Field Notes from the Biosphere

What if the key to navigating human relationships isn't forcing alignment, but learning how to coexist within a shared ecosystem? 

In this field notes episode recorded near the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere on the Oregon coast, Dr. Kathy Marshack shares intimate observations of the wild residents of her neighborhood—from an orange salamander struggling across wet asphalt to an elk staring peacefully at her dog Kokomo across a backyard fence.

Through these cinematic vignettes, Dr. Kathy illustrates that healthy boundaries are not barriers meant to isolate us; they are safe structures that allow curiosity and relationship to emerge without conflict. 

Whether watching crows protect an injured companion or an osprey outmaneuvering an eagle, discover how nature's wisdom invites us to move beyond judgment, honor our differences, and remember that we all share the same landscape.

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The Discussion Continues: Join the confidential Podcast After Party for this episode! Check the schedule at Thinkific and the Meetup group.

Future of Healing: Dr. Kathy is developing two innovative video games: Radiant Empathy: A Journey of Heartbreak and Healing and The University of NeuroDiversity: Radiant Empathy Campus. 

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