ALIVE

Cristina Redko

You will hear stories about how our lives, all living beings and our living systems are intertwined: big and small, close and far, including us, human beings. Along the way we will discover our contributing human roles to regenerate life on Earth. This show explores the wonders of being Alive! Enjoy current episodes while we prepare Season 2 with lots of storytelling! read less
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Episodes

Soil Health as Public Health (Re-cast)
May 20 2022
Soil Health as Public Health (Re-cast)
Conversations with Didi Pershouse who describes the nested relationships between soil health, human health, water cycles and climate resiliency. In other words, she connects soil health to public health. She is an educator, and soil sponge strategist committed to building healthy communities both above and below ground.Enjoy current episodes while we prepare Season 2 with lots of storytelling!  Find @credko on Twitter.  See  alivepodcast.net   Thank you,Cristina Redko, PhDKey Sources:Didi Pershouse is the founder of the Land and Leadership Initiative and the Center for Sustainable Medicine, and a co-founder of the “Can we Rehydrate California?” Initiative.    https://www.landandleadership.orghttp://www.rehydratecalifornia.orgDidi Pershouse. The Ecology of Care: Medicine, Agriculture, Money, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities.Mycelium Books, 2015.Didi Pershouse. Understanding Soil Health and Watershed Function: A Teacher’s Manual. August 15, 2017 (published in more than 60 countries, free download) https://www.didipershouse.com/understanding-soil-health-and-watershed-function.htmlDidi Pershouse. Other Species are Essential Workers, Whose Economies Enfold Our Own. December 20, 2020. See https://medium.comMost sound effects obtained from freesound.org :Ancient Cavern III, CC by 3.0, Carlos CartyHarp improvisation (RepDac2 & RepDac3), CC by 3.0, Monika GattMunching, CC by 3.0, IneQuationEnd of the world (voice)  CC by 3.0, SpeedenzaTheme music created by Tim Moor. Source: https://soundcloud.com/tymur-khakimovSupport the show
Planting Trees (Re-cast)
Feb 11 2022
Planting Trees (Re-cast)
Conversations with entomologist Douglas Tallamy focused on his latest book, “The Nature of Oaks.” He urges each one of us to contribute to supporting life on Earth by planting keystone native trees.You will also tune into forests from around the world from “Sounds of the Forest.”Enjoy current episodes while we prepare Season 2 with lots of storytelling!  Find @credko on Twitter.  See  alivepodcast.netThank you,Cristina Redko, PhDKey Sources:Homegrown National Park :  https://homegrownnationalpark.orgDouglas W. Tallamy. The Nature of Oaks. Portland,Oregon: Timber Press, 2021Timber Festival 2021 will occur July 2-4, at the National Forest, UK, with music, audio,  and artwork created from Sounds of the Forest. See:https://timberfestival.org.uk/soundsoftheforest-soundmap/Sounds of forests played in this episode:1. India, Agumbe Rainforest, recorded by Shruti2. Argentina, Patagonia, Forest near Rio Azul, recorded by Luciano “Cacha” Perez3. UK, Bristol, Pilgrove Wood, Ashton Court Estate, recorded by Rachel Tomlinson4. Russia, Moscow, Bitza Nature Park, recorded by Julie Kalichineva  5. Hong-Kong, Lau Shui Hang Reservoir, recorded by AK IN KK6. Thailand, Ban Krut Beach, Thong Chai, Bang Saphan, Province of Prachuap Khiri     Khan, recorded by Phil Peril7. South Africa, Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, Kloof, recorded by Stephen Embleton8. Australia, Utopia Environment Reserve, recorded by Kelli Lundberg9. Japan, Fukushima City Forest for Birds, recorded by Koji Nagahata10. Nicaragua, Penas Blanca National Park, recorded by Merlin DriverTheme music created by Tim Moor. Source: https://soundcloud.com/tymur-khakimov pod inboxSupport the show
Sense of Belonging (Re-cast)
Jan 14 2022
Sense of Belonging (Re-cast)
Episode 8- Sense of BelongingConversations with Joel Glanzberg who has vast experience as an applied naturalist to land and community development projects throughout the world. Through assessing, understanding, and communicating the inherent patterns present in natural systems, Joel helps clients identify principles and guidelines for appropriate and healthy development. Joel is skilled in cross-cultural communication and teaching specially in the fields of permaculture and ecological design. His research has focused on the application of traditional land use practices to the design of modern infra-structure.Enjoy current episodes while we prepare Season 2 with lots of storytelling!  Find @credko on Twitter.  See  alivepodcast.netThank you,Cristina Redko, PhDKey Sources:Regenesis Group - transforming the way humans inhabit the earth. Please see https://regenesisgroup.comRegenesis Institute for Regenerative Practice. Please see https://regenerat.esPattern Mind by Joel Glanzberg. Please see http://patternmind.orgThe Law of 3 was first introduced by  G.I. Gurdjieff, the Russian philosopher and founder of the philosophical school “The Fourth Way”.Archival birdsongs comes from the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. ML 140250 Black Hawk Gerrit VynML93737501 Blue Jay Jay McGowanSome sound effects were  obtained from Freesound.orgCrows  CC by InchadneySweet melodical guitar tune CC by 3, Valentin SosnitskivTruth in the Stones by Kevin MacLeod - (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 The Sky of our Ancestors by Kevin MacLeod - (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Theme music created by Tim Moor. Source: https://soundcloud.com/tymur-khakimovpod inboxSupport the show
Being Salmon, Being Human (Re-cast)
Nov 19 2021
Being Salmon, Being Human (Re-cast)
Conversations with eco-philosopher Martin Lee Mueller who imagines the world as a salmon might see it and considers how this enriches our understanding of humanity in the process. After writing  Being Salmon, Being Human, Martin travels around the world together with Sami joiker and composer Torgeir Vassvik, and other renowned storytellers, to question who we are in relation to the land, the air, and the oceans.These performances share stories of the pancultural encounters between salmon and humans.Enjoy current episodes while we prepare Season 2 with lots of storytelling!  Find @credko on Twitter.  See  alivepodcast.netThank you,Cristina Redko, PhDKey Sources:Martin Lee Mueller. Being Salmon, Being Human: Encountering the Wild in Us and Us in the Wild, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2017See also beingsalmonbeinghuman.com  and villaks.orgMusic composed by Torgeir Vassvik played in this episode:Orca Angel DustWhippedSun in DecemberStorm is Coming InBeing Salmon Being Human PerformanceSee vassvik.comSami are indigenous and nomadic people inhabiting Scandinavia for thousands of years. Joik is a unique form of cultural expression for the Sami people. This type of song can be dedicated to a human being, an animal, or a landscape, and improvisation is common. Joik and Joikers reflect one of the oldest continuous musical traditions in Europe.Theme music created by Tim Moor. Source: https://soundcloud.com/tymur-khakimovpod inboxSupport the show