
Earth stories, science lives, human impact.
The gist
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.
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Episodes
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Exploring the Karst Landscapes of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark
Hidden gem["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 - 2
Exploring the Karst Landscapes of the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark (Audio Version)
Hidden gemCarol 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 - 3
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 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
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 - 7
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 - 8
Elinor Ostrom and the Revolution of Shared Resources
May 9, 2025·7m - 9
Unveiling the Unsung Hero Eunice Newton Foote and the Birth of Climate Science
May 2, 2025·10m - 10
Skydiving to the Stars: The Unstoppable Journey of Valentina Tereshkova
Apr 25, 2025·17m - 11
Healing the World: Tu Youyou’s Fight Against Malaria
Apr 11, 2025·12m - 12
Breaking Barriers: The Life and Legacy of Anandibai Joshi
Apr 4, 2025·9m - 13
Hedy Lamarr’s life — a journey of beauty, intellect, and quiet revolution
Mar 27, 2025·9m - 14
Jane Goodall: A Lifelong Journey of Curiosity, Courage, and Compassion
Mar 13, 2025·14m - 15
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 - 16
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 - 17
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 - 18
Pompeii: the lost city frozen in time
Oct 16, 2022·11m - 19
Rainbows: eight fascinating facts that you never knew
Jun 26, 2022·18m - 20
Dorothy Hodgkin discovered the structure of insulin
Jun 12, 2022·18m - 21
Quotients: which ones are more important than IQ
Mar 13, 2022·14m - 22
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 - 23
Seven types of rest
Nov 28, 2021·18m - 24
#MeToo in science
Nov 14, 2021·14m - 25
100th episode of Her Impact podcast
Nov 7, 2021·14m - 26
How to spot bad science
Oct 31, 2021·20m - 27
Women in Science Diaries: never getting promoted
Jul 18, 2021·10m - 28
Four mental benefits of walking
Jul 11, 2021·9m - 29
Marie Curie was the genius that still saves lives
Jun 27, 2021·10m - 30
The Big Bang theory explains the origins of the universe
Jun 20, 2021·9m - 31
Ten Covid-19 vaccine myths spreading fear
Jun 6, 2021·15m - 32
Six green ideas for work
May 26, 2021·12m - 33
Gender differences: how our brains are different
May 5, 2021·6m - 34
Four healthy habits for your spring wellness
Apr 21, 2021·10m - 35
Why the plants are green
Mar 31, 2021·5m - 36
Troodos mountains: traveling to the ocean depths
Mar 24, 2021·6m - 37
Inge Lehmann: discovering earth's inner core
Mar 17, 2021·7m - 38
Women's day: celebrating with the women of Her Impact
Mar 10, 2021·7m - 39
Four ways to improve the indoor air quality of your home
Mar 3, 2021·10m - 40
Five sustainable ideas at home
Feb 24, 2021·8m - 41
Sherlock Holmes: introducing forensic science
Feb 17, 2021·8m - 42
Earthquakes: why the Earth is dancing
Jan 27, 2021·6m - 43
Six litter facts that will make you stop
Jan 20, 2021·7m - 44
Five tips to help ease the period pain
Jan 13, 2021·10m - 45
Women in science diaries: fired for being sick
Jan 6, 2021·10m - 46
Seven tips to help you get through a panic attack
Dec 9, 2020·11m - 47
Four health reasons to drink coffee
Dec 2, 2020·6m - 48
Why the sky is blue
Nov 25, 2020·7m - 49
Five deadliest pandemics that changed history
Nov 11, 2020·11m - 50
The story of making Europe
Nov 4, 2020·7m