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Athena Aktipis of Arizona State University is a self-professed apocalypse enthusiast, and as the host of the podcast Zombified, she knows the undead inside and out. With Zombified: Real-World Lessons from Fictional Apocalypses, she’s compiled her research and insights into a fascinating Audible Original that will have you thinking deeper about all those shambling, brain-hungry corpses in pop culture—not to mention our everyday lives. Drawing on years of research on zombies and zombification, these six lessons offer a fun way to explore and understand the many forces that influence us.

Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The key to this playful mindset lies in discovering the secret truth of fun and games.

Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters, or avoiding predators. On the other hand, human groups have produced ingenious technologies, sophisticated languages, and complex institutions that have permitted us to successfully expand into a vast range of diverse environments. What has enabled us to dominate the globe, more than any other species, while remaining virtually helpless as lone individuals?

With the ongoing advancement of AI and other technologies, our world is becoming increasingly intelligent. From chatbots to innovations in brain-computer interfaces to the possibility of superintelligences leading to the Singularity later this century, our reality is being transformed before our eyes. This is commonly seen as the natural result of progress, but what if there's more to it than that? What if intelligence is an inevitability, an underlying property of the universe?

Conversations that go beyond the business of wellness — they touch the essence of why we seek, serve, heal and create.Join Sharon Mridul and the makers of the wellness industry to explore the why behind their every practice, ritual, moment of healing and their personal journey which led them to participate in this movement. Welcome to Beyond Wellness Podcast, where the pioneers of wellbeing share their wisdom to cultivate an inner calm and longevity.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! Whether you're listening on your way to work, on your leisure walk, or while doing ...

As human beings, we are fascinated by what makes us tick. We know that nature gave us certain biological appetites to ensure our survival, among those the need for water, food, sex, and love, but meeting these alone is not enough to ensure happiness. Scientists, and now managers, are realizing that people have a biological need to experience social rewards like praise, the thrill of innovation, and the satisfaction of acquiring new skills.

A revealing look at the 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy--and the foods they need to thrive These days, probiotic yogurt and other "gut-friendly" foods line supermarket shelves. But what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome--and what is a microbiome, anyway? In...

Rabies enjoys a fearsome and lurid reputation. Throughout the decades of spiraling growth that defined New York City from the 1840s to the 1910s, the bone-chilling cry of "Mad dog!" possessed the power to upend the ordinary routines and rhythms of urban life. In Mad Dogs and Other New Yorkers, Jessica Wang examines the history of this rare but dreaded affliction during a time of rapid urbanization.

The Wellness of Madness is a bi-weekly online podcast that explores mental health, behavior, habits, and the positivity of madness. Hosted by Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist Lore Rey

This podcast covers the practitioners, modalities, passions, topics & conversations of the team and community of Watershed Wellness. Located on the mighty Columbia River in Astoria, OR, the clinic integrates acupuncture, Chinese herbalism, Naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, organic skincare and a compassionate, intentional approach to healthcare.The podcast is run and promoted by clinic co-owner Eric Grey, MS, LAc who previously taught Chinese medicine and practice management for a decade at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. He is joined by other Watershed ...

Unlock energetic insights with Vibrational Wellness with Turic Baptiste🎧Join Turic on an audio journey of self-discovery and awareness of higher consciousness. 🧠 ✨

Welcome to the Tiffani Talks Health & Wellness Podcast.I discuss health & wellness in the realm of mental, physical, nutritional and spiritual health in 30 minutes or less providing you with information & tips so you can start living more joyfully!Some of the topics discussed are: mental health, fitness, nutrition, God/Jesus, Parenting, Relationships, Homeschooling, and more!To learn more about the work I do, visit my website: TiffaniPatlan.com

Wise Wolf (Wellness) is a colourful, philosophical podcast by Kokil Sharma. Monthly conversations about metaphysical concepts, lunar wisdom and nature's teachings grounded in real-world applications. Following the lunar calendar, episodes are released every full moon for monthly reflection and growth.Listen to Kokil talk about her Colourful Wellness Journey and Spiritual Adventures as she navigates dualities of the real world.

Well Now is an integrative health series that gets real about the difference between basic health and fully empowered, personal wellness. By creating a dialogue between traditional doctors, alternative therapists and real people telling their real stories, we want to give you access to a holistic understanding of healing and what it means to be well. Powered by Saje Natural Wellness http://www.saje.com/

Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, your go-to spot for real talk and heartfelt guidance on raising confident, motivated, and emotionally intelligent teens and tweens. Hosted by Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach Laura Ollinger, this show is all about helping you level up your confidence, deepen your connection, and master your emotions—both as a mom and as a woman. Get ready for inspiring stories, transformative tools (like breathwork and EFT), and candid conversations on everything from ADHD and co-parenting to boundaries and sex education. Each episode equips you with the mindset...