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How would you describe the pandemic? Today we describe it with poetry. Whether it’s expressing anger, hope, or excitement, poetry paints the picture of the COVID-19 pandemic in ways social media posts and cable news never can. We feature three poems: “A Week in Coronaville,” by Hannah Watts “Wave-anelle Villanelle,” by Melanie Cox “Happiness is … Continue reading "Slamdemic! – Reflecting on the Pandemic with Poetry"

With a lot of conflicting info about the coronavirus, many are asking: What info can we trust? In this podcast episode, neuroscientist Dr. Jason Shepherd helps us navigate fact vs. crap with coronavirus science. Dr. Jason Shepherd is a professor of neurobiology and, most recently, he wrote an article that went…viral…called: Misinformation Goes Viral. We … Continue reading "Can We Trust COVID-19 Science? – with Dr. Jason Shepherd"

We all know about physical hygiene, but what about emotional hygiene (especially during a pandemic)? In a time where all our lives have been disrupted, therapist Keri Dyer helps us creatively navigate our emotional health. How are you coping with your stress and anxiety: binge-watching Netflix, eating junk food, overspending? In this episode, Keri Dyer … Continue reading "Emotional Hygiene – with Keri Dyer"

How quickly should we open up the economy? We answer big questions like this with Andrew Dougherty (a.k.a. Big Daddy Dough), who is a macro-economist for China (and rapper). We tackle questions from listeners across the world such as: How will the US/China relationship be affected by this pandemic? How will the total lockdown in … Continue reading "What Pandemic Shutdowns do to Global Economies – with Big Daddy Dough"

When San Diablo Churros had to halt all their churro catering services due to the pandemic, Scott Porter saw this as an opportunity. He combined forces with two other local food startups to create the Quarantine Survival Kit. This kit, available for delivery, features San Diablo’s famous churros, tostadas from Sobe Eats, and gourmet sodas … Continue reading "Savoring Churros and Connection – with San Diablo Churros Founder Scott Porter"

In this new season, our goal is finding meaning while “COVID-19-ing.” In other words, how are we navigating this new normal? We’ll hear from our expert guests and YOU (that’s right, you the listener…see below). Listen to this episode to get a 13-minute preview of the season ahead! Part I: Upcoming episodes: Scott Porter: founder … Continue reading "New Season: “COVID-19-ing” – Creatively Navigating a New Normal"