Best Seeds Of Tao Podcasts (2025)

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The Taos Hum: The Sound Science Can’t Explain 11:17

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Send us a text Subscribe and listen closely… if you can. 👂 In this Nature Mysteries Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole tune into one of the strangest modern mysteries: the Taos Hum. Since the 1990s, people in Taos, New Mexico have reported a low, constant humming sound that only a small percentage of the population can hear. The rest? Sile…

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The Hessdalen Lights: Science’s Strangest Unexplained Glow 18:34

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Send us a text Subscribe and embrace the glow of curiosity. 🔦 In this Nature Mysteries Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole investigate one of the most baffling natural light shows on Earth—the Hessdalen Lights of Norway. For over a century, glowing orbs have danced through a remote valley, pulsing, hovering, and splitting apart with no clea…

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The Truth About the Bermuda Triangle: Science vs. Mystery 16:19

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Send us a text Subscribe and let your curiosity get lost at sea (but like, safely). 🌊 In this Nature Mysteries Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into one of Earth’s most famous unsolved legends: the Bermuda Triangle—also known as the Devil’s Triangle. For over a century, this stretch of ocean between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico h…

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How the Moon Was Formed: A Science Cosmic Mystery 13:14

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. In this Nature Mysteries Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole tackle one of the biggest unanswered questions in planetary science: how was the Moon formed? We look at what we do know—like why lunar rocks look almost identical to Earth’s, why one side o…

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Crabs on the Move: The World’s Strangest Mass Migration 19:22

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. In this final Swarms Minisode of the season, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole lose their minds (in the best way) over the most chaotic, moon-synced crab love party on Earth: the migration of Christmas Island red crabs. We’re talking: 🦀 50 to 100 million land…

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Nature’s Self-Destruct Button: When Death Means Survival 51:30

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. In this explosive episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole reveal the surprising truth: sometimes, nature chooses to self-destruct—and it's all part of the plan. From exploding ants to salmon that spawn and die, and fungi that launch spore…

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155: Embodied Leadership - Thomas Rosenberg on Somatic Coaching and Regenerating from the Inside Out 1:17:22

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>>>>Check out the full show notes and podcast resources on the Seeds of Tao website In this powerful episode, we sit down with somatic coach and leadership development professional, Thomas Rosenberg. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between our bodies, our leadership, and our ability to create truly regenerative outcomes. Thomas sh…

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Swarms: Why Army Ants Are the Forest’s Most Ruthless Hunters 14:11

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Send us a text Subscribe and prepare yourself—because this time, the swarm doesn’t just chase... it devours. In this Swarms Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the world of army ants, some of the most strategic, aggressive, and terrifyingly coordinated hunters on Earth. From building living bridges to raiding the forest floor with…

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Seeds on the Move: How Plants Travel the World Without Legs 44:45

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. In this seed-sational episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dig into the unexpectedly wild world of seed dispersal. From coconuts floating across oceans to violets launching their seeds like botanical cannons, this episode explores the …

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154:The Alchemy of Sound - Clare Hedin on Belonging, Risk, and Regenerating Our Inner Landscape 1:41:32

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>>>> View full show notes and resources on the Seeds of Tao website here In this unique and deeply moving episode, we sit down with our good friend, musician, and entrepreneur, Clare Hedin. Clare takes us on a journey into the world of sound alchemy, exploring how music and vibration can be powerful tools for personal and collective regeneration. S…

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153: Reconnecting with Life - Ryan James on Degrowth, Worldview, and the Entrepreneur's Journey 1:26:28

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>>>> Click here for the full show notes and podcast resources Description: In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ryan James, a world traveler, entrepreneur, and advocate for the degrowth movement. Ryan shares his incredible journey from a promising baseball career to living in a remote village in Cameroon, and how these experiences fu…

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152: From Personal Health to Systemic Change: Anthony Corsaro on Fueling the Regenerative CPG Movement 57:07

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>>> Full show notes found on the Seeds of Tao website here In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Corsaro, a passionate advocate and entrepreneur in the regenerative food space. Anthony shares his personal journey from a family background in conventional produce distribution to becoming a key player in the regenerative consumer-packaged goods (C…

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Swarms: Why Killer Bees Are So Scary (and So Misunderstood) 15:57

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Send us a text Subscribe if you love science, chaos, and being mildly afraid of your backyard. 🐝 In this Swarms Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover facts around the infamous “killer bees”—a.k.a. Africanized honeybees. Spoiler: they don’t look scary, but they’ll chase you, sting in overwhelming numbers, and sometimes even wait above …

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How Animals Navigate Without GPS (Magnetic Fields, Instinct & More) 57:27

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Send us a text Ever wonder how birds, eels, whales, or even bugs find their way without a GPS? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover the jaw-dropping science behind animal navigation. From locusts using sky maps and magnetic fields, to eels migrating thousands of miles to a secret oceanic birthplace no one’s e…

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Swarms: The Science Behind Biblical Locust Plagues 13:32

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Send us a text Subscribe if you love science, chaos, and bugs that are way too confident. In this Swarms Minisode, Katy dives into the desert locust, a grasshopper that transforms—literally—into one of the most devastating swarm creatures on Earth. 🦗 What causes a peaceful insect to go full apocalypse mode? 🌾 How do they morph from shy loners to ye…

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151: From Waste to Wonder: Jonathan Appel on Restoring Eden with Revolutionary Technology 1:15:53

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Description: In this episode of the Seeds of Tao podcast, we're joined by Jonathan Appel, the visionary entrepreneur behind Eden Energy Solutions. We dive deep into his incredible journey of creating a technology that transforms harmful waste into clean, regenerative energy and organic fertilizers. Jonathan shares the inspiring origin story of Eden…

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Swarms: Why Thousands of Sharks Suddenly Gather 9:18

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Send us a text Subscribe and brace yourself—because this week, the swarm has teeth. 🦈 In this second episode of our Swarms Minisode Series, Laura and Katy dive into a lesser-known swarm behavior: shark aggregations. From 1,400 basking sharks off New England to over 15,000 spinning sharks off the Florida coast, this episode explores the science (and…

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150: The Marketer and The Mennonite Farm: A Story of Regenerative Branding with Sam Ingersoll 1:24:49

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[Get the Full show notes and blog posts by visiting the Seeds of Tao podcast here] Description: How does a small, community-owned organic dairy, rooted in the slow-paced traditions of Amish and Mennonite farmers, compete against slick, billion-dollar brands? The answer lies in authenticity, a deep understanding of customer values, and a story that …

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Why You Smell What You Smell: The Science of Scents, Skunks & Memory 41:31

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Send us a text Subscribe and let your nose lead the way. This episode stinks—in the best way possible. In this surprisingly deep dive into all things scent, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore how your sense of smell works, why it’s wildly underappreciated, and what makes certain smells feel amazing (or like a chemical attack). 🧠 How does sme…

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Swarms: Why Starlings Move Like Liquid 16:45

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. It’s time for Swarms. In the kickoff to our Swarms Minisodes, Katy and Laura dive into one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles: the murmuration of starlings. These jaw-dropping bird formations swirl through the sky like smoke or liquid—but behind the beauty is a stunning system of …

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149: Funding the Commons: A Deep Dive into ReFi, DAOs, and the Future of Regenerative Economics 1:31:00

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Podcast Episode 149: Funding the Commons: A Deep Dive into ReFi, DAOs, and the Future of Regenerative Economics Description: What if our financial systems were designed to heal the planet instead of extracting from it? This isn't a far-off dream; it's the emergent reality of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DA…

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The Wildlife in Your Walls: Hidden Ecosystems Inside Your Home 38:09

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Send us a text Subscribe and let your inner science goblin move into its own weird little ecosystem. 🦠 In the Season 12 kickoff of Wildly Curious, Katy and Laura reveal the bizarre—but very real—ecosystems thriving inside your house. From the Amazon rainforest of your belly button to the bug-filled biome behind your fridge, your home is alive in mo…

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148: Regenpreneur Story - The Soil & The Ledger with MAD Capital 1:18:44

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Podcast Episode: The Soil & The Ledger: Seeding a Regenerative Future with MAD Capital >>Full Transcript, Blogpost, and Show Notes Here Description: The path of a regenerative entrepreneur is often a lonely one, fraught with financial hurdles and a system not built to support the deep, patient work of healing our planet. In this episode of the Seed…

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The Volcano That Won’t Quite Sleep: Vesuvius’ Eruption History 16:31

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Send us a text Subscribe and let your brain go on a weekly field trip. No permission slip required. In this Volcano Minisode, Laura and Katy dive into the dramatic, deadly, and never-quite-dormant history of Mount Vesuvius, one of the most iconic volcanoes on Earth. From burying Pompeii in ash and pyroclastic waves to raining debris across the Medi…

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This Snail Built Its Own Metal Armor (Thanks, Volcanoes) 10:47

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Send us a text In this Volcano Minisode, Katy introduces one of the most extreme animals on Earth: the scaly-foot gastropod, a deep-sea snail that literally builds metal armor from volcanic hydrothermal vents. Found over a mile below the ocean’s surface, this snail survives crushing pressure, toxic heat, and total darkness—all thanks to a symbiotic…

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Obsidian: The Sharpest Rock on Earth (and in Surgery) 10:22

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. In this third Volcano Minisode, Katy digs into one of the coolest things a volcano has ever made: obsidian—a rock so sharp it's been shaping human history for 30,000 years and is still used in modern surgery. 🔪🖤 🌋 What exactly is obsidian and how is it formed…

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The Hidden Caves Beneath Antarctica’s Volcanoes 10:09

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Send us a text In this second Volcano Minisode, Laura dives deep (literally) into one of Antarctica’s strangest secrets: how volcanic heat has carved out entire networks of hidden ice caves—warm, alien worlds tucked under the frozen surface. 🧊🔥 🌋 Why does Antarctica have 18 volcanoes? 🌡 How can you go from -30°F outside to 70°F inside a cave? 🧬 Wha…

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A Volcano Buried the World’s Largest Pyramid?! 16:20

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Send us a text In the first Volcano Minisode of our season break, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover one of the wildest stories you've probably never heard: how an active volcano in Mexico accidentally buried—and preserved—the world’s largest pyramid. Yes, really. 🌋 What is Popocatépetl, and why is it still puffing smoke? 🏛 How did the Great…

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Volcanoes: Agents of Chaos or Planet Builders? 41:36

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Send us a text Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. In this Season 11 finale of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole blow the lid off volcanoes—literally and figuratively. From earth-shaking eruptions and blue lava to the creation of entirely new islands, this episode dives into the molten madness…

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Cosmic Critters: The Chimp Who Survived Space—and Changed Everything 20:01

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Send us a text In this out-of-this-world episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole tell the incredible—and deeply emotional—story of Ham the Chimp, the first hominid to survive spaceflight. 🧠 How was Ham trained to perform tasks during a rocket launch? 🚀 What made his 1961 mission so important to Project Mercury? 💔 And what did i…

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Cosmic Critters: The Spiders Who Spun Webs in Space 10:05

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Send us a text In this out-of-this-world episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole unravel the story of two unexpected astronauts: Anita and Arabella, the garden spiders launched aboard Skylab 3 in 1973. 🕸️ Can spiders spin webs in zero gravity? 🕷️ How do they adapt without gravity to guide them? 🛰️ What can eight-legged astronau…

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Why We Sleep, Dream, and Lose Our Minds Without It 54:41

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Send us a text Why do we sleep? What’s going on in our brains while we dream about flying bagels and dolphin taxis? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole stay up late to explore the science of sleep, REM cycles, lucid dreaming, and why getting less than 5 hours can mess with your memory, mood, and metabolism. 🧠 From b…

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Cosmic Critters: The Monkey-nauts Who Paved the Way for Space Travel 16:24

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Send us a text Before astronauts, there were monkeynauts. In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the bizarre and often tragic history of the first primates sent to space—Albert I, II, III, and IV. The U.S. was determined to test the limits of space travel, and what better way than by strapping a rhesus macaqu…

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Weather Gone Wild: Lightning, Haboobs, and Animal Rain—Oh My! 1:01:47

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Send us a text From sky-high lightning bolts that span hundreds of miles to walls of sand swallowing cities whole, extreme weather is wild—and sometimes, just plain weird. 🌩️💨 In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy and Laura break down some of nature’s most shocking meteorological events, including lightning that’s hotter than the sun, haboobs tha…

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Cosmic Critters: The Frogs That Went to Space 16:32

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Send us a text Frogs. In. Space. Yep, you read that right! In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole take you on a hilarious and mind-blowing journey into the weirdest space experiment you’ve probably never heard of—the Orbiting Frog Otolith mission. Back in the 1970s, NASA decided that launching two bullfrogs into orbit …

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Could You Train a Dinosaur? Science Says… Maybe! 1:18:36

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Send us a text Could dinosaurs be the next great delivery workers, pest control experts, or even search-and-rescue heroes? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole take a deep dive into the wild world of dinosaur training—imagining what it would take to turn prehistoric creatures into modern-day workers. From speedy comp…

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Cosmic Critters: The Spacefaring Cat Who Defied Gravity 11:59

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Send us a text Blast off into the strange world of space-bound critters with Wildly Curious! In this episode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover the bizarre true story of Félicette—the first (and only) cat launched into space. From rigorous astronaut training (including high-G centrifuge spins) to a suborbital flight with no windows, Félicet…

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Dinosaurs Uncovered: Myths, Misconceptions, and Mind-Blowing Discoveries 1:09:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy and Laura dive deep into the prehistoric past to separate dinosaur fact from fiction. From Hollywood myths to groundbreaking discoveries, they explore how our understanding of dinosaurs has evolved over time. Were all dinosaurs cold-blooded? Did they all go extinct at the same time? What even i…

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Cosmic Critters: Laika—The Stray Who Became a Space Pioneer 12:39

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Send us a text Blast off with Wildly Curious as Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole launch into the incredible story of Laika, the first living creature to orbit Earth. This fearless stray dog from the streets of Moscow became a space pioneer aboard Sputnik 2, forever changing our understanding of space travel. But her journey wasn’t just about scien…

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Freaky Freshwater Giants: Vampire Fish, Giant Salamanders, and More 1:08:17

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Send us a text Dive into the mysterious world of freshwater ecosystems with Wildly Curious! In this episode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover some of the strangest and most fascinating creatures lurking in rivers and lakes worldwide. From the razor-toothed vampire fish of the Amazon to the ancient Chinese giant salamander, and even the arm…

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The Gundestrup Cauldron: Mysteries of an Ancient Silver Treasure 13:00

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Send us a text In this final episode of the Bog Banter mini-series, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover the story of the Gundestrup Cauldron—a massive silver artifact found buried in a Danish bog. Dating back to 150 BC, this intricately carved cauldron features mysterious depictions of gods, warriors, and mythical creatures from Celtic …

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147: ColivingDAO Regenpreneur Story - The Soul of Coliving 44:53

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Promotional Links: Part 2 of the ColivingDAO Podcast - This is a two-part series in collaboration with the ColivingDAO podcast. Make sure to catch the beginning of my own journey into creating a coliving space in Bogota, Colombia. The Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - Gain greater clarity on how to present your brand's identity as a guide and lea…

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Pickled Dinosaur Brains: A Fossilized Glimpse into Prehistoric Intelligence 8:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into a truly mind-boggling discovery—literally! Learn about the astonishing find of a fossilized dinosaur brain, uncovered in a tide pool in southern England. Preserved by bog-like conditions over 133 million years, this rare fossil reveals intricate deta…

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The Tale of Tollund Man: Unraveling Rituals and Mysteries of Iron Age Bogs 12:43

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Send us a text In this eerie mini-sode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the hauntingly well-preserved story of the Tollund Man. Found in a Danish peat bog in 1950, this Iron Age figure still has intact skin, facial features, and even his last meal in his stomach! Katy and Laura explore the mysterious rituals surr…

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Food Science for the Holidays: Staying Safe and Healthy 48:45

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Send us a text In this festive episode of Wildly Curious, Laura sits down with food scientist Sarah Oster to explore the science behind staying safe in the kitchen during the holidays. From understanding the microbial risks of your favorite dishes to food safety tips that can prevent holiday disasters, Sarah shares insights from her 10+ years in fo…

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Bog Mysteries: Mummified Bodies and Frankenstein-Like Discoveries 13:56

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Send us a text In this fascinating episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole unravel the eerie tale of ancient bog bodies found in South Uist, Scotland. These Bronze Age remains aren’t your typical archaeological find—they’re stitched-together puzzles of multiple individuals, preserved in bogs and buried beneath a 3,000-yea…

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Bog Chronicles: Butter, Bodies, and Bizarre Finds Beneath the Peat 16:20

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss teams up with a special guest (her son, Lukas!) to kick off a mini-series exploring the bizarre and fascinating things found in bogs. Discover the strange world of bog butter—a 3,500-year-old lump of butter preserved so well that it’s technically still edible. Learn why bogs are nature's …

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Exploring the World's Largest Cave: Son Doong’s Hidden Wonders 21:11

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole wrap up their cave mini-series with an awe-inspiring journey into Son Doong, the world’s largest cave located in Vietnam. Discovered in 1990 and mapped just over a decade ago, this cave is a geological marvel with skylights revealing lush rainforests, rivers w…

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ADHD Unmasked: Understanding Strengths, Struggles, and Science 1:24:44

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive deep into the world of ADHD. From the brain’s unique wiring to the day-to-day challenges and incredible strengths of those with ADHD, this episode explores it all. Learn about the science behind impulsivity, forgetfulness, and hyperfocus, as we…

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Unearthing Cheddar Man: Britain’s Ancient Mystery and Modern Connections 12:14

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Send us a text In this captivating episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole delve into the ancient history of Cheddar Man, a 9,000-year-old skeleton discovered in the Cheddar Gorge caves of England. Known for his unexpectedly dark skin, blue eyes, and curly hair, Cheddar Man has puzzled scientists and enthusiasts alike. Un…