Earth Ancients

Why do we sometimes find it easier to love our dogs than the people in our lives? And what can our canine companions teach us about overcoming loneliness, building trust, and creating meaningful relationships? In this fascinating episode of Destiny, host Cliff Dunning welcomes psychologist and author Dr. Chris Blazina to explore his groundbreaking book, Good Dogs and Difficult People. Drawing upon psychology, attachment theory, scientific research, and his own personal experiences, Dr. Blazina examines humanity's fundamental need for emotional connection and why so many people struggle to establish and maintain healthy relationships.

For more than 20,000 years, humans and dogs have shared an extraordinary evolutionary journey. Today, as loneliness, social isolation, and emotional disconnection become increasingly common, millions of people are turning to their dogs for companionship, unconditional affection, and a sense of belonging. But is there something deeper happening in the human-animal bond?

Dr. Blazina suggests that dogs may be among our greatest teachers when it comes to understanding love. Through their loyalty, emotional sensitivity, capacity for forgiveness, and ability to live in the present moment, dogs demonstrate important lessons about trust, vulnerability, empathy, and the art of maintaining relationships. Together, Cliff and Dr. Blazina explore the psychology of human attachment, the emotional intelligence of dogs, the healing potential of animal companionship, and the surprising ways our four-legged friends can help us navigate difficult human relationships. They also examine a provocative question: Are dogs simply providing the emotional connections missing from modern society, or are they teaching us how to become more loving human beings?

Whether you're a lifelong dog lover, interested in human psychology, or searching for a deeper understanding of love and emotional connection, this conversation offers a compelling new perspective on one of humanity's oldest and most meaningful relationships. Discover why the lessons we learn from dogs may ultimately transform the way we relate to ourselves and one another.
Topics Explored
The psychology of love, attachment, and emotional connection
Why modern society is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness
The evolutionary history of the human-dog relationship
What dogs teach us about trust, empathy, loyalty, and forgiveness
Why relationships with animals can feel safer than human relationships
Attachment theory and the human-animal bond
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What secrets await beyond the towers of Angkor Wat? Join Cliff Dunning on Earth Ancients as researcher and explorer Praveen Mohan previews his December journey through Cambodia’s sacred landscapes—a tour exploring ancient temples, enigmatic carvings, and the spiritual traditions that connect Cambodia with India.

Our conversation explores the symbolism of Shiva lingams, the inner sanctuaries of Cambodian temples, and the relationship between sacred architecture, water, and ritual. How do these spaces compare with the temples of India? What might their design reveal about the people who built them—and how they understood the relationship between the human body, the cosmos, and the divine?

From the grandeur of Angkor Wat to the mysteries within Cambodia’s temple interiors, Praveen shares his interpretations of these extraordinary monuments. We also examine his ideas about temple energy, asking what physical evidence can be investigated and where spiritual interpretation begins.

Discover the questions and sacred journeys inspiring his December 2026 Cambodia tour in this episode of Earth Ancients.

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Are ghosts evidence of life after death, echoes of past events, or experiences shaped by human consciousness? On this episode of Destiny, host Cliff Dunning welcomes author Jeff Allan Danelek to explore Ghosts Explained: An Objective Look at the Paranormal—a thoughtful investigation into the space between paranormal belief and skeptical inquiry.

Drawing on case studies, research, and competing theories, we examine ghost sightings, spirit encounters, and the mysteries of haunted places. What distinguishes an interactive apparition from a non-interactive manifestation? What might explain the mechanics of a haunting, and how could consciousness relate to reports of supernatural activity? Our conversation also explores ghost hunting tools, spirit communication techniques, and beliefs surrounding protection from harmful entities.

Danelek brings a perspective informed by his writing on ghosts, reincarnation, UFOs, and ancient mysteries. Rather than seeking to prove or dismiss the paranormal, this episode invites listeners to question assumptions, consider possible explanations, and decide for themselves.

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How far back does humanity’s relationship with music reach? What can ancient musical instruments reveal about the people who created them?

On Earth Ancients, Cliff Dunning welcomes archaeologist, musician, and historian Graeme Lawson to explore Sound Tracks: An Archaeological Journey Through Our Musical Past. Through sixty remarkable musical objects and the stories of their discovery, Lawson traces how music and sound helped shape human civilization.

From a German harmonica recovered from a nineteenth-century American battlefield to a 1,300-year-old Peruvian flask designed to warble like a bird and a Stone Age flute preserved in a cave in southwestern France, these discoveries give voice to people whose music might otherwise have disappeared. We explore what music archaeology reveals about ancient cultures, prehistoric instruments, craftsmanship, and the enduring human desire to create sound. 

How did music preserve memories, express identity, and bring communities together? What can surviving artifacts tell us about musical traditions across continents and thousands of years?

Lawson holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held senior research fellowships at Cambridge and the Freie Universität Berlin. His pioneering research applies scientific methods to music’s prehistory, tracing connections across cultures and generations.

Join us for a journey into the origins of music, where archaeological discoveries reveal an essential part of our shared human story.

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Keith Thompson: Anomalous Phenomena—UFOs, Apports, and the Mystery of Consciousness

Can objects appear out of nowhere? Can dreams reveal hidden truths? What might encounters with ghosts, UFOs, and phantom companions tell us about consciousness and the nature of reality? On this episode of Destiny, Cliff Dunning welcomes author and independent journalist Keith Thompson to explore his book, Anomalous Phenomena. Drawing on archival accounts, eyewitness testimony, personal experiences, and field investigations, Thompson examines extraordinary reports that challenge familiar boundaries between mind and matter.

We explore apports—objects reported to materialize, vanish, or mysteriously relocate—and the Scole Experiment, known for its controversial claims of physical materializations and spirit communication. The conversation also considers ancestral dreams, telepathy, apparitions, spontaneous healing, and UFO encounters in which witnesses describe an apparent response to human thought or intention.

From phantom companions guiding explorers through danger to mysterious lights and encounters with the departed, these accounts raise compelling questions: How should we investigate experiences that resist conventional explanations? Could intention and meaning play a greater role in human experience than we understand?

Thompson is the author of The UFO Paradox and Angels and Aliens. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Join us for an exploration of unexplained phenomena, expanded consciousness, and the enduring mysteries of human experience.

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