Jem Bendell, a collapse 'poster kid' and academic, discusses societal collapse predictions and offers hope in a collapsing world. Topics include food collapse, economic uncertainties, and living courageously. Strategies for resilience, navigating difficult conversations, and transitioning to localized activism are explored. The conversation is confronting but enlightening for listeners on the collapse awareness journey.

Jean Twenge, psychologist and professor, discusses generational differences and the impact of technology on mental health. Topics include rising rates of depression, delayed milestones, impact of smartphones on behavior, and challenges in modern parenting. Twenge also explores differences in political leanings, social media behavior, and economic realities among millennials and Gen Z.

Anya Kamenetz, a climate activist, parent, former NPR journalist, and author of five books on young people's mental health, joins the conversation. They tackle the emotional complexities of parenting amid existential crises and the importance of creating supportive environments for children. Anya shares insights on discussing difficult topics and emphasizes 'parenting as activism.' The need for resilience, connection, and enjoying nature despite its degradation is central, inspiring hope and practical skills for the future generation.

Guest Greg Lukianoff, an attorney and best-selling author, discusses the rise of cancel culture and its impact on free speech with host Sarah Wilson. They explore the blurred lines between advocacy and canceling, solutions for parents, and the societal implications of cultural dignity and polarization. The conversation also touches on mental health challenges, Julian Assange's case, and the importance of teaching respectful disagreement in a society marked by individualism.

Jenny Odell (NYT bestseller, artist) wrote a bestselling book five years ago that Barack Obama declared one of his “books of the year”. “How to Do Nothing” stuck two fingers up to the productivity industry. Jenny followed it up with the recently published, “Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond The Clock” that argues the original problem is our framing of time as a bunch of units we own, spend, must be efficient with etc. In this chat, Jenny explains that how we relate to time is our choice and she – fascinatingly – shows how radically rejecting our current take on time (and the productivity bro’ efficiency hacks) can help us navigate climate dread, the capitalist trap and our collective sense of disconnect.SHOW NOTESJenny's book, Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock is available nowConnect with Jenny on Instagram and keep up to date via her website--If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it’s where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet’s connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An experienced user of dating apps, Sarah shares personal and sociological perspectives on her dating app experiences. She discusses her journey from 2010 to using the latest apps like Raya and Feeld, reflecting on sociological insights and shedding light on the dynamics and negative behaviors in the world of online dating.

Frank Ostaseski (Buddhist; end-of-life teacher; elder) helps people die best. He has accompanied over 1,000 people through the dying process and trained thousands of healthcare clinicians and family caregivers around the world. He was also a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and has taught at Google and Apple Inc., has been honoured by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and appeared on Oprah and Sam Harris’ Making Sense podcast. I asked Frank to join me to talk through his book, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully.Death, grief and loss are always with us, but I feel we are needing moral and spiritual guidance more than ever (every 6-12 months or so I try to cover this issue on Wild, generally aligning with a dialling up in world events). In this chat Frank and I talk through simple techniques for coping with the loss we’re feeling watching the carnage in Gaza, witnessing climate destruction and polarisation.SHOW NOTESGet hold of The Five InvitationsHere’s Frank Ostaseski's website where you can find a bunch of resourcesYou might like to listen to the interview I did with death walker Stephen JenkinsonAnd this conversation with Clancy Martin about grief and suicideAs well as my glorious chat with Sister Helen Prejean and the other death row episode with Devin Moss--If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it’s where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet’s connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Louise Newson answers menopause questions on libido, HRT, and managing menopause with Hashimoto's. Host Sarah Wilson announces a new book and engaging with the audience in a unique way through Substack. They discuss the importance of fostering conversations on critical global issues and unconventional methods for connecting with audiences.

Dr Louise Newson, leading the menopause revolution, and the host discuss the safety of HRT, weighing risks vs benefits, hormone choices, and Big Pharma interests. They address the impact of perimenopause and menopause on this generation, unraveling HRT misinformation, hormone testing challenges, personalized care, and pharmaceutical companies' role in menopause treatments.

Today’s question is one I always love answering…what do I stuff into my backpack, and what backpack do I actually use (ditto hiking shoes, tent, gear etc)? I do a show and tell for this one, so the video version over at Substack probably makes sense. I throw in some minimalist hacks, too.SHOW NOTESJoin the conversation over on Substack and post your own Ask Me Anything hereBook your one-on-one with me here---If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it’s where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet’s connect on Instagram and WeAre8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.