Field Notes by Jamie

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This show was created to talk about my observations about the world as I navigate it for the first time, with emphasis on topics that a silly, thoughtful, open-minded and overwhelmed twenty-something (such as myself) might be thinking about today, and what to make of it all. I'm talking about the environment, philosophy, music, things on my mind, the purpose of life, the impacts of social media, the human experience... It gets deep, weird, & goofy!

  1. Feb 18

    #13 - My mom talks to me about winter wildlife

    How does migration work? Which animals stay active in the winter and which ones hibernate? How can we help contribute to wildlife conservation? Listen in for a chat with my mom, Erin, who works as an environmental educator as she fascinates us with facts and information about wildlife native to the wonderful midwest.

    50 min

  2. Feb 4

    #12 - Change is scary! AAAHH!!

    I had an episode recently. Decided to make it into an actual episode. Have you ever had a bought of indecision? Had to choose between job offers? Had to face change? Thought that if only you could learn to manage stress better, maybe stress would go away entirely? Me too. In this episode, I tell you about what I've been learning recently from a moment of indecision regarding a job change.

    27 min

  3. Jan 21

    #11 - My mom talks to me about environmental education

    Today I introduce you to my mom, who works as a Park Naturalist. She tells us about what the position is like, its challenges and rewards, what she has learned from it, and what she'd like you to know about the position and her journey. And because I love to ask about the deeper questions, we talk about the larger implications of this kind of work and the importance of positive experiences with nature.

    55 min

  4. Jan 8

    #10 - Digital Minimalism

    So... I guess now being offline and unplugged is trendy. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT! Let's talk about where this is coming from and why it's more than a trend... it's a lifestyle! It's a philosophy! How can we practice it? This episode is loosely inspired by ideas covered in the book I'm currently reading... Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport, which provides details on this philosophy and approach to technology. I highly recommend reading this book! You can listen to the audiobook in less than one full work day!

    45 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    #9 - My 2025 Spotify Wrapped

    Spotify Wrapped 2025 came out on Dec 3! Listen in to hear my stats and stories behind my top songs & artists.

    39 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    #8 - "I don't know what to do with my life"

    We're talking about indecision today! Maybe you're like me and recently graduated college and still don't know what you want to do with your life. Maybe you're 53 and are wanting to change careers. It is very normal to not know what to do. The good and terrifying news is... it is completely up to you! This episode aims to bring you comfort in knowing you're not alone, as well as to provide you some advice and things to think about that might easy some of the pressure. Spoiler alert: let your moral compass guide you. What are your values? What are you curious about pursuing right now? We are all just explorers in the woods of life 🌲🌊 THE VALUES ASSESSMENT I HAVE USED: Values Clarification Exercise (Google Doc)

    35 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    #7 - The Impact of Music (with my high school choir teacher)

    In this episode, you'll hear a healthy conversation between me and one of my high school choir teachers, Matt. We talk about what his job is like, his musical influences, and the way he encourages curiosity in students/choir members. He lets us in on a secret... choir is really about community! My favorite part of high school was easily my time in band & choir. To this day, music has an incredibly emotional impact on me, and I feel part of that is due to how I was taught to think about music... thanks to Matt. So I thought it would be interesting to hear about his experiences and how he has come to approach teaching music. Pieces & Artists We Mentioned: John Williams! Poem by Robert Frost: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening Sleep - Eric Whitacre Four Spirits concerto - Abel Selaocoe Tshole Tshole - Abel Selaocoe Jacob Collier Jump - Van Halen 1812 Overture - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky George Gershwin! Beethoven’s 9th Symphony Toto John Mayer The Carpenters The Beatles Led Zeppelin Chanticleer Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Candlelight Concert A Jubilant Song - Norman Dello-Joio The Road Home - Stephen Paulus, Craig Hella Johnson

    57 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    #6 - Sustainability & Climate Change (with Nina)

    I chat with my coworker Nina about all things sustainability, including attempting to define it, how it relates to climate change, and the critique it offers of our current framework for society, the environment, and the economy. The purpose of this episode is mainly to help a general audience understand these terms (sustainability & climate change) on a deeper level, to generate some perspective on and exposure to these complex concepts!

    1h 10m
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This show was created to talk about my observations about the world as I navigate it for the first time, with emphasis on topics that a silly, thoughtful, open-minded and overwhelmed twenty-something (such as myself) might be thinking about today, and what to make of it all. I'm talking about the environment, philosophy, music, things on my mind, the purpose of life, the impacts of social media, the human experience... It gets deep, weird, & goofy!

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  • Creator
    Jamie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jamie
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    Field Notes by Jamie