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Why We Care

Tiphaine Marie

43 episodes

Welcome to Why We Care, hosted by Tiphaine Marie - the podcast where together we explore our relationship with the natural world, to better understand how intertwined nature is with our daily lives – but also to rekindle our sense of wonder towards it. We dive into what our separation from nature means, and take a look at practical ways to restore and nurture this vital relationship.

More about the show

Hear from the people at the heart of the environmental movement, all around the world – scientists, activists, and campaigners but also artists and storytellers, who are all relentlessly advocating for change. I hope these conversations will inspire you to challenge the status quo, and give you hope. Thank you for tuning in, and sending you lots of love!

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Episodes

  1. Can we dance our way towards a greener future? with Gail Gallie, Co-Founder of THE NAT

    · 36 min · S4 E5

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Gail Gallie, the co-founder of THE NAT - a global platform accelerating investment in nature through the power of culture. Through a yearly gala and other convenings, THE NAT is…

  2. What’s happening in Antarctica with Anne-Sophie Roux, Ocean researcher and activist

    · 45 min · S4 E4

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Anne-Sophie Roux, a French researcher and activist who has been leading a campaign against deep sea mining for the past few years (you might remember her from an episode we did on…

  3. These women will fill you with hope, with Ronda Carnegie, Co-Founder of Project Dandelion

    · 36 min · S4 E3

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Ronda Carnegie, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, a global women-led climate campaign that amplifies the leadership of those most impacted by the climate…

  4. How to romanticise winter with Rosie Steer, Author of Slow Seasons

    · 33 min · S4 E2

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Rosie Steer, an author and photographer based in Edinburgh. A few years ago I came across Rosie’s book in my local bookshop and ever since it has become one of those comfort books I…

  5. Can kids help us fall back in love with nature? with Bonnie Wright, Actress, activist and founder of Hello Earthling

    · 43 min · S4 E1

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with actress and activist Bonnie Wright – we discussed her new project, Hello Earthling, a platform that focuses on helping children foster their relationship with nature and never let…

  6. SEASON 4 trailer

    · 5:09 · Trailer

    Why We Care is back for a new season! Thank you so much for tuning in, and see you very soon with new episodes. Subscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe Why We Care on Instagram –…

  7. Making sense of the living world and our place in it with Merlin Sheldrake, Biologist and Author of Entangled Life

    · 27 min · S3 E7

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Merlin Sheldrake, Biologist and Author of one of my all time favourite books, Entangled Life. Merlin received a Ph.D. in tropical ecology from Cambridge University for his work on…

  8. Folklore, myths and stories to shape your relationship with nature with Morvern Graham, Storyteller and Illustrator

    · 44 min · S3 E6

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Morvern Graham, a storyteller, illustrator and printmaker. I first found out about her work and art through Instagram, and was pretty much instantly drawn into her magical universe…

  9. How to bring a community together to protect your local ecosystems with Farwiza Farhan, Forest Conservationist

    · 29 min · S3 E5

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Farwiza Farhan, an amazing forest conservationist working to protect and restore the Leuser ecosystem on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia – the last place on Earth where tigers,…

  10. Imperfect activism: how to let go of the pressure of being perfect with Maria Correa, VP of Marketing & Editorial at WaterBear

    · 30 min · S3 E4

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Maria Correa, the VP of Marketing & Editorial at WaterBear, a community platform where entertainment meets impact. You might remember WaterBear from one of the very first episodes…

  11. Can we still coexist peacefully with the wild? with Jacob Dykes, Conservation Manager at The European Nature Trust

    · 48 min · S3 E3

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Jacob Dykes, the Conservation Manager of The European Nature Trust - a foundation that works to lift conservation and nature restoration projects in Europe, supporting a network of…

  12. Patagonia’s approach to activism with Gina Lovett from Patagonia and Jón Kaldal from the Icelandic Wildlife Fund

    · 48 min · S3 E2

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with not just one but two wonderful guests: Gina Lovett, Environmental Initiatives Manager at Patagonia and Jón Kaldal, of the Icelandic Wildlife Fund – a Patagonia Grantee. I was…

  13. Hope and resistance in the Amazon rainforest with Nemonte Nenquimo, Waorani leader, and Mitch Anderson, Authors and Co-founders of Amazon Frontlines

    · 44 min · S3 E1

    In today’s episode I’m incredibly honoured to be speaking with Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson. Nemonte is a Waorani leader, mother, and forest defender. She grew up in a little village in the heart of the Amazon…

  14. SEASON 3 trailer - the podcast helping you reconnect with nature

    · 3:23 · Trailer

    We're back for a third season! Thanks so much for being here and for caring, and see you tomorrow with the first episode of Why We Care, season 3. Until then, sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See…

  15. Change the story, change the system with Joi Lee, Head of Editorial and Producer at Earthrise Studio

    · 33 min · S2 E11

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Joi Lee, the Head of Editorial and an Executive Producer at Earthrise Studio. I’m sure you’ve heard of Earthrise – they’re one of the leading media platforms reporting on climate…

  16. Is it too late to save our glaciers? with Dr. Heïdi Sevestre, glaciologist

    · 50 min · S2 E10

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Heïdi Sevestre, an amazing French glaciologist. She called me all the way from Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic ocean, between mainland Norway and the North Pole. 10 years…

  17. Intergenerational collaboration for the ocean with Bodhi Patil, Gen Z ocean advocate and solutionist

    · 37 min · S2 E9

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Bodhi Patil, a United Nations-recognized, award-winning Gen Z ocean climate solutionist dedicated to improving Ocean Health and Human Health. So we spoke about many aspects of his…

  18. Learning from and for nature with Christabel Reed, Co-Founder of Earthed and Advaya

    · 30 min · S2 E8

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Christabel Reed, the co-founder of two online learning platforms: advaya, and Earthed. A few years ago Christabel and her sister Ruby created advaya, a platform at the intersection…

  19. Restoring the ocean, one coral at a time with Titouan Bernicot, Founder and CEO of Coral Gardeners

    · 25 min · S2 E7

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Titouan Bernicot, the founder & CEO of Coral Gardeners. He grew up on a pearl farm in French Polynesia, in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. Whenever I’m on a call with him I’m…

  20. Nature in urban spaces: a human right? with Ellen Miles, Activist and Author of “Get Guerrilla Gardening”

    · 42 min · S2 E6

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Ellen Miles, guerrilla gardener, activist and author. I found out about guerrilla gardening when I first met her a few months ago - in case you haven’t heard of it yet, it means…

  21. Using AI to understand and communicate with whales with Tom Mustill, Nature filmmaker and author

    · 41 min · S2 E5

    In today’s episode I’m speaking with Tom Mustill, a nature filmmaker and the author of ‘How to Speak Whale’. We recorded this a few weeks ago but since then I actually had the chance to travel to COP28, the climate…

  22. Why forests are important and how ancient trees help us understand climate change with Mary Gagen, Chief Advisor on Forests at WWF UK

    · 32 min · S2 E4

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Mary Gagen, a Professor of Geography at Swansea University, and the Chief Advisor on Forests at WWF UK. Forests are our strongest allies in the fight against climate change, and…

  23. How can technology be used in service of both nature and people with Joycelyn Longdon, Founder of Climate In Colour and PhD researcher at Cambridge University

    · 32 min · S2 E3

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Joycelyn Longdon, a PhD researcher at Cambridge University and the founder of Climate in Colour, an education platform dedicated to making climate conversations more accessible and…

  24. Deep sea mining and why we need to stop it with Anne Sophie Roux, Ocean researcher and deep sea mining activist

    · 28 min · S2 E2

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Anne-Sophie Roux, a French researcher and ocean activist. Anne-Sophie is the deep sea lead for Europe at Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and in 2022 she started the Look Down campaign…

  25. Why we need to reconnect with the natural world with Cel Spellman, Actor and WWF Ambassador

    · 29 min · S2 E1

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Cel Spellman, an actor, radio presenter and WWF ambassador. He’s also the host of the WWF podcast, Call of the Wild, which is one of the first environmental podcasts I started…

  26. Why We Care – season 2 trailer

    · 3:34 · Trailer

    Biodiversity is the web of life we all depend on – life on Earth in all its forms from pollinators and fungi to entire ecosystems, from rainforests to deserts and oceans. Human activity is destroying nature all around…

  27. Diversity in the ocean space and helping kids learn to love and protect nature with Zandi Ndhlovu, freediver and founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation

    · 24 min · Episode 16

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Zandi Ndhlovu – an ocean explorer, South Africa’s first Black woman free diving instructor and the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation. Zandi discovered free diving when she was…

  28. Tackling plastic pollution and rewilding our oceans through radical collaboration with Emy Kane, managing director at Lonely Whale

    · 32 min · Episode 15

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Emy Kane, the managing director of Lonely Whale - a nonprofit organisation working to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean. She told me how we know more about the universe…

  29. What’s needed for the planet: systemic change or individual action? with Isaias Hernandez, environmental educator aka Queer Brown Vegan

    · 30 min · Episode 14

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator aka Queer Brown Vegan - the social media platform where he helps people understand the climate crisis. Isaias is so good at explaining…

  30. Stories from a scientist living on a boat to help protect the ocean with Charlie Young, marine biologist aka Ocean Magpie

    · 55 min · Episode 13

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Charlie Young – a marine biologist and wildlife presenter also known as Ocean Magpie on social media, where she shares the behind the scenes of her life at sea. Yes you read that…

  31. How to become a changemaker: where to begin and how to grow a movement with Melati Wijsen, founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags + Youthtopia

    · 23 min · Episode 12

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Melati Wijsen, a 22 year old change maker and movement builder. When she was 12 she started a campaign called Bye Bye Plastic Bags with her sister Isabel to tackle the plastic…

  32. Rethinking waste, the microplastics problem and women in science with Dr. Amanda Parkes, Chief Innovation Officer at PANGAIA

    · 46 min · S1 E11

    In this week’s episode I’m chatting with Dr. Amanda Parkes, the Chief Innovation Officer at PANGAIA and a materials engineering lecturer at Harvard. Amanda is really difficult to introduce in a few sentences as she has…

  33. How is climate change impacting communities and species in the frozen parts of our planet? with Nicola Brown, Series Producer of BBC’s Our Frozen Planet

    · 48 min · S1 E10

    In this week’s episode I’m chatting with Nicola Brown, an impact producer and filmmaker specialising in natural history and conservation. Her most recent work, the digital campaign Our Frozen Planet, has been published…

  34. Carbon tunnel vision and animal exploitation in fashion with Emma Håkansson, activist and founder of Collective Fashion Justice

    · 30 min · S1 E9

    In this week’s episode I’m chatting with Emma Håkansson, an activist, author, and founder of Collective Fashion Justice – an organisation campaigning for a fashion system that upholds total ethics, by prioritising the…

  35. Protecting wildlife and how to live in harmony with foxes, birds and hedgehogs with Anne Brummer, CEO of Dr. Sir Brian May’s Save Me Trust

    · 42 min · S1 E8

    In this week’s episode I’m chatting with Anne Brummer, a wildlife rescuer and CEO of the Save Me Trust. I first heard about her through Dr. Brian May, who you might know as the guitarist of the band Queen. Turns out he…

  36. Materials innovation, biomimicry, no waste in nature and alchemical mycology with Jesse Adler, materials innovation researcher at PANGAIA and biomolecular scientist

    · 51 min · S1 E7

    In this week’s episode I’m chatting with my friend Jesse Adler, a biomolecular scientist and materials innovation researcher at PANGAIA. Jesse is one of my favourite people - she is one the most enthusiastic, smartest,…

  37. Storytelling for a better world with Poppy Mason-Watts, Chief Impact + Growth Officer at WaterBear Network

    · 22 min · S1 E6

    In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Poppy Mason-Watts, one of the founding members of WaterBear Network – a streaming platform where you can watch award-winning environmental and social films and documentaries for…

  38. The psychology of oppression and healthy relationships with nature, others and ourselves with Dr. Melanie Joy, author & psychologist

    · 50 min · S1 E5

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Dr. Melanie Joy, a Harvard-educated psychologist specialising in relationships, communication, and social transformation. She’s the author of several books, including the…

  39. Seaweed magic and plastic alternatives that support biodiversity, local communities and climate with Julia Marsh, Co-founder and CEO of Sway

    · 34 min · S1 E4

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Julia Marsh, the Co-founder and CEO of Sway – a California-based startup making regenerative packaging from seaweed, as an alternative to single-use thin film plastic. A few years…

  40. Reconnecting with the land and respecting the boundaries of the Earth with Daze Aghaji, climate justice, regeneration & well-being activist

    · 39 min · S1 E3

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Daze Aghaji, a climate justice, regeneration & well-being activist. I met her for the first time last year in Glasgow, when she was working as a Creative Director for Earthrise…

  41. Noise pollution in the oceans and telling stories that matter with Annie Moir, marine biologist and BBC wildlife filmmaker

    · 37 min · S1 E2

    In today’s episode I’m chatting with Annie Moir, a marine biologist, wildlife filmmaker and impact producer at the BBC. We briefly worked together on a biodiversity project before both moving on to other things - but…

  42. Fashion’s impact on nature and regenerative solutions with Juliet Russell, Head of Sustainability at Stella McCartney

    · 37 min · S1 E1

    In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend Juliet Russell, who is the Head of Sustainability at Stella McCartney. I met Juliet a few years ago when we were both working at PANGAIA, and ever since I’ve been…

  43. Welcome to Why We Care – trailer

    · 2:55 · Trailer

    When asked how they can help the planet, most people will say things like ‘fly less’ or ‘cycle instead of driving’ – but how many would say ‘let leaves rot in my garden to help the soil’, or ‘buy regenerative instead…

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