Stories, Science, and Connection
Science, storytelling, and conservation insights with practical ways to get involved locally and globally.
Welcome to my very first post of Wild Connection on Substack! I’m Dr. Jennifer Verdolin, a.k.a. Dr Jen. I’m a scientist, storyteller, and host of the Wild Connection podcast.
This space is where I’ll share essays that expand on the podcast, sometimes talk about my fieldwork, and explore how our lives are connected to wildlife, nature, and each other. I’m so glad you’re here.
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"Our brains are protecting us from too much emotional overload (especially over things we don’t feel we have any control over). This leads to not believing that small actions will make any difference against large, complex problems. When this happens, we feel powerless, and we disengage. And that’s why I’ve come to believe the solution isn’t more information. It’s more connection. " Exactly. Well put.