Mary Beth Maziarz
Co-host of The Mountain LifeAfter decades performing on Park City’s musical stages, Mary Beth Maziarz is excited to embrace a new role behind the microphone: highlighting the artistic, cultural, sociological, and even metaphysical sides of living at elevation for KPCW’s The Mountain Life. If you see her around town, feel free to chat her up about gluten-free high-altitude baking, psychological thrillers, or the great podcast you just discovered. She lives in Park City with her husband Mark, kids Scout and Foster, and two entertaining rabbits.
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Dr. Aaron Fischer from the University of Utah School of Psychology and Psychiatry talks about the challenges and triumphs of youth mental health. Then, science journalist Starre Vartan talks about her new book, "The Stronger Sex," which dismantles the myth that men are inherently stronger than women. -
In our ongoing series “Resilient Youth," Dr. Aaron Fischer, last year’s “Utah Afterschool Community Champion of the Year,” talks about how new – and old – approaches by schools and families can best support and encourage the young people in our lives. -
Science journalist Starre Vartan talks about her new book, "The Stronger Sex," which dismantles the myth that men are inherently stronger than women. From superior endurance and immunity to the power of fat, estrogen and even the uterus, Vartan shows how women’s bodies are built for strength, just a different kind. -
Rapper, activist, and author Sonita Alizada shares the gripping story of her escape from the Taliban regime after being sold as a child bride in Afghanistan, and her unexpected connection to Utah in her new book, “Sonita: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom.” (1:13)Then, research professor and geophysicist Gidon Eshel, talks about his new book, "Planetary Eating," which dives deep into how our food choices affect the Earth—and what we can do about it. (25:57)
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Rapper, activist, and author Sonita Alizada shares the gripping story of her escape from the Taliban regime after being sold as a child bride in Afghanistan, and her unexpected connection to Utah in her new book, “Sonita: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom.” -
With scientifically rigorous backing, Gidon Eshel explores the 'great big picture' of factors to consider while making the best dietary choices for both our personal health and our environmental footprint. -
Microbiologist Dr. B. Brett Finlay and health geographer Dr. Jessica Finlay challenge conventional wisdom about aging by highlighting the crucial role of microbes in our health. In their new book "The Microbiome Master Key," they explore how nurturing our inner ecosystem can promote longevity, brain health and overall well-being. Then, Park City based writer, comedian and blogger Jena Kingsley discusses her new book, “Darcy Dates,” based on her blog that chronicles the experience of dating in New York City post-divorce. It's raw, real and hilarious.
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Microbiologist Dr. B. Brett Finlay and health geographer Dr. Jessica Finlay challenge conventional wisdom about aging by highlighting the crucial role of microbes in our health. In their new book "The Microbiome Master Key," they explore how nurturing our inner ecosystem can promote longevity, brain health and overall well-being. -
Take a journey down memory lane with journalist and self-described "retrologist" Rolando Pujol as he celebrates the charm of America's vintage roadside culture. Then, award-winning New York Times journalist Susan Dominus weaves researched stories with science to explore the circumstances that set families apart including the potential effects of your birth order.
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Take a journey down memory lane with journalist and self-described "retrologist" Rolando Pujol as he celebrates the charm of America's vintage roadside culture. From neon signs to muffler men, explore the quirky landmarks that once defined (and hopefully still do) the classic American road trip.
