Something Blue: Love Letters To The Ocean

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Ella Therkildsen, a beautifully nature connected human and Yoga Teacher from New South Wales. I had the unexpected joy of meeting Ella on Arran during her travels from Australia in the summer of 2026. Recording this episode with the magnificent Holy Isle as a backdrop, this conversation was a reminder of the magic that can happen when we take notice of the pre...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Viola Madau, a wonderfully creative human and Visual Artist with a childlike fascination for Scottish seas. For this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Viola in person. Venturing to a quiet outdoor spot not far from Arran's hidden nature library, the misty skies and gentle rain were the perfect backdrop to this cosy conversation. Viola brings so...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lewis Wilkinson, recently appointed (and officially the youngest!) Ambassador for the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST). To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, Lewis and I chat about the amazing moment he received a handwritten reply from Sir David himself, reflecting on their shared fascination with fossils and love for the natural world....

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Ele Powell, Zookeeper at West Midlands Safari Park. After growing up in the same landlocked town, Ele and I met for the first time during our studies at Newcastle University. From the origins of our friendship that began through a shared love for the ocean, I quickly came to know Ele as the determined shore explorer, most in her element while rooting around in...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Cal McCabe, Wildlife Documentary Editor and all-round nature enthusiast. Making the move from Bristol to the Isle of Arran in pursuit of an island adventure, Cal radiates a genuine love for the natural world. Rooted in curiosity and a passion for protecting our wild waters in an ever-changing world, Cal is full of captivating stories that reflect the very huma...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Raine Clarke, Visual Artist on the Isle of Arran. Endlessly inspired by the wonder of the world that surrounds her, Raine has long noticed beauty in the shells and feathers that dotted her childhood. Recorded in the creative sanctuary of her studio in Whiting Bay, in this episode we explore water's flowing effect on our wellbeing, stories of the sea brought al...

For today's episode, I sat down with a very special guest. Reflecting on the happy childhood memories that formed his love of the sea, this conversation with my dad was a rare chance for us to reflect on the childhood inspiration that led us both to water. With a shared connection to blue spaces, this conversation made me realise more than ever the powerful influence of those around us, especially...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Howard Wood OBE, Co-Founder of the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), Coastal Communities Network (CCN) and the Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT). In the year that COAST celebrates its 30th year, Howard reflects on a lifelong journey campaigning for Scotland's seas, the establishment of the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone in Arran's coastal waters, and the...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Mrs Meg Avon, Writer, Campaigner and River Wife. Meg is a remarkable human. Acting out of love for her beloved Avon, Meg married the river in June 2023. Now living in Bristol, she is a passionate guardian for our waterways; bringing joy and courage by the bucketful to rewrite the story of our rivers. Something Old: Splashing in streams in Wales as a child, bui...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Kirsty Cox, Actress, Seal Advocate and Scottish Island Wanderer. Born in London, based in Bristol and growing up between Edinburgh, Glasgow and the sea, Kirsty first fell in love with the Isle of Arran as a child, and its island charms have kept her returning ever since. Reflecting on her draw to small islands and life on tour as an actress, in this episode we...

This episode is a little different to usual! To celebrate 1 year of Something Blue, I'm catching up with my good friend Liv, research assistant in health psychology at the University of Nottingham. I loved this conversation with Liv: it felt like such a candid chat - proving that everyone can show their love and care for the ocean. Something Old: Childhood picnics on the beach in St Ives with fami...

In today's episode, I'm catching up with Kate Roberts, leadership coach and lover of sea dips in Plymouth's turquoise waters. Founder of The Coastal Coach Ltd, Kate recognises the transformative power of taking her clients to the sea, to build stronger teams and unlock each individual's performance and potential. "There’s something incredibly powerful about being near the ocean — the vastness, the...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Jane Woods, emotional well-being coach/facilitator and appreciative inquiry practitioner with a deep personal connection to the sea. Based in Purbeck on the beautiful South Coast of the UK, Jane works in partnership with blue space to empower healthcare professionals, the outdoor industry and those living with ADHD or cancer to ride the waves of life. "For me,...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lizzi Larbalestier, Blue Health Coach, Trainer, Writer and event Speaker. Working in partnership with the coast to facilitate insight and change, Lizzi is passionate about nature-connectedness and embodying the tools of yoga and breathwork for inner alignment. Deeply connected to the waters around Cornwall, Lizzi brings her love of blue to her work outdoors as...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Jared Jed Kruger, a Cape Town-based artist and illustrator exploring the depths of the sea with his beautiful ink canvases. Growing up on South Africa's East Coast, Jed is uniquely connected to wild waters. Weaving his scientific understanding and deep passion for ocean ecosystems with a profound creativity, Jed works primarily with ink on paper or linen to cr...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Bryony Redgrave, Blue Health Coach and Founder and Director of Vesta Sustainable Living. Bryony is a passionate ocean advocate, with her deep affinity for blue space flowing into all areas of her work, as a UK-based social entrepreneur and recently qualified Blue Health Coach. From the moment that Blue Planet II spurred her to start her sustainable homeware bu...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lucy Fleming (aka Lucy Talks Fish), TikTok sensation and Engagement Officer at ZSL London Zoo! Lucy communicates science with her charmingly silly videos, impersonating all manner of marine creatures, uncovering niche facts and inviting us to the beach to discover magical mermaid's purses (the leathery egg cases that protect a developing shark or skate embryo,...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Brittany Culverwell, Founder, Director and Head Surf Coach at Adaptive Ocean Academy, a fully inclusive surf provider in the North East of England. After crossing paths during our uni days in Newcastle, it was so lovely to reconnect with Brittany for this chat. In this episode, we cover everything from the fascinating connection between autism and water, to th...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Amy Clark, Trauma Coach, Hypnotherapist, Blue Mind Facilitator and Founder of Break the Surface. I loved this conversation with Amy. From overcoming our fear of the unknown and learning to face hard things, water is there to show us the way. But we don't all start out with an innate love for water: in this episode we chatted about Amy's journey to self-accepta...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Tom Jaeger and Hannah Moses, Creators of Not Another Adventure! In this episode we discuss Tom and Hannah's love of ocean folklore and the travels across New Zealand that inspired a renewed appreciation for the ocean. We also talk about the healing benefits of water for the mind, and the value of finding time to reset yourself in nature. Something Old: Hannah...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Ashlea Mallett, Head of Sustainability & Campus Services at University College Birmingham and all-round lover of the waterways. In this episode, we discuss Ashlea's life on a narrow boat, the joys of being a pebble person and her innate connection to blue spaces. Something Old: 'I was always in the water...I basically grew up in a bikini' Something New: Se...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Andrew Lewin, Host of How To Protect The Ocean podcast and undisputed marine conservation superman! In this episode we discuss Andrew's unrelenting ocean advocacy, colourful manta rays made of recycled flip flops and why he'll never stop talking about the ocean. This episode was recorded soon after the passing of Wallace J. Nichols, marine biologist, author an...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with my friend Joe Moody, who is an Aquarist at Whitby Lobster Hatchery. Mine and Joe's ocean story began when we started studying marine biology together - and a fishy friendship was born. Now a passionate Aquarist at Whitby Lobster Hatchery, in this episode we discuss Joe's love of Ireland, crustaceans and the water close to home. Something Old: "My first vivid m...

Where do you imagine when I ask you to think of something blue? Maybe it's an ocean, a river or a lake, maybe it's the feeling you get when you take a sip of water, or the calmness in your mind as you sit at the water's edge. Water is there for every chapter of our lives, and in this podcast, we'll be discovering the untold stories of our love affair with water. I'll be inviting guests to share th...