Earthly Bonds

Ryn Delpapa

Earthly Bonds Podcast: The loving planet dialogues explores health, from brain to biosphere, for creative, resilient living. In this monthly limited video series podcast, we'll learn how brain science, creativity, and ecological connection intertwine from self, community, and planet. Each ~45‑minute episode will weave research, story, and creative visuals into engaging conversations and solo deep‑dives spanning neuroscience, biophilia, earth systems, and spiritual ecology. Hosted by neuroarts tech founder, Ryn Delpapa, the show offers educational content (not therapy) plus free resource guides, practical experiments, and tools you can use in your own life, classrooms, teams, and communities. Subscribe if you want evidence‑informed frameworks and grounded hope for creative resilient living on a changing planet. 🔗 Stay connected: 🌐 Website: https://earthlybonds.com/ 📰 Newsletter & essays: https://earthlybonds.substack.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@earthlybondspodcast

Season 1

  1. Episode 2

    How a Planetary Nervous System Could Change How We Think, Create, and Lead with Rimma Boshernitsan

    What if the future is not something we predict, but something we learn to sense together? In this episode of Earthly Bonds: Loving Planet Dialogues, host Ryn Delpapa speaks with futurist strategist Rimma Boshernitsan about her NOEMA essay, Our Emerging Planetary Nervous System, and her Triad of Intelligence framework: human, machine, and planetary. Rimma explains why foresight is not the same as futurism, how planetary intelligence reframes leadership and sustainability, and why regulating our own nervous systems may help us respond more clearly to complexity and change. The conversation moves through systems thinking, non-linear reasoning, intuition, and data, asking a practical question at its center: How do we make wiser decisions in a world built on interdependence? If you care about climate resilience, innovation, health, creativity, or future-facing leadership, this episode offers a grounded lens on how humans, technology, and living systems can work together more effectively. Watch on YouTube, listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and explore the links in the show notes for Earthly Bonds, Art for Climate Resilience, AR+E COMETS, and Rimma’s NOEMA article. Artwork featured: Nature videos by Ryn Delpapa at 1:55 and 20:13 for Earthly Bonds; artwork by Nicolas Ortega for NOEMA Magazine from the Our Emerging Planetary Nervous System article at 13:48. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction to Earthly Bonds and Rimma Boshernitsan. 01:14 What Is Art for Climate Resilience? 03:48 Defining Futurism. 04:53 Futurism vs. Foresight. 07:58 Rimma’s Expertise and the Role of DIALOGUE. 12:36 The Planetary Nervous System. 13:41 Interdependence of Human, Machine, and Planetary Intelligence. 16:10 The Future of Rimma’s Work. 19:23 Planetary Intelligence in Practice. 22:43 Beyond Linear Thinking. 23:50 Trusting the Creative Process. 25:35 Technosphere, Biosphere, and Symbiosis. 27:48 AR+E COMETS and Its Mission. 29:33 Connecting with Rimma’s Work. 31:45 Outro: Stay Tuned for Episode Three Resources Read Rimma’s NOEMA essay: Our Emerging Planetary Nervous System Join the Earthly Bonds newsletter: Earthly Bonds Learn about Art for Climate Resilience: Art for Climate Resilience Learn about AR+E COMETS: AR+E COMETS

  2. Episode 3

    Brain Health Is Connected to Climate Change, A Neuroscientist Explains Why with Dr.Burcin Ikiz

    Brain health is shaped by more than what happens inside the brain. In this Earthly Bonds podcast episode, host Ryn Delpapa speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Burcin Ikiz about the growing evidence that climate change impacts on brain health across a lifetime. Her path into this work started with neuroscience and was catalyzed by a walk home from school with her son. That conversation turned a scientific question into a personal one: What does climate change do to our brains? This is also a conversation about solutions. Dr. Ikiz explains how the Neuro Climate Working Group brings together a consortium of 500 members spanning researchers, clinicians, economists, policymakers, architects, scientists, and community voices to address a problem that crosses disciplines and borders. 00:20 Introduction to Dr. Burcin Ikiz and NCWG 00:31 The Intersection of Climate Change and Brain Health 01:36 Understanding Brain Health vs. Mental Health 04:42 The Journey to Neuroscience: A Personal Story 07:45 The Intersection of Climate Change and Brain Health 10:53 Communicating Complex Issues: Climate Change and Brain Health 14:04 Resilience in the Face of Climate Change 17:45 Hope and Action: Improving Brain Health through Environmental Change 23:27 Addressing Climate Change Through Multidisciplinary Efforts 23:29 Interconnectedness of Environment and Brain Health 24:54 The Neuro Climate Working Group: A Collaborative Approach 30:17 Practical Tips for a Healthier Brain 34:56 The Impact of Environment on Brain Development 38:10 The Importance of Brain Capital in Society 40:39 Earthly Bonds Podcast Closing Show Notes Brain health includes cognition, memory, mental health, development, aging, and neurological disease riskClimate change affects the brain through air quality, extreme weather, displacement, and chronic stress.The gut-brain axis and environmental exposure expand how scientists think about neurological health.Dr. Ikiz shares how her son’s questions about climate change reshaped her work.The Neuro Climate Working Group connects experts across disciplines and countries.Cleaner air and healthier environments can create measurable public health benefits.Hope matters: Resilience exists in both brains and ecosystems. This episode reframes brain health as a shared public concern, not just an individual one. It offers listeners a grounded, hopeful reminder that science, policy, and community action can work together to protect both people and the planet. Sign-up for Earthly Bonds Podcast newsletter and receive the resources from this episode: https://earthly-bonds.kit.com/profile Connect with the Neuro Climate Working Group at https://neuroclimate.org/ This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. Full disclaimer: earthlybonds.com/disclaimer Follow Earthly Bonds at: Instagram: @earthlybondspodcastSubstack: https://earthlybonds.substack.com/Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/41C9S8uSpotify Podcast: Earthly Bonds

  3. Apr 21

    Finding Your Purpose, Without Losing Your Creativity

    What if your creativity is the missing piece of your deeper purpose? This episode explores how intertwining creativity with purpose can transform your life and the world. Join Ryn Delpapa, neuroarts researcher, as they dismantle myths about creativity and highlight its impact on mental well-being and planetary health. Discover the neuroarts and planetary health fields and the Creative Moonshot Framework, tools for addressing global challenges through creativity. In a chaotic world, cultivating your creative purpose is essential for personal fulfillment and building a compassionate planet. Whether you're an artist or someone seeking deeper meaning, this episode will inspire you to see your challenges as building blocks toward an impactful life. Reimagine your purpose through creative intelligence and make a difference. Perfect for curious minds eager to connect science, art, innovation, and social impact, or anyone hungry for meaningful ways to make a difference. Ready to shoot for the moon with your creative purpose? Let’s explore together. Earthly Bonds is an educational podcast series and does not replace expert medical or scientific consultation. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Earthly Bonds 00:59 Finding Your Purpose and Creativity 04:27 Understanding Purpose and Neuroarts 06:33 Exploring Creativity and Its Value 08:02 The Impact of Technology on Creativity 10:09 Self-Reflection and Creation 12:34 Personal Journey and Community Connection 13:54 The Healing Journey: Understanding Pain and Purpose 15:18 Creativity as a Path to Healing 17:57 Neuroaesthetics: The Science of Creativity and Healing 21:21 Creative Moonshots: Addressing Global Challenges 26:03 Planetary Health: Connecting Human and Earth Wellbeing 28:18 The Interconnection of Purpose, Creativity, and Planetary Health

    Finding Your Purpose, Without Losing Your Creativity

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Earthly Bonds Podcast: The loving planet dialogues explores health, from brain to biosphere, for creative, resilient living. In this monthly limited video series podcast, we'll learn how brain science, creativity, and ecological connection intertwine from self, community, and planet. Each ~45‑minute episode will weave research, story, and creative visuals into engaging conversations and solo deep‑dives spanning neuroscience, biophilia, earth systems, and spiritual ecology. Hosted by neuroarts tech founder, Ryn Delpapa, the show offers educational content (not therapy) plus free resource guides, practical experiments, and tools you can use in your own life, classrooms, teams, and communities. Subscribe if you want evidence‑informed frameworks and grounded hope for creative resilient living on a changing planet. 🔗 Stay connected: 🌐 Website: https://earthlybonds.com/ 📰 Newsletter & essays: https://earthlybonds.substack.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@earthlybondspodcast