The Earth Sea Love Podcast

Your host Sheree Mack has an in-depth and wide ranging intimate conversation with Sarah Hussain which takes into account: The privilege of having outdoor spaces at home Being an educator Being a writer University teaching Writing to bring about change in perceptions of South Asian women Amplifying the voice of women of colour within ecological research A PhD in Ecological Degradation  The women's...

As Sheree Mack, your host, chats with Cherelle Harding from the Midlands, this episode covers: Black Girls HIke Creating Steppers UK Public backlash against Black walking groups Working with the Youth and Nature Childhood experiences for a lasting impression Coming to Nature through the arts Health and Wellbeing British Science Week and Research Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Collaborative ra...

Sheree Mack your host really enjoyed talking to Amina Smith-Gul about her many different experiences and activities within nature and how she takes the time and energy to share her love of nature with others, particularly with the younger generation.  In this episode you'll hear them talking about: The two films that explore Black people and swimming, Blacks Can't Swim The development of the City...

Talking from a personal perspective, Dr. Sheree Mack, shares her thoughts, feelings and creative pieces around her developing connection with birds. interspersed with field recordings from her walks, Sheree shares family history, superstitions and wonder about these remarkable creatures.  Herring Gull, one of the poems Sheree reads in this episode, was published by Poetry Village, September 2020. ...

Soraya Abdel-Hadi is an award-winning writer, artist, and advocate for women and diversity in the UK outdoors. In this episode you get to enjoy the conversation around: Lockdown fatigue Paying attention to the seasons. All the Elements Building community to create diversity in the outdoors Creativity to bring about change Barriers to equitable access to the outdoors Fear - internal and external Th...

Jo is an advocate for social, environmental and global justice. She is passionate about creating change through who we are and what we embody and believes in the power of connection to heal and transform. In this episode we talk about: Getting out into local areas Exclusive spaces 'v' public land Privatised land in the UK Barriers to getting into the countryside Common land and common right to roa...

Rasheeqa Ahmad,  Hedge Herbs  - medical herbalist in the community in Walthamstow in north east London. Rasheeqa has been practicing with plant medicine for the last 8 years after studying herbal medicine in Glasgow and London. In this episode we talk about: Going out to go into nature Doorstep explorations  Urban green spaces Plant medicine and and community  Herbal medicine within the community ...

Within this episode, our first where we platform the creative works from women of colour and nature, your usual host Dr Sheree Mack shares a prose poem created a few years ago which explores her multiple visits to Iceland. Previously published with Something Other, for the first time ever, you will be able to hear and experience Sheree read this piece. We hope through sharing these creative pieces...

Jackee Holder is an Executive and Leadership coach, coach supervisor, coach trainer, action learning set facilitator, intuitive facilitator, writer, published author, interfaith minister and creativity expert. Jackee works nationally and internationally with teams, groups and individuals. She is the author of Soul Purpose, Be Your Own Best Life Coach & 49 Ways To Write Yourself Well. In this episo...

This first episode of Season 2 comes to you from the host of The Earth Sea Love Podcast, Sheree Mack.   Sheree lets you in on what's been happening over the winter months with the podcast ( clue: not very much). She might set out some plans for moving forward with the podcast ( maybe, or maybe not). But Sheree will definitely share with you a few things that are happening in the virtual and real w...

Jackee Holder is an Executive and Leadership coach, coach supervisor, coach trainer, action learning set facilitator, intuitive facilitator, writer, published author, interfaith minister and creativity expert. Jackee works nationally and internationally with teams, groups and individuals. She is the author of Soul Purpose, Be Your Own Best Life Coach & 49 Ways To Write Yourself Well. In this episo...

Catherine Lucktaylor, using an ancient Japanese technique of Raku to create beautiful pieces of art, talks intimately about her search for home, after growing up in Liverpool being the only black child in her family and community. In this episode we explore: The seasons The process of Raku The exploration of the Cornish landscape with art Juicy descriptions of artworks touched by nature Adinkra Sy...

Velda Thomas, homesteader and steward of the land in Washington State, USA, is someone to sit down with and tap about her relationship to the land. The land she owns and nurtures as well as the land she grew up tending with family and in community. In this episode, we talk about: Homesteading and stewardship Black people and sovereignty  Exploitation of the land for profit Simple living Writing wh...

In this super deluxe episode, we touch on so many issues and topics which are vital to moving through this world in our bodies. Out stories as women of colour, are no longer going unheard as we share our voices here. We hope if you're listening and enjoying what you Hera that you are sharing these episodes far and wide. Thank you. In this episode you'll hear us talking about: Feeling all the emoti...

158901158901Jessica J. Lee is an author and environmental historian who talking opening about her heritage and relationship with nature in this next episode from our podcast.   In this episode we talk about: The lockdown Connecting with nature on our doorsteps Urban green spaces Cold water swimming Nature writing Limnology, the study of inland water ecosystems Language and place Childhood with nat...

We are so happy to be releasing this episode with Shaira Begum now. Shaira is doing some great work in horticultural therapy as this is used to support women on their road to recovery from domestic abuse.    In this episode we talk about: Cultivating small spaces like a balcony how plants are our friends Green Care for domestic abuse sufferers making life choices to follow our dreams Outdoor learn...

Jola Olafimihan is a young woman who came to England to study and has experience many hardships and difficulties during her time here. This episode split into two parts explores what it's like to be a black women alone in a new and strange country and how Jola found a safe space at The Angelou Centre.  "The Angelou Centre offers a range of holistic women-only* services for black and minoritised wo...

Jola Olafimihan is a young woman who came to England to study and has experience many hardships and difficulties during her time here. This episode split into two parts explores what it's like to be a black women alone in a new and strange country and how Jola found a safe space at The Angelou Centre.  "The Angelou Centre offers a range of holistic women-only* services for black and minoritised wo...

Dr. Niveem Kassem is a PhD holder, tutorial assistant,  trained mentor,  editor,  innovative and successful interpreter/translator.  Currently Assistant Teaching Fellow in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and a member of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Durham University, her research spreads  across interdisciplinary strands, including cultural studies and herita...

In this final episode of the month of October 2020, Sheree shares with you her recent sea swim as well as part of her hair story. She shares the plans going forward for the podcast as season one draws to a close in December and how we have more amazing women of colour signed up for season two in 2021. If you're listening and a woman colour with some kind of relationship with nature, then please ge...

While we got comfortable over a a pot of tea, this conversation was a gem  to be part of as Makeda shares the details of her journey that brings her to the present day being service to people who are navigating through changes in their lives. She will hold space for you to discover the answers and wisdom which lies within you.   What you’ll hear us talking about in this episode is: social media hi...

This episode has been moved up the queue so once you’ve listened to it you can jump onto Betsy’s offering happening Sunday 18 October 2020. Celebrate the Origins Workshop, where you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to listen to our bodies an discover your own unique origins stories from the carnal to the cosmic. Go check it out via the link above.   Betsy has also just started a podcast called...

In this episode, Dr Sheree Mack talks about October being full of birthdays, the wounded inner child, connecting with her body, walking to school and wanting you, Dear Listener to find the gems within all the conversations from this growing podcast to take into your life and live and learn and grow from.   Trigger warning: This episode along with the next one does mention and discuss childhood sex...

I found myself laughing along and nodding my head while listening back to this episode while editing it. I love Olwen as she is such an inspiring woman who isn’t afraid to tell you what’s on her mind; the good and the bad. And she doesn’t suffer fools either. She hasn’t got time for any white tears. Here are some of the things we talk about: Where we are situated now Exploring Creative Connection...

Our last episode was released July 27. Two months later, we bring you the next instalment of the podcast with an intimate and vulnerable monologue from Sheree Mack as some way of explaining our absence. There's the mention of the Summer holidays, losing her voice, break downs and break ups.   But all explored within the framework of gaining clarity and power to move the podcast forward.  See acast...