A Life More Wild

Latest Episodes:

Richie Norton and Gail Muller - Movement, calm and massive hikes Jul 20, 2022

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We walk in the woods with Richie Norton and hear about the long road from losing his rugby career to finding his calm as a breathing and movement coach. We also talk to Gail Muller, who pushed through a chronic pain condition to regain her adventurous lifestyle and walk the entire Appalachian trail.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans, Eliza Lomas and Fiona Clampin. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

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Poppy Okotcha and Tom Hunt - Seeds, hens and seasonality Jul 06, 2022

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We’re down in Poppy Okotcha’s Devon garden, helping her (by staying out of the way) as she pots some seeds and talks about finding her passion for growing and eating. Then we talk to Tom Hunt about the realistic challenges of sustainable, seasonal eating and some of the little steps we can all take.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans, Eliza Lomas and Fiona Clampin. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/

Fearne Cotton & Kris Hallenga - Tears, ideas and Neighbours Jun 22, 2022

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We’re in Richmond Park with Fearne Cotton, to talk about how the open space and tranquillity of the waters have inspired, calmed and healed her. We also talk to Kris Hallenga about founding the breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel, stepping back from it to get closer to nature and the painful news that Neighbours is coming to an end.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Eliza Lomas, Alannah Chance and Gareth Evans. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/

Crystal caves, rhythm and putting down new roots - Gemma Cairney & Tom Dixon Jun 08, 2022

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For episode two, we take a windy walk with radio and TV presenter Gemma Cairney, and her partner Cameron (founder of specialist coffee subscription service - MF Coffee) at the inimitable Jupiter Artland, near Edinburgh. We also talk to Tom Dixon, who runs community groups and an art gallery on his land in Devon and also just happens to be the co-founder of Canopy & Stars.

Remember to rate and follow us in your podcast app, and come and see us for outdoor inspiration from Find Your Wild and all our amazing spaces.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars.

Host & words: Christopher Wilson-Elmes

Producers: Eliza Lomas and Hamish Brown

Exec producer: Gareth Evans

Mixed by: Rowan Bishop

Theme music by Billie Marten

Planting, subverting and empowering - Ellen Miles & Amira, the Wanderlust Woman May 25, 2022

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We're down in Devon to plant a sapling and hear about Ellen Miles' two campaigns - lobbying the UN to make nature a human right and encouraging planting in communities through Dream Green. We also hear from Amira Patel, who's given thousands of people a space to connect with nature, their faith and each other through her group The Wanderlust Women.

Remember to rate and follow us in your podcast app, and come and see us for outdoor inspiration from Find Your Wild and all our amazing spaces.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars.

Host & words: Christopher Wilson-Elmes

Producers: Eliza Lomas & Fiona Clampin

Exec producer: Gareth Evans

Mixed by: Rowan Bishop

Theme music by Billie Marten

Correction note: Humans are actually 200,000 times more sensitive to giosmin than sharks are to blood, not 200 times as Ellen states

Series two...coming soon! Apr 28, 2022

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We're back very soon for a second series. Just like in series one, we’ll be getting you into nature on walks with inspiring people who weave the outdoors into their lives and work.

Expect to spend time outdoors with, amongst some other wonderful guests, Fearne Cotton, George Clarke and Gemma Cairney as they share with you what inspires them most about being out in the wild.

If you don't follow already - give us a follow in podcast app and we’ll see you soon!

Stomping, reflecting & whittling - Dr. Alex & Brook House Woods Sep 23, 2021

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We walk in Richmond Park with Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George and hear about his plan for community Health Hubs, his personal tragedy and his time as a Love Island contestant. Then we talk to Will, co-owner of Brook House Woods in Herefordshire and find out how a chance meeting with a spoon carver and a vague dream turned into treehouses in the herefordshire woods.

See what Dr Alex has been up to on Instagram or stay in a treehouse (and take up carpentry!) at Brook House Woods. Follow us on instagram, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild.

Music by Billie Marten, presented by Christopher Wilson-Elmes, produced by Tom Bonnett.

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

Conservation, cultivation & relocation - Megan McCubbin & Swallowtail Hill Sep 09, 2021

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We visit Megan McCubbin in the New Forest, where the idea for the Self Isolating Bird Club was hatched, to talk conservation, bird calls and the amazing gardening skills of bees. Then we talk to Sarah, the owner of Swallowtail Hill in Sussex about the steep learning curve of swapping London life for sustainable farming.

Find out where Megan's latest projects are taking her and stay at the amazing Swallowtail Hill for yourself. Follow us on instagram, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild.

Music by Billie Marten, presented by Christopher Wilson-Elmes, produced by Tom Bonnett.

Additional music: Chad Crouch - The Bridge (Instrumental)

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

Marshes, music & wilderness - Billie Marten & Hinterlandes Aug 26, 2021

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A walk in Hackney Marshes with singer songwriter Billie Marten, who told us about finding inspiration and calm in the natural world, followed by an inspiring talk with John, the owner of Hinterlandes, on sticking a camper van to a bus in the Lake District.

Find Billie’s latest album and tour dates on instagram or her website, or stay at the incredible Hinterlandes yourself. Follow us on instagram too, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild.

Music by Billie Marten, presented by Christopher Wilson-Elmes, produced by Tom Bonnett.

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

Wild swimming and restorative retreats - Sian Lewis & Kate Humble Aug 12, 2021

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We head down to the river for some wild swimming with travel journalist and author Sian Lewis, who tells us the best ways to get out into nature, even if you’re short on time. We also chat with presenter Kate Humble, whose trip to the Dordogne a few years’ back resulted in her buying her very own remote lakeside cabin which has since become her personal refuge in nature.

Follow Sian Lewis’ micro-adventures on Instagram, or try out some stargazing for yourself at Poacher’s Cabin in the Dordogne. Follow us on instagram, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild.

Music by Billie Marten, presented by Christopher Wilson-Elmes, produced by Tom Bonnett.

Additional music: Witchety-witchety-witchety (Instrumental)

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.