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126, 127
Answering The Need With the tightening economy, increased middle class anxiety, home foreclosures and lengthening lines at soup kitchens throughout the United States, more and more and more Americans will be relying on the good will of their neighbors. This documentary examines why people decide to offer their time and money to answer the need. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
146
Managing Pain Near Portland, Maine, people afflicted with chronic pain from medical conditions support each other in a group where attenders who are discouraged learn to take an active role in their life, and to see themselves not as a patient but as a complete person. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
109
Self-Fulfilling Prophecies with David Allen The surprising power of imagining positive outcomes in life is explored by NY Times best-selling author David Allen who finds that when people vividly picture the solutions to problems, it can reset their nervous system and remove self-imposed blockages. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
24
Simplicity A look at the "voluntary simplicity" movement whose proponents seek to cultivate a lifestyle emphasizing frugal consumption, ecological awareness and personal growth. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
177
Tree-Lined Streets Charlie Starbuck, an affable tax attorney, single-handedly has increased the “canopy” of San Francisco by planting more than 7,500 trees, as part of movement known as Friends of the Urban Forest. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
156
Practicing Prevention Physician Ralph Snyderman, who served as long-time dean of the Duke Univ medical school, believes that personal health (like our environment) should be regarded as "sustainable", which means restructuring the roles of both doctor and patient. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
192
Escape Fire with Matt Heineman We hear excerpts from ‘Escape Fire,’ a powerful new documentary that recently aired on CNN, along with comments by its young director, Matthew Heineman, about the over-scheduled work day of doctors and how too many pharmaceuticals don’t make us better. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
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Modern Wisdom from an Ancient Sage A Kansas therapist and author, John Heider, describes how his life has been profoundly affected by studying a renowned 2,500 year old wisdom text from China that teaches the art of inner balance. (Series: Humankind) Hear a free excerpt
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