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The New York Times bestselling author and human performance expert tests his knowledge and theories on his own aging body in a quest to become an expert skier at age fifty-three. Gnar: adjective, short for “gnarly,” def: any environment or situation that is high in perceived risk and high in...

In these nine essays, Susan Lieberman is exploring The Country of Old, in which she finds herself a new immigrant. She examines the difficulties of leaving "that other place" and making sense of this new country. Lieberman's touch is light but her analysis of the challenges/opportunities of aging is provocative. "If we are not old, then we are dead," she notes. And if we are, indeed, not dead then how can we live well in this moment in our life span?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A world-class runner and four-time Olympian shares the life lessons he’s learned from each of the twenty-six marathons he’s run in his storied career. “An athlete whose wisdom and lessons aren’t just for runners.”—The Washington Post When Meb...

An odyssey into life’s challenging questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle trip Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance became an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1974...

‘A uniquely strange and wonderful work of literature’ Philip Hoare ‘An exciting new voice’ Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country In his late thirties, Edward Parnell found himself trapped in the recurring nightmare of a family tragedy. For comfort, he turned to his bookshelves, back to the...

A personal essay about what makes Canada awesome from Neil Pasricha, the international-bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, and the Audible Original, How to Get Back Up.

Success in Hill Country is a collection of oral histories told by entrepreneurs, artists, educators, doctors, and athletes from Appalachia who have achieved the American dream. Utilizing the power of the mind to overcome obstacles, and positively influenced by their mountain culture, these individuals tell their inside stories of success. This positive message of their success in Hill Country was written years before Hillbilly Elegy's honest portrayal of the working class culture one must face in this segment of the country.

We aspire to live in a country where old men are celebrated as vital elders but not demeaned if they become ill and dependent. We aspire to maintain health as well as maintain dignity and fulfillment in frailty. Old Man Country helps listeners see and imagine these possibilities for themselves. The audiobook follows the journey of a writer in search of wisdom, as he encounters 12 distinguished American men over 80 - including Paul Volcker, the former head of the Federal Reserve, and Denton Cooley, the world's most famous heart surgeon.

Our Country Our Voice is a weekly update from Our Country Our Choice that covers topics important to our Defenders, and discusses important, trending events.

Midwife Kim Osterholzer ushers listeners behind the doors of Amish homes as she recounts her adventures answering God's call to the craft of midwifery. Kim chronicles her nine-year apprenticeship grappling with the nuances and idiosyncrasies of homebirth. She recounts the beauty and painstaking effort of those early years spent catching babies by the light of crackling woodstoves, oil lamps, and lanterns. Every birth enthralled her, whether it involved halting hemorrhages, sharing breath with tiny lungs, or bouncing through wild rides in ambulances.

Welcome to "Country Bumpkin's - Life after Arseholes" - a unique and humbling podcast that talks about our experiences with modern day dating. From unsolicited pictures on Snapchat, to those terrifying first dates and then dating an arsehole and what its like to live with one; we cover it all and we leave no stone unturned in talking about it. Join us monthly for our low down on really how hard it is to find "your one" in this crazy world.

The parenting podcast with a twang. We’re driving a highly subjective, comically contrarian, often irreverent conversation about fatherhood and country music for people who have a passion for both. Join us for interviews, analysis, hot takes, and unhinged rants on the most pressing issues in the world of parenting and country music.

Emma is a single lady in her 60s who shares what it is like to live on a rural property and become more self-sufficient.

Welcome to the Country Geisha Podcast I'm your host Holly Sarah. I'm a southern girl living in California. I started this podcast to share stories about my relationship experiences whether it is about intimate relationships, friendships, or relationships with our family. Maybe you can relate or learn something. Tune in to my podcast every Wednesday! This is my story of a country geisha. www.countrygeisha.com

Your cosy go to for a countryside catch up with Lucy and Verity, we hope to keep you company, bring you some joy and maybe some education too.Find us on Instagram @countrynatters Verity: @notquiteatownie and Lucy @doodlinglucy5

Soft Landings is a candid, coffee‑table chat from the husband‑and‑wife team behind Elsewhere Co. Each week we share the real steps, and the real feelings, behind designing a life in a new place. Expect practical how‑tos, honest stories from our move, and occasional guests who’ve navigated the messy middle: finding community, work, routines, and a rhythm that actually fits. Every episode leaves you with one actionable takeaway and one thing we’re still figuring out (because we’re works‑in‑progress, too). New episodes weekly. Show notes, resources, and ways to work with us at ...

Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail is the funny, illuminating diary of a year in the life of a New Zealand farm vet With a husband and two children, 1200 sheep and 400 cattle, farm dogs and pet lambs, pigs bent on excavation and a goat bent on escape, country life is never dull. From calving cows to...

Welcome to the Dancing Country Podcast, where we discuss all sorts of topics and concepts relating to country dancing, and how it applies to real life. We also explore what's happening in the past and current country dance world! So grab your cowboy boots, and hang on as we go on this ride together!

Past antidrug campaigns actually encouraged drug use. A few years ago, America stopped dropping acid altogether. The meth epidemic peaked a long, long time ago. NAFTA opened the border and created a bonanza for cocaine and meth traffickers just as President Clinton knew it would. President Reagan may have inadvertently caused the crack epidemic. Kids today are doing fewer illegal drugs than kids from any time in the recent past, and for a surprising reason.

We are talking pop culture, nostalgia, psychedelics, and music. We are the #1 Cosmic Folk Band of a generation. Exploring consciousness and picking up a few songs along the way.