About this episode
Dr. Marla Spivak shares her transformative journey with bees and how they guided her through life's challenges.
Before becoming a MacArthur award–winning entomologist, Dr. Marla Spivak is adrift – first as a young woman in search of direction, then deep in the Amazon, severely ill and fearing death. Time and again, it’s the hum of bees that shows her a path forward. Apiculture doesn’t just become her life’s passion, it reveals a deeper truth about the connections that bind us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Marla Spivak
Topics covered
- entomology
- bees
- personal journey
- health
- connection
- apiculture
Keywords
- bees
- entomologist
- MacArthur award
- apiculture
- health
- connection
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MacArthur
Places: Amazon
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