Monica Gagliano

Monica Gagliano, an evolutionary ecologist who challenges traditional views on plant intelligence, joins home inspector Alvin Ubell to discuss the surprising capabilities of plants. They explore how plants may sense their environment and even exhibit memory, using fascinating examples like the mimosa pudica's defensive reflexes. Ubell reveals the intricate ways plant roots interface with infrastructure, highlighting a plant's instinctual behavior in seeking water. Together, they encourage a rethinking of what constitutes intelligence in the natural world.

Pico Iyer, an acclaimed travel writer and essayist known for his insights on silence and mindfulness, shares his transformative experiences with silent retreats, highlighting how they help reframe priorities and deepen spiritual understanding. Monica Gagliano, an evolutionary ecologist renowned for her research on plant intelligence, recounts her intense 39-day darkness retreat, describing both the challenges and the profound sense of rebirth that followed. Together, they explore the importance of retreating from daily chaos to connect with the self and the natural world.

Monica Gagliano, pioneer of plant bioacoustics, discusses plant consciousness and their ability to communicate through sound, challenging traditional notions. The podcast explores plant cognition, perception, memory, and their connection to consciousness, promoting the common good. It delves into deep listening to plants, interconnectedness with Earth, and the spiritual essence of collaborative writing. Reflects on maternal effects, adapting to change, and collaborating with nature through the Resonant Earth Project.