Getting Through It

Episode 9 - Debunking the Biggest Earthquake Myths

In this episode, we're diving deep into the pool of misconceptions, myths, and legends that seek to explain what makes earthquakes so scary to humans. From the earliest records kept, humans have sought to explain "why" in order to help us feel better about the fact that we don't know when earthquakes will strike. We take a look at time of day, weather, animals, and more to help you get through it when the earth starts to move...

Episode 8 - The Disaster "Blame Game"

In a disaster, systems fail where they are already weak or strained (think of brittle pipes, weak buildings, or overwhelmed levies). Like our physical systems, our social systems function in the same way. In this episode, Dr. Jones explores how society finds scapegoats during a disaster, why, and what we can do about it. And it comes down to trust.

Episode 7 - The Likelihood (and Impact!) of a Natural Disaster in a Pandemic

It's time to avoid "magical thinking" and referring to things as "on brand" for 2020. In this episode, we delve into the likelihood of an earthquake, hurricane, or other natural disaster of occurring during the COVID19 Pandemic. Spoiler alert -- it's more likely than you probably want to admit!

Episode 6 - What Does It Mean When You Have a Lot Earthquakes

From the "increased risk" on the San Andreas Fault to many felt aftershocks in Puerto Rico to Yellowstone's super-volcano and the mythological Ring of Fire -- this episode reveals what you need to know about earthquakes they read or hear about and how they might explain what's next. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 5 - Science: From Ivory Tower to the Public Square

In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses the fundamentals of bringing science from the ivory tower to the public square -- to everyone -- so you can take control of our chaotic world. She talks about science as facts vs. science as a process, the role of tobacco in our science-trust crisis, and why reality really matters to all of us trying to manage the current crisis and the crises we'll face in the future.

Episode 4 - Why a Pandemic Spikes (and What You Can Do about It)

In this episode, Lucy and John explore the recent spike in COVID19 across the US, what the science tells, and how we, as humans need to find a sense of belonging to survive in the long, slow disaster.

Episode 3 - Why You Feel/Fear What You Do about Disasters

In this episode, Dr. Jones explains why you feel what you feel about disasters, looking at the innate human reaction that leads to fear based on dread and uncertainty. 

Episode 2 - The Earthquake Name Game

In this episode, Dr. Jones explains how earthquakes get their names, why an aftershock is called an aftershock, and how those names can change.... any why it's important for you to know these things!

Episode 1 - Surviving the Pandemic with Science

Dr. Jones explains how we are doing what we're doing to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.