Nature Talks With Humans

Monica Feria-Tinta Barrister For The Earth on her fawn and its beautiful friendship with a piglet

Monica Feria-Tinta [https://www.twentyessex.com/people/monica-feria-tinta/]is an international barrister, globally recognised for her groundbreaking work protecting the environment. She has won many awards and is author of the book A Barrister For The Earth published by Faber & Faber. [https://www.faber.co.uk/author/monica-feria-tinta/?srsltid=AfmBOor6CsIuSKg3pmb8DglHxi977MWMt-ZgaaYpjiPq6BpFXisxRkEp] Before I recorded this podcast with Monica I saw her speak at a sold out event with the Reading The Land Festival in Shaftesbury [https://www.shaftesburybookfestival.com]. I was blown away by her intellect, passion and commitment. I sat there thinking thank goodness we have Monica in the world. Her achievements are huge. I am sure she will continue to make a big difference for the world and nature in particular.  Only after Monica had finished her endless signings with Folde Bookshop in Shaftesbury [https://www.foldedorset.com] were we able to sit down and chat. As you will hear, Monica's commitment is predicated upon a deep love for nature. Her story of connection is beautiful and adorable. It is my great privilege to share it with you. Thank you.

Ella Hibbert - Ella In The Arctic - solo circumnavigator on meeting polar bears, seals, whales and nature at sea

Ella Hibbert [https://ellainthearctic.co.uk] is undertaking an extraordinary voyage - the first ever solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle. It is incredible to have the opportunity to speak with her. Ella's experience in the natural world is unique. To be able to speak with someone who spends a great deal of time on their own in cold seas was mind blowing. As you will hear, Ella is exceptional on many levels. Not just for her obvious sailing skill but also for her thoughtful insight into her relations with the world around her. Ella is absolutely wonderful. She is mesmerising and intuitive. I am deeply honoured and thrilled to bring you this podcast.

Philly Tree on her connection with trees from school years to now and a big event in the ocean

This is a fabulous podcast with Broad Chalke villager Philly Tree (!). Philly has spent time in Australia and the UK. Wherever she is her affiliation with trees goes with her. In this podcast Philly shares her experience in extraordinary detail. As she spoke I felt I was with her in the moment. This is a gorgeous conversation about beautiful moments. It will give you food for thought. Philly's wonderful ability to express something we don't have words for is compelling listening. What she said stayed with me. You'll notice Philly's reference to Avatar. It is not surprising this film affected her because tree legend Dr. Suzanna Simard [https://suzannesimard.com]influenced James Cameron's Tree of Souls. Enjoy!

Dr Anjana Khatwa on conversations with rock, the spiritual and scientific dichotomy, nature within us, earth power and ceremony

You may have seen Dr Anjana Khatwa on TV or heard her on the radio. She is a leading earth scientist. Her new book The Whispers of Rock was released recently and is available here. [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-whispers-of-rock-anjana-khatwa/7739379?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20916610685&gbraid=0AAAAABjGUH0-Il7qgFhYnOoskTRLoT_fY&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf_pKoRfO2MCOac6WIRp1o9TI-xlF423E0wOH3hQ1hEddhOeWlpBJ8hoC1ZIQAvD_BwE] We had a fantastic chat in the woods at National Trust Kingston Lacy [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacy]. We covered some profound and important topics, such as the relationship between spirituality and science. It was an absolute joy to speak with Anjana, I can't believe how much we covered in this fabulous podcast - from Anjana's early memories of rock, her mother's influence, ceremony and the nature within us to earth power and the preciousness of rock as a resource. :) Follow Dr Anjana on Instagram at @anjanakhatwa [https://www.instagram.com/anjanakhatwa/?hl=en]

Derek Gow of Rewilding Coombeshead & the filmdoc Derek vs Derek - on beavers, water voles, storks, farming and how to rebuild nature

Derek Gow's work is superb. Have a look at his Rewilding Coombeshead here [https://rewildingcoombeshead.co.uk]. Not only is Derek author of a number of books including Hunt for the Shadow Wolf: The lost history of wolves and the myths and stories and Bringing Back the Beaver: The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways, he is also one of the Dereks in the filmdoc Derek vs Derek. The trailer is hilarious. Watch it here [https://www.youtube.com/@DerekvsDerekDoc]. Derek has successfully introduced a number of species and is presently working on introducing the wild cat. Have a look at the Rewilding Coombeshead site for info on that project. Catch Derek on Instagram @derekjgow [https://www.instagram.com/derekjgow/?hl=en]