Prose

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon

Chapter 02 Pt. 1

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Chapter 04

In 2022, three hundred and forty pieces of legislation in twenty-three states targeted L.G.B.T.Q. rights. The most high-profile was Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill—officially the Parental Rights in Education Act—introduced by <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/27/can-ron-desantis-displace-donald-trump-as-the-gops-combatant-in-chief">Governor Ron DeSantis</a>. The law limits the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in grade-school classrooms, including through the removal of books and other educational materials. DeSantis, of course, won a landslide reëlection contest in November, with parental rights a central part of his platform. In July, when the “Don’t Say Gay” law was newly implemented, Jessica Winter joined Tyler Foggatt to discuss the history of queer children’s literature, why the right finds it so dangerous, and how its banning will affect the lives and education of young people.
This episode was originally released on July 14, 2022.

Education

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The Queer Children’s Books Targeted by Conservative Lawmakers

Many people say that knitting or crochet helped ease their anxiety during the Covid-19 lockdowns - but what is it about these repetitive, absorbing and creative hobbies that soothe the mind? Claire Anketell set up free Yarn for Mental Health courses in Northern Ireland a year ago and Gemma was one of the first to attend. She says crochet has helped to reduce her stress levels and she's graduated to making blankets.  

Esther Rutter's book This Golden Fleece: A Journey through Britain's Knitted History aims to unpick what textiles mean to us - including how they became part of the treatment for mental health problems. Learning a skill by following a pattern, connecting with other people and being distracted from everyday worries tick some of the boxes which we associate with wellbeing.  But it's hard to pin down exactly which elements can boost our mood. Dr Sarah McKay author of The Woman's Brain Book: the Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness assesses whether we need hard evidence to carry on casting on. 

The charity Fine Cell Work has been teaching prisoners embroidery, needlepoint and quilting for 25 years.  CEO Victoria Gillies says the idea is to rehabilitate prisoners and ex-prisoners as they sew high-quality elaborate cushions and footstools. We hear about the difference it's made to stitchers like Ben and how crafting can cut the reoffending rates of ex-prisoners who work in their Hub in London.

Psychology

All in the Mind

Can you knit away your worries?

Fried chicken is Chuck’s favorite food, and Josh sure doesn’t dislike it. It is with this appreciation that SYSK plunges into the hot grease of fried chicken history – and there’s a lot to it!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

History

Stuff You Should Know

Juicy: The Fried Chicken Story

This was recorded on International Dawn Chorus Day beside the Upper McCloud River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. It was a cold and clear spring morning and the recording starts before sunrise as light was filling the sky and the dawn chorus filled the air.  Thankfully there was no air traffic overhead for the duration of this recording, so I am very glad to say that this episode is free of noise pollution. Please donate! Your contribution helps make this podcast possible. All donations go directly towards producing these recordings and providing you with natural sound. If you enjoy the podcast please show your appreciation and make a donation at https://soundbynaturepodcast.com/donations/ If you'd like to become a monthly supporter you can do so by clicking the support link at the end of this podcast description, or by visiting the donation page on the podcast website. It's the best way to support the podcast because it provides me with a reliable resource which I can draw from to help me provide you with natural sound. I'd really like to thank my monthly supporters and those of you that have donated both recently and in the past. You truly are helping to keep this podcast going, and I appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you!!! You can see pictures of the area this was recorded, as well as pictures from other locations I have gathered recordings, by visiting the Instagram and Facebook pages for the podcast. You can find them by searching @soundbynaturepodcast. Questions or comments? Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram, or email me at soundbynaturepodcast@gmail.com PEACE FOR UKRAINE! PEACE ON EARTH! PEACE FOR ALL LIVING THINGS!!! I hope wherever you are listening that this benefits you in some small way, and it inspires you to do all you can to protect and preserve our natural world. Thank you very much for listening. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sound. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundbynature/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundbynature/support</a>

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Soothing

Nature sounds

Sound only

Sound By Nature

103: International Dawn Chorus Day Beside The Upper McCloud River

As a music industry mogul and founder of I.R.S. Records, Miles Copeland prided himself on making deals that were easy to say “yes” to. With a mixture of shrewd business skills, swagger, good taste and great timing, Miles signed or managed some of the most popular bands of the 1980's, including R.E.M., The Go-Go's, and The Police. After getting his start booking little-known British bands in the early 1970's and nearly going bankrupt after a failed tour, Miles eased back into the business by promoting punk groups—who didn’t care that he was broke. He then landed one of the most important deals of his career by convincing A&M Records to take a chance on The Police (whose drummer, Stewart Copeland, was Miles' brother). After I.R.S. dissolved in the mid 1990's, Miles remained a force in entertainment, launching new labels, branching out into world music, and managing Sting’s career until 2001.  

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Business

How I Built This with Guy Raz

I.R.S. Records: Miles Copeland

This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://rupahealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rupa Health</a> and <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/hyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>. Inadequate sleep, in terms of both quantity and quality, is a major problem for many of us. Not only does not sleeping well leave us feeling bad, it is also detrimental to our overall health. Poor sleep can lead to everything from mood swings to blood sugar and hormonal imbalances, weight gain, poor memory, and much more. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Cindy Geyer, and Shawn Stevenson about how to create daily habits to support restful sleep, including how we can best honor our circadian rhythm.  Dr. Andrew Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow. He was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at the Stanford University School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured inTime, Scientific American, and Discover magazines, the BBC, and other top media outlets. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her bachelor of science and doctor of medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The UltraWellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, the number-one health podcast in the US, with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and went on to found Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. He is also an in-demand keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at <a href="https://rupahealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RupaHealth.com</a>. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/hyman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/hyman</a>. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:<a href="https://drhyman.com/blog/2021/07/07/podcast-178/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Andrew Huberman</a><a href="https://drhyman.com/blog/2021/07/26/podcast-hc66/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Cindy Geyer</a><a href="https://drhyman.com/blog/2018/12/19/podcast-ep32/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shawn Stevenson</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Inspirational

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The Dr. Hyman Show

How To Improve Your Sleep

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

08 - The Adventure of the Speckled Band

This 20 minute guided meditation practice for sleep will help you fall asleep faster with a simple talk down that focuses on the breath and relaxing the body and mind. #guidedmeditation #sleep #mindfulness This guided meditation practice is from our app, Declutter The Mind. You can download it for iOS and Android for free. Declutter The Mind ▶ https://declutterthemind.com/ iOS app ▶ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/declutter-the-mind/id1465713447?ls=1 Android app ▶ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MindDeclutter Consider joining Declutter The Mind Plus on YouTube for $5/mo and support the channel, get access to guided meditation courses, and more. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ZvMgbK5X8j-nCY5CR06xw/join

Relaxation

Relieve stress

Beginner

Guided

Daily Meditation Podcast

Fall Asleep Faster With a Simple Sleep Talk Down Meditation

For this special Christmas episode, Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide to find out what science can teach us about wine. They are joined by stand-up comedian Tim Minchin, Nobel Prize winner and vineyard owner Brian Schmidt, flavour chemist Mango Parker and sensory and consumer scientist Patricia Williamson.  The panel are put through their paces as they sample a variety of wines, learning the hard way that the majority of wine’s flavour isn’t down to molecular chemistry but instead the holistic experience of wine drinking: the perceived price, mood in the room and even the weight of the bottle. 

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Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Science

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Why does wine taste good?

Complete audiobook of Winnie The Pooh. Leave a like! You can hear Winnie The Pooh and other books as a completed audiobook in one episode right now on Patreon! Down To Sleep is a weekly podcast of book readings and bedtime stories. A mixture of classic adult and children's story books read softly as audiobooks to help you sleep, a new episode every Monday!  Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep Website: https://www.DownToSleepPodcast.com BUY THIS BOOK on Amazon to read with me Down To Sleep is a sleep podcast of bedtime stories designed to help you fall asleep. Turn on & drift off. If you need help sleeping or just want to relax listening to classic tales as bedtime stories with a side of unintentional softly spoken ASMR. Come gently nod off to sleep with me, a new episode every Monday. You can listen on Spotify, Google, Apple, and most podcast apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fictional

Classics

Down To Sleep (Audiobooks & Bedtime Stories)

Winnie The Pooh Audiobook (Complete - Part 1) - Down To Sleep #68

10 - The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor

Relax and enjoy the rhythmic sound of waves hitting the beach at Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu, CA. 2 Hours  A great way to unwind or fall asleep. #sleep #asmr #ocean #waves This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Find out more: https://anchor.fm/app

Waves

Simply ASMR and Sleep

SLEEP: Ocean Waves at the Beach

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Piano

Sleep - Meandering Piano

Small Corner

David Wolman is the author of six books and a magazine features writer who has written for Wired, Outside, and The New York Times. His latest article is ”Vanished in the Pacific.”
“I feel like conversations about characters, character development, strong characters gets a little nauseating in my field sometimes because it’s like, of course — you need that like you need periods at the ends of sentences. Do we really have to keep saying it? But in this conversation it’s worth saying, because there are great ideas out there where the sources or the characters just really weren't there and then you’re tucking your tail in between your legs to look for the next one.”
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03:00 Aloha Rodeo (Wolman and Julian Smith • Harpers Collins • 2020)

09:00 "The Ultimate Counterfeiter Isn't a Crook—He's an Artist" (Wired • May 2012)

13:00 "The Cold War" (Wolman and Julian Smith • Epic Magazine • Sept 2015)

21:00 Atellan Media


31:00 The End of Money (Da Capo • 2013)


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Arts

Longform

Episode 516: David Wolman

Original Airdate: July 30, 2018
Spiritual thinker, teacher and author Adyashanti explores the meaning of grace and how it shows up when and where we least expect it. Adyashanti offers practical insights into how and why the thoughts in our heads must not be mistaken for our true identities. He explains why all negative energy is looking for resolution and reveals a surprising way to let go of painful emotions and unlock true happiness. Adyashanti also discusses his books “Falling into Grace: Insights on the End of Suffering” and “Resurrecting Jesus: Embodying the Spirit of a Revolutionary Mystic.”

Spirituality

Oprah's Super Soul

Super Soul Special: Adyashanti: Falling into Grace

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Yoga Nidra

Deep sleep

Relax with Yogi Bryan Meditations

Yoga Nidra for Peaceful Sleep 😴

Running a business can be a lonely job. The long hours, the existential threats — it can feel like the weight of the entire company is on your back. That’s where the transformative power of co-founders comes in. Co-founders provide more than added manpower; they bring fresh perspectives and talents that help businesses conquer problems at speed. And the co-founder effect extends beyond the people who started the company: The lessons hold true for every team member that contributes in a foundational way. The more voices you add, the more resilience you build in yourself, and your organization.

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Masters of Scale

124. The co-founder effect, w/Rothy's Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin

As we get ready for 2023, we’re excited to bring you a conversation Adam had earlier this year with beloved musician Dolly Parton. Adam talks with Dolly about her creative process, how she balances getting things right with getting things done, and how she manages the hefty cup of ambition she pours herself each morning. Her latest project, “Run, Rose, Run” is both a novel coauthored with James Patterson and a full-length companion album. For the full text transcript, visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/T4G26" target="_blank">go.ted.com/T4G26</a>

Worklife with Adam Grant

Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out

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