Dive into a powerful conversation with Virginia Eubanks, a leading journalist and political science professor at SUNY Albany, as she shares insights from her new memoir, A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving. Discover how the principles of open water and wilderness rescue can illuminate the path for caretakers of loved ones with PTSD.

Book Mentions from the episode

A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving by Virginia Eubanks

Unsupported by Bethany Adams

Open Water Lifesaving – The United States Lifesaving Association Manual (3rd Edition 

How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett

Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Strangers Drowning by Larissa MacFarquhar

Connect with author Virginia Eubanks

Virginia Eubanks on Instagram

Virginia Eubanks’ Website

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Book Club | Rugged Outdoorswoman 

Connect with host Christine Reed

Christine Reed on Substack 

Read Christine’s Review of A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving

Christine Reed on Instagram 

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Credits

• Produced by: Christine Reed
• Music: Beginnings by Corals

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