Curiosity Daily Podcast: The Curiosity Podcast Wraps Up with Yoga, Volcanoes, and Meditation
Learn from some of our favorite expert guests about yoga, volcanoes, meditation, and more on this special episode of the Curiosity Podcast. You'll hear from accomplished authors and academics from past episodes, in addition to a special guest you've never heard before on the show. Plus, hear about the past, present, and future of the Curiosity Podcast.
May 22, 2018
Episode Show Notes:
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Additional resources discussed:
- Alex Hutchinson's website
- "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance"
- Champions of Zen: Inside the controversial world of competitive yoga | Racked
- How Tarot Cards Work | HowStuffWorks
- Dr. Lucy Jones' website
- "The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them)"
- Dr. Rick Hanson's website
- "Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness"
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