Did the women finish reading “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari? They wrap up their discussion on the book and share their final book reports. Topics include: doctor Google, cyborgs, conspiracy theories, critical thinking, journalism, admitting they don’t know everything, and how our search for “likes” and “stars” influence our public behaviour.
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The six women discuss feedback and comments they received from Book Interrupted Series 3, Episodes 1 through 5, on “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer. Discussion Points: What was it like for previous generations of women and their periods? First period experiences - “am I dying?" Menstrual education for children and men Are males curious about periods? Tampons with applicators, versus without applicators, versus reusable applicators Menstrual cups and period underwear - how do they work? Period boxer briefs for trans men and boys Pads worn by women after giving birth Social media posts normalizing periods Internet trolls - should you engage? Tampons as costumes Lack of understanding around menopause What is perimenopause versus menopause? Update of Brazen Cramp and PMS herbs Performance art inspired by periods and vaginas Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs. Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Period. End of Sentence. (The Pad Project.) Knix Period Underwear Dear Kate Period Underwear Aisle Period Boxer Brief Diva Cup Down the Rabbit Hole The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunther Forever Brazen The Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTok Book Interrupted Pinterest Laurie Anderson ...
The Book Interrupted women continue their conversation on “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall B. Rosenberg. By debating their different communication styles, ranging from keeping it all inside to having no secrets at all, they share what they need to connect. Can they learn how best to speak to each other, despite their differences? Discussion Points: Reevaluating our communication styles Naming our feelings Telling people you appreciate them Name calling and why we lash out in rage Marshall B. Rosenberg and his puppets How to communicate your needs and understand other people’s needs The differences between people who share all and those who don’t Communicating with our body language How to be more blunt Emotional Intelligence and taking time to figure out our feelings Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg Armchair Expert Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman ...
The Book Interrupted women continue their conversation on “What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World” by Jon Young, exploring topics of bird language, multitasking, interconnectedness, naturalists versus naturists, and so much more. The episode ends with a new challenge: can you master/mimic a bird call and spell it? Discussion Points: Technical aspect of the book Learning bird language and what it means Is it in our DNA to connect us to other animals, sounds, etc? Multitasking - is it good for you? Interconnectedness of everything Jon Young’s learning from Indigenous groups throughout the world Categorizing bird sounds and how other animals listen to them Naturist versus naturalist - which one is naked? Bird call challenge - can you master/mimic a bird call and spell it? The recordings of the bird calls - did you listen to them? Pop culture tangents Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World by Jon Young Bird Language Audio Library Jon Young Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Vinyl Cafe My Big Fat Greek Wedding ...
