Beste Humankind podcaster (2024)

1
Compassionate Presence 33:13

3d ago33:13

33:13

Perhaps more than any other trait in a spiritual caregiver, recipients of care yearn for the attention of an open-hearted person who can bear witness to their challenges. But what does it mean to bring that presence into an encounter with someone who may be up against adversity?Spiritual caregiving can offer deep personal rewards to practitioners, …

1
Open Sourcing Creativity 30:29

27d ago30:29

30:29

Dawn talks with Sherri Jacobs, an art therapist and former TEDx organizer out of Overland Park, about the community-building collaborative concept of open sourcing creative ideas. Learn more about Sherri and her incredible work at HeartlandArtTherapy.comAv Dawn Kuhlman

1
Whole Teachers – Whole Students, Pt2 26:01

7d ago26:01

26:01

In the second part of this Humankind documentary, we visit two venues where leaders are taking strides toward an enlightened educational experience for young people – and for faculty. The stories you will hear in each part are truly inspiring. But in the first case, it has meant coming to terms with, then gradually working past a national tragedy. …

1
Whole Teachers – Whole Students, Pt1 26:38

14d ago26:38

26:38

Faced with the deep divisions roiling America, can education that is “pro-social” provide an alternative path for healing and understanding? And can schools cultivate students’ skills for social awareness and self-reflection? To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PR…

1
Welcoming the Stranger 33:57

16d ago33:57

33:57

Several chaplains reflect in-depth on the experience of connecting with people who are facing challenges related to mental health, addiction and homelessness. We hear from a social worker, Larry Clum, who explores what it means to companion homeless people without an intent to “fix” their problem. To see additional resources and our other programs,…

1
Lovingkindness with Sharon Salzberg 29:13

21d ago29:13

29:13

Sharon Salzberg, an author and teacher of Buddhist meditation, describes the technique of “lovingkindness,” a way of seeing others and relating to oneself that allows the practitioner to get past resentments and have a clearer view of reality. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are h…

1
Diet-Climate Connection, Pt2 27:35

28d ago27:35

27:35

What was the carbon footprint of your dinner last night? Physician Walter Willett, who served as the long-time Nutrition Dept. chair at Harvard, describes the benefits of eco-friendly eating to your health and to the environment. And you’ll meet Olivia Calkins, Liam Reardon and Genesis Butler, youth activists for a “thriving planet”. To see additio…

1
Diet-Climate Connection, Pt1 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Agriculture is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases associated with climate change. This is an important emerging topic as Americans grapple with record-breaking heatwaves, drenching rains, coastal flooding, prolonged droughts, sprawling wildfires and other weather extremes as “the face of global warming”. To see additional resources and our other pr…

1
Safe Place in a War Zone 33:41

1M ago33:41

33:41

Rev. Chris Antal, a Unitarian Universalist minister, was drawn to service in response to the attacks of 9/11. He entered military chaplaincy partially as a way to help soldiers who are prone to harming themselves in the wake of war. In this profile, Rev. Antal also explores how he was drawn to faith-based engagement with indigenous religious leader…

1
Count Your Blessings 29:23

1M ago29:23

29:23

Austrian-born author and Benedictine Brother David Steindl-Rast, recorded at his monastery near Corning, NY, believes that acquiring an attitude of “gratefulness” can calm the mind and give life a simple joy. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations…

1
Second Chances 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

This documentary explores the transition of a young mother from addiction treatment to a clean and sober life, with the help of a family mentoring program known as “shared family care.” To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with G…

1
The Small Parts of a Big Impact 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

Dawn speaks with guest, Paemon Aramjoo about a community collaboration project that helped a family get out of a predatory loan situation and allowed them the room they needed to get back on their feet. A story of many parts and players, and how small acts combine to make a big impact.Av Dawn Kuhlman

1
Green Congregations 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

Rev. Sally Bingham of San Francisco, lay organizer Steve MacAusland of Boston and members of a concerned church discuss the movement for a religious response to climate change that has spread to more than 4,000 U.S. congregations. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR a…

1
Health Inequality, Pt2 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

Nationwide, even with more people covered through the Affordable Care Act, nearly 28 million Americans remain without medical coverage. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.…

1
Health Inequality, Pt1 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

In this documentary, we ask why it is that the wealthiest Americans live as many as fifteen years longer than the poorest. It’s a troubling question at a time when income inequality has reached levels not seen since the run up to the Great Depression. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specia…

1
Taking Back Childhood 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

The author of “Taking Back Childhood,” education professor Nancy Carlsson-Paige, examines the impact on kids of media violence, overly structured school days and a culture that preaches rampant consumerism. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, …

1
Anthony Burns/Fugitive Slave 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

In this documentary we explore how federal courts enforced fugitive slave laws. Historians, actors and legal scholars re-create the famous case of a young escaped slave who was sent back by a Boston judge, provoking America’s largest abolitionist protest. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind sp…

1
Rubin Carter’s Hurricane, Pt2 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

After a court declared his murder conviction a miscarriage of justice, Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter has been a tireless advocate for other wrongly-convicted inmates who face an uphill battle behind bars, in a nation that imprisons more people than any other. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind spe…

1
Introducing the helping humankind Podcast 18:58

3M ago18:58

18:58

Dawn Kuhlman introduces helping humankind, a podcast and community brought to you by M.A.R.C.H. Inc. We'll talk about what to expect from the podcast this year, the ways we're hoping to do good in the world, and how you can get involved as a Shameless Do-Gooder.Av Dawn Kuhlman

1
Podcast Intro Track 0:42

3M ago0:42

0:42

A snippet of our background track, written by Chris Aytes.Av Dawn Kuhlman

1
Steps to Recovery, Pt2 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

In the second half of our documentary on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, we examine the AA recovery principles that have promoted sobriety for millions of recovering alcoholics and have created a template to help people worldwide who struggle with many forms of addiction. To view additional resources for this episode please visit our website a…

1
The Medicine Garden, Pt 1 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

29:05

Herbal remedies: Do they work? Are they safe? In The Medicine Garden, a special series drawn from our archives, you’ll take a fascinating tour of this relatively low-cost form of health care. It’s an approach to healing that has become enormously popular among Americans dissatisfied with conventional medicine.…

1
Practicing Prevention with Ralph Snyderman 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

29:47

In this episode, we hear from physician Ralph Snyderman, MD, a proponent of preventive medicine, who believes that our health care system should place greater emphasis on preventive practices (such as healthy diet and stress management), because it is more humane to avoid disease than to cope with it, and because it is a far cheaper mode of health …

1
Leave those kids alone: Religion in Scottish schools 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

In this episode we take a look at the role that religion still plays in Scottish schools, and how we would like to see this change. Our podcast host is Young Humanists Scotland ambassador and Humanist Society Scotland board member Chelsea Szczypior. Thought for the Podcast is given by celebrant and school teacher Shona Sharp. Our Chief Exec is in c…

1
Constant Emergency Pt1 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

Have we entered an age of unrelenting chaos? As we grope for a “new normal”, has humanity reached a kind of turning point? In this timely audio documentary, you’ll hear inspiring stories of survivors. We also listen to health care providers, clergy and others who offer specific guidance to help people navigate these choppy waters. They conclude tha…

1
Seeds of Peace 29:50

2y ago29:50

29:50

Take a trip to a pristine spot in Maine for an afternoon spent with Palestinian and Israeli youth as they come together to play, connect, and discuss the imperiled region they struggle in eleven months out of the year. Despite the hardened conditions in which they were raised, the teenagers here reveal an innocence and delightful hopefulness that m…

Podcaster verdt å lytte til

Humankind Podcaster

Podcaster verdt å lytte til

Hurtigreferanseguide