HumaNature

HumaNature

HumaNature explores where humans and our habitat meet. You'll hear real stories about human experiences in nature. Along the way, we’ll meet people whose encounters help us reflect on our own place in the natural world.

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October 8, 2025 27 mins

Author Jonny Hanson joins HumaNature to discuss the pros and cons of reintroducing large predators (lynx, wolves, and bears) back to the wilds of Britain and Ireland. It's a controversial and politically charged  subject to say the least and sparks a lot of emotions on both sides. Don't miss this fascinating conversation and make sure to check out Jonny Hanson's latest book Living with Lynx: Sharing Landscapes with Big Cat...

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Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby are not your typical travel influencers, they're both grandmothers in their 80's widely known as the TikTok Traveling Grannies. This week you'll hear about how they've been breaking barriers for decades, their journey around the world to celebrate turning 80, and why Easter Island has the best food. 

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September 10, 2025 41 mins

Just before her 30th birthday, Julia Sheehan realized she wasn't happy. She had a house and a great career, but wanted something more. So she sold her home, left her job, and set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. What follows is a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and a trail that will test her in ways she never imagined. 

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June 18, 2025 18 mins

Fitz Cahall, founder of The Dirtbag Diaries podcast, joins host Megan Feighery to talk about life, finding adventure in your own backyard, and his new book States of Adventure: 30 Outdoor Adventure Stories About Finding Yourself By Getting Lost. 

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June 4, 2025 42 mins

Bridget Crocker is a world-class whitewater rafting guide and author of the book "The River's Daughter." Bridget also grew up in an abusive household and suffered from severe trauma and PTSD. Through it all, she always had her special relationship with the river- something that would bring her the courage and resilience to persevere no matter what. 

Show notes: This episode discusses violence, sexual assault, trauma, PTSD, ...

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May 21, 2025 41 mins

Anissa Beal is the founder of Edgar and Ivy's Cat Sanctuary in Corpus Christi, Texas. She loves what she does but in late 2023 she wasn't sure she could afford to keep going. Then she got a phone call that changed everything. 

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April 2, 2025 20 mins

Leigh Ann Henion is the author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, a beautiful celebration of all the things that come alive in the dark. In a time where artificial light is ever-present, Leigh Ann invites you to think of darkness as a habitat and explore the biodiversity that exists at night in your own backyard. You never know what you might discover.

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March 19, 2025 26 mins

Alexandra de Steiguer is an artist, author, poet, musician, and photographer who has spent the last twenty-eight years working as the winter caretaker of Star Island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. She spends about six months completely alone, taking care of the vacant hotel and cottages that will fill with tourists in the summer months.

Original music by Alexandra de Steiguer used in this episode: 

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Twenty years ago, Catherine Raven befriended a wild fox who frequented her property in Montana. The two became friends and over time she watched him transform from a scrawny little runt into a confident and curious father. Hear her remarkable story on this episode of HumaNature and check out Catherine's book "Fox and I" for more. 

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December 18, 2024 23 mins

Author Leila Philip discusses her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America" on this week's episode. Learn how this under-appreciated creature played a pivotal role in the creation of the United States and could be the key to its future.

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On this episode of HumaNature you’ll have a chance to meet some of the incredible animals that have called Earthfire home over the years. Fairytale the coyote, who formed an unexpected bond with a big burly football player, Huckleberry and Major Bear, two brothers who fought over strawberry ice cream, and Buttercup, a beautiful deer who wanted to be a chicken.

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“I Get Knocked Down, But I Go Surf Again” is an episode about pain, resilience, and hope.

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October 16, 2024 13 mins

This week I’m chatting with Tim Blackburn, author of The Jewel Box: How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules. Tim’s book not only highlights his love and passion for moths, but touches on larger themes of ecology, climate change and what these small winged insects can teach us about our world. 

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October 2, 2024 16 mins

This time on HN a woman turns to the world of fungi to help heal her pain.

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September 18, 2024 22 mins

On this episode of HumaNature, author Florence Williams heads out on a solo paddling trip to try and heal her broken heart.

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September 5, 2024 1 min

We're back with another season of HumaNature! People share their stories of heartbreak, recovery and a brand new series called, "Author Talks" where we chat with people that've written really cool books. Coming out on Wednesday September 18th.

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June 20, 2024 21 mins

Tim Madsen is an experienced outdoorsman. So when he got a chance to compete on the wilderness survival show Alone, he was ready. But things didn’t go as planned and Tim tapped out in the first episode. Follow Tim’s journey and what happened after the show aired on this week’s episode of HumaNature.

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Stephen Reid is a self taught gardener whose home garden has unexpectedly created community in his neighborhood. It also led him to his dream job.

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June 6, 2024 30 mins

Eric Keeler had a good life, but he was bored. So he decided to shake things up and run across America by himself. Follow his journey from Maine to California on this week’s episode. 

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May 31, 2024 1 min

Join us for Season 10 of HumaNature, premiering on June 6th, 2024.

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