We are thrilled to welcome nature tech entrepreneur, Jared Hanley to the Nature Bantz podcast. Jared is the brains behind Nature Quant, as well as a data scientist, adventure racer and all round nature connection expert.. We deep dive into the data behind nature connection and how this can be used for positive action as well as discuss if/when inve…

Nature Bantz welcomes Annabel Abbs, aka Annabel Streets for episode six. Annabel is a writer and journalist who believes that walking is like breathing and is essential to living. Tune in for tips on walking meditation and how to stay present during a walk. We chat barefoot walking, breathing techniques and embodied walking. Plus find out about the…

Episode Five of the Nature Bantz podcast welcomes Zoë Palmer. Her incredible work as an artist, writer and human ecologist spans live performance, installations and curated participatory events. Zoë’s work centres on underrepresented narratives and knowledge through a decolonial lens. We discuss the intersection of the arts, health and ecology and …

We are thrilled to welcome Hirra to our Nature Bantz podcast. Hirra is Head of Car Free Cities, the landmark programme by Possible, a climate action charity. In this episode Hirra helps us to understand more about why we should ditch the private car for short trips in urban centres. We discuss why cities will benefit from increased active travel, a…

Our guest for Nature Bantz episode three is the incredible Paddy Loughman. He’s a former actor, PR strategist, Extinction Rebellion speaker and now, Co-Founder of the Reset Narratives community and Co-Author of Stories for Life. Paddy specialises in communications and narratives connected to the climate and ecological crisis. We discuss resetting t…

In this episode of the Nature Bantz podcast, we chat to Jon Burke. An ex-councillor, socialists and environmentalist who has set up a municipal energy company and planted street trees to stave off feelings of doom through action. We discuss the importance of Green infrastructure for wellbeing, as well as what 21st century urban centres should look …

Kwesia aka City Girl in Nature is Season 4’s first guest. And girl… are we glad to be back. From the streets of Lewisham to the jungles of Peru landing back in the big city, YouTube star Kwesia is a true inspiration. Her ethos is centred around the natural world and her love of nature extends to hosting day trips, walks, workshops and talks to enga…

On this episode of Nature Bantz we’re talking to British-Chinese multimedia journalist and budding author, Lu-Hai Liang. We chatted about hiking in Beijing (Lu-Hai lived there for six years), as well as nature connection and technology, and how virtual reality and gaming can inspire exploration and help you to appreciate nature. Due to the pandemic…

We’ve had a little mid-season break, but we’re pleased to bring you Nature Bantz Episode Five. Joining us this month is our guest, fellow walker Dan Raven-Ellison. We chat about Dan’s busy lockdown with Slow Ways, how he very much loves London but has made the move to Exeter and his love of mud. There’s also lots of chat about exciting plans for th…

Nature Bantz Episode Four is here. We’re delighted to welcome our guest, Belfast born author and journalist, Anna Hart. We discuss Anna’s love for slow, sustainable travel, solo bike jaunts and even fossil hunting on the coast of the UK. How the pandemic scuppered her American travel and work plans, but led to a fantastic caravan renovation project…

Episode Three of Nature Bantz has arrived. In this episode we chat to Josina Calliste, co-founder of Land in Our Names (LION), a grassroots collective working for land reparations in Britain. We discuss food justice, growing your own and nature connection for urban city dwellers. As well as the important work that LION is doing by securing land for…

The days are longer, pubs and restaurants are now open. Summer is very nearly upon us and in this week’s episode of Nature Bantz we chat to Neil Ansell. We discuss Neil’s new book The Circling Sky and the wonder that is The New Forest. As well as our relationship with nature and the natural world, rewilding projects and tips for budding nature writ…

We’re just heading out of lockdown and things are finally opening up. In this episode we chat to Laura Jackson, TV presenter and skincare advocate about what we’re looking forward to now that we can start planning things in again. We discuss everything from walking around the city, travelling further afield and what to bring with us on a walk. Due …

On this last episode of season 2 we'll be chatting to author, artist and right-to-roam campaigner, Nick Hayes. His new book, The Book of Trespass is eye-opening and mind blowing. Together we chat about the often untold history of land rights, land ownership and that by the law of trespass in England, we are excluded from 92% of the land and 97% of …

In Episode 7 Hana is joined by self-titled Urban Birder, David Lindo. He’s super inspiring and shares stories about his first ‘big break’, why birds aren’t boring, how he’s uniting the birding world and how we need to get past narrow thinking and smash the stereotypes that deter wider audiences from enjoying the outdoors - especially all those easi…

In Episode 6 Hana is joined by Glaswegian hillwalking instagram influencer, Zahrah Mahmood. Together they chat about how to get into amateur hillwalking, the kit you need without breaking the bank and how best to plan your long walks up a munro - whatever the weather. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Fol…

In Episode 5 Hana is joined by incredible author and journalist Lucy Jones. She discusses the importance of urban nature, mental health, and how we are unconsciously harming ourselves by harming the natural world. She also delves deeper into her new book, Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need The Wild. Please leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you …

Cath Prisk joins us today from Outdoor People. Cath is a world leading advocate for children and outdoor play and her extensive experience comes from various roles she's had that promote getting outside, children's right to play safely in the street and the great outdoors. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you h…

In Episode 3, Hana speaks with journalist, travel writer and author Jini Reddy about her amazing new book, Wanderland. She talks about her experiences with nature growing up in Canada, her shamanic relationship with the world, and her advice for anyone new to exploring. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear…

In Episode 2, Hana chats to nature connectedness guru, Professor Miles Richardson who leads the Nature Connectedness Research Group at The University of Derby. He discusses the many benefits of connecting with nature, the pathways to nature connectedness and the impact of lockdown. We also dip into the research behind Nature Notes, the brand new ‘g…

We've gone lo-fi in lockdown and the self-confessed botany geek, James Wong is back chatting to Hana Sutch, co-founder at Go Jauntly about his most recent research, gardening, wellbeing and how he copes in the midst of the covid crisis. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and a review if you like what you hear and... Follow us on all the socia…

In this special bonus episode, producer Shane Henderson chats with Nature Bantz host and Go Jauntly co-founder Hana Sutch about the app origins, highs and lows and her experience as a female founder. They also discuss the places around the UK that are on their no-fly travel bucket list for the coming year. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating a…

In our final episode of this series, Hana Sutch interviews Grant Waters, Tranquil City Co-Founder and urbanist. They discuss what tranquility means in the city, from a psychological point of view and in an environmental context. They also discuss why collaboration and tech for good is the future and what we can do to help each other thrive. Don’t f…

In Episode 8, we chat with Dwayne Fields, adventurer, Arctic explorer and UK Scout Ambassador. Dwayne is on a mission to encourage people to get outdoors and explore the world around them. His focus is particularly on encouraging young people growing up in inner cities to get out and experience nature and a life with which they have not previously …

In this episode we talk to Cllr Sophie McGeevor from Lewisham Council and discuss ways to get involved with the local community and government, why Parks and Friends groups are a great place to start if you want to be more involved, what it means to declare a climate emergency and why there aren’t any recycling bins in the local parks. Don’t forget…

Carole Wright, a community garden consultant and walker and talker chats to Hana Sutch about how to set up community garden initiatives and what to do if you’re not green-fingered but are wanting to get back to nature. We hear about what and whom inspired her and her journey into the wider walking world. Shane Henderson shares his walk of the week.…

Tessa Clarke is co-founder and CEO of Olio, the food-sharing app. She joins Hana Sutch of Go Jauntly to raise awareness of food sharing, discuss Earth Overshoot Day and share her favourite tips on how to reduce food waste in the home. Shane Henderson from Go Jauntly also shares his fave walk of the week. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating and…

Will Norman is London’s first walking and cycling commissioner. Hana Sutch, co-founder of Go Jauntly talks to him about what it’s like to get around London by bike, what would happen if we all walked more, why autonomous vehicles are probably not the future and of course, his favourite transport apps. Plus we also have a new walk of the week from G…

Air pollution is a public health crisis and our government and MP’s are not doing enough to tackle it. Host, Hana Sutch from Go Jauntly talks to Celeste Hicks from Mums for Lungs about the private car, automation, the ultra low emission zone recently introduced in London and what more we can all do to help reduce emissions and improve air quality. …

This former geography teacher turned guerilla geographer, Dan Raven Ellison has dedicated a huge amount of blood, sweat and tears to make his dream come true, to turn London into a National Park City. Find out about his story and learn more about the upcoming national park city festival in this interview with Hana Sutch, co-founder at Go Jauntly. H…

Botany geek extraordinaire, James Wong chats to Hana Sutch, co-founder at Go Jauntly about all things plant-life, plant-cool and plant-heaven. Learn more about how he keeps himself sane and what gets on his goat. He also shares more about his partnership with Liz Earle Beauty Co and where to walk to next. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star rating an…