The Happy Pod: The joy of rowing solo in the Pacific
Summary
This BBC World Service episode features Kelsey Fendler, who broke records rowing solo across the Pacific by focusing on joy. It also covers four Welsh grandmothers who became wrestling partners with a pro athlete, potentially inspiring a film. Other stories include sauna raves, women in Argentina upcycling blankets into coats, a new ultrasound treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and seniors in Singapore practicing parkour to stay active.
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Introduction to The Happy Pod and episode highlights
Kelsey Fendler's record-breaking solo row across the Pacific
The Welsh Wrestling Nans and their unlikely friendship
The rise of sauna raves in major cities
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Turning old blankets into coats in Argentina
Ultrasound treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Seniors practicing parkour in Singapore
Outro and credits
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