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Platypuses are mammals unlike any other on earth. They lay eggs, ooze milk through their skin, and can sense electricity. In this episode, we travel with a platypus as he moves through his nightly routine on the island of Tasmania. He uses electroreceptors to hunt underwater and does a synchronized swimming courtship ritual with his mate, who then digs a burrow 40 feet deep into the riverbank to nest.

Taking listeners on an in-depth exploration of movement and music, from early humans up until today, the authors show the proven benefits of dance for our heart, lungs, bones, nervous system, and brain. Listeners will come away with a wide range of dances to try and a scientific understanding of how dance benefits almost every aspect of our lives.

Sarah Standing is a wife, a mother, a journalist, a toy shop owner, a grandmother, a great friend, a daughter, and a lover of life. She does not have the time, or inclination, to deal with cancer. But s--t happens. After a week or two of struggling to catch her breath, Sarah pops along to see her GP for a few tests. By the end of the day, she has a bag of what looks like bone broth draining from her body and is dealing with a diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's cancer, says her doctor, but it's the good kind.

Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia. This is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband, Paul, she continues to lead an active life and explains how professionals and carers can help.

Strictly Come Dancing professional and breast cancer and Crohn's awareness advocate Amy Dowden shares her journey from growing up in the Welsh Valleys to dancing on the glittering stage of prime-time television. Through her debilitating illness as a teen and her recent chemotherapy treatment for stage 3 breast cancer, Amy's is a story of an unbreakable spirit with an irrepressible joy for life and dance; she is living proof that our darkest times do not define us.

Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and leading Alzheimer’s advocate Meryl Comer’s Slow Dancing With a Stranger is a profoundly personal, unflinching account of her husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease that serves as a much-needed wake-up call to better understand and address a...

In the tradition of Anthony Bourdain and Emily Witt, celebrated burlesque performer, sex educator, and social worker Fancy Feast gives readers a backstage pass to the nightlife and sex industries, examining our cultures hang-ups and obsessions with bodies, desire, and even love When Fancy Feast...

Conscious Moving extends from one transformative belief: we feel more human, more empowered, and more ourselves when we live from that place within us—and all around us—that simply moves. And when we examine and trust in the emerging and evolving movement of our minds and bodies, we can...

We tend to think about bad feelings—feelings like anger, envy, spite, and contempt—as the weeds in life's garden. But this isn't quite right, according to philosopher Krista K. Thomason. Bad feelings are the worms, not the weeds. They're just below the surface, and we like to pretend they aren't there, but they serve an important purpose. Thomason draws on insights from the history of philosophy to show what we've gotten wrong about bad feelings and to show listeners how we can live better with them.

The Dancing Willow podcast explores healing, herbalism, and the wisdom of the Earth. Hosted by Elliott Brinkley, clinical herbalist and owner of Dancing Willow Herbs apothecary, this podcast offers insights into plant medicine, herbal remedies, breathwork, and personal transformation. Whether you're new to herbalism or looking to deepen your practice, each episode provides practical tips, inspiring conversations with healers, and a holistic approach to wellness. Tune in for a journey of healing, rooted in the power of nature.

Finding life after loss, Two Dancing Widows dives into the stories of resilience, hope, and transformation. Hosts Toni and Hettie welcome new guests each week, from widowers and life coaches to those battling severe illness, who share their journeys through struggle and their paths back to joy. This podcast is for anyone navigating grief or simply looking for inspiration to live and love deeply again. Tune in for heartfelt conversations that remind us all that healing, while challenging, is a dance worth stepping into.

Sparkling with suspense and vulnerability, Tap Dancing on Everest is a true survival story about the risks we take to become our most authentic selves. In this inspiring coming-of-age travel memoir that includes solo hiking through Nepal, Zieman weaves her childhood as the daughter of Jewish immigrants raised in 1970's New York City, her father a Holocaust survivor, with adventure, medicine, and empowerment. She captures the curiosity and awe of a young woman as she faces down messages to stay small and safe and ventures into the unknown.

Dancing Bear’s Rocks and Minerals is all about bringing the wonders of nature directly to you. We handpick unique rocks and minerals that are not only high quality but also educational. Our goal is simple: we want kids and adults to experience the joy of touching and exploring the Earth's treasures.

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Welcome to Dancing With Depression. This is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation about mental health, focusing specifically on depression. I was diagnosed with depression in 2015. I've realized how crucial it is to talk openly about this topic, breaking its stigma. Like taboo subjects such as income, politics, or religion, depression should not be off-limits. Through sharing my journey, from my upbringing to my personal experiences and moments of vulnerability, I aim to convey that it's okay to feel this way. We are not alone, and most importantly, we did nothing wrong. ...

Superconscious Symbol Visualization to assist you to enhance personal warmth, love and to instill fiery enthusiasm. This program is based on Psychosynthesis, a technique used by many psychiatrists to generate positive change. The symbol created a new line of force in your psyche and can change inner attitudes and outer behavior. Produced with soothing New Age music.

THE DANCING SHIVA Eine unwiderstehliche Verbindung aus uralten Mantras, traditionellen Kirtans und elektronischen Beats. Voller Herz, extrem tanzbar und äußerst beatgetrieben sind die Tracks von “THE DANCING SHIVA“. Voller Energie und Hingabe Luzide Beats, die direkt in den Körper fahren, klassisch indische Mantras, die das Herz und die Seele berühren. Dem Impuls folgend, klassische Kirtans und Mantras in eine moderne & tanzbare Form zu bringen, sind Tracks voller Energie und Hingabe entstanden: extrem tanzbar und extrem energetisierend. Die Verschmelzung alter und neuer Medien kreiert...

The Dancing With Doubt Podcast is a motivational destination for leadership conversations with the brightest and most diverse business minds. In Season 1 our conversations focus on distilling how the leaders of today have overcome adversity to achieve success, along with understanding the inner foundations of why leaders have taken their path and how their sense of higher purpose has driven their journey. So blending a bit of business and spirituality with some great stories and just having conversations that aren't being had all that openly, or often enough! In doing so, we can explore how ...

Welcome to Dancing Heart podcast. The intention of this show is to empower and inspire you to live in alignment with your true joy. Hosted by Torny, each episode features deep conversations with inspiring guests who share their unique stories and perspectives in their field of passion and expertise . We explore topics of purpose, empowerment, spirituality and business—all related to living authentically and embracing your unique expression. Together, we’ll activate the frequency of your heart and inspire you to step boldly onto your authentic path.If you're ready to activate the frequency ...

Welcome to Dancing With Dementia™—the go-to podcast for young and atypical caregivers navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.I’m Kama Newbry, a nurse, coach, educator, advocate, and daughter turned caregiver after my mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s in my early 30s. Like so many, I struggled to find support tailored to young caregivers—those of us balancing careers, identity, family dynamics, and deep soul shifts… all while caregiving.This podcast is your compassionate resource for:Caregiver wellness tipsEmotional and energetic ...