Ish Matters is an educational podcast for everyone! Your host Rania Salah believes that change begins with conversation, all-inclusive conversations. Along the way, Rania shares her personal experiences, research findings, and invites guests to discuss topics ranging from science and politics to self-love. This is raw, unedited, and a little messy. So decide on a drive or chore, grab some headphones, and get ready for some learning!
Why Your Brain Craves Nature, Not Concrete Jungles
Ever feel like the city is suffocating you? Like your stress levels are always high, sleep isn’t restful, and like you can’t come up with new ideas? In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden truths about why you need nature to stay sane—biologically, neurologically, and emotionally. From lowering blood pressure and stress hormones to boosting creativity and happiness, nature does more than just look pretty—it’s crucial for your health. I’ll walk you through the science behind it and share why losing touch with the natural world is costing us more than we realize. If you’ve ever felt the pull to escape into the wild, this episode will show you why your body and mind are begging to escape from the concrete cages we live in.
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The Nature Fix By Florence Williams (https://www.florencewilliams.com/the-nature-fix)
Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on levels of cortisol (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31001682/)
28 Sept 2024
Is the U.S. Government Poisoning Us? Yes
Is the U.S. Government Poisoning Us? It might sound shocking, but in this episode, we take a deep dive into how government subsidies, big agriculture, and ultra-processed foods are contributing to America's rising chronic disease rates. From diabetes and heart disease to autoimmune disorders, we'll uncover the policies behind the problem and explore the hidden chemicals in our food supply. Join me as I break down the facts, share the data, and offer practical tips on how you can navigate a food system that seems to be working against your health. It's time to take control—because what you don’t know might be hurting you.
"The Impact of Special Interest Groups on the Federal Dietary Guidelines: Consequences for American Health" (https://commons.clarku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1056&context=sps_masters_papers)
22 Sept 2024
You're Not Living In Reality: The Spectacle of Commodities
This episode is about Guy Debord's idea of the spectacle: a social system where life is mediated by images and appearances. It’s not just about watching TV or scrolling through social media—though those are clear examples—but about how everything in society becomes a performance, a show. The spectacle turns real, lived experiences into representations, where appearances matter more than substance. It’s a world where being has turned into appearing, and we are constantly performing, not living.
Inspired by:
The Philosophize this Podcast (https://www.philosophizethis.org/)
Society of the Spectacle (https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/debord/society.htm)
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