Why We Care

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 keep going back to. The book is an invitation to reconnect with the natural world and align with the rhythms of the seasons and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. It is filled with reflections as well as craft ideas, recipes and seasonal celebrations inspired by ancient traditions. When I was planning this new season of the podcast I felt like an episode with Rosie would be perfect for this time of year - as I personally always long for more balance between the busy, festive days of December and the long, quieter winter months that follow. Rosie shared her advice on how to slow down and align with the seasons, but also how to honour and make the most of the colder months - how to romanticise winter and bring light into the darkness.Recording this conversation was so comforting and cosy, so I hope you will enjoy listening to it! Make yourself a cup of your favourite tea and wrap yourself in a warm blanket before we dive in!! Happy holidays and see you in the new year, sending love <3------------------Want to dive deeper?Follow Rosie on Substack – https://everythinglooksrosie.substack.com/ (subscribe to her monthly newsletter or join her paid community for weekly updates: seasonal recipes, crafts and activities)Follow Rosie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/everythinglooksrosie Rosie’s website – https://www.everythinglooksrosie.com/ (find out more about seasonal gatherings and slow living writing archive)Buy the book – https://m.shortstack.page/ZnCx49 Let’s keep in touchSubscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/ Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ ------------------If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 go of their sense of wonder and playfulness. We talked about how being around kids can remind us to take ourselves less seriously and use our imagination. Bonnie also shared memories from her own childhood, and reflected on the evolution of her activism throughout the years. I hope you will enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it!------------------Want to dive deeper?Follow Hello Earthling on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/helloearthling/ Listen to the Hello Earthling podcast – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JXqHIk2i47JHEtT68BmAi?si=b24c531d094947fd Subscribe to Hello Earthling on Substack – https://helloearthlingworld.substack.com/ Bonnie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thisisbwright/ ------------------Let’s keep in touchSubscribe to my newsletter – https://whaleswolves.substack.com/subscribe Why We Care on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/ Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ ------------------If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for tuning in and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 – https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/ Tiphaine on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 underground fungal networks in tropical forests in Panama. His research ranges from fungal biology to the history of Amazonian ethnobotany, and he is fascinated by the relationships that arise between humans and more-than-human organisms. His book, Entangled Life, is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, has been translated into thirty-two languages and sold more than a million copies worldwide.Reading it a few years ago absolutely blew my mind. Never before had I read something so poetic yet informative, and since then my relationship with nature has evolved to be much more profound. It’s a book about how fungi make our worlds, change our minds and shape our futures – but also an exploration of the living world and our place in it. If you haven’t read it yet I can highly recommend it — whether you have an existing interest in fungi or not, it will turn your world upside down!The book was actually one of the reasons why I decided to launch the podcast - so it felt quite surreal to record a conversation with Merlin! A few of the things we spoke about include what drew him to the world of fungi, his work at the intersection of science and art, and also how to cultivate a relationship with organisms that feel incredibly different from us, such as fungi. We also discussed hope and what we can learn from other species to find a way forward. I hope you’ll enjoy it!Want to dive deeper?Merlin’s website — https://www.merlinsheldrake.com/Get Entangled Life — https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/entangled-life-book-merlin-sheldrake-9781784708276Merlin on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/merlin.sheldrakeSubscribe to the Why We Care newsletter on Substack (thank you so much!!!)Subscribe here — https://whywecare.substack.com/Come say hi!Why We Care on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 filled with mythical creatures, fairies and inspiring folk tales from her native Scotland and beyond. Once you’re done listening to this episode I invite you to go take a look at her work on her Instagram account.I’m so happy we got to record this conversation, it’s a super cosy one so go make yourself a cup of tea and find a relaxing spot to listen to it! Morvern told me some of her favourite stories, and we also spoke about how she managed to take her childlike sense of wonder with her into adulthood. She also shared how she finds and collects folk tales, how these stories have shaped her relationship with nature, and how she practices imagination and creativity in her every day life. One thing she said that has stayed with me ever since we spoke was a piece of advice she received from her dad to keep her connection with the natural world alive. I’ll let you discover this for yourself towards the end of the episode, it’s such a good one!Want to dive deeper?Follow Morvern on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/morvern.studiosFollow Morvern on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@morvern.graham Check out the Map of Stories — https://mapofstories.scot/Morvern’s website — https://www.morverngraham.co.uk/Subscribe to the brand new Why We Care newsletter!!! (thank you so much)Subscribe to the newsletter — https://whywecare.substack.com/Come say hi!Why We Care on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.