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Creating a buzz about health with Paula Carnell

Paula Carnellβ€’paulacarnell.com

Paula Carnell is a bee consultant and honey sommelier, working internationally with land owners, honey producers and individuals wanting to re connect with nature through bees. TEDx speaker, author of 'Artist to Bees' and 'A quest for bees in Bhutan', and founder of the Bee Project & Beezantium at The Newt in Somerset, Paula speaks internationally and is a popular guest writer for many publications as well as many guest interviews on business and wellbeing podcasts, TV and radio. Winner of Environmental consultant of the year 2023.Listed in the Top 90 environmental Influencers in 2025.

Paula and husband Greg left the UK for a year on remote Cocos Keeling Islands in April 2024, following a dream Paula had in 1992. Setting up a bee project with the local Cocos Malay women on Home Island has been a huge success, despite some initial unexpected challenges!

Returning to the UK in April 2025, Paula will be continuing the Cocos Keeling documentary film project, returning to Cocos with scientists and camera crew to record this extraordinary project, where the bees were 'called back'.



Intro & outro music by Rayah.


Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/

TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA

Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell

YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell

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Episodes

Paula Carnell interviews Ghulam Fernandes - Episode 55

In this episode Paula interviews Ghulam Fernandes about grief :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What grief is 🐝 The myth and cliches around grief 🐝 How to deal with getting stuck in grief 🐝 Do bees grieve? 🐝.3 ways we experience unresolved grief l Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLO...

Jan 22, 2024β€’52 minβ€’Ep. 55

Podcast Sponsor Competition- Episode 54

In this episode Paula discusses the Podcast Sponsor Competition :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What the COMPETITION - GIVEAWAY is all about 🐝 What you need to do to take part in the competition 🐝 What you will win Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell...

Jan 17, 2024β€’3 minβ€’Ep. 54

Immunity Basics for bees and humans - Episode 53

In this episode Paula discusses immunity basics for bees and humans :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What propolis is 🐝 What a bee's skin is 🐝 How humans are treating their natural immune system 🐝 What is our first defence? 🐝 How to support and make your immune system strong 🐝 Connection between light and depression 🐝 The difference between honey and sugar 🐝 Why elderflowers and elderberries are so important 🐝 COMPETITION - GIVEAWAY 🐝 How watching bees can help us understan...

Jan 15, 2024β€’30 minβ€’Ep. 53

Story behind the painting 'Last Sunset' - Epsiode 52

In this episode Paula discusses The story behind the painting 'Last Sunset' :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 about the 40 year old poplar tree view 🐝 Paula’s story before becoming ill 🐝 destroying nature can affect our health 🐝 Paula as an artist 🐝 how Paula met Greg Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.car...

Jan 08, 2024β€’15 minβ€’Ep. 52

Paula Carnell interviews Sarah Orecchia - Episode 51

In this episode Paula interviews entrepreneur Sarah Orrechia founder of British Brand Unbeelievable Health :- Founded in 2010 Unbeelievable’s supplements all contain different ingredients in therapeutic amounts. They are safe to take daily, or as needed, and the different supplements may be taken together if desired. They address specific health issues such as the immune system, low energy, stress and anxiety and sleep and can help with colds, flu, hay fever, jet lag, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety...

Jan 03, 2024β€’44 minβ€’Ep. 51

Starting the New Year letting go of the past - Episode 50

In this episode Paula discusses starting the New Year letting go of the past - Episode 50 What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 The importance of rest between the new year and the old year 🐝 How being present can help with a fresh new year start 🐝 How bees start a fresh 🐝 How clearing space can let new things in 🐝 Giving ourselves a strong foundation for the new year challenges Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://pa...

Jan 01, 2024β€’9 minβ€’Ep. 50

Paula Carnell interviews Jody Mitchell - Episode 49

In this episode Paula interviews Jody Mitchell Honey producer of New Zealand's most awarded honey company Kaimai Range Honey Ltd New Zealand:- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 Where Kaimai Range Honey is based in New Zealand 🐝 How Kaimai Range Honey work with their bee hives 🐝 How the weather affects their beekeeping 🐝 How no chemicals are used within the New Zealand hives 🐝 About Manuka Honey, how it came about and why it is so beneficial 🐝 About New Zealand Organic standards 🐝 ...

Dec 27, 2023β€’45 minβ€’Ep. 49

Why Honey is the Best Gift - Episode 48

Health, happiness, joy and peace for a restful and special fesrtive time. In this episode Paula discusses Why Honey is the Best Gift:- :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 Five reasons honey is the best gift to give 🐝 Was gold the gift of honey from one of the three wise men? 🐝 Why Beekeepers are so important 🐝 Does honey have a sell by date? 🐝 The health benefits of honey 🐝 The value of honey Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com...

Dec 25, 2023β€’8 minβ€’Ep. 48

Exam Stress - Episode 47

In this episode Paula discusses Exam Stress :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝The distinction between honeys and their aromas 🐝The journey of becoming a honey sommelier 🐝Why I do a honey advent 🐝How over thinking can create anxiety 🐝Preparing for Exams 🐝How to refocus and calm the nerves Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.ins...

Dec 18, 2023β€’33 minβ€’Ep. 47

Paula Carnell interviews Natasha Lyon Episode 46

In this episode Paula interviews Natasha Lyon of Lyon Raw Artisan Honey :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 Natasha Lyon and her experience as a South African Bee Expert 🐝 The missing link between the public understanding of honey and scientific research 🐝 The message of conservation 🐝 The skills and relationships of the bee keeper with the bees 🐝 South African Honey tasting 🐝 Quality of naturally foraged honey 🐝 The phenomenal honeys of South Africa Shop for Honey :- https://sho...

Dec 11, 2023β€’54 minβ€’Ep. 46

Business burnout and bees - Episode 45

In this episode Paula discusses Business burnout and bees :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 Is there such a thing as busy as a bee? 🐝 Sugar water should we feed this to bees? 🐝 The importance of rest 🐝 When Bees are unable to rest 🐝 The importance of allowing your body to regenerate and heal Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www...

Dec 04, 2023β€’18 minβ€’Ep. 45

Why study Beekeeping in the winter months - Episode 44

In this episode Paula discusses why to study Beekeeping in the winter months :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 Why it is important to study Beekeeping before you take care of bees 🐝 How you can find your own way of keeping bees 🐝 What the alternatives are to conventional Beekeeping 🐝 How Paula started teaching Beekeeping 🐝 Why online courses are so useful Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.co...

Nov 27, 2023β€’19 minβ€’Ep. 44

Paula Carnell interviews James Fearnley - Episode 43

In this episode Paula interviews propolis expert James Fearnley:- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What propolis is? 🐝 How propolis is made? 🐝 The benefits of propolis 🐝 Research surrounding propolis 🐝 How propolis can be used Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https:...

Nov 20, 2023β€’56 minβ€’Ep. 43

What we can learn from bees for business - Episode 42

In this episode Paula discusses What can we learn from bees for business:- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 How hive management relates to business 🐝 Working together for success like the bees 🐝 What corporate memory is 🐝 Tips and nuggets about business 🐝 How do bees work as a super organism Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.i...

Nov 15, 2023β€’7 minβ€’Ep. 42

Black Bees - what makes them special? - Episode 41

In this episode Paula discusses What makes the black bee special? :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 The origin of the black bee 🐝 What makes the black bee special 🐝 The life cycle of the black bee 🐝 The role of the black bee 🐝 Where you can find the black bee Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=...

Nov 13, 2023β€’16 minβ€’Ep. 41

The life and love of Drones - Episode 40

In this episode Paula discusses The life and love of Drones:- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What drones are 🐝 The role they play in the hive 🐝 The life cycle of the drone 🐝 Why we should love drones 🐝 Hive manangement within Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https...

Nov 06, 2023β€’19 minβ€’Ep. 40

The Humble Worker Bee - Episode 39

In this episode Paula discusses The Humble Worker Bee :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 how many worker bees are in a hive 🐝 the importance of the worker bees 🐝 the lifecycle of the worker bee 🐝 what happens when bees die in a hive 🐝 what a receiver bee’s role is Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/...

Oct 30, 2023β€’14 minβ€’Ep. 39

Paula Carnell interviews Shim Ravalia CEO and Founder of Gut Intuition Ltd - Episode 38

In this episode Paula interviews Shim Ravalia about gut health :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 The importance of gut health and why the gut is so important 🐝 The benefits of taking care of your gut 🐝 How the body communicates with you and why we should listen 🐝 How the gut connects with the brain 🐝 Why symptoms should be treated as a whole Shim Ravalia CEO and Founder of The Gut Intuition Ltd and Co-Founder of Queens in Business Club Social Media links Facebook Linked In Instag...

Oct 25, 2023β€’56 minβ€’Ep. 38

Queen Bees - Episode 37

In this episode Paula discusses Queen Bees :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What the Queen bee’s role is in the hive 🐝 How Queen Bees are selectief 🐝 How long Queen Bees live 🐝 Queen Bees and drones 🐝 The size of a Queen Bee Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https...

Oct 23, 2023β€’12 minβ€’Ep. 37

Eating at Borago - Santiago Chile - Episode 36

In this episode Paula discusses Eating at Borago in Santiago:- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What it is like to eat in a Michelin Star restaurant 🐝 Importance of good food 🐝 Tasting menus and wine pairing theatre 🐝 The artistry behind a Michelin Star restaurant 🐝 Healing and well being from food Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https:...

Oct 16, 2023β€’17 minβ€’Ep. 36

Apimondia Santiago chile β€” Episode 35

In this episode Paula discusses What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What Apimondia is all about. 🐝 Natural beekeepers from New Zealand 🐝 The magic of Easter Island 🐝 Why Apimondia is so special 🐝 An introduction to Chilean Beekeepers 🐝 Chilean Culture Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.ca...

Oct 09, 2023β€’24 minβ€’Ep. 35

How to stay healthy while you are travelling - Episode 34

In this episode Paula discusses How to stay healthy when travelling? :- What you will learn from this episode:- 🐝 What to take in your carry on bag as essentials 🐝 Why Crystal deodorant is beneficial 🐝 The benefits of a Propolis Tincture 🐝 The importance of a silver spoon 🐝 Why Coconut oil is an essential 🐝 How to combat dehydration Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- h...

Oct 02, 2023β€’19 minβ€’Ep. 34

What are wax moths? - Episode 33

In this episode Paula discusses What are wax moths? :- 🐝 what wax moths are? 🐝 how wax moths benefit bees? 🐝.why wax moths are important? 🐝 why wax moths appear? Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell Learn to b...

Sep 25, 2023β€’17 minβ€’Ep. 33

Why do bees make honey? - Episode 32

In this episode Paula discusses Why do bees make honey? :- You will learn:- 🐝 How many species of bees make honey 🐝 How many species of bees there are 🐝 The difference the seasons make to the colonies of bees 🐝 What nectar is, and what it is made up of 🐝 What helps bee to fly 🐝 How many kilos of honey do they need to create wax 🐝 What is bees wax Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM...

Sep 18, 2023β€’14 minβ€’Ep. 32

Asian Hornets - What you need to know? - Episode 31

In this episode Paula discusses Asian Hornets in an interview with Kerry Redman - part of the Bee Team :- 🐝 How to recognise an Asian Hornets. 🐝 Why are Asian Hornets bad for bees? 🐝 Why are Asian Hornets here? 🐝 Are Asian Hornets the same as wasps? 🐝 What should you do if you see an Asian Hornet? 🐝 How big are there nests and how quickly do they expand? Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R...

Sep 11, 2023β€’34 minβ€’Ep. 31

What is Honey? - Episode 30

In this episode Paula discusses honey:- 🐝 How honey is made by bees 🐝 Honey Basics 🐝 The benefits of honey 🐝The differences of honey dew honey 🐝The difference between honey and sugar 🐝What raw honey is Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-...

Sep 04, 2023β€’19 minβ€’Ep. 30

Oil Pulling - Episode 29

In this episode Paula discusses oil pulling :- 🐝 Why Paula started oil pulling 🐝 The benefits of oil pulling 🐝 Tips for Oil pulling Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell Learn to be a kinder keeper free start up...

Aug 28, 2023β€’11 minβ€’Ep. 29

Treating teeth naturally - Episode 28

In this episode Paula discusses her experiences with her own teeth and how to take care of your teeth naturally:- 🐝 Top tips for taking care of your teeth naturally 🐝 Problems with teeth - what we can do to implement - prevention is better than cure 🐝 Breath work Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula...

Aug 21, 2023β€’23 minβ€’Ep. 28

Invasive Species - Episode 27

In this episode Paula discusses invasive species :- 🐝 South African paper wasp 🐝 Being in the flow 🐝 What problems can be solving 🐝 Morbid matter Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell Learn to be a kinder keepe...

Aug 14, 2023β€’28 minβ€’Ep. 27

Bees and the Fibonacci Sequence - New Disccovery! - Episode 26

In this episode Paula shares her exciting new discovery from her years of research working with and keeping bees in a naturopathic way in both Dorset and Somerset. 🐝 🐝 🐝 Shop for Honey :- https://shop.paulacarnell.com/hone/ Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Follow Paula on :- Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell Lea...

Aug 07, 2023β€’16 minβ€’Ep. 26
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