Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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Welcome to Speaking of Travel, the electrifying iHeart Radio show and global podcast that takes you on unforgettable journeys across the globe... No Passport Required!
Hosted by the passionate and fearless Marilyn Ball, Speaking of Travel dives deep into the heart of what it means to explore. Every episode brings you face-to-face with extraordinary guests who are explorers, change makers, and everyday heroes, all sharing powerful stories that ignite your curiosity, fuel your wanderlust, and open your heart to the world.
This is more than travel. It’s a movement. A celebration of cultural connection, sustainability, and the life-changing magic of stepping out of your comfort zone.
So whether you're packing your bags or just dreaming big, Speaking of Travel is your all-access pass to inspiration, discovery, and purpose-driven adventure.
Don’t just travel... Transform! Speaking of Travel is your front-row seat to powerful stories and cultural connections. Listen in. Dream big. Go far.
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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
How Microbes Shape Travel, Health, and Global Connection With Dr. Melissa Booth
Ever wonder how the tiniest creatures on Earth shape your biggest adventures? Meet microbes—your invisible travel companions, working behind the scenes to transform the air you breathe, the food you savor, and even how your body adapts to new places.
These microscopic marvels boost immunity, connect us to ecosystems, and fuel cultural traditions like fermented foods and biodiversity hotspots.
Joining us is Dr. Melissa Booth, a microbiologist, sustainability scientist, and passionate storyteller, who reveals how these unseen allies influence our journeys in ways we never imagined.
From the microbes in ancient fermentation techniques to the ones thriving in extreme environments, she’ll uncover how they shape our world—and our experiences within it.
Her Great Courses series, The Hidden Power of Microbes, explores these tiny powerhouses that shape life, fuel ecosystems, and keep us thriving.
Get ready for a fascinating deep dive into the microbial universe, where science meets adventure, and the teeniest things make the biggest impact!
"Once you learn about what's all around us and inside us, you'll never see things in quite the same way again."
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