What Are You Doing Here ?

On this episode we take a deep dive into how we can live in right relationship with our mother Earth and why that feels so essential for humans right now. We begin with a conversation with Natasha, this conversation, friendship and guidance with deepening my own relationship with the natural world has been a bit of a lifeline for me, and I sense it can be for you too.

You will find some bits of laughter, guidance and an invitation ...

Cores.Corridors.Carnivores

Join us for part 2 of our engaging conversation with Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation. Beth shares her passion for wildlife conservation, focusing on her pivotal role in the

⁠⁠Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing ⁠⁠project. Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is helping animals safely navigate human-dominated landscapes.

Beth's warmth and wit ...

Cores.Corridors.Carnivores | pt.1

Join us for an engaging conversation with Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation. Beth shares her passion for wildlife conservation, focusing on her pivotal role in the

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project. Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is helping animals safely navigate human-dominated landscapes.

Beth's warmth and wit shine thr...

We have the privilege of speaking with Dominique Goncalves, a true trailblazer in the world of elephant research and human-wildlife conflict resolution. Dominique has dedicated her career to understanding the intricate behavior and ecology of these magnificent creatures, with a particular focus on how elephants and humans can coexist harmoniously.

Her work is based at the remarkable Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, a place th...

Here's the replay episode you've been waiting for – Dr. Chloe Buiting on "What Are You Doing Here?"

It's not just a podcast; it's an exploration of passion, purpose, and the wild wonders that make our world extraordinary. Tune in, be inspired, and let the adventure begin! 

An Australian wildlife veterinarian who doesn't just treat animals; she's a guardian of the wild, a conservation crusader, and...

" It is not enough to rescue these animals from illegal trafficking. They must be given the opportunity to recover properly. They must be given a real chance at survival, not just at a rescue station, but back in the wild, where they can contribute to genetic diversity and the continuation of their species in these areas. ~ Joey, founder, Jungle Rescue Reform"

Joey Solimine, is a veterinary nurse, wildlife conservationist...

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ~ Albert Einstein The results are in for our most listened to year end wrapped by the almighty Spotify (wink) and this episode comes out on top across all listening platforms so we are rebroadcasting it.

Wildlife Vet. Dr. Sharon Mulindi, ... we can't help but ...

Maui | The Valley Isle | chapter one |

The series Ho'iho'i (echo) weaves a narrative that goes beyond the surface beauty. It delves into the Hawaiian island's history, mythology, and the timeless stories of its inhabitants. From the legendary demigod Maui to the significance of 'ohana (family), every image and word is a piece of the island's living story.

Chapter One explores the ancestral history, traditio...

Welcome to an ENCORE of this captivating episode where we unveil the dark side of animal agriculture.

We are honored to have an extraordinary guest with us David," The 40-Year-Old Vegan" David's journey is nothing short of remarkable, having undergone a profound transformation from a former slaughterhouse inspector to a passionate animal rights activist.

David, now in his forties, spent years immersed in the heart of ...

We invite you to join us in this continued, engaging discussion with author, advocate, and the National Wildlife Federation's Executive Director, Beth Pratt, as we further explore the profound connection between conservation science and the essence of human existence. In this conversation, we will delve into the depths of what it truly means to be human, fostering a harmonious coexistence with wildlife, and contemplating the fu...

We have the deep honor of opening this show with our nature practice guide natasha deganello giraudie, who poetically expresses the theme of this series | Cores, Corridors, Carnivores. Calm your body, clear your mind, open your heart & uplift your soul by deepening your relationship with the Earth.

We invite you to explore a nature practice with natasha, too. ⁠Nature Practice Guide⁠

Our featured guest on this episode is Beth P...

We are rebroadcasting one of our most listened to and enjoyed episodes... A conversation with Nick Brandt | photographer

The themes in Nick Brandt’s photographic series always relate to the destructive impact that humankind is having on both the natural world and now humans themselves too.

Nearly twenty years ago Nick Brandt started photographing the wild animals of Africa as an elegy to a dis-appearing world. After some years, se...

We are rebroadcasting this popular episode with apiarist, Madison Newman. Enjoy!

Have you ever day dreamed about being a beekeeper ? or do you really want to understand the role bees play in our world?

Well, here is your chance even if you don't think it's for you, to learn the ins and outs of beekeeping. Our guest on this episode is Madison Newman. She is a 22 year old beekeeper born and raised in Southern California'...

This week we are rebroadcasting our conversation with Jennifer Brent, Executive Director of the California Wildlife Center.

Our nature practice guide Natasha Deganello Giraudie sets the tone for us with a beautiful Land Blessing. Together we can deepen our relationship to the more -than-human world at this critical time. We encourage you to take it slow ... find a tree to sit under and relax into this important conversation.

Califo...

“To restore stability to our planet, we must restore its biodiversity, the very thing that we’ve removed. It’s the only way out of this crisis we’ve created – we must rewild the world.’ – David Attenborough

The broad C’s of rewilding – Cores, Corridors and Carnivores – largely encapsulate the conservation rationale behind most large scale rewilding endeavours whose grander aim is to increase biodiversity, reverse extinction trends ...

In the spirit of collaboration and community science we invite you to have a listen to this episode we are sharing from the “Nature Talks” podcast by Erfan Firouzi. Erfan chats it up with Kelsey Prediger about the most trafficked mammal, the elusive beauty known as the Pangolin.

Growing up on a lake immersed in nature, Kelsey developed a fiery passion for adventure and wildlife with the dream of one day working in conservation. In ...

" It is not enough to rescue these animals from illegal trafficking. They must be given the opportunity to recover properly. They must be given a real chance at survival, not just at a rescue station, but back in the wild, where they can contribute to genetic diversity and the continuation of their species in these areas. Jungle Rescue Reform is committed to aiding in this cause and making a difference for these animals and the spe...

“Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” 

~ Albert Einstein

Wildlife Veterinarian, Sharon Mulindi   joins us from her mobile vet unit position in Northern Kenya.

The mobile Vet units tackles some pretty import conservation concerns to assist the regional KWS vet in interventions which include...

“ A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.” - Charles Kettering

Our culture depends on single use plastic… look around you, right now. what do you see? maybe a plastic bottle, food containers, the infamous six pack rings… the problem is that most plastic waste does not make it to the recycling center or even the landfill. This plastic is carried by rivers, wind and animals and can find its way to the sea.

It’s time for us to...