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This episode of Big Blend Radio features renowned author, climate activist, and clean energy expert Bill McKibben, who talks about the transformative power of solar energy and his new book HERE COMES THE SUN: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization (W.W. Norton & Company; Aug. 19, 2025). McKib

For chef Samin Nosrat, one of the most valuable parts of life is sharing food with the people you love. Samin joins Life Kit to discuss her new cookbook, offers advice for ritualizing ongoing gatherings with friends and shares her recipe for the ultimate garlic bread.  Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for ou

In this conversation, Anna Lemke discusses the dual nature of dopamine as both a pleasure molecule and a regulator of pain. Find out how modern life, with its abundance of pleasurable stimuli, has led to a 'drugification' of everyday experiences, making individuals more vulnerable to addiction and chronic dopamine defi

Hunter talks to Dan Harris about the challenges of starting a meditation practice, and the profound impact mindfulness can have on relationships and personal growth. Learn practical steps for beginners and the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation, particularly in parenting. Find out strategies for integra

Are you making these common communication mistakes? In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Charles Duhigg explore the intricacies of communication, emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social. They explore the intricacies of communication, particularl

What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny disposition or being fulfilled, even if you don't feel pleasant all the time. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast and author of The Happiness Project, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right