The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, thro...
Flight of the Monarchs: Jaime Rojo on Beauty and Conservation
National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world.See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com, and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com.
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Spilling the Tea on Cross Culture Comedy: Jesse Appell’s Journey in China
In this episode, comedian and tea enthusiast Jesse Appell of Jesse's Teahouse takes us on a journey from studying Chinese comedy to building an online tea business. He shares how navigating different cultures shaped his perspective on laughter, authenticity, and community. From mastering traditional Chinese cross-talk comedy to reinventing himself after a life-changing move, Jesse and host Brian Lowery discuss adaptation and the unexpected paths that bring meaning to our lives.For more on Jesse, visit jessesteahouse.com and for more on Brian and the podcast go to brianloweryphd.com.
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Music, Movement, and Meaning: Hanging Out with DJ Cosmo
In this episode of Know What You See, Brian Lowery talks with DJ Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy, an acclaimed broadcaster, DJ, and founder of Classic Album Sundays. Colleen shares her journey from a high school radio station to becoming a global curator of transformative musical experiences. Whether it's finding community through the airwaves, or the shared euphoria of the dance floor, or the relaxed vibe of group listening events, Brian and Colleen reflect on the healing and uniting power of music.For more about DJ Cosmo visit colleencosmomurphy.com, and for more on Brian check out his website at brianloweryphd.com.
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Bonus: "Wisdom and Practice" with Simran Jeet Singh
Here’s another podcast we think you’ll like. It's called "Wisdom and Practice" and it’s hosted by one of Brian Lowry's guests this season, Simran Jeet Singh. Wisdom & Practice uncovers what insights we can gain from our ancient and modern traditions. Simran explores the different means of practice his guests have taken to discover new awareness of themselves, and how we can all cultivate more meaning, purpose and growth in our everyday lives.This episode of Wisdom and Practice features Katherine May, author of "Enchantment" and host of "How We Live Now". She and Simran discuss the loss of our sense of play, the power of attention, and how we can reconnect with a sense of wonder. You can find out more about "Wisdom and Practice" at Simran’s website - simranjeetsingh.org - and subscribe to the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. Hope you enjoy!
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Wine and Chocolate: Stories and Craft with Chris Gaither and Todd Masonis
Wine and chocolate may seem like simple pleasures, but for people like master sommelier Chris Gaither and Dandelion Chocolates co-founder Todd Masonis, they’re so much more. Chris sees wine as a way to bring people together to share stories and get in touch with the land and culture. Todd’s approach to chocolate focuses on traditional origins and fostering relationships with small farms. In Brian's conversations with both, we dive into how these everyday indulgences can connect us to people, places, history, and even ourselves.
The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, through conversations with experts and people just trying to make sense of it all, Brian Lowery takes a journey of exploration—answering and raising questions to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for the often surprising, sometimes perplexing, and now and then transcendent lives we create together.
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