The podcast episodes provided cover several aspects of life cycles, including the unique 13 or 17-year cycles of periodical cicadas Rise of the Cicadas, Part 1, the long lifespan and succession conflict in a naked mole rat colony following the death of the queen Murder, Mayhem At The Zoo: A Naked Mole Rat Succession War, and the broader principles of natural cycles and regeneration that can provide guidance for human systems Janine Benyus and Azita Ardakani Walton - On Nature's Wisdom for Humanity.

These episodes illustrate how the study of life cycles in nature can offer insights into the patterns, rhythms, and resilience inherent in living systems, which can then be applied to human endeavors and challenges.