Dive into a powerful conversation with Virginia Eubanks, a leading journalist and political science professor at SUNY Albany, as she shares insights from her new memoir, A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving. Discover how the principles of open water and wilderness rescue can illuminate the path for caretakers of loved ones with PTSD.

A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving by Virginia Eubanks

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Open Water Lifesaving – The United States Lifesaving Association Manual (3rd Edition

How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett

Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Strangers Drowning by Larissa MacFarquhar

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Discover the grit and determination that propelled Bethany to achieve over a hundred Fastest Known Time records and advocate for women in outdoor sports. Christine and Bethany delve into the challenges faced on the trail, the importance of community, and the transformative power of nature.

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Blood Sweat Tears edited by Christine Reed

In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

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Journey with H.D. Carver, author of We Became Wild, and host Christine Reed on the Pacific Crest Trail. They discuss the importance of YA stories that show messy, “unlikeable”, and complicated characters. For girls and young women to understand that we aren’t done yet. Heather shares how she went from a kid who didn’t like reading to someone who longed to write something that kids like her could relate to.

We Became Wild by H.D. Carver

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich

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