MIND, BODY, & SOIL
Episode 66: We are the Drivers of Our Species' Tomorrows with Cat Bohannon
This week, Kate sits down with author Cat Bohannan to talk about her book Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. This conversation takes you on a captivating journey through the intricacies of human evolution viewed through the stories our bodies have to tell – and the female body in particular. In this podcast, they explore elements of the book as well as exploring what it means to look at the narrative arc of female bodies through deep time. We look at how our evolution is a product of environment, culture, behaviors, context, and bodies exploring topics like menopause and menstruation, tool use, mating behaviors, and so much more. Cat shares a message of agency and empowerment and what it might mean to think about how the human species might evolve from here.Â
Find Cat:
Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
X (Twitter): @catbohannon
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Books Mentioned in the Podcast:
Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken
Skin: A Natural History by Nina JablonskyÂ
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Current Discounts for MBS listeners:
- 15% off Farm True ghee and body care products using code: KATEKAV15
- 20% off Home of Wool using code BF 20 through November 27th (code KATEKAVANAUGH for 10% after that).Â
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Support the Podcast:
- 15% off Farm True ghee and body care products using code: KATEKAV15
- 20% off Home of Wool using code KATEKAVANAUGH for 10% off
15% off Bon Charge blue light blocking gear using code: MINDBODYSOIL15
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Welcome to Mind, Body, and Soil. Join me, Kate Kavanaugh, a farmer, entrepreneur, and holistic nutritionist, as I get curious about human nature, health, and consciousness as viewed through the lens of nature. At its heart, this podcast is about finding the threads of what it means to be humans woven into this earth. I’m digging into deep and raw conversations with truly impactful guests that are laying the ground work for themselves and many generations to come. We dive into topics around farming, grief, biohacking, regenerative agriculture, spirituality, nutrition, and beyond. Get curious and get ready with new episodes every Tuesday!
This week, Kate sits down with author Cat Bohannan to talk about her book Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. This conversation takes you on a captivating journey through the intricacies of human evolution viewed through the stories our bodies have to tell – and the female body in particular. In this podcast, they explore elements of the book as well as exploring what it means to look at the narrative arc of female bodies through deep time. We look at how our evolution is a product of environment, culture, behaviors, context, and bodies exploring topics like menopause and menstruation, tool use, mating behaviors, and so much more. Cat shares a message of agency and empowerment and what it might mean to think about how the human species might evolve from here.
Find Cat:
Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
X (Twitter): @catbohannon
Books Mentioned in the Podcast:
Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken
Skin: A Natural History by Nina Jablonsky
Current Discounts for MBS listeners:
- 15% off Farm True ghee and body care products using code: KATEKAV15
- 20% off Home of Wool using code BF 20 through November 27th (code KATEKAVANAUGH for 10% after that).
Support the Podcast: