The Nature Between Us Podcast

05/09/2022

And that brings us to the end of season 2 of TNBU 🥰🥰

Another hugely fulfilling journey that I really loved. Making this pod always teaches me a lot, and surprisingly not just about the environment 😂Launching in full throttle, off the back of season 1 had its challenges, and I had to slow down, take my time and appreciate the process. That was a huge lesson for me, and one that I think the pod benefited from.

And how about the guests! Thank you to the 8 incredible minds who took the time to speak with me and bring their knowledge and insights to our ears, and therefore —> our brains. I feel buoyed by the amount of people who care, and who still have so much passion in the face of environmental crisis.

Thank you to my talented friends who lent their skills and words of encouragements. I love you all ❤️

And thank YOU for tuning in, reaching out, engaging with these issues, giving a s**t and coming on the journey with me once again. It’s what keeps me going.

And yes, S3 is happening, sometime very soon! But first I need a break to dive deep into finishing my masters research (on seaweed, blue carbon and climate change, are we surprised?)

But in the meantime, I’ll be here, and I implore you - if there’s someone you’d love to hear interviewed, or a topic you think would make a great ep - plz shoot me a message and I’ll be so excited that i’ll very likely weave it into S3.

Unrelated photo of me heeding the advice of many and getting outside and into natcha (and posing with some wildflowers) 🌸🌼🌸🌼

16/08/2022

The power of gardening shown in full force through the picture pages from ‘A Well Gardened Mind’ by ep9 guest 🪴🏡🌻

See her working with prisoners on Rikers Island, who, given the chance to grow plants, were less likely to reoffend.

As well as visiting rehabilitation gardens for hospitals and local communities which have shown to help people live longer and have a better quality of life.

And of course - her own personal garden journey, complete with tulips and flowering pincushions 🌷🌸

Tune in to hear more from Sue on The Nature Between Us anywhere you get your podcasts!

09/08/2022

Brb ~ entering into an endorphin fuelled relationship with my garden 🤝🌱🥰

Loved how ep8 guest talks about the act of care as a rejuvenating practice for our mental health, and one which also goes hand in hand with gardening. How perfect!

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02/08/2022

No doubt many of us know how good it feels to spend time in nature, but did you know that the act of gardening has huge psychological benefits for our brains? 🌱 🧠

In the final episode for S2, Tessa sits down with Sue Stuart-smith to discuss the positives of digging around in the soil. Sue is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who’s latest book The Well Gardened Mind explores the psychological significance of gardening. A bestseller, Sue combines observation, horticulture, brain science, literature and history.

The pair speak about Sues introduction to gardening, her study of horticulture programs within prison systems, why the colour green is so relaxing for our visual cortex and brains, and many other interesting insights into the restorative nature of the human/garden relationship 👩🏻‍🌾 💚 🪴

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02/08/2022

TNBU is hitting the airwaves thisafternoon, 4pm on MAINfm via Saltgrass Podcast !!

If you’re a Castlemaine local keep an ear out for episode8 of season 1 with the awesome Christian Hampson 📻〰️👂🏼from Yerrabingin

Thanks Allie :)

Demystifying environmental issues, finding solutions & appreciating our natural world. The Nature Between Us is a podcast for our times. An antidote to climate anxiety and encouragement for curiosity. Join host Tessa de Josselin in conversation with a variety of clever people working towards a more....

29/07/2022

“I’m a really strong believer that people protect what they love and they love what they understand" - ep7 guest Dr speaks to her mission of putting the on everyones radar - even though 70% of us live within 50km of it!

Here she is checking out the most dominant kelp species - the mighty Ecklonia Radiata aka Golden Kelp!

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27/07/2022

A hotspot that’s warming faster means tough times for our kelp forests who just can’t keep up 🥵

Ep7 guest Dr explains why these climate change induced stressors are causing wide spread problems on for marine plants on the

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25/07/2022

Ep7 guest Dr Sahira Bell shares her insight into how climate change is impacting kelp forests on the Great Southern Reef, and how the fishing community is helping with some local intel!

Tune in to hear Sahira wherever you get your poddies!

19/07/2022

The Great Southern Reef spans the entire bottom half of Australia, and 70% of our national population lives within 50kms of it. Yet, it's largely unknown.

In this episode Tessa sits down with Dr Sahira Bell to chat about this vital cool water ecosystem, and a marine plant they both adore: seaweed!

With its many benefits and uses, seaweed is becoming a hot topic in the climate conversation and on The Great Southern Reef it's the 'kelp forests' that have Sahira’s heart.

Sahira is marine ecologist at the University of Western Australia's Ocean Institute and a self confessed kelp enthusiast, currently working on the Great Southern Reef Project alongside filmmakers and scientists. In 2019 she led the original designation of the Great Southern Reef as a Mission Blue Hope Spot and her mantra 'people protect what they love, and love what they understand is the driving force behind all her projects.

We get chatting about The Great Southern Reef (obvs), why it’s so important to protect, how the kelp forests are fairing with ye old climate change, and how we can lend a hand.

Avail wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks Sahira! 🌊

19/07/2022

Hey team! Dont forget about the amazing giveaway we’re currently running with the pods proud supporters Spooked Kooks Camp Cove Swim For Purpose Recycling

Whats up for grabs you ask??

- A brand new Spooked Kooks Frankenfish soft top surfboard (soooo fun to ride, made from recycled plastic and valued at $475)

- A $250 Camp Cove Swimwear gift voucher (v cute v eco friendly)

- 2x F.P.R recycled plastic belts (mad sxc and funds waste services in Indonesia)

These neat eco friendly prizes could be all yours if you leave a rating and review for the pod on Apple Podcasts and chuck a couple follows to everyone involved.

Easy!

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17/07/2022

If you’ve tuned into ep6 with David Booth you might be wondering what the Opera House artificial reef project looks like. Well look no further!

Co-designed between UTS Science scientists David Booth and Giglia Beretta, and from Reef Design Lab the artificial reef mimics natural habitats used by fish and other marine creatures. A couple years on….and it’s working!

Swipe to see David on an install dive, plus read his thoughts on how the project is going.

05/07/2022

Ep6 is live and we're diving into the ocean waters to learn about our incredible coral reef systems!

As beautiful as they are important, coral reefs are often called the ‘rainforests of the sea’ and are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. But, they are struggling against the effects of climate change so to get the 411 on how reef systems function, their current state and what we can do to help them thrive. Tessa sits down with tropical fish and coral reef expert David Booth.

David is a Professor of Marine Ecology at UTS Science , and the past-President of the . He is a prominent researcher on reef-fish ecology, the effects of climate change on marine life and other anthropogenic impacts on reef systems. While his research spans areas such as the Caribbean and Hawaii, our conversation focuses mostly on the amazing Great Barrier Reef.

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And to find out more about David’s research, and the Opera House reef project, head to uts.edu.au

21/06/2022

It's been three decades since the landmark Mabo decision overturned the concept of terra nullius (land belonging to no one) yet the idea of aqua nullius and the fight for restoring Aboriginal water rights remains.

Ep 5 is live, and Tessa sits down with Wiradjuri Nyemba woman Dr Virginia Marshall to learn about the complex colonial web of water management in Australia, the Royal Commission into the Murray Darling basin and the commodification of water.

Virginia is a practicing lawyer and a duty solicitor specialising in intellectual property and traditional knowledge. She's also an Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Water Trust and was a member of the inaugural Indigenous Water Summit established by the National Water Commission. In addition she was the first Indigenous postdoctoral fellow with the Australian National University and a winner of the Stanner Award with her thesis "A web of Aboriginal water rights: Examining the competing Aboriginal claim for water property rights and interests in Australia".

Tune in on the link below, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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07/06/2022

Ep 4 is here, and Tessa sits down with sustainable supply chain expert Kelly Elkin to figure out how in blue blazes the fashion industry is the THIRD most polluting industry in the world !!

Having previously co-founded online store Well Made Clothes, as well the Australian Ethical Fashion Association - CLEAN CUT, Kelly has been on the forefront of sustainable fashion in Australia for decades, helping both emerging and established brands build strategies driven by social and environmental impact. Currently, she’s focusing her efforts on implementing emerging technology and sustainability measures at the long-running surf label Piping Hot.

The pair get chatting about the environmental and human costs of the fashion industry. The pros and cons of natural materials, the synthetic takeover, transparent supply chains & the possibility of a circular economy, and the most sustainable way to stay cute whilst not being naked ;)

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24/05/2022

Ep3 is live and Tessa sits down with native bee expert Dr Tim Heard from Sugarbag Bees to talk about our most wonderful cute pollinators - bees!

Tim is an entomologist and ex CSIRO research scientist who focuses on stingless and native bees. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

The pair get chatting about the differences between native and introduced european bees, why our native species are so important, the challenges they are facing and what we can do to help our buzzy friends thrive.

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10/05/2022

Enviro anxiety ---- > be gone !

Thanks for the support pedestrian.tv 💚

Headphones: IN. Climate anxiety: OUT.

10/05/2022

Ep2 is live and Tessa chats with the legendary Tishiko King, a proud Kulkalaig woman from the Island of Masig in Zenadth Kes (Torres Straight Islands).

She’s the Campaigns Director at Seed Mob, an organiser for the Our Islands Our Home campaign and an all-round legend who is passionate about sharing culture, amplifying social inequality, and advocating for the rights of First Nations people.

Tish is currently based in Naarm but has bounced around a bit throughout her interesting life. Hear about her journey to studying marine biology, how she went from working for a mining company to fighting gas exploration in the NT, her experience of attending COP26 last year and the many powerful First Nations led campaigns she is currently fighting for.

You can follow Tish and get behind Seed Mob at Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network and Our Islands Our Home at Our Islands, Our Home

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/700jjMVqqAb5HZRKbJ1tnl?si=e50eb356193b4b8b

27/04/2022

EPISODE 1 - with the upcoming election Tessa sits down with climate campaigner Anna Rose, to chat about climate action & why we need a government that cares 💪🏼

is one of Australia’s most accomplished climate advocates. She’s the co-founder of - the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and . She’s on the board for , a Governor of WWF Australia and co-star of the ABC documentary I Can Change Your Mind on Climate Change.

The pair chat about her early climate win's, Earths tipping points, the upcoming election, why it’s important to have governmental change and how you can vote effectively this May.

Available wherever you get your poddies!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/49GLIlwyNV58sU2dA24sdO?si=014a8a0f8a654364