Best CRR Podcasts (2025)

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Radio Bonus - CRR #101.5: Lessons from Southern Activists on Fighting Biomass - Continued! 16:32

8d ago16:32

16:32

Note: This is the second part of the interview that didn't make it into the radio version. The podcast version includes the entire interview. ----- Biomass energy, that is, burning pelletized wood for electricity generation, is a classic false climate solution. It has been devastating forests and communities in the Southeast for years, and the Biom…

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Protecting Eelgrass & Rocky Habitats with the Oregon Ocean Alliance 29:00

21h ago29:00

29:00

All of us in the northwest love our ocean, but we often don’t show it the love that it truly deserves. Ocean conservation is chronically underfunded and under prioritized, but the newly formed Oregon Ocean Alliance is aiming to change that and bring much needed attention and resources to our ocean and coastal ecosystems. To talk about all of that a…

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What Southern Environmental Justice Organizers Can Teach Us About Fighting Biomass in the PNW 43:54

8d ago43:54

43:54

Biomass energy, that is, burning pelletized wood for electricity generation, is a classic false climate solution. It has been devastating forests and communities in the Southeast for years, and the Biomass industry is dead set on expanding into the Pacific Northwest. We did a deep dive into Biomass a couple of years ago, which you can find in the C…

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Ep.6.15 The Reflective Practitioner Part 2: Exploring Deep Listening Through Reflective Practice 33:56

14d ago33:56

33:56

What you’ll gain from this episode: The significance of unfolding in the process of reflective practice. An understanding of the importance of slowing down and feeling into the body in reflective practice. Ways to enlist the help of the observer, as opposed to blocking them through interpretation and judgement. Techniques for deepening signals that…

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Washington's Legacy Forest Defense Campaign & Twin Harbors Waterkeeper 33:49

15d ago33:49

33:49

This show has been pretty Oregon-centric, but I’m told there is a large landmass just north of us that also has a lot of amazing people doing environmental and climate justice work. So I’m putting my Oregon bias aside for today to learn more about one of the most exciting and effective climate forest campaigns in the Pacific Northwest - Washington …

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Bestselling Oregon Author John Larison on ‘The Ancients’, Climate Resilience, and More 42:18

27d ago42:18

42:18

Today, to celebrate the first independent episode of Coast Range Radio, we are going to try something new! Sometimes its important to step back and place our work, and ourselves, in a larger context. And even amidst the relentless assaults we are currently facing, I think this is one of those times. So I am thrilled to be joined by bestselling Oreg…

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Ep.6.14 The Reflective Practitioner Part 1: The Foundations of Reflective practice 39:03

28d ago39:03

39:03

What you’ll gain from this episode: An insight into the power of reflective practice as a tool for understanding ourselves better in relationship to the world. Awareness of how to build reflective practice into your life through journalling, free-writing and drawing. Ways to allow our authentic voice to emerge in reflective practice, without editin…

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Ep.6.13 What Story is Your Team Telling? 39:01

1M ago39:01

39:01

Is the story you're telling expansive or limiting? In this episode of the Relationship Matters podcast, Kiki Kesseler and host Katie Churchman discuss the importance of the narrative in coaching. Kiki, a CRR Global faculty member with 20 years of experiences, emphasizes how stories shape our reality and agency. She shares recollections that highlig…

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Fighting Back Against Trump's Clearcut Agenda 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

On March first, the president issued two executive orders designed to dramatically increase commercial logging on our public lands. These executive orders are bad news on their own, but the situation is actually even more dire. These orders are part of a decades-long effort by industry, the ultra wealthy, and radical right wing anti-government legi…

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Ep.6.12 Team Coaching Masterclass: A deep-dive into working with teams 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

In this Masterclass episode, we'll dive deep into team coaching—a practice transforming how teams collaborate, communicate, and achieve extraordinary results. In this compilation episode, we’ve handpicked some of the most insightful moments from our archives to bring you the essential principles, strategies, and tools that every coach, leader, or t…

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Is The Forest Service Using The Threat Of Wildfire To Increase Logging?? 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

The Forest Service is using the threat of wildfires to justify a drastic expansion of commercial logging on our public lands. That is the contention in an investigative reporting series from Nathan Gilles at Columbia Insight. Many of us in the environmental world have long thought this to be the case, and this series brings the receipts, including …

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Now is the Time to Take Action on the Northwest Forest Plan, with Grace Brahler (NWFP series, part 3) 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

This episode is part three of our deep dive into the Forest Service’s proposal to amend the Northwest Forest Plan, which covers 24 million acres over 17 nation forests spread across Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. As I've said before, it is one of the primary reasons we have any intact or recovering forests left in the Pacific Northwes…

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Ep.6.11 Breaking Free: Overcoming Toxic Patterns in Relationship 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

In this episode, Katie Churchman talks with CRR Global faculty member and UK partner Nairy McMahon about toxic communication and overcoming unhealthy patterns in our relationships. Across this conversation, they discuss and explore how to break free from unskill communication patterns by raising awareness, creating space, and owning what we want in…

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How Trump's DEI Witchunts Impact the Environmental Movement, and How We Can Resist 38:23

2M ago38:23

38:23

We are going to have a couple banger episodes on the Northwest Forest Plan in the coming weeks, but I’m recording this on February 24th, just over one month since Trump’s second term began, and I think we need to step back and take stock for a minute. Don’t worry, this episode is not going to be all about the dark lord, but the administration’s act…

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Labor Exploitation in Forestry and the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP Series, Part 2) 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

This is part two of our series on the Forest Service’s major proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan. As most of our listeners know, the 30 year old Northwest Forest Plan provides critical protections to over 24 million acres of public land in Oregon, Washington, and California. The Forest Service has proposed sweeping changes to the Plan thr…

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Ep.6.10 Learning from the Third Entity: Unlocking the Power of Shared Growth 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

In the second of this two-part mini-series on the Third Entity, CRR Global faculty members Yuri Morikawa and Fuyuo Sato dive deeper into the concept of the Third Entity, exploring how to lead with it and learn from it. This episode focuses on unlocking the power of shared growth, demonstrating how the Third Entity becomes a teacher and a guide in c…

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Tribal Sovereignty & The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP series, Part 1) 41:00

3M ago41:00

41:00

The Northwest Forest Plan is one of the primary reasons that we have any forest left in the Northwest. Without it, and other protections that are now also at risk because of the Trump administration, our public lands would look no different than the industrial clearcuts and monocrop tree plantations that surround me in the Coast Range. In December,…

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Ep.6.9 Building the Third Entity: Laying the Foundation for Strong Relationships 39:04

3M ago39:04

39:04

What is the Third Entity, and how can we get even more deliberate in working with it? It's a key idea in systems inspired coaching, since we work directly with the unique and dynamic "personality" that is created when two people come together in relationship. In this first episode of a two-part series, CRR Global faculty members Yuri Morikawa and F…

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NWFP Series Update & Wildfire Myths vs Facts Revisited 28:59

3M ago28:59

28:59

Historic LA wildfires are still smoldering, the Oregon legislature is back in session, a massively controversial plan to drastically amend the northwest forest plan governing management policies on over 20 million acres of our most precious forests barrels forward, and that little matter of he who shall not be named returning to power and confirmin…

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Why Oregon Needs an Environmental Rights Amendment 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

This is our first episode of 2025, and while we brace for the tidal wave of insanity coming our way on the federal level, we are also preparing for Oregon’s biennial legislative session. If you don’t know, Oregon only has full legislative sessions in odd years, meaning that 2025 will be a big year for Oregon politics and policy. Oregon’s session ru…

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Ep.6.8 Emotional Intelligence Masterclass 1:11:05

4M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

In this Masterclass on Emotional Intelligence, we'll explore self-awareness—a critical skill for personal growth, effective leadership, and nurturing meaningful relationships. In this Masterclass, we’ve curated a series of insightful clips from some of our most powerful episodes, each offering unique perspectives and practical strategies for enhanc…

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Ep.6.7 The Body as a Doorway 52:52

4M ago52:52

52:52

In this reflective episode of Relationship Matters, host Katie Churchman and CRR Global co-founder Faith Fuller invite listeners to explore the body as a profound doorway to personal and relational transformation. Drawing from her own experiences, Faith shares how her evolving relationship with her changing body has become a channel for development…

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Burning Questions - Chaplaincy 34:59

4M ago34:59

34:59

In this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Battalion Chief and Chaplain Celeste Cathcart about the importance of Chaplaincy in the fire service. We covered a lot of really important topics that have huge impacts on almost all types of public service. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as o…

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The Fallacy of "Chainsaw Medicine" for Wildfire, with George Wuerthner, Part 2 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

Today’s show is the second part of a recent talk by conservationist and author, George Wuerthner, on the failures and fallacies of some of the ingrained beliefs around wildfires and wildfire suppression. George Wuerthner is a well-known ecologist and author who has dedicated his career to studying and advocating for wilderness and wildlife conserva…

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The Fallacy of "Chainsaw Medicine" for Wildfire, with George Wuerthner - Part 1 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

Our last episode was a great discussion with a Forest Service scientist and a forest ecologist with the Nature Conservancy about the effects of various fire treatments on subsequent fire behavior. While I appreciated their perspective and research, I wanted to bring in a different viewpoint on fire and forest ecology. It’s important to remember tha…

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Ep. 6.6 I Want More For My Clients Than They Want for Themselves 33:04

5M ago33:04

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In this episode of the Relationship Matters podcast, Katie Churchman is joined by CRR Global co-founder Faith Fuller to explore the delicate balance between a coach’s vision for their client and the client’s own journey. They dive into the challenges of wanting more for clients than they want for themselves and discuss how to foster authentic growt…

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Treating Fire with Fire (and Logging??): A Surprisingly Interesting Scientific Review of Fire Treatments! 52:25

5M ago52:25

52:25

Like it or not, fire politics affects every aspect of public forest policy and the rural landscape, and that is not changing anytime soon. But is science or politics guiding the policy? Are management decisions being made with forest ecology and community resilience as the top priorities, or are certain actors using fire as a smoke screen to score …

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Preparing for the Dark Days Ahead 47:01

6M ago47:01

47:01

As we all collectively live through the unfolding trauma of the 2024 election results, I am going to share a conversation I had yesterday with two of my colleagues in the climate justice world that I found really helpful in starting to process what this election could mean for climate justice and our movement, and how to engage in these early stage…

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State of the Climate Emergency, with Dr. Jillian Gregg 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

“We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled. We are stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis”. Those are the opening sentences of the 2024 State of the Climate Report, led in part by scientists at Oregon…

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Exposing Oregon's Mega-Dairies, with Oregon Rural Action & Food and Water Watch 39:01

7M ago39:01

39:01

Oregon Rural Action and Food and Water Watch recently conducted a rare flyover of Threemile Canyon Farms, one of Oregon’s most notorious factory cattle farms, also known by the simultaneously anodyne and horrifying technical name: confined animal feeding operation, or CAFO, in Morrow County. In conjunction with that, both organizations have release…

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Ep.6.2 ORSC Essentials: A Primer on Organizational & Relationship Systems Coaching 1:14:18

7M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Across this Masterclass on ORSC Essentials, you’ll experience the transformative power of ORSC, which integrates systems thinking with coaching techniques to enhance relationships, navigate change, and foster collaboration. The masterclass will introduce you to leading experts in the field who explore some of the key mindsets and methodologies that…

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Burning Questions - Home Heating Safety 11:53

7M ago11:53

11:53

In this episode, I talk with Firefighter Aidan Miller about Home Heating Safety. We tried to cover as much ground as possible and talked about different ways you can stay safe in your home as these colder month approach. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, an…

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Ep.6.1 Balancing "Me" and "We" in Relationship 48:16

7M ago48:16

48:16

Merger and Individuation in personal and relationship growth In the premiere of season 6 of the Relationship Matters podcast, host Katie Churchman is joined by CRR Global co-founder Faith Fuller to discuss the delicate balance between individuation and merging in relationships. Together, they explore how honoring both individuality and connection i…

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Water Rights and Changing Oregon's Water Law, with Christopher Hall of the Water League 32:15

8M ago32:15

32:15

Freshwater, i.e. non-salinated water, is arguably the most precious resource on earth, and in Oregon, by law, all water belongs to the public. However, if you examine who actually controls water usage in Oregon, you might come away with a very different impression. Water rights, and the laws that govern them, are incredibly consequential for both h…

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Bonus 4. Parenting Path: Dreaming Into Who We Are As Parents 38:20

8M ago38:20

38:20

In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…

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Bonus 3. Parenting Geography: Examining Roles and Lands 40:35

9M ago40:35

40:35

In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…

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Bonus 2. Parenting Intelligence: Crossing Edges and Change 49:05

9M ago49:05

49:05

In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…

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Forest Under Siege, with Author Rand Schenk - Part 2 29:00

9M ago29:00

29:00

Today’s episode is part two of my interview with Rand Schenk, author of a great new book on history of the Forest Service, its founder, Gifford Pinchot, and over 100 years of forest management and mismanagement in the Pacific Northwest. The book, “Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth After Gifford Pinchot”, chronicles the Forest Service’s pr…

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Bonus 1. Parenting with a Systems Coaching Lens 41:37

9M ago41:37

41:37

In this 4-part bonus series on ORSC and parenting, Katie Churchman explores parenting through the lens of ORSC with CRR Global Co-founder Faith Fuller and senior faculty member Sandra Cain. Across this 4-part bonus series, Sandra takes the role of host, allowing Katie to embrace being a guest on the show as a new mum to twin girls. These 4 episodes…

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Forest Under Siege, with Author Rand Schenk - Part 1 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

Today’s episode is part one of a two part interview with Rand Schenk, author of a fascinating and timely new history of the Forest Service, its founder, Gifford Pinchot, and over 100 years of forest management and mismanagement in the Pacific Northwest. The book, “Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth After Gifford Pinchot”, explores the Fore…

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Burning Questions - Candle Safety 13:47

10M ago13:47

13:47

In this episode, we talk with Firefighter Kimberly Quinn about Candle Safety. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with burning candles, incense, or sage in your home and offer some advice to help keep you and your loved ones safe. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as ofte…

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Fighting for our Drinking Water, with North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection 29:00

11M ago29:00

29:00

Whether you live in a city, a small town, or even if you get your water from a well like I do, one of the biggest threats to drinking water in the Pacific Northwest is industrial logging. (A hugely notable exception is portland, which as my guest will touch on in the interview, does not allow logging in its drinking water source, the Bull Run water…

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Saving Oregon's Kelp Forests, with Tom Calvanese of Oregon Kelp Alliance 36:00

11M ago36:00

36:00

The Coast Range Association is a founding member of the brand new Oregon Ocean Alliance, which has formed to more effectively advocate for Oregon’s ocean and coast ecosystems. In a future episode, I’ll be talking with some of the other founding members about our mission and goals and all of that good stuff. The reason I bring it up today is that on…

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Poor Windy Update: BLM Backs Down After Tree Sit! 29:00

12M ago29:00

29:00

About a year and half ago, we did an episode on a Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, timber sale in Southern Oregon called Poor Windy, as part of our Worth More Standing series highlighting some of the biggest threats to mature and old growth forests on public lands. Recently, community activists set up a tree sit in an old growth grove that was ta…

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Northwest Forest Plan: Protecting the Siuslaw National Forest 29:00

1y ago29:00

29:00

Today, we’re going to go deep on an incredibly important subject, albeit one with a somewhat less than stirring name if you aren’t already familiar: The northwest forest plan The northwest forest plan sets the overall management strategy for 17 National Forests across a staggering 24 million acres of federal lands in Washington, Oregon and northwes…

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Celebrating Two Recent Victories for Oceans and State Forests! 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

It is important to celebrate our victories, and today we get to talk about two of them! The Oregon Board of Forestry (BoF) recently voted to approve its first ever Habitat Conservation Plan on State Forests, and a bill to fully fund and strengthen Oregon’s Marine Reserve Program sailed through the recent legislative session. To talk about these vic…

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The Campaign for Oregon's Estuaries, with Annie Merrill 37:17

1y ago37:17

37:17

We often think of the land and the sea as separate worlds that have little to do with each other. But that barrier is much more fluid and interconnected than many people realize. We’ve talked on this program before about what folks call the ‘Land-Sea Connection’, and today we’re going to talk about the ‘connection’ piece of that equation, estuaries…

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The Canopy of Titans! With Author Paul Koberstein 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

On today’s show, Canopy of Titans: the Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest! Canopy of Titans is a new book written by journalists Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate which shines a light on the critical importance of protecting the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Paul and Jessica spent years reporting a…

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Burning Questions - Bathroom Ventilation Fans 9:47

1y ago9:47

9:47

In this episode, I get to talk with Engineer Hayden Knapp and Lieutenant Heath Rogers about Bathroom Ventilation Fans. We'll try to help everyone better understand the risks associated with bathroom ventilation fans, why we have them in our homes, how these fans operate, as well as when you should consider replacing your bathroom ventilation fans. …

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Are we on the Cusp of a Community Forest Revolution?! With Alexander Harris 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

Where I live in the coast range, I am surrounded in all directions by industrial timber plantations for miles in all directions. Now, I have no problem with logging. I think silviculture is a good and noble profession. But it is plain for anyone to see that the short rotation, financialized plantation management practiced by the Wall Street investo…

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