The podcast where we dive deeper into the insects, fish, and fossils you can find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game! @beyondblathers on Instagram and Twitter, email: beyondblathers@gmail.com.
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Looking at Lyme is an educational podcast created by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, designed to increase awareness and empower listeners with expert knowledge. Join host Sarah Cormode as she explores various perspectives about Lyme disease and its impact on human health. Throughout the series, we will learn alongside doctors, entomologists, geneticists, community leaders and other experts. Come learn how to stay safe in the outdoors!
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This week we're talking about rays! From manta rays to stingrays to sawfish and more, we're diving deep into this amazing group of animals! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where we…
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Exploring Invisible International with Dr. Nevena Zubcevik
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In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Nevena Zubcevik, a Harvard trained and board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, and Chief Medical Officer of Invisible International. Dr. Zubcevik talks about some of the challenges that doctors and Lyme patients face within the medical system, including time constraints and the “syndromizin…
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For our four year anniversary (!!!!) we're talking about the ground sloth, as well as making a bittersweet announcement. Listen to learn more about the many species of ground sloth that existed not so long ago, and to hear an important update. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stic…
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64. Foundations of healing with Dr. Marie Matheson
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In this episode, we speak with Canadian naturopathic doctor, Dr. Marie Mathieson. Dr. Matheson is one of a growing number of Canadian clinicians who are helping Lyme patients find solutions and gaining valuable expertise in the process. She's co-founder of BioHeal Ottawa and creator and facilitator of the Lyme Bright Collective and Tick Bite Ready.…
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63. Getting to know ILADS with Sarah Quillen
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In this podcast we speak with Sarah Quillen, executive director of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, and ILADS sister organization, The International Lyme and Associated Disease Education Foundation. Sarah received her Masters in Public Affairs from University of North Carolina and is a Certified Fundraising Executive. With ov…
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This week we're talking about an amazing (and terrifying!) Ice Age animal, the sabertooth tiger! Listen to learn more about their iconic saber teeth, the environment they lived in, and why they went extinct! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each mon…
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62. The role of patient organizations with Mario Levesque
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In this podcast we speak with Mario Levesque, Associate Professor of Canadian Politics and Public Policy in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Mount Allison University. His teaching and research focus on Canadian politics and public policy, with interests in Atlantic Canadian politics and Lyme disease policy in Canada. He rec…
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61. Seeking answers and finding resilience with Rachel and Dorothy Leland
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In this episode of the Looking at Lyme podcast we welcome Dorothy and Rachel Leland, a dynamic mother and daughter duo who are changing the way we understand Lyme disease through their writing and their drive to convey important information to help Lyme patients and those around them. Rachel and Dorothy are co-authors of the book Finding Resilience…
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This week we're finally talking about another shark: the hammerhead! Listen to learn more about their iconic head shape, how they're doing in the wild, and much more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch …
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60. Lyme persistence and combination antibiotic research with Monica Embers
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In this podcast, we're excited to speak with Dr. Monica Embers, associate professor in the division of immunology, director of vector borne disease research, and director of the education and training program at the Tulane Primate Research Center. Dr. Embers’ research is focused on the detection of persistent Lyme disease in human autopsy tissues, …
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Ladybug with Dr. Jessica Ware
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This week we're so excited to be joined by entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about the ladybug, or ladybird beetle! We also got to talk to Dr. Ware about her PBS show, Insectarium; her experience as a curator; her work as a co-founder of Entomolgists of Color; and so much more! Make sure to check out Insectarium on PB…
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59. Reflecting on Lyme disease in Canada with Janet Sperling
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Janet Sperling is an entomologist, researcher and president of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation. During her early years studying entomology, she recalls that at that time, Lyme disease seemed very simple. When living in the US, Janet interacted with several people that had a much broader understanding of the disease. When her son contracted Lym…
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Welcome to Season 5 of the Looking at Lyme podcast! As we move forward with Season 5, we’d like to thank Sarah Cormode for the incredible work she’s done over the past several years, leading the way with the podcast and several other CanLyme educational initiatives. Sarah carried the podcast from our first episode of Season 1 to the end of Season 4…
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This week we're talking about the pelicans, a genus of eight species of large waterbirds with iconic long beaks and throat pouches! Listen to learn more about their size, distribution, gular pouches, and how they're doing in the wild. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and …
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This week we're talking about a fish that's popular with anglers — the pike! Listen to learn more about their habitats, impressive cold tolerance, and how big they can actually get! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a loo…
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To celebrate Valentine's Day, we're talking about one of the greatest love stories of all time: moths and light. Why are moths so attracted to light? Listen to find out! This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If yo…
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This week, we're talking about the grizzly bear! Listen to learn more about this iconic subspecies of brown bear, where they're found, and how they're doing in the wild. This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If yo…
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This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at ou…
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This week we're talking about the sea cucumber! Listen to learn more about this sea creature that is decidedly not actually a vegetable. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where we se…
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This week, we're talking about one of Olivia's favourite dinosaurs: the parasaurolophus! Listen to learn more about their iconic cranial crest and what they used it for! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our mer…
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This week we're talking about the luminous, glowy, adorable, romantic firefly! Listen to learn more about this beetle, its larvae, how it glows, and more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over o…
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58. Under the microscope with Dr. Leona Gilbert
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In this podcast we catch up with Dr. Leona Gilbert to take an inside look at the Lyme bacteria, Borrelia, and find out how it interacts with our cells and how it can evade our immune system. Dr. Gilbert has a doctorate in biotechnology with an extensive background in bio-innovation and bio-business. We’ll also find out more about her research and t…
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This week we're talking about the mahi-mahi! Listen to learn more about this fast, tasty, and colourful ocean fish! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal st…
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57. Microbes, mold and mindset with Dr. Diane Mueller
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In this podcast, Sarah is joined by Dr.Diane Mueller, a naturopathic physician from Colorado who specializes in treating Lyme disease, mold illness and hormonal imbalances. She is also an educator and speaker, and author of the book It's Not In Your Mind: Solutions and Strategies for Lyme Disease, Mold Illness, and Chronic Infections. She joins us …
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This week we're talking about the zebra turkeyfish, or more commonly known as the lionfish — a popular aquarium fish and rampant invasive species. Listen to learn more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merc…
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Spider (Part 2): No Way Home
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This week we're continuing our chat about spiders! Listen to learn about spider reproduction and to find out which spiders won Olivia's coveted spider awards! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store ov…
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This week we're celebrating the start of spooky season and finally talking about spiders! Listen to learn more about their fangs, venom, senses, webs, and hunting strategy. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our …
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56. PANS, PANDAS and Lyme with Dr. Nancy O’Hara
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In this episode of Looking at Lyme, we explore how Lyme disease and other infections can appear dramatically different in children. Sometimes strep and other infections can even cause a sudden onset of neurological and behavioral changes in children. We welcome a world leader in this field to the podcast, Dr. Nancy O’Hara. Read the full show notes …
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This week we're following up our episode on whelks by talking about five really cool species of sea snail! From herbivores to carnivores to snails that don't even seem to eat at all, listen to learn more about the diversity of these marine gastropod molluscs! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation …
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This week we're talking about the whelks, a large family of sea snails that can be found all over the world and also make pretty yummy sushi! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where …
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This week we're talking about the big, loud drone beetle (and chafer beetles in general)! Listen to hear about their sticky feet and shiny elytra, and some of Olivia's stories from the field! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can …
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T. rex: The Story Continues
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This week we're back with the conclusion to our T. rex series! Listen to hear the rest of the story surrounding Sue the T. rex, and to learn more about tyrannosaurus rex as animals! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a loo…
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Re-Release: Brachiosaurus
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If you listened to last week’s episode on the T. rex, we’re sorry to leave you on a gigantic dinosaur sized cliffhanger for another week, but Olivia got unexpectedly swamped out in the field and we thought we’d take this opportunity to celebrate our 150th episode and look back on one of first dinosaur episodes. But don’t worry, we’ll be back ASAP w…
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This week we're celebrating our 150th episode (!!!!) with a big creature: the tyrannosaurus rex! Listen to learn about the T. rex, its relatives, and discovery story. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch …
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This week we're talking about ground squirrels! What makes a ground squirrel different than a tree squirrel or flying squirrel? Can you really catch the plague from ground squirrels? Listen to find out! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! A…
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This week we're celebrating shark week with an episode on the saw shark! Listen to learn more about their distinctive saw-like rostrum and other cool adaptations! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch stor…
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We figured it's time to catch up! This week, we're filling you in on what we've been up to this summer, from field work to a writing residency in the mountains! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store …
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Hoverfly with Rachel Pizante
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This week, Olivia sits down with Rachel Pizante to talk about hoverflies! Rachel is a PhD student at the University of Alberta where she studies pollinators. In this episode you’ll hear two bug nerds talking all about this amazing little bee mimic, sharing their research stories, and just getting way too excited about flies. If you'd like to suppor…
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This week, we're talking about an animal you might've seen today: the house fly! Fair warning, this might be the grossest episode we've recorded, but make sure to listen to learn more about this very common creature's life cycle, adaptations, and more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and rec…
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Pteranodon with Adele Pentland
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This week we’re so excited to be joined by returning guest and palaeontologist extraordinaire Adele Pentland to talk about the Pteranodon! Adele is a PhD candidate at Curtin University and a palaeontologist at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History. She also hosts the fabulous new podcast Pals in Palaeo. We had the best time talk…
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This week we’re celebrating Pride month with a special episode about the rainbowfish! Listen to learn more about these colourful fish, as well as hear some fun facts about sea creatures who defy the reproductive binary! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the m…
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Plankton with Joe Hanson
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This week we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Joe Hanson of PBS's Be Smart, one of our favourite science communication YouTube channels! We got to talk to Joe about plankton, their epic daily migration, his experience making Be Smart, and so much more! Make sure to check out Be Smart on YouTube and watch the episode on diel migration here. And fo…
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This week we're talking about the beautiful, bioluminescent firefly squid! Listen to learn more about their iconic yearly migration, how they produce their gorgeous glow, and why they're so mysterious. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget …
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This week we're talking about one of the most classic dinosaurs of all: the stegosaurus! Listen to learn more about their iconic back plates, small brains, and spiky tails. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a r…
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This week, we're talking about Cocos nucifera, or the coconut palm! Are palm trees actually trees? Where did coconut palms originate? Listen to learn more! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.…
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This week we're talking about the spiny lobster! Listen to learn more about their life cycle, conservation, and the strange sound they make! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to …
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This week we're talking about cacti! Tune in to learn more about this amazingly diverse, exceptionally adapted order of plants. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see …
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Are your employees at risk of a tick encounter in their workplace? There are several ways to reduce the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease. Education is paramount and includes learning how to avoid ticks, what to do when bitten, and knowing the early signs of Lyme disease. Safe and timely tick removal can also reduce the risk of infection with Lym…
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Thank you to all of our guests for sharing your time and expertise with us! We launched season four with several back-to-back episodes that were all about the brain and limbic system, including different approaches to address these issues. We then looked to the outdoors and explored prevention strategies, including ways to address tick encounters i…
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Citrus Long-Horned Beetle
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This week, we're talking about the citrus long-horned beetle, a beautiful insect that can be pretty devastating to trees. Listen to learn more about this beetle's life cycle, how they impact trees, and a bit about pest management! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers…
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