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The discussion explores the evolutionary importance of sound, how our auditory experiences shape our connection to the environment, and the broader implications of noise on our well-being (and the importance of preventing hearing loss). They also touch on how sound can shift environments: from hospitals to neighborhoods. Ultimately, this conversation highlights the critical relationship between sound, human and environmental health, and community engagement in shaping healthier soundscapes.

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How Sound Connects Us to Our Environments and to One Another with Chris Berdik

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Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World - and How We Can Take It Back

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Episode 105: In this conversation, Kate sits down with author and entrepreneur Paul Hawken to explore the multifaceted role of carbon in life and talk about his new book, ‘Carbon: the Book of Life’. It’s an episode challenging the conventional narrative that reduces carbon to an errant molecule within the atmosphere and connects it back to the molecule that flows through 99% of all substances on earth. Paul and Kate discuss the importance of recognizing the complexity and interconnectedness of life–encouraging a shift from reductionist thinking to a more holistic understanding of our relationship with the environment, advocating for transformative actions rooted in compassion and connection while recognizing humanity’s role. They also discuss the power of language, the potential of possibility, and some of the incredible innovations we’re embarking on. This is an episode for the curious! Find Paul: Carbon: the Book of Life by Paul Hawken Regeneration by Paul Hawken Drawdown by Paul Hawken Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawken Instagram: @paulhawken Website Resources Mentioned: Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist Related Episodes: Episode 67 with Dan Egan on Phosphorous Episode 87 with Ferris Jabr on Earth’s Interconnections Episode 76 with Melanie Challenger on the Human Animal Episode 58 with Fred Provenza on Embracing the Unknown and Awe Episode 72 with Ben Goldfarb on Circular Economies Sponsored By: REDMOND REAL SALT Mine to Table Salt from Utah, Redmond Real Salt is packed full of 60+ Trace Minerals and is a staple in my kitchen. Find their salt, Re-Lyte Hydration Powder, and so much more here. Use code MINDBODYSOIL_15 for 15% off! redmond.life FIELD COMPANY CAST IRON USA made cast iron. Light, thin bottomed, and smooth - just like vintage cast iron. My go to for everything from small skillets to big dutch ovens. fieldcompany.com/kate_kavanaugh BAHÉ FOOTWEAR Barefoot, zero-drop, gorgeous running shoes, sandals, and hiking boots that are grounded. Meaning you can reap all the benefits of the electron flow from earth to your body while you’re getting in your steps. Use the code ‘Kate10’ for 10% off. Support the Podcast: Substack Leave a one-time Tip Connect with Kate: Instagram : @kate_kavanaugh…

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A Pitch for Building Community with Will Bardenwerper 1:06:34

18 weeks ago1:06:34

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Episode 104. In this episode, Kate sits down with author Will Bardenwerper to talk about baseball. Now, before you think this doesn’t tie in to some of the major themes we’ve been exploring on the podcast—think again. Will’s new book ‘Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America’ is a love letter to small towns, communities, and coming together to build friendship and camaraderie across generations, political ideologies, and classes in “third places” like small town baseball stadiums. Will lays out what is happening to minor league baseball and the small towns that have housed teams for decades as private equity firms gobble them up, what happens when AI takes over scouting, and when concessions are just a click away on an iPhone. Kate and Will tug at themes around community, efficiency, and loneliness. This story of consolidation and small town triumph will be familiar to listeners who have found similar themes across agriculture, manufacturing, and so much more. Find Will: Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America by Will Bardenwerper Instagram: @willbardenwerper X: @ wbardenwerper Website Resources Mentioned: Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam Front Porch Republic Related Episodes: Episode 75: Building an Agriculture We Can Live In with Cole Mannix Episode 88: Weaving a New Vision for American Manufacturing and Small Town Resilience with Steven Kurutz Episode 96: The Complexity of Simplicity with Jill Winger Sponsored By: REDMOND REAL SALT Mine to Table Salt from Utah, Redmond Real Salt is packed full of 60+ Trace Minerals and is a staple in my kitchen. Find their salt, Re-Lyte Hydration Powder, and so much more here. Use code MINDBODYSOIL_15 for 15% off! redmond.life FIELD COMPANY CAST IRON USA made cast iron. Light, thin bottomed, and smooth - just like vintage cast iron. My go to for everything from small skillets to big dutch ovens. fieldcompany.com/kate_kavanaugh BAHÉ FOOTWEAR Barefoot, zero-drop, gorgeous running shoes, sandals, and hiking boots that are grounded. Meaning you can reap all the benefits of the electron flow from earth to your body while you’re getting in your steps. Use the code ‘Kate10’ for 10% off. Support the Podcast: Substack Leave a one-time Tip Connect with Kate: Instagram : @kate_kavanaugh…

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As Constant as a March Hare with Chloe Dalton 1:16:52

19 weeks ago1:16:52