Ironically, Brent drove through a storm and rising floodwaters to visit with marine biologist, fisher, and activist Mimi Rogers at her stilt-home in Key West. We talked climate and resilience and how even though most Conches recognize the climate challenges ahead, it can be hard to get entrenched businesses to care. Which is concerning when the average height of Key West is 8' above sea level, with much of the infrastructure much lower than that.

About the series: There are some places where discussions of climate change, sea level rise, and extreme weather events are very uncomfortable. Brent traveled to Houston, New Orleans, and Key West to talk to scientists and activists who are invested in and propelling these essential discussions and initiatives. What he discovered was enormous and gracious creativity when it comes to having conversations with climate deniers and those resistant to the idea of human-caused climate change, many of whom work in government and hold positions of influence.

Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow us online and social media, and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!

Dave and Brent discuss extreme examples of folks who've ditched civilization and ask themselves whether they'd ever consider leaving all our tech and amenities behind. Would you?

Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow us online and social media, and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!

Writer and inspirer Carrie-Ellise Poirier reached out via BlueSky, and we're so glad she did. What a story! She has taken hold of success by reverse-engineering the childhood trauma and BDD challenges she has faced throughout life, successfully publishing six editions of THE CABIN CREW INTERVIEW MADE EASY, a go-to resource for those interested in becoming a flight attendant. She's also writing a memoir called THE GOOD GIRL CHECKLIST, which we're excited to read, continues to help others who struggle with BDD with her inspiring stories of bodybuilding and rising above when things get tough.

Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parkinson. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow us online and social media, and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening!