Posts by Catherine

Dr. Helen Phillips, senior researcher in physical oceanography at the University of Tasmania, shares her journey and research on the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, emphasizing the importance of understanding how this current separates warm and cold waters, affecting global climate stability. Her work involves studying heat transfer across the current, particularly in light of climate change, which is causing stronger winds and more unstable currents. She highlights the role of various scientific instruments and the R/V Investigator, a research vessel available for Australian scientists to conduct oceanographic studies.

Spoken Word artist, Huwa, is a Nigerian resident where she performs her craft. She also shares what it is like living in a third world country where life is grand despite limited choices. Huwa says it’s okay to live your dreams even if your environment has limited things and limited choices. You still have a choice to invest time and energy into your craft.

“The polar bear must have heard me snoring and he put his paw on my head and my shoulder…” . The Arctic is described as both a paradise and a perilous place, governed by nature. Marine biologist Steven Kazlowski appreciates its beauty and freedom, while Inupiat resident Jack Kayotuk shares a harrowing experience of being stranded in the cold after his snow machine broke down. Both Jack and Steve serve as polar bear guides, educating tourists on the bears’ lives and conservation needs. They share memorable stories, highlighting the unique and challenging aspects of life in the Arctic. (Left Eye Productions Photography; Akook Arctic Adventures)

Do you want to learn how to listen to your body? Kyra King, a single mother of two, overcame a toxic relationship by cleansing and reprogramming her body and mind through nutrition, morning stretches, and mindfulness. Kyra King is a Life Satisfaction Coach who embodies radiance and authenticity.