist, engage in a wide-ranging conversation on threats to public lands, the history behind privatization efforts, and why citizen engagement remains essential to protecting America’s shared natural heritage.
Read MoreJeff Ikler reflects on year-end book lists, reading as curiosity, connection, and resistance, and why thoughtful, attentive reading—especially by podcast hosts—deepens conversations, honors authors, and nourishes both mind and spirit.
Read MoreWhy are school children more anxious, aggressive, and shut down than ever before? We first heard answers from educators Tamara Neufeld Strijack and Hannah Beach in April 2020. Hannah Beach takes us into the present in this update episode.
Read MoreThis episode reflects on the Apollo 8 mission's iconic "Earthrise" image in late December 1968 and the turbulent year that preceded it. It highlights the enduring challenges of inequality, collective problem-solving, and environmental stewardship we still face today.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year, I want to thank you, my listeners. Your interest and support allow me to continue this show. This episode recaps 2025 in three parts:
Part One: The three episodes you listened to the most.
Part Two: All the episodes were important, but one was particularly special to me.
Part Three: The three episodes that aired before 1/1/25, you listened to the most.
