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Nurtured by Nature

Do you care deeply about the natural world? Have you struggled with eco-anxiety, overwhelm & despair due to the constant negative narrative about the environment & the mass depletion of biodiversity? Do you feel a sense of powerlessness & hopelessness in the face of the inaction at governmental level?


I’m on a mission to shift the conversation, searching out empowering solutions & evidence of what’s already being achieved, to restore our collective hope & remind us that we are not powerless bystanders. 


At Nurtured By Nature I bring together a fascinating diversity of guests, offering their unique perspectives & guidance, as we discuss ways to marry ancient wisdom & modern culture in a synergy that enables us as a society to restore balance to our lives & environment & fully take responsibility for our role in healing our world. 


I provide you with a space that you can return to for constant hope and inspiration, knowing that by coming together as a community, it allows us to amplify our impact, as we discover the tangible solutions of how we can all get involved & embrace these ideas to create a powerful movement for positive change. 


Expect to hear stories & advice from authors, artists, photographers, musicians, health & wellness practitioners, incredible businesses prioritising nature, foragers, gardeners, farmers, food producers, scientists, conservationists & charities involved in habitat restoration, species protection & rewilding, & many more diverse voices, all united by our deep & abiding love for the natural world & a desire to make a positive impact. 


So pull up a chair, join us in conversation & help weave these important messages into the world, whilst being empowered to make your own positive impact, to be part of the solution as we rediscover our true place in nature’s incredible tapestry.

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Episodes

We Are All Activists with Denali Sai Nalamalapu, Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance

Today I'm joined in conversation by Denali Sai Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance. Inspired by Denali’s powerful book about the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia we discuss what activism really looks like, and not the main stream media’s portrayal of protests by those on the fringes and out of touch with society. Denali’s book utilises raw imagery stripped bare from complicated language that opens up this conversation at a heart level to everyone...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Focus on the Little Things with Danae Wolfe, Grass Isn't Greener: the Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard

I'm delighted to be joined by Danae Wolfe author of Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationist’s Guide to Bringing Nature to your Yard & the Founder of Chasing Bugs. Danae is a kindred spirit, someone who has loved being immersed in nature all her life, & compelled to seek ways to inspire others to overcome climate doomerism & remember to look for the joy, awe & wonder that exists outside our own back door. Danae reminds us that the small things we do matter, with 40 milli...

Aug 10, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 69

How Authentic Leadership Empowers Collective Change With Kelly Wendorf - Flying Lead Change

Welcome to episode 68 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Kelly Wendorf author of Flying Lead Change and the Founder and CEO of Equus. We find ourselves at a time of interlocking crisis, not least a crisis of our own spirit, drawing us to desperately search for the sense of deeper connection and meaning that our soul’s are calling us towards, even whilst it feels we are seemingly drowning in a world that is descending into chaos. Kelly and her b...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 68

From Surviving to Thriving using Flower Essences with Kerrie Searle, Animal Communicator

I'm delighted to welcome back Kerrie Searle, a dear friend & animal communicator based in Australia. Kerrie has previously joined me twice now, including an introduction to Animal communication in Ep 11 & further wisdom from the animals & our journey to reconnecting in Ep 62. In this conversation we have shifted focus to consider the gentle but powerful alliance that plants offer us to move through the challenges of our times. It is time to be guided to move from surviving to thrivin...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Finding Nature in the City with Ryan Mandelbaum, Wild NYC: Experiencing the amazing nature in & around New York City

Today I'm joined by Ryan Mandelbaum, author of Wild NYC: Experiencing the amazing nature in & around New York City. When we think of immersing ourselves in nature most of us are likely guilty of imagining far off wilderness locations but Ryan is passionate about exploring the incredible diversity of nature that can be found in the urban environment & in particular in NYC. Urban areas were often chosen for their rich natural features that would have benefitted wildlife as much as the huma...

Jun 14, 202558 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Lessons From The Forest with Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy, Discovering The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees

Today I'm delighted to welcome back Leah Rampy, from Episode 41, but this time we’re also joined by Beth Norcross to discuss their new book Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Having worked together for several years guiding groups into the forest to seek wisdom from the trees, they created a 6 week online video course & wrote their new book, which offers opportunities to consider new ways of connecting with trees. The forest can teach us about love & light but also about darkness...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Join the Garden For Wildlife Month Challenge with David Mizejewski National Wildlife Federation

Today I'm delighted to welcome back David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek who works for the National Wildlife Federation. David joined me for an inspiring discussion about leaving the leaves & Autumn tips for nature friendly gardening in Ep. 52. This time we’re embracing Garden For Wildlife month & No Mow May, with tips for encouraging wildlife to thrive in your yard in Spring & Summer as well as sharing how container gardening can ensure that even in the sm...

May 28, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Healing The Legacy with Hilary Giovale, Becoming a Good Relative, Calling White Settlers towards truth, healing and repair

Welcome to episode 63 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Hilary Giovale, author of Becoming A Good Relative, Calling White Settlers toward Truth, Healing & Repair. As Maya Angelou famously said: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Now is our time to do better, to step forward courageously, with open hearts, humility & perseverance to do the work to say this stops now, to play our part in he...

May 24, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 63

More Wisdom from the Animals with Kerrie Searle Animal Communicator

Today I'm delighted to welcome back Kerrie Searle, an animal communicator based in Australia. Kerrie previously joined me for an inspiring introduction to Animal communication in Ep 11. Animal communication might be dismissed as a bit woo woo, but we invite you to open your mind to what the possibility of communication is when it isn’t constrained by words. We are born into an energetic world that we are intrinsically connected to, but through our education system we are taught to only value ver...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Podcasthon - Supporting Moor Trees: Restoring Native Woodland on Dartmoor

Welcome to episode 61 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to bring you a special bonus episode in support of Podcasthon, a fast-growing non-profit initiative that has united over 1700 podcasters around the world to raise awareness for the charitable cause that are close to our hearts. It’s an opportunity to use the podcasting community as a vehicle for social change by amplifying the voices and work of non-profits around the world, being the change we want to see. I make no se...

Mar 21, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 61

How Herbalism helps you cultivate a supported, connected and empowering lifestyle with Meghan Rhodes, Heritage School of Herbal Medicine

Welcome to episode 60 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to welcome back Meghan Rhodes, a herbalist based in Yorkshire in the UK. Megan previously joined me for an inspiring introduction to herbal medicine in episode 34. We had so much fun that we couldn’t resist reconnecting to share with you all a deeper dive into how cultivating your relationship with healing plants can literally be a gateway to a completely different way of approaching life and showing up in the world. Wh...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Rewilding a Mountain with Paula Whyman, Bad Naturalist

Today I'm delighted to be joined by Paula Whyman, author of Bad Naturalist. Inspired by Isabella Tree’s Knepp estate & Douglas Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park Movement, Paula set out to find a small rural escape & establish a meadow. But Mother Nature had bigger plans & Paula found herself becoming guardian to 200 acres of neglected Virginia mountaintop where invasive species were causing havoc to this important ecosystem. Despite being a self confessed terrible gardener who knew n...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Connecting Homeopathy to Patients 24/7 with Clare Gregory, Swift Homeopathy Clinic

Today I'm delighted to be joined by Clare, founder of Swift Homeopathy Clinic, an online clinic that gives people access to real homeopaths 24 hours a day when they are struggling with acute health conditions. We discuss the very real challenges facing healthcare provision in the UK, as the NHS continues to struggle & patients find access to GPs harder to come by, the way we advocate for ourselves & also learn to have responsibility for our health needs a shift in the current thinking wi...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Inspiring Change In Conservation with Brett Jenks, RARE.org

Today I'm joined in conversation by Brett Jenks, CEO of Rare, a solution orientated global conservation organisation with a distinctly human approach. Unlike our historical models of creating national parks that exclude humans to preserve nature, Rare refuses to view people as the problem, instead embracing them as partners in conservation that enables both people & nature to thrive. Brett highlights several of Rare’s established projects partnering with local communities around the world, g...

Feb 07, 202552 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Reclaiming The Heart of Hope with Megan Edge, The Heart's Journey

Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Megan Edge, as we dive into a beautiful diversity of topics, her background & interest in geology leads us to consider the story of Mother Earth that is written in the rocks. She also draws our awareness to the pervasive ways that our perception of the natural world is managed through a constant propaganda that is highly censored & curated by design to keep us afraid, disconnected & disempowered. Megan shares some simple steps we ca...

Jan 31, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Connecting to the Wild in Urban Landscapes with Christopher Brown, A Natural History of Empty Lots

I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Christopher Brown, author of A Natural History of Empty Lots, field notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys & other wild places. In this captivating conversation Chris’ lyrical descriptions take us on a beautiful journey, as we join him in stepping off the pavement into a world where nature has adapted to thrive in the most unlikely of environments at the heart of our urbanised landscapes. He describes his ambitious plan to create a home for his ...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Remember Who You Are: Empowered by Love with Rev Rose Hope, The Arc

Welcome to episode 54 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Rev. Rose Hope author of the recently released book, The Arc. As we start a new year it is important to be reminded of how powerful an ally Hope is in our lives, during these challenging times it is easy to feel overwhelmed & powerless to make a difference, we find ourselves burdened by the need to do something but lost as to what, if any hope remains amongst the devastation & des...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 54

We Can All Do Something with Sarah Woodard, Spark Consciousness

Welcome to episode 53 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Sarah, an award-winning author and host of the Give a F**K podcast, who guides those seeking to reconnect with their souls creativity and Mother Nature. Sarah and I had so much fun connecting, whilst we talk about important topics, it’s done with a gentle hand and a lot of laughter, a true tonic for the soul. Sarah shares her deep love for nature which provided her with a sanctuary and pl...

Nov 01, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Leave The Leaves: Tips for supporting Nature in your Garden with David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation

Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by David Mizejewski, a Naturalist & self-confessed Nature Geek working with the National Wildlife Federation. David is a regular in the media including having presented a series on Animal Planet called Backyard Habitat that showed people how to transform their yards & gardens into spaces where nature can thrive. Together we dive into how to manage our gardens in the fall & autumn, David explains why leaving the leaves is so important, ...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Mapping the Emergence of A New Paradigm with Manda Scott, Any Human Power

In this fascinating conversation Manda & I discuss the important role creatives have, at this time of emergence, to help society envision an alternative future, something we simply can’t expect our current governments or systems of power to do for us. Manda has had a truly fascinating journey & beautifully weaves all the threads of these diverse influences; growing up in a raptor rescue, becoming a veterinarian, working in the computer games industry, studying for a masters in economics ...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Maintaining Hope with Fiona MacKay

Welcome to episode 50 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm excited to be celebrating this significant milestone with you all and wanted to take the time to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has joined me on the journey so far, from the incredible guests who have shared their stories and wisdom, to all of you, my beautiful listeners, this journey simply wouldn’t have been what it has without your encouragement, support and interaction with the community we are building togeth...

Sep 02, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Follow what Feels Right, with Donna Wallace, House of Orion

Welcome to episode 49 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the beautiful Donna from Australia. In this fascinating heart-felt conversation Donna invites us to consider the incredible power of reconnecting with our intuition, explaining how this transformed her own life and discussing the different ways we might experience our own intuition or gut-feelings and how we can embrace this instinctual knowing to guide us in life. If you’ve ever felt lik...

Aug 23, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 49

In Co-Creation with the Earth with Osprey Orielle Lake, The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World In Crisis.

Today I'm delighted to be joined by Osprey Orielle Lake, author of: The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis & Founder of the Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network. As Einstein stated: “We can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it” & In this thought provoking conversation, Osprey encourages us to reflect on our society, to travel upstream to consider the dominant worldviews of our time & how they evolved to lead ou...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 48

The Garden Revolution: Planting Native Plants with Shubber Ali, Garden For Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Today I'm joined in conversation by Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden For Wildlife. Restoring Native Habitat is one of the greatest tools we have to help reverse the biodiversity crisis. Native plants co-evolved alongside the wildlife in your ecosystem, they are the ones that will not only attract pollinators but actually allow them to complete their lifecycles providing food for the caterpillars & adolescent forms, a vital link in the chain to a thriving world. Knowing which plants are native &amp...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Reimagining Fashion: Creating Socially & Environmentally Responsible Apparel with Nicole Broesch, Fern+Daisy

Welcome to episode 46 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm joined in conversation by Nicole Broesch, a fashion designer & founder of Fern & Daisy, based in Appalachia, USA. Her experience within the large brand fast fashion industry, left her grappling with the disconnect between her desire for sustainability both at an environmental & social level & the detrimental impacts of the industry she loved. Determined to find a better way she launched her own ethical clothing br...

Jun 07, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Embracing the Gifts from Getting Outside Daily with Amy Bushatz, Humans Outside

Welcome to episode 45 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm joined in conversation by Amy from the Humans Outside podcast. In this beautiful conversation Amy shares her unorthodox journey of embracing nature, & how even when you don’t particularly consider yourself outdoorsy, it’s still possible to head outside. We talk about how she has taught herself to cultivate a relationship with the outdoors, even when it felt uncomfortable & challenging. Whilst we are now more regularly tol...

Jun 01, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Sacred Activism: Healing through The Gaia Mandala with Cynthia Jurs, Summoned By The Earth: Becoming A Holy Vessel for Healing Our World

Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Cynthia Jurs, author of Summoned By The Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel For Healing Our World. Like many of us, Cynthia found herself witnessing the suffering of the earth & felt the deep longing to help & the urgent question, “What can I do, how can I bring healing to the Earth?” Her incredible book, documents the unfolding of her journey. In this beautiful conversation we explore the wisdom that she has gathered from her pilgrimage, tha...

May 23, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Chocolate that Tastes Good & Does Good with Mara Mennicken, The GOOD Chocolatier

Welcome to episode 43 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Mara Mennicken, founder of The Good Chocolatier based in Vancouver, Canada. As a not so secret chocolate lover I was really excited to speak with Mara about her amazing craft chocolate business. Whilst there’s plenty of chocolate chat, this fascinating conversation delivered so much more. Mara is an absolute inspiration & doesn’t just talk the talk but is walking the walk to show that...

May 20, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 43

The Way Our Souls Speak; Sound Healing and Singing with Lilli Badcock, Sing to Heal

Welcome to episode 42 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Lilli Badcock, a singer and sound reiki master based in Salisbury in the UK. During this fascinating conversation Lilli shares her love for the incredible power of singing, which she beautifully describes as the way our soul gets to speak. Her journey through her own challenges including anxiety, grief and depression, lead her to more deeply explore sound healing, which she has now combin...

May 17, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 42

How to Live as our Hearts break for Mother Earth with Leah Rampy, Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos

Welcome to episode 41 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by Leah Rampy, author of the recently released book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. In Leah I found a kindred spirit, someone who has a deep love, respect & friendship for Mother Earth & all the beings we share our world with. Her beautiful book, is a sign post to hope for all of us, that emerged as she herself grappled with the question: How do those of us who care ...

May 10, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 41
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