{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What's Your Why?","title":"Grizzlies, Paramedics, and the Power of Storytelling with Kevin Grange","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b352ef7f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1845,"description":"Writing is an act of celebration. In all my books, I’m celebrating something—whether it’s grizzly bears, the Himalayas, or the paramedic experience – Kevin Grange\n\nJoin host Emy Digrappa on Winds of Change as she sits down with award-winning author, paramedic, and firefighter Kevin Grange. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey from the landscapes of New Hampshire to the adrenaline-filled streets of Los Angeles as a paramedic—and how these experiences shaped his storytelling.\nHis latest book, Grizzly Confidential, where Kevin explores the hidden world of grizzly bears, challenging myths and revealing their surprising intelligence, complex social behaviors, and critical role in the ecosystem. From bear encounters in Alaska’s untamed wilderness to the ethical dilemmas of human-bear coexistence in places like Yellowstone, Kevin offers a fresh perspective on these majestic predators.\nWhether you're a wildlife enthusiast, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the intersection of adventure and conservation, this episode shares Kevin’s passion for the wild and his journey into writing.\nResources:\nKevin Grange’s Books:Beneath Blossom Rain (about trekking in Bhutan)\nLights and Sirens (paramedic school in LA)\nGrizzly Confidential (his latest, on grizzly bears)\nDoug and Lynn Seus (trainers of Bart the Bear, the grizzly from The Edge)\nNational Parks/Reserves mentioned:\nYellowstone National Park \nGrand Teton National Park\nKatmai National Park, Alaska (Brooks Falls)\nMcNeil River State Game Sanctuary, Alaska\nInstagram: @kevin.m.grange\nWebsite: kevingrange.com\nFollow Us on These Channels:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emydigrappa/\n\nwww.ThinkWY.org\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/storiesaboutwhy\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/storiesaboutwhy\n\nListen on all your favorite platforms and subscribe!\nAs always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Z-icHeZ8oV9vR3Ko-rEvi2cN5e1eGfv8i8DLX85SVrM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZWE0/MmU5N2FjYTkyMDgz/OGNjNzMyNzkwMTdj/MjE3ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}