Earth Day 2023: Secrets of the Earth
By: Sheeba Joseph (she/her), Audience Growth Director for Out There Podcast
We all know the power of nature — it’s one of the reasons so many of us made an effort to be outside during the pandemic. But what if nature has more to provide than just a reprieve? What if it holds secrets — or lessons — that can change us profoundly? What would we learn about ourselves, our histories, our traditions, and the world around us on this weekend of Earth Day?
Secrets of the Earth
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Out There
“Living Without Hope”
When climate anxiety almost killed Jacob Erickson, discover how a pivotal moment in nature rekindled his will to live.
Nocturne
“Notes in the Trees”
Hear how a Dutch tradition called “Dropping” teaches children how to find their way back from the dark woods — in a mostly fun way.
The Wild with Chris Morgan
“Etuaptmumk: Two Eyed Seeing”
Learn how combining indigenous knowledge with western science, a concept known as “two-eyed seeing,” can change our understanding of nature.
Kerning Cultures
“Bone of Contention”
What happens when everything you thought you knew about dinosaurs suddenly gets challenged by a new discovery? Follow paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim’s discovery of a set of bones that reshaped our understanding of the Spinosaurus.
Sidedoor
“Make Way for Elephants”
What should be done when new problems arise even after saving endangered Asian Elephants? Sidedoor explores this question and the solutions.
Earth Day is just one day, but the natural world can provide solace and inspiration year-round. With that in mind, the podcast I work for, Out There, has put together an entire season centered on the theme “Secrets of the Earth.” Each episode harnesses the power of the outdoors to uncover truths about ourselves, humanity, and the world around us. Through stories about climate grief, learning how to swim as an adult, and what customs and traditions are learned from other countries, we open ourselves to not only take, but learn from Mother Nature.
This new season of Out There runs April 20th through July 13th, 2023.
