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Brief sound snippets of nature awakening on Mediterranean shorelines.
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benefits of the diet by greyson kenney, olivia cadrin, morgan willette, emma newman
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Rediscover the myths of the ancient Greeks through the plants and landscapes that shaped them. Meet the wildflowers, herbs, and trees of the Mediterranean and discover the ancient Greek myths that honor them. Wander ancient Greek temples, groves, and wild sanctuaries that have been celebrated for thousands of years. And come to understand Greek myth and culture not just as stories created by humans, but as traditions growing from the landscape itself: rooted in Mediterranean soil and nourish ...
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“I’m an Australian Jew and I care deeply about Israeli and Palestinian lives. Can I ask you a question about what’s happening in Israel and Gaza right now?” Since 7 October 2023, Ittay Flescher, an Australian Jewish peace educator and journalist has received message after message which have more or less begun like this. One of them came from Hannah Baker, a family lawyer in Melbourne with a big heart who cares deeply about all the humans who call this place home. After many messages back and ...
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 288 Sailing from Puerto Rico To Florida 2025 Crew Call Sail from the Bahamas to Georgia I’m excited to invite you to apply for a crew position aboard my sailboat for a sailing trip from Marsh Harbor, Bahamas, to St. Augustine, Florida, and onward to St. Mary’s, Georgia. The trip will run from February 16th to Ma…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 286 Andrew Vic 2024 This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about his 2024 summer sail from Sicily to Croatia Links to Vic’s Google Earth kmz files are below http://www.sailgeja.com/geja2024.kmz http://sailgeja.com/2015/2024_Preview.html Vic’s Photos are here: http://www.sailgeja.com/lat38-2023/ Lots …
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Were there really nine muses in ancient Greece? Where were they worshiped? And what do their stories tell us about artistic inspiration and the Greek landscape? In this episode, meet the ancient Greek Muses and learn more about their special relationship with music, winged messengers, springs, and the Greek gods of prophecy and sleep.…
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One year on from October 7, Hannah and Ittay reflect on the past year, expressing their fears, hopes and disappointments. And a very exciting announcement: Ittay has written a book! "The Holy and the Broken: A cry for peace from a land that must be shared" is now available for pre-order at ittay.au 2025 Australian Book Tour Dates: Perth - February …
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 286 Andrew Vic 2024 This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about his 2024 summer sail from Sicily to Croatia Links to Vic’s Google Earth kmz files are below http://www.sailgeja.com/geja2024.kmz http://sailgeja.com/2015/2024_Preview.html Vic’s Photos are here: http://www.sailgeja.com/lat38-2023/ Lots …
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 285 Caribbean Sail Trinidad to Puerto Rico 2024 A report of my sailing season 2024 Sail from Trinidad to Puerto Rico Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https:…
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What are the trees and herbs sacred to the Moon in ancient Greece? The answer might surprise you! In today’s episode, we meet the three moon goddesses of the ancient Greek world — Selene, Artemis, and Hekate — and discuss the plants, stones, and other entities to invite into a Moon Garden in honor of ancient Greek lunar power.DETAILED SHOW NOTEShtt…
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In our tenth episode, Ittay speaks with Ahmed Fouad Al-khatib, a U.S. citizen from Gaza and a Middle East political analyst. Ahmed has a master’s degree in intelligence studies from American Military University and has written and contributed extensively to publications on Gaza’s affairs in U.S., Israeli, Jewish, and Arab outlets. In this episode, …
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 284 Kieran Brown Caribbean Catamaran and Revive water Systems My name is Kieran Bown, and I’ve spent the last 15 years immersed in the marine industry. My journey began as a dive instructor, traveling the world and cultivating a deep appreciation for the ocean. Subsequently, I transitioned into becoming a yacht …
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 284 Kieran Brown Caribbean Catamaran and Revive water Systems My name is Kieran Bown, and I’ve spent the last 15 years immersed in the marine industry. My journey began as a dive instructor, traveling the world and cultivating a deep appreciation for the ocean. Subsequently, I transitioned into becoming a yacht …
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Episode 9: Unapologetically, From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea
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In this episode, we have teamed up with the incredible Ibrahim and Amira, co-hosts of the podcast "Unapologetic - The Third Narrative" to bring you "Unapologetically, From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea". Ibrahim and Amira are Palestinian-Israeli Citizens, who are unapologetic about their views and vision for a better future for all those…
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Sailing with Norman Jewison: A Memorable Adventure I want to share some memories I have about my time sailing with Norman Jewison. Norman Jewison was a remarkable man whose life and achievements left an indelible mark on me and those around him. Though my interactions with Norman Jewison, and his at the time girlfriend, Lynn St David were primarily…
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It’s the episode we know many of you have been waiting for. Welcome to episode 8 of From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea: “Strong Opinions, Weakly Held with Elica Le Bon”. Elica is an Iranian attorney, activist and artist who is currently living in LA. She has over 150,000 followers on Instagram which is where we discovered her in the week…
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Following on from our conversation with Moaz Inon in the previous episode, Hannah and Ittay closely examine the various "solutions" that currently exist in the public domain that can help us move from a state of war to a state of peace. RECOURCES Haaretz Video featuring maps of all solutions explored: "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: One state, t…
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Sailing in Sicily and Tunisia with Andrew Vic Summer 2023 pt 3
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 282 Andrew Vic 2023 pt 3 and crew positions for the Spring sailing season in the Caribbean In this episode, I disclose that all my upcoming spring sailing season in the Caribbean available crew positions have been filled. Fut if you are interested in getting on the list of futer sailing adventures just write ma …
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In this episode, we welcome Israeli peace activist Maoz Inon onto the podcast. Maoz lost both his beautiful parents, Bilha and Yakovi Inon on October 7. They were two of the first people killed on that horrific day when a Hamas rocket landed directly on their house in Moshav Nativ Ha’asara. Since suffering the pain of their loss, Maoz has been camp…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 281 Andrew Vic 2023 pt 2 and crew positions for the Spring sailing season in the Caribbean In this episode, I kick things off by discussing my upcoming spring sailing season in the Caribbean and the available crew positions. If you’re interested in joining me, please send an email to franz1 at the provided websi…
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Sailing in Sicily and Tunisia with Andrew Vic Summer 2023 pt 1
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 280 Andrew Vic 2023 pt 1 Sicily This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about his 2023 summer sail from Sicily to Tunisia and back Links to Vics Google Earth kmz files are below http://www.sailgeja.com/geja2023.kmz Vics Photos are here: http://www.sailgeja.com/lat38-2023/ Lots of information here! And…
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Episode 5: Building Trust with Lana Ikelan
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Welcome back to From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea - Episode 5: Building Trust Lana Ikelan is a Palestinian Journalist and graduate of the Tomorrows Women peace building dialogue program. In this episode, she speaks about her experiences growing up in Jerusalem, how this war has shaped her relationships with Jewish friends, and her hopes…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 279 Jack Andrys 2023
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Jack Andrys 2023As usual when I start talking to Jack Andrys the time just slips away.Here is a link to some of Jack's photos.https://photos.app.goo.gl/QqBZESKH9B6ZUPZ66Noforeignland link https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/vesna?sid=5145363304415232&tc=1593473376635If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a notePlease Consider su…
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Today, on the Winter Solstice, I introduce you to the Greek gods of the Sun — the Titans who gave birth to the radiance of the celestial bodies and the prophetic wisdom that the Greeks believed came from their light. We also learn about the Sun’s connection to the Underworld, grief, and mourning, and meet the plants sacred to the Sun god Helios.DET…
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Episode 4: Mapping Empathy with Mushon Zer Aviv
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In this episode of "From the Yarra River the Mediterranean Sea", we interview Israeli map designer and peace builder Mushon Zer Aviv. We first came across Mushon after reading a powerful article he wrote called “Your Empty is Killing us” which explores the importance of holding space for YES AND statements during this war. In the second half of the…
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In today’s special episode, we meet Greek multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and ritualist Linda Pappa. Linda is based on the ancient island of Crete, where she has a home and studio in the mountains. She shares with us her artistic process: how she co-creates with the land, crafting ceramic vessels from wild clay she harvests herself and paintin…
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Episode 3: October 7 War Diary
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This episode will likely comfort the troubled and trouble the comfortable, so have a listen to it in a space where you can breathe, process and reflect. In this episode, we discuss: A brief history of the disengagement from Gaza and the seige that has been in place since Hamas' rise to power Ittay's experience of October 7 in Jerusalem Hannah's exp…
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In this episode, we’ll be meeting the Greek gods of Night, Sleep, and Dreams — Nyx, Hypnos, the Oneiroi, Mnemosyne, and more. We’ll explore dream rituals in ancient Greece, in particular dream incubation as a means for healing and divination as occurred at the temple of Asclepius in Epidaurus and at the Oracle of Trophonios. We’ll learn about how t…
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Welcome back to From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first of a two part episode where we deep dive into the history of Israel/Palestine. In part 1, we discuss: why we were only taught one half of the Israeli/Palestinian narrative at our Jewish day schools and the impact that has had on this current war; who is "indigenous" to…
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Welcome to part 2 of Where did this all begin? In this episode we discuss: what the Nakba is; whether Israel is an apartheid State and what that actually means; and previous offers for peace since 1947. For more resources: Letter from Dr. Theodore Hertzl to M. Youssuf Zia Al-Khalidi, Mayor of Jerusalem https://aldeilis.net/english/letter-from-herzl…
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Welcome to From the Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea. In this first episode, we explore what motivated us both to create this podcast. We also discuss where we are getting our news from and how you can differentiate between what is most likely real news and what is most likely fake news. We finish by explaining the reasoning behind the name of …
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In today’s special episode, we meet The Greek Herbalist, Maria Christodoulou. We discuss her experiences as a first generation Greek-American, what it was like encountering the Greek landscape for the first time, how she went from a classics major to studying herbalism to now living in Greece and, among many things, leading the way in herbal immers…
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For those living abroad or without any living relatives in Greece, it can be difficult to find ways to connect with your Greek roots. So in this episode, I share some unique ideas to connect with your Greek ancestry that do not involve genealogy. Instead, I’m going to suggest some other practices for coming home to Greece, even if you are unable to…
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Plants of the Underworld
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Journey down, into the depths of the earth, to meet the plants of the Greek Underworld — the trees, flowers, herbs, and shrubs that ancient Greek mythology associates with the Realm of the Dead. Along the way, meet the Underworld rivers and entrances to Hades; learn about the sacred kykeon of the Eleusinian Mysteries; discover a shocking truth abou…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 278 Chris Ryba of S/Y Olivia Grace This is from the great website Chris put together to record this voyage:https://oliviagrace.travel.blog/home-page/This voyage began in 2015 when I sent Joy a text message: “Just an idea… what do you think of taking a 6-month sabbatical?” I also sent a link to Sailing Totem (htt…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 277 Karen Jewell “Inside the Nautical Minds Eye”
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 277 Karen Jewell "Inside the Nautical Minds Eye"Karen Jewell reached out to me to see if I would be interested in interviewing her for this podcast. here is her background..."My writing background also includes three other published books:• A History of the Rowayton Waterfront (The History Press)• A Maritime His…
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Today, we encounter Dionysos through the lens of his most sacred plants, the Vines — specifically the Ivy, Grape, and Rough Bindweed. We also talk about wine, entheogens, and consciousness-altering brews of the ancient Greek world; the Maenads who danced into ecstatic union; as well as the places, mountains, and herbs sacred to the god of divine ma…
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Welcome to season two of a Temple Wild, where we rediscover the myths of the ancient Greeks through the plants and landscapes that shaped them. Listen to some exciting announcements about what to expect from the new season.DETAILED SHOW NOTEShttps://atemplewild.com/atemplewild/season-twoSUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patron: https://atemplewild.com/patro…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 276 Jon Bilger founder of PredictWind
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 276 Jon Bilger founder of PredictWindJon Bilger Bio:One might say the seas are in PredictWind Founding Director Jon Bilger’s genes. The son of a triple Olympian sailor, Jon set sail at the age of eight, traveling with his father to attend regattas around the world. Jon carried the family legacy forward, sailing …
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 275 Steve Payne pt. 2 England to Malta on a motorboat
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 275 Steve Payne pt. 2 England to Malta on a motorboatQuick bio:I was born on the south coast of England, but moved to London as soon as I could. After a few silly jobs, I decided to become a photographer. I had cards printed up before I even owned a camera. Started out working for the music press and ended up wo…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 274 Steve Payne pt 1 England to Malta on a motorboat
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 274 Steve Payne pt 1 England to Malta on a motorboatQuick bio: I was born on the south coast of England, but moved to London as soon as I could. After a few silly jobs, I decided to become a photographer. I had cards printed up before I even owned a camera. Started out working for the music press and ended up wo…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 273 Franz Diary of 2023 Atlantic CrossingThe first and only audio diary I made for the 2023 Atlantic crossingnote we had not really solved the engine air bubble problem. When I got to Trinidad I had a mechanic look at the engine he had me run the electric pump for about 5 min and found the leak at the banjo bolt…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 272 John Flewitt and Michael McGuire Atlantic Crossing 2023
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 272 John Flewitt and Michael McGuire Atlantic Crossing 2023 I had a great Crew on the 2023 Atlantic Crossing here is my interview with John Flewitt and Michael McguireAgain I iterate I don't think I could have found any better crew! Please Consider supporting the podcast in PatreonIf you have ideas for future po…
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Dylan Magaster In person meeting in Cape Verde part 2 I met in person Dylan Magaster in Cape Verde. About half way thorough the interview we both realized that we had talked before in 2020Below are the show notes for that interview!...... ------------------I received this email from Dylan, so how could I resist the interview invitation!Hello,My nam…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 270 Gota Canal Sweden with Neil Fletcher
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Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 270 Gota Canal Sweden with Neil FletcherThis is a interview with Neil Fletcher about his summer 2022 sail across Sweden via the Gota CanalYou can find out more information on Neil at https://www.sailingarcturus.com/Dan Culpepper is doing the Race2Alaska in his boat Team Hornblower you can track him he…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 27 Spike Hampson Pt. 2This is the second of 2 podcasts of my interview with Spike Hampson talking about his journey in a small boat enroute from Wyoming to Buenos Aries Argentina.If you want a copy the book by Elias Kulukundis called Feasts of Memory. Let me know how you can pay for postage. I have several copie…
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This is the first of 2 podcasts of my interview with Spike Hampson talking about his journey in a small boat enroute from Wyoming to Buenos Aries Argentina.If you want a copy the book by Elias Kulukundis called Feasts of Memory. Let me know how you can pay for postage. I have several copies that I am willing to give to my listeners but I don't want…
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2023 Rewind Episode 173 Sailing the North Atlantic Crossing East to West pt 2 w Dan Culpepper
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Sailing the North Atlantic Crossing East to West pt 2 w Dan CulpepperI consider Dan Culpepper a good friend and now a great skipper listen as he tells us how he went about Sailing the North Atlantic Crossing East to West pt 2Dan I started this conversation and we ended up breaking it up into two individual podcasts because he tells such great stori…
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Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 269 Atlantic Crossing ReportThis is a quick summarized report on the 2023 Atlantic Crossing IMG_0038Crew member RobbThis is a quick summarized report on the 2023 Atlantic CrossingIMG_0020 Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a…
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2023 Rewind Episode 172 Sailing the North Atlantic Crossing East to West pt 1 w Dan Culpepper
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Sailing the North Atlantic Crossing East to West pt 1 w Dan CulpepperI consider Dan Culpepper a good friend and now a great skipper listen as he tells us how he went about Sailing the North Atlantic Crossing East to West pt 1Dan I started this conversation and we ended up breaking it up into two individual podcasts because he tells such great stori…
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2023 Rewind Episode 159 Sailing in the Mediterranean Dan Culpepper sailing Italy to Portugal
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Dan Culpepper sailing Italy to PortugalDan Culpepper returns to share his story of sailing Italy to Portugal last summer, by way of Sardinia, Spain, and Morocco. Dan is a great story teller and it is great to talk to him again!Here is a link to his website:http://sailingheldeleine.com/resources/Here is the link I said I would share about Croatia An…
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This is the fourth part of the interview with my friend Dan Culpepper after his epic voyage aboard sailing vessel Heldeleine across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean. In This episode we make it to his wintering spot in Gaeta Italy.Here is a link to his website:http://sailingheldeleine.com/resources/Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certi…
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