Curiosity Daily Podcast: Finding Lost Shark Species (w/ Forrest Galante) and the 2 Types of Nostalgia

Forrest Galante, host of “Extinct or Alive” on Animal Planet, helps us celebrate Shark Week by explaining how we search for — and find! — lost species in the open ocean. Then, you’ll learn about the two types of nostalgia (reflective nostalgia and restorative nostalgia) and how they can influence your well-being.

August 13, 2020

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There are 2 different types of nostalgia by Ashley Hamer

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