The Eco Enthusiast

I was led to today's guests in a roundabout way. I came across the captivating story of Gina Chick, a woman who triumphed in the challenging survivalist show Alone Australia. Spending over 60 days alone in the unforgiving Tasmanian wilderness, Gina showcased a unique approach. Instead of battling nature, she seemed to flow with it, connecting and thriving in harmony. That's how she won. Gi...

Today I chat with Dr. Jun Yao , a professor at the University of Massachusetts, We discuss his team's incredible accidental scientific discovery. When attempting to create a device to measure the humidity in the air...one of the students forgot to plug it in. The device, which was producing an electrical signal regardless. In May, the team published a paper declaring that they had successfully...

Pilots turned climate protestors, George Hibbard and Todd Smith take us on a turbulent journey. Once living their dreams as masters of the skies, these two men made the difficult decision to relinquish their wings, seeking a higher purpose, a purpose that transcends individual achievement, money, and social status. Former Thomas Cook pilot, Todd Smith, is now a member of  Extinction Rebellion  and...

Emily Cunningham is a respected expert at the forefront of driving positive change for our ocean and all of us that depend on it. She has a strong track-record in the development of pioneering projects that engage people with our ocean and its protection; and has secured over £5m in funding for inclusive marine and coastal conservation projects in the UK. Emily is a Fellow of the Royal Geographica...

Behaviour change specialist Anna Hughes has worked in sustainable transport since 2008, at first focussing on bikes with Sustrans, and now on aviation with Flight Free UK. A lifelong environmentalist, she stopped flying more than ten years ago and this was where her adventure truly began. Her favourite flight-free trip was cycling the length of France to swim in the Mediterranean. She is now on a...

Dr Elizabeth Cripps is a writer, philosopher, mother, and activist. She’s a former journalist and currently a senior lecturer in political theory at the University of Edinburgh. As well as publishing extensively on climate justice and parenting ethics for an academic audience, she is the author of two ‘popular philosophy’ books:  What Climate Justice Means and Why We Should Care  (Bloomsbury, 2022...

Have you ever visited Bali, enjoyed the gorgeous landscape and the energy of the beautiful people, and thought... I'll just pretend not to see the huge plastic waste problem? I'll just crop this section out of my Instagram photos. Happy days! Many people travel to countries like Indonesia and ignore and/or contribute to this epic issue. That's what makes today's guest so exceptiona...

Joining us today is regenerative farmer Amy O'Brien. Amy's journey began in November 2019 when her family’s conventional farm was ravaged by the Black Summer Fires. Rather than being defeated by this tragedy, Amy and her partner embarked on an inspiring quest for change. Going against the advice of conventional farmers, they have embraced regenerative practices to bring this farm back to l...

Today we are speaking with a mother and women's health specialist Giselle Rouvier. Giselle specializes in fertility, prenatal, postnatal, and menopause coaching. Giselle's personal experience with getting pregnant naturally at the age of 37 led her to discover the importance of feeling connected to your body during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum phase. She now has a deep interes...

Karen Mustin is a conservation scientist and mother. Karen's career in conservation has taken her to various parts of the world, each providing unique experiences and insights. She started her journey by studying the impacts of climate change on bird populations using theoretical models and empirical studies of birds at the University of Aberdeen. She then worked at the James Hutton Institute...

Tony Rinaudo is a world-renowned expert on sustainable land management and restoration, and his innovative work, patience, and passion, have led to the restoration of over 6 million hectares of degraded land in Niger alone without planting a single tree. To put that in perspective ….6 million hectares is about the size of Ireland.  His pioneering work on developing the Farmer Managed Natural Regen...

Dr Gretchen Miller is an internationally recognised media professional with over 20+ years of experience as a presenter, interviewer, and documentary producer on Australia's 'ideas' network ABC RN. Gretchen chooses to focus her work towards the public good: climate, environment, science, and social justice storytelling, and has recently completed a PhD in this arena. In this chat with...

Rebecca Wynn is a mother and climate activist who is making waves in the UK with her work in two incredible organizations: Mother's Rise Up and Our Kids' Climate . Through their work, Mother's Rise Up has been targeting Lloyds of London Insurance with a unique and powerful tactic: Love. In 2022, they created a joyful Mary Poppins flash mob spectacle out the front of Lloyd's of Lond...

Author, nature lover, mother, and businesswoman Sarah Spencer turned her passion for regenerative design into a mission to help people design their lives and businesses sustainably. Sarah's journey began when she discovered permaculture and transformed her smallholding into a thriving food forest using patterns and principles from nature. In 2015 a severe illness forced her to re-evaluat...

James Forbes is the CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia . With over twenty years of experience in the charity sector, James has dedicated his career to promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development. After spending years in the corporate world, he made the courageous decision to follow his passion and align his career with his values. James took a significant pa...

Mariana Gramunt is a passionate advocate for sustainability and the co-founder of T-Neutral , an organization dedicated to reducing textile waste and creating a circle of co-responsibility between producers, waste reduction projects, and consumers. Together with her sister, Mariana has developed a groundbreaking methodology that has gained global recognition, including an appearance at t...