Back to school! Lets learn about "The Power of Listening" A Conversation with Biomarine Scientist & Musician Heather Spence

07/09/2025 1h 1min Temporada 1 Episodio 22
Back to school! Lets learn about "The Power of Listening" A Conversation with Biomarine Scientist & Musician Heather Spence

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Send us a textIn this episode of 60 Minutes with a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with the inspiring and multi-talented Heather Spence, a biomarine researcher and musician who records underwater soundscapes and weaves them into her musical compositions.Heather’s journey is one of science, creativity, and purpose. Her art is not only a healing experience but also a call to protect the environment. Through her unique approach, she teaches us the power of listening, both to nature and to ourselves.Her mission is to inspire deeper awareness of our connection to the natural world while advancing ocean conservation, showing that protecting the environment can be both innovative and profoundly human.Episode HighlightsMeet Heather Heather introduces herself, sharing who she is, what she does, and her academic journey in marine biology and music.Discovering Her Calling We explore how she discovered her unique path, blending science and art into a practice that brings awareness and healing.Protecting the Coral Reefs Heather shares how the Mexican government invited her to protect the coral reefs off the coast of Cancún, and the nonprofit work she has built around ocean conservation.Music, Science & Healing She discusses her album that combines underwater soundscapes with her compositions, and how her art creates space for awareness and reflection.Workshops That Transform Heather explains how her workshops help companies improve listening, grounding, and team connection, and also enhancing experiences in unexpected ways, including art galleries, classrooms and much more.Life as a Mom We talk about how her children see her work, the joy they bring her, and why integrating motherhood into her mission is so meaningful.Conscious Connection to Nature Heather reflects on how to raise awareness of environmental issues and why protecting nature is crucial for our shared future.Connect with Heather SpenceLinktree:https://linktr.ee/heatherspence  Connect with the ShowCatch past episodes of 60 Minutes With A Woman, and follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more inspiring conversations.Support the ShowIf this conversation resonates with you, share the podcast with a friend and help us grow a community where women’s voices and stories are honored.Support the show

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