Her Impact

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Earth stories, science lives, human impact.

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Her Impact has moved into global geotourism storytelling, with episodes centered on geoparks, protected landscapes, cultural heritage, and the people who care for them. Its archive also profiles women in science whose work shaped climate research, ocean science, biomedical discovery, and plant history.

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About Her Impact

Her Impact is a place-based science and heritage show with a clear sense of mission. It began around stories of women, leadership, purpose, and scientific achievement, then shifted into a new chapter centered on global geotourism. The change is not a clean break. It feels like an expansion. The show still looks for people whose work deserves more attention, but now it also looks at landscapes as active storytellers. Geoparks, national parks, protected areas, volcanic trails, ancient rock formations, and community destinations become its new field of view. The tone is welcoming and direct. It favors explanation over polish. A listener hears questions about how a place is cared for, how visitors learn from it, and how local people become part of its interpretation. The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark episode is especially revealing. Carol Glinson describes maps, signage, archaeological sites, visitor facilities, local businesses, training programs, and the everyday work of helping guides, guesthouses, restaurants, and coach drivers share basic knowledge with visitors. That practical detail gives the show its strength. Her Impact is interested in heritage as something maintained by people, not just admired from a distance. Its older science-biography episodes add another layer. Elizabeth Shaman, Katsuko Saruhashi, Flossie Wong Stoll, and Eunice Newton Foote are presented as women whose curiosity and persistence mattered beyond their own laboratories. The episodes connect botany, genetics, ocean science, biomedical research, greenhouse gases, education, migration, women's rights, and resistance to political pressure. Some passages are more conversational than tightly produced, but the intent is consistent. The show wants overlooked work to be named. It wants landscapes to be interpreted with care. It suits listeners drawn to sustainable travel, public history, Earth science, and biographies of women whose contributions were larger than their recognition.

Made for: Her Impact suits listeners who enjoy accessible science history, sustainable travel, cultural heritage, and stories about people caring for significant places. It is especially relevant for those interested in women in science and geotourism.

What sets it apart: The show links two kinds of overlooked inheritance: the landscapes that need interpretation and the women whose scientific work deserves recognition. Its best moments are practical and grounded, showing how heritage is protected through guides, signs, training, communities, and everyday stewardship.

In their own words

Her Impact is a podcast exploring the people shaping geotourism, conservation, and cultural heritage around the world. Each episode dives into remarkable landscapes—from geoparks to community-led destinations—through conversations with those protecting and interpreting them. Host Konstantia uncovers how geology, culture, food, biodiversity, and local traditions come together to create meaningful, sustainable travel experiences. It’s a show for listeners who love nature, place-based stories, and the impact people make on the world.

geotourism storytellinggeoparks and protected areascultural heritage interpretationwomen in scienceclimate science historycommunity-led visitor educationgeology and archaeologysustainable travel

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  1. 1

    Exploring the Karst Landscapes of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark

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    ["Carol Glinson says the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark in County Clare spans about 560 square kilometers, with karst, caves, fossils, and hydrology shaping the landscape.", "She traces the project from a county-council visitor-management job and 2008 Geopark consultations to UNESCO-linked recertification every four years.", "The Burren Ecotourism Network grew from 11 or 12 businesses to more than 70, while OPW partnerships, interpretive signage, and Leave No Trace training help manage sites like Pallinabarone dolmen and the Cliffs of Moher.", "The interview also covers Galway Bay oysters, winterage cattle traditions, climate-action communication through art and music, and her advice to women in conservation: build relationships, listen, and collaborate."]

    Mar 25, 2026·32m·3 clips
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    Exploring the Karst Landscapes of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark (Audio Version)

    Hidden gem

    Carol Glinson says the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark was shaped by a 2008 consultation and a four-year recertification cycle that lets the community refuse to reapply.

    Mar 24, 2026·32m·3 clips
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    A New Chapter for Her Impact: Exploring Geotourism Stories Around the World (Audio Version)

    Host Costantina announces a shift in her podcast from leadership stories to geotourism, focusing on global landscapes and the people who protect them.

    Mar 11, 2026·3m
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    A New Chapter for Her Impact: Exploring Geotourism Stories Around the World

    Host Costantina announces a rebranding of Her Impact podcast to focus on geotourism stories, exploring landscapes and cultures worldwide.

    Mar 11, 2026·3m
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    Elisabeth Schiemann: The Botanist Who Defied the Nazis

    This episode of Hair Impact profiles Elisabeth Schiemann, a German botanist and geneticist who defied the Nazis and advanced the understanding of cultivated plant history.

    Jun 27, 2025·8m
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    Katsuko Saruhashi’s Scientific Odyssey: From Ocean Mysteries to Global Change

    This episode explores the life of Katsuko Saruhashi, a scientist who studied ocean chemistry and fallout, and her journey from a curious child to a pioneering woman in science.

    Jun 13, 2025·8m
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    Her Impact Uncovered: Flossie Wong-Staal’s Journey in HIV Research

    This episode tells the inspiring story of Flossie Wong-Staal, a pioneering scientist in HIV research, from her childhood in China to her groundbreaking work.

    May 30, 2025·10m
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    Elinor Ostrom and the Revolution of Shared Resources

    May 9, 2025·7m
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    Unveiling the Unsung Hero Eunice Newton Foote and the Birth of Climate Science

    May 2, 2025·10m
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    Skydiving to the Stars: The Unstoppable Journey of Valentina Tereshkova

    Apr 25, 2025·17m
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    Healing the World: Tu Youyou’s Fight Against Malaria

    Apr 11, 2025·12m
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    Breaking Barriers: The Life and Legacy of Anandibai Joshi

    Apr 4, 2025·9m
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    Hedy Lamarr’s life — a journey of beauty, intellect, and quiet revolution

    Mar 27, 2025·9m
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    Jane Goodall: A Lifelong Journey of Curiosity, Courage, and Compassion

    Mar 13, 2025·14m
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    Maria Sibylla Merian turned Science into Art

    Host Gassandra Gileos introduces Maria Sibylla Merian, a 17th-century botanical artist known for her detailed drawings of the natural world, whose work is preserved in the British Museum.

    Jun 25, 2023·21m
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    Dog research and what science says about our best friend

    Emory University research suggests dogs distinguish familiar words, while Sussex research shows they recognize words across different speakers.

    Feb 12, 2023·23m·1 clip
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    Death and dying: what science says about the end of life

    This episode explores what science reveals about death and dying, addressing the universal fear of mortality and the process of end of life.

    Jan 22, 2023·32m·2 clips
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    Pompeii: the lost city frozen in time

    Oct 16, 2022·11m
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    Rainbows: eight fascinating facts that you never knew

    Jun 26, 2022·18m
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    Dorothy Hodgkin discovered the structure of insulin

    Jun 12, 2022·18m
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    Quotients: which ones are more important than IQ

    Mar 13, 2022·14m
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    Six science-based benefits of loving yourself

    The host introduces the concept of self-love and its six science-based benefits, sharing personal insights on how self-love can improve health and lifestyle.

    Jan 9, 2022·21m
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    Seven types of rest

    Nov 28, 2021·18m
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    #MeToo in science

    Nov 14, 2021·14m
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    100th episode of Her Impact podcast

    Nov 7, 2021·14m
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    How to spot bad science

    Oct 31, 2021·20m
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    Women in Science Diaries: never getting promoted

    Jul 18, 2021·10m
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    Four mental benefits of walking

    Jul 11, 2021·9m
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    Marie Curie was the genius that still saves lives

    Jun 27, 2021·10m
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    The Big Bang theory explains the origins of the universe

    Jun 20, 2021·9m
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    Ten Covid-19 vaccine myths spreading fear

    Jun 6, 2021·15m
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    Six green ideas for work

    May 26, 2021·12m
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    Gender differences: how our brains are different

    May 5, 2021·6m
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    Four healthy habits for your spring wellness

    Apr 21, 2021·10m
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    Why the plants are green

    Mar 31, 2021·5m
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    Troodos mountains: traveling to the ocean depths

    Mar 24, 2021·6m
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    Inge Lehmann: discovering earth's inner core

    Mar 17, 2021·7m
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    Women's day: celebrating with the women of Her Impact

    Mar 10, 2021·7m
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    Four ways to improve the indoor air quality of your home

    Mar 3, 2021·10m
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    Five sustainable ideas at home

    Feb 24, 2021·8m
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    Sherlock Holmes: introducing forensic science

    Feb 17, 2021·8m
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    Earthquakes: why the Earth is dancing

    Jan 27, 2021·6m
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    Six litter facts that will make you stop

    Jan 20, 2021·7m
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    Five tips to help ease the period pain

    Jan 13, 2021·10m
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    Women in science diaries: fired for being sick

    Jan 6, 2021·10m
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    Seven tips to help you get through a panic attack

    Dec 9, 2020·11m
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    Four health reasons to drink coffee

    Dec 2, 2020·6m
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    Why the sky is blue

    Nov 25, 2020·7m
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    Five deadliest pandemics that changed history

    Nov 11, 2020·11m
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    The story of making Europe

    Nov 4, 2020·7m