A Life More Wild https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk en Canopy & Stars, 2026 A Life More Wild takes you into the outdoors with fascinating people, to hear how nature shapes their work and lives. Go eagle spotting with Hamza Yassin, strolling on the beach with Jordan Stephens and walking in the woods with Charlotte Church. And hear remarkable stories, like the lady who flew over the Russian tundra to save endangered swans, the Londoners who turned birdwatching into a global movement and the last drystone waller in Wales. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8e1eef6c-c765-11eb-8cb6-3f8b9672b3cb/image/79559fc7b42a7b854eec5ce1c5428eac.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress A Life More Wild https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk episodic Taking you outdoors and helping you connect with nature on wild walks with fascinating people. Canopy & Stars A Life More Wild takes you into the outdoors with fascinating people, to hear how nature shapes their work and lives. Go eagle spotting with Hamza Yassin, strolling on the beach with Jordan Stephens and walking in the woods with Charlotte Church. And hear remarkable stories, like the lady who flew over the Russian tundra to save endangered swans, the Londoners who turned birdwatching into a global movement and the last drystone waller in Wales. A Life More Wild takes you into the outdoors with fascinating people, to hear how nature shapes their work and lives. Go eagle spotting with Hamza Yassin, strolling on the beach with Jordan Stephens and walking in the woods with Charlotte Church. And hear remarkable stories, like the lady who flew over the Russian tundra to save endangered swans, the Londoners who turned birdwatching into a global movement and the last drystone waller in Wales.

]]> Canopy & Stars hello@18sixty.uk Barney Murray on the wibbly tightness, brutal conditions and surprisingly young demographic of drystone walling https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-six/ Barney Murray was in his late teens, studying art and hating it. He took a casual labouring job with a couple of guys who ran a drystone walling company. He never looked back. Nine years later and now a certified Master Craftsman, he loves working out in the fields, even when the weather is at its most challenging. Join him as he works to patch a gap in the wall of a sheep field, a more technical process than you might think. As he builds “skins”, packs the centre and lays coping stones, he talks about finding himself already a veteran builder as a young wave of wallers emerges, brutal weather, wildlife habitats, and how he can read the walls like handwriting. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:01:00 -0000 full 6 2 Canopy & Stars Barney Murray, a professional drystone waller, takes us out to fix a gap as he discusses quitting academia, individual style, life-saving habitats and a new wave of wallers picking up the craft Barney Murray was in his late teens, studying art and hating it. He took a casual labouring job with a couple of guys who ran a drystone walling company. He never looked back. Nine years later and now a certified Master Craftsman, he loves working out in the fields, even when the weather is at its most challenging. Join him as he works to patch a gap in the wall of a sheep field, a more technical process than you might think. As he builds “skins”, packs the centre and lays coping stones, he talks about finding himself already a veteran builder as a young wave of wallers emerges, brutal weather, wildlife habitats, and how he can read the walls like handwriting. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Barney Murray was in his late teens, studying art and hating it. He took a casual labouring job with a couple of guys who ran a drystone walling company. He never looked back. Nine years later and now a certified Master Craftsman, he loves working out in the fields, even when the weather is at its most challenging.

Join him as he works to patch a gap in the wall of a sheep field, a more technical process than you might think. As he builds “skins”, packs the centre and lays coping stones, he talks about finding himself already a veteran builder as a young wave of wallers emerges, brutal weather, wildlife habitats, and how he can read the walls like handwriting.


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1283 Jordan Stephens on fame, heartbreak, dogs and braving the weather https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-six/episode-1-jordan-stephens/ At the age of 20, Jordan Stephens achieved his dream - when Rizzle Kicks’ album Stereo Typical went platinum. He’d always loved music and had seen it as a way he could transform the lives of himself and his mother. With the album’s success, he should have had it all but it’s never that simple. On a walk along the shores of the Isle of Sheppey, he talks about the problems with selling young people dreams of fame and wealth, making mistakes, walking dogs, his mixed feelings about the city and starting it all with raps that dissed his teachers. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0000 full 6 1 Canopy & Stars Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks talks about the the danger of selling the myth of fame to young people, his own heartbreak, his dogs and starting out by dissing his teachers At the age of 20, Jordan Stephens achieved his dream - when Rizzle Kicks’ album Stereo Typical went platinum. He’d always loved music and had seen it as a way he could transform the lives of himself and his mother. With the album’s success, he should have had it all but it’s never that simple. On a walk along the shores of the Isle of Sheppey, he talks about the problems with selling young people dreams of fame and wealth, making mistakes, walking dogs, his mixed feelings about the city and starting it all with raps that dissed his teachers. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. At the age of 20, Jordan Stephens achieved his dream - when Rizzle Kicks’ album Stereo Typical went platinum. He’d always loved music and had seen it as a way he could transform the lives of himself and his mother. With the album’s success, he should have had it all but it’s never that simple. On a walk along the shores of the Isle of Sheppey, he talks about the problems with selling young people dreams of fame and wealth, making mistakes, walking dogs, his mixed feelings about the city and starting it all with raps that dissed his teachers.


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1292 Tim Key on maybe being a ghost and definitely being a pigeon, but not knowing why https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-10-tim-key Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival has always been the centre of Tim Key’s professional life. For over 20 years, he’s been bringing shows to the city, honing his craft in the intensity of month-long runs. Every time he visits, he climbs Arthur’s Seat, so while he was in town for some Christmas gigs, we joined him on the ascent. He talks about the city’s place in his heart, the unfortunate year of 2002, being ignored in favour of Mark Watson and not getting any clarity on why he spent almost all his screen time in Bong Joon Ho’s film Mickey 17 dressed as a pigeon. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:25:00 -0000 full 5 10 Canopy & Stars Poet and comedian Tim Key climbs Arthur’s Seat, reflecting on both good and bad years at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival, being ignored in favour of Mark Watson and his confusing role in Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival has always been the centre of Tim Key’s professional life. For over 20 years, he’s been bringing shows to the city, honing his craft in the intensity of month-long runs. Every time he visits, he climbs Arthur’s Seat, so while he was in town for some Christmas gigs, we joined him on the ascent. He talks about the city’s place in his heart, the unfortunate year of 2002, being ignored in favour of Mark Watson and not getting any clarity on why he spent almost all his screen time in Bong Joon Ho’s film Mickey 17 dressed as a pigeon. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival has always been the centre of Tim Key’s professional life. For over 20 years, he’s been bringing shows to the city, honing his craft in the intensity of month-long runs. Every time he visits, he climbs Arthur’s Seat, so while he was in town for some Christmas gigs, we joined him on the ascent. He talks about the city’s place in his heart, the unfortunate year of 2002, being ignored in favour of Mark Watson and not getting any clarity on why he spent almost all his screen time in Bong Joon Ho’s film Mickey 17 dressed as a pigeon.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1505 Quick Strolls: Challenging Nature https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/challenging-nature Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode ten, we talk to three guests who have taken on incredible challenges in nature, from a six-month trail hike and wandering the Cairngorms in period costume, to a paramotor flight from the Russian Arctic to the UK. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars Attempting the impossible in the great outdoors Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode ten, we talk to three guests who have taken on incredible challenges in nature, from a six-month trail hike and wandering the Cairngorms in period costume, to a paramotor flight from the Russian Arctic to the UK. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode ten, we talk to three guests who have taken on incredible challenges in nature, from a six-month trail hike and wandering the Cairngorms in period costume, to a paramotor flight from the Russian Arctic to the UK.

]]> 476 Quick Strolls: Natural Design https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/natural-design Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode nine, we examine how design and architecture have been inspired by nature, from a tiny private garden to a London landmark. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars Taking inspiration from nature in how we build Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode nine, we examine how design and architecture have been inspired by nature, from a tiny private garden to a London landmark. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode nine, we examine how design and architecture have been inspired by nature, from a tiny private garden to a London landmark.

]]> 347 Luke Adam Hawker on etching under a poncho in the rain https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-9-luke-adam-hawker Luke Adam Hawker, once a designer and architect, is now a full-time artist, whose work is a deeply emotive exploration of nature, our relationship to it and our connections with each other. As he walks through the woods near his home, he talks about creating a book entirely of etchings, learning from his non-verbal son and the challenges of work in situ in all conditions. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0000 full 5 9 Canopy & Stars Artist Luke Adam Hawker talks about creating beautiful books and using ancient art techniques to capture the character of trees Luke Adam Hawker, once a designer and architect, is now a full-time artist, whose work is a deeply emotive exploration of nature, our relationship to it and our connections with each other. As he walks through the woods near his home, he talks about creating a book entirely of etchings, learning from his non-verbal son and the challenges of work in situ in all conditions. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Luke Adam Hawker, once a designer and architect, is now a full-time artist, whose work is a deeply emotive exploration of nature, our relationship to it and our connections with each other. As he walks through the woods near his home, he talks about creating a book entirely of etchings, learning from his non-verbal son and the challenges of work in situ in all conditions.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1339 Quick Strolls: Coping with Loss https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/coping-with-loss Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode eight, we talk to guests who’ve leant on nature to help them through some of the most difficult times in their lives. This episode of Quick Strolls deals with the potentially triggering issues of grief, death and suicide right from the outset. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars Nature as a healing space Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode eight, we talk to guests who’ve leant on nature to help them through some of the most difficult times in their lives. This episode of Quick Strolls deals with the potentially triggering issues of grief, death and suicide right from the outset. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode eight, we talk to guests who’ve leant on nature to help them through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

This episode of Quick Strolls deals with the potentially triggering issues of grief, death and suicide right from the outset.

]]> 398 Mark Diacono on grounding, growing and momentous soup Mark Diacono has always grown, cooked and written about food. But despite a life lived in and around nature, he felt disconnected. A simple weekly diary helped him get back in touch with the natural world and himself, and an even simpler soup helped him cope with being “happily heartbroken”. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full 5 8 Canopy & Stars Food writer, grower and cook Mark Diacono talks about the weekly diary that reconnected him to nature and the soup that marked one life’s big moments Mark Diacono has always grown, cooked and written about food. But despite a life lived in and around nature, he felt disconnected. A simple weekly diary helped him get back in touch with the natural world and himself, and an even simpler soup helped him cope with being “happily heartbroken”. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Mark Diacono has always grown, cooked and written about food. But despite a life lived in and around nature, he felt disconnected. A simple weekly diary helped him get back in touch with the natural world and himself, and an even simpler soup helped him cope with being “happily heartbroken”.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1337 Quick Strolls: A Space for Everyone https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/a-space-for-everyone Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode seven, we look back on the responsibility that many of our guests have felt to ensure that others love and value nature, whether it’s their own family, their community or the whole of the UK. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars Why we need everyone to connect with nature Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode seven, we look back on the responsibility that many of our guests have felt to ensure that others love and value nature, whether it’s their own family, their community or the whole of the UK. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode seven, we look back on the responsibility that many of our guests have felt to ensure that others love and value nature, whether it’s their own family, their community or the whole of the UK.

]]> 342 Lia Leendertz on the joy of watching the seasons change https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-7-Lia-Leendertz Lia Leendertz has revived the tradition of the almanac, charting nature for the coming year. As she walks through Ashton Court, in Bristol, she thinks about how easy it is to shut ourselves off from nature and the joy she’s found in starting a community dedicated to noticing the passage of the year the world over. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full 5 7 Canopy & Stars Lia Leendertz, a writer on food, gardening and cooking, talks about learning to spot the changing of the seasons and how it helps her live in the moment Lia Leendertz has revived the tradition of the almanac, charting nature for the coming year. As she walks through Ashton Court, in Bristol, she thinks about how easy it is to shut ourselves off from nature and the joy she’s found in starting a community dedicated to noticing the passage of the year the world over. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Lia Leendertz has revived the tradition of the almanac, charting nature for the coming year. As she walks through Ashton Court, in Bristol, she thinks about how easy it is to shut ourselves off from nature and the joy she’s found in starting a community dedicated to noticing the passage of the year the world over.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1534 Quick Strolls: Creativity in Nature https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/creativity-in-nature Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode six, we meet a musician and two writers who use nature to guide their work and lives, from a wintry metaphor to the call of the sea. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars Seasonality, evolution and inspiration Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode six, we meet a musician and two writers who use nature to guide their work and lives, from a wintry metaphor to the call of the sea. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode six, we meet a musician and two writers who use nature to guide their work and lives, from a wintry metaphor to the call of the sea.

]]> 496 Adrienne Adhami on navigating the perilous world of wellbeing https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-6-adrienne-adhami Adrienne Adhami was a trained dancer, with a keen understanding of physical fitness. But when a friend suffered a sudden illness, she began to rethink everything she thought she knew about health. She shares her insights on personalised medicine, nutrition, wearable tech and more, drawn from a 15-year career in the wellness industry. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full 5 6 Canopy & Stars Wellbeing industry expert Adrienne Adhami on her own journey to a wider understanding of wellness and sorting the effective cures from the expensive placebos Adrienne Adhami was a trained dancer, with a keen understanding of physical fitness. But when a friend suffered a sudden illness, she began to rethink everything she thought she knew about health. She shares her insights on personalised medicine, nutrition, wearable tech and more, drawn from a 15-year career in the wellness industry. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Adrienne Adhami was a trained dancer, with a keen understanding of physical fitness. But when a friend suffered a sudden illness, she began to rethink everything she thought she knew about health. She shares her insights on personalised medicine, nutrition, wearable tech and more, drawn from a 15-year career in the wellness industry.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1391 Quick Strolls: Small Adventures https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/small-adventures Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode five, we meet fearless adventurers and unstoppable hikers, all of whom say something very similar - that getting outside is about what’s right for you, not how far you go or how many mosquito bites you get. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars Getting outside doesn’t have to be extreme Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode five, we meet fearless adventurers and unstoppable hikers, all of whom say something very similar - that getting outside is about what’s right for you, not how far you go or how many mosquito bites you get. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode five, we meet fearless adventurers and unstoppable hikers, all of whom say something very similar - that getting outside is about what’s right for you, not how far you go or how many mosquito bites you get.

]]> 351 TJ Power on rebalancing your brain and going with your gut https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-5-tj-power As a young man, TJ Power developed an addiction to his phone that many of us would find familiar. Using his background in neuroscience, he managed to break that addiction, then go on to help thousands of others to live more connected, healthier, happier lives. Here he is with some simple advice on rebalancing your tired brain. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full 5 5 Canopy & Stars Neuroscientist and founder of DOSE Lab, TJ Power, with some simple advice (some of it from Russell Crowe) on how to make your brain healthier and your life happier As a young man, TJ Power developed an addiction to his phone that many of us would find familiar. Using his background in neuroscience, he managed to break that addiction, then go on to help thousands of others to live more connected, healthier, happier lives. Here he is with some simple advice on rebalancing your tired brain. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. As a young man, TJ Power developed an addiction to his phone that many of us would find familiar. Using his background in neuroscience, he managed to break that addiction, then go on to help thousands of others to live more connected, healthier, happier lives. Here he is with some simple advice on rebalancing your tired brain.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.


]]> 1296 Quick Strolls: Slowing Down https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/slowing-down Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode four, we stop and take a breath, as so many of our guests have done as we walked. From the man who camped on every Wainwright fell but valued a quiet sunrise as much as the extreme challenge, to a writer who takes “mind meals” and a tv presenter who writes to his pet rock. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars The moments of pause that we all look for in nature Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. In episode four, we stop and take a breath, as so many of our guests have done as we walked. From the man who camped on every Wainwright fell but valued a quiet sunrise as much as the extreme challenge, to a writer who takes “mind meals” and a tv presenter who writes to his pet rock. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.

In episode four, we stop and take a breath, as so many of our guests have done as we walked. From the man who camped on every Wainwright fell but valued a quiet sunrise as much as the extreme challenge, to a writer who takes “mind meals” and a tv presenter who writes to his pet rock.

]]> 352 Sophie Pavelle on symbiosis, our place in nature and confused crabs https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-4-sophie-pavelle/ Sophie Pavelle spends her life travelling the British Isles, highlighting the beauty and brilliance of its wild spaces on a mission to inspire people to protect them. We walked with her in the woods near her home to find out how she feels our relationship with nature could be improved and learn a little about symbiosis through her stories of confused crabs and tricksy barnacles. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full 5 4 Canopy & Stars Author, explorer and science communicator Sophie Pavelle on our relationship with nature and the power of positivity Sophie Pavelle spends her life travelling the British Isles, highlighting the beauty and brilliance of its wild spaces on a mission to inspire people to protect them. We walked with her in the woods near her home to find out how she feels our relationship with nature could be improved and learn a little about symbiosis through her stories of confused crabs and tricksy barnacles. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Sophie Pavelle spends her life travelling the British Isles, highlighting the beauty and brilliance of its wild spaces on a mission to inspire people to protect them. We walked with her in the woods near her home to find out how she feels our relationship with nature could be improved and learn a little about symbiosis through her stories of confused crabs and tricksy barnacles.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.


]]> 1403 Quick Strolls: Growing Closer to Nature https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/growing-closer-to-nature Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.  In episode three, we talk to a few people whose passion for growing and getting their hands dirty has changed their lives, from a guerrilla gardener who looks at how soil changes our brain chemistry, to a model who became a food writer and a chef who’s leading his own vegan revolution. Wed, 28 May 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars How getting your hands dirty can change your life Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild.  In episode three, we talk to a few people whose passion for growing and getting their hands dirty has changed their lives, from a guerrilla gardener who looks at how soil changes our brain chemistry, to a model who became a food writer and a chef who’s leading his own vegan revolution. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with the guests from A Life More Wild. 

In episode three, we talk to a few people whose passion for growing and getting their hands dirty has changed their lives, from a guerrilla gardener who looks at how soil changes our brain chemistry, to a model who became a food writer and a chef who’s leading his own vegan revolution.

]]> 332 Xanthe Ross on cooking, growing and connecting through food https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-3-xanthe-ross/ Xanthe Ross went to Wales to get out of London for a while. She pottered around in her parents’ walled garden, trying her hand at growing some herbs and vegetables. A few years later, she’s released her first cookbook on the back of hosting the most sought after supper clubs in the city. Join Xanthe now, back in that same walled garden, as she picks up some ingredients, makes a simple bruschetta style snack and looks back on a journey that took her from barely knowing how to cook, to hosting huge food events. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 14 May 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full 5 3 Canopy & Stars Join Xanthe as she tours the walled garden where her journey began and whips up a simple bruschetta from the ingredients around her Xanthe Ross went to Wales to get out of London for a while. She pottered around in her parents’ walled garden, trying her hand at growing some herbs and vegetables. A few years later, she’s released her first cookbook on the back of hosting the most sought after supper clubs in the city. Join Xanthe now, back in that same walled garden, as she picks up some ingredients, makes a simple bruschetta style snack and looks back on a journey that took her from barely knowing how to cook, to hosting huge food events. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Xanthe Ross went to Wales to get out of London for a while. She pottered around in her parents’ walled garden, trying her hand at growing some herbs and vegetables. A few years later, she’s released her first cookbook on the back of hosting the most sought after supper clubs in the city.

Join Xanthe now, back in that same walled garden, as she picks up some ingredients, makes a simple bruschetta style snack and looks back on a journey that took her from barely knowing how to cook, to hosting huge food events.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1399 Quick Strolls: Mental Health https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/mental-health/ Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with guests from A Life More Wild. In this episode, we look at how nature has helped some of our guests through the toughest moments of their lives. There's an enormous amount of science surrounding the psychological benefits of being in nature, so much so that at times it can feel as if the whole idea has become over complicated. But as we found from so many guests on a life more wild, it really is simple to make yourself feel a little bit better. Nature isn't the whole of the answer, but it is a start, or at least a place to find one. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars How simple it really is to let nature make you feel better Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with guests from A Life More Wild. In this episode, we look at how nature has helped some of our guests through the toughest moments of their lives. There's an enormous amount of science surrounding the psychological benefits of being in nature, so much so that at times it can feel as if the whole idea has become over complicated. But as we found from so many guests on a life more wild, it really is simple to make yourself feel a little bit better. Nature isn't the whole of the answer, but it is a start, or at least a place to find one. Welcome to Quick Strolls, shorter walks with guests from A Life More Wild. In this episode, we look at how nature has helped some of our guests through the toughest moments of their lives.

There's an enormous amount of science surrounding the psychological benefits of being in nature, so much so that at times it can feel as if the whole idea has become over complicated. But as we found from so many guests on a life more wild, it really is simple to make yourself feel a little bit better.

Nature isn't the whole of the answer, but it is a start, or at least a place to find one.

]]> 536 Claudia Robalino on art, architecture and the Amazon https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-2-Claudia-Robalino/ Artist and architect Claudia Robalino grew up in Ecuador, with volcanoes, the ocean and the Amazon giving her a powerful connection to nature. It was only when she moved to London however, that she realised how much a part of her it was. Join Claudia now in Battersea Park, as she talks about finding new ways to create that connection and how the contrast between those two worlds has inspired her art and her work. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000 full 5 2 Canopy & Stars Join Claudia Robalino in Battersea park, as she talks about re-establishing her connection with nature after leaving her native Ecuador, as well as how her history, culture and simple movement have shaped her life and work Artist and architect Claudia Robalino grew up in Ecuador, with volcanoes, the ocean and the Amazon giving her a powerful connection to nature. It was only when she moved to London however, that she realised how much a part of her it was. Join Claudia now in Battersea Park, as she talks about finding new ways to create that connection and how the contrast between those two worlds has inspired her art and her work. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Artist and architect Claudia Robalino grew up in Ecuador, with volcanoes, the ocean and the Amazon giving her a powerful connection to nature. It was only when she moved to London however, that she realised how much a part of her it was.

Join Claudia now in Battersea Park, as she talks about finding new ways to create that connection and how the contrast between those two worlds has inspired her art and her work.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1308 Quick Strolls: Access to Nature https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/quick-strolls/access-to-nature/ One thing that comes up time and again on A Life More Wild is access to nature. Something that many of us take for granted was, to a lot of our guests, a complex social and cultural issue that had shaped their lives and work. On this Quick Stroll, we hear from Mya Rose-Craig, Lira Valencia and Ollie Olanipekun of Flock Together, on the challenges they faced from the traditional culture of the outdoors and how they each went about changing it. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:01:00 -0000 full Canopy & Stars How three different people challenged the outdoor stereotype One thing that comes up time and again on A Life More Wild is access to nature. Something that many of us take for granted was, to a lot of our guests, a complex social and cultural issue that had shaped their lives and work. On this Quick Stroll, we hear from Mya Rose-Craig, Lira Valencia and Ollie Olanipekun of Flock Together, on the challenges they faced from the traditional culture of the outdoors and how they each went about changing it. One thing that comes up time and again on A Life More Wild is access to nature. Something that many of us take for granted was, to a lot of our guests, a complex social and cultural issue that had shaped their lives and work. On this Quick Stroll, we hear from Mya Rose-Craig, Lira Valencia and Ollie Olanipekun of Flock Together, on the challenges they faced from the traditional culture of the outdoors and how they each went about changing it.

]]> 480 Dwayne Fields on becoming Chief Scout and the misunderstanding that changed his life https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-five/episode-1-dwayne-fields/ Dwayne Fields moved to London from Jamaica when he was just a child. The contrast between the two places was almost too much for him to handle until a chance encounter gave him hope, a sense of belonging and eventually a purpose that would see him becoming the UK’s Chief Scout. Join Dwayne now in Nene Park, a place that holds fond memories for him, as he looks back on an incredible journey that took him from Hackney to the North Pole, and forwards to a future inspiring the next generation to love the natural world. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:02:00 -0000 full 5 1 Canopy & Stars Join Dwayne Fields to hear about the incredible journey that took him from Hackney to the North Pole and the position of UK Chief Scout Dwayne Fields moved to London from Jamaica when he was just a child. The contrast between the two places was almost too much for him to handle until a chance encounter gave him hope, a sense of belonging and eventually a purpose that would see him becoming the UK’s Chief Scout. Join Dwayne now in Nene Park, a place that holds fond memories for him, as he looks back on an incredible journey that took him from Hackney to the North Pole, and forwards to a future inspiring the next generation to love the natural world. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Dwayne Fields moved to London from Jamaica when he was just a child. The contrast between the two places was almost too much for him to handle until a chance encounter gave him hope, a sense of belonging and eventually a purpose that would see him becoming the UK’s Chief Scout.

Join Dwayne now in Nene Park, a place that holds fond memories for him, as he looks back on an incredible journey that took him from Hackney to the North Pole, and forwards to a future inspiring the next generation to love the natural world.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1374 Series five…coming 20th March https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/ It’s time to step back outside. A Life More Wild returns for season 5, when we’ll be taking a walk with more fascinating people and chatting about their connection to nature. Episode one will be out on 20th March and we’ll be bringing you a calm stroll and a chat every month for the rest of the year. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:02:00 -0000 trailer 5 Canopy & Stars Calling all nature and outdoor lovers, A Life More Wild is back! It’s time to step back outside. A Life More Wild returns for season 5, when we’ll be taking a walk with more fascinating people and chatting about their connection to nature. Episode one will be out on 20th March and we’ll be bringing you a calm stroll and a chat every month for the rest of the year. It’s time to step back outside. A Life More Wild returns for season 5, when we’ll be taking a walk with more fascinating people and chatting about their connection to nature.


Episode one will be out on 20th March and we’ll be bringing you a calm stroll and a chat every month for the rest of the year.

]]> 59 Ollie Olanipekun and Nadeem Perera on building a global movement out of a love of birds Ollie Olanipekun first met Nadeem Parera on Instagram, where they bonded over a love of birds. Realising how rare it was to see people of colour engaged with nature in the UK, they formed a walking group. One terrible flyer and a few years of enormous effort later, Flock Together has branches around the world, providing people with a place to meet and common ground. Join Ollie and Nadeem now, on the site of the very first Flock Together walk, as they discuss how their different backgrounds gave them the same mission, how mad it is to see a heron beat up a rat and whether or not they might one day get to name a new bird species. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0000 full 4 12 Canopy & Stars Join Ollie and Nadeem, founders of Flock Together, as they discuss herons attacking rats, monkeys stealing laundry and leading a global movement to change diversity in the outdoors Ollie Olanipekun first met Nadeem Parera on Instagram, where they bonded over a love of birds. Realising how rare it was to see people of colour engaged with nature in the UK, they formed a walking group. One terrible flyer and a few years of enormous effort later, Flock Together has branches around the world, providing people with a place to meet and common ground. Join Ollie and Nadeem now, on the site of the very first Flock Together walk, as they discuss how their different backgrounds gave them the same mission, how mad it is to see a heron beat up a rat and whether or not they might one day get to name a new bird species. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Ollie Olanipekun first met Nadeem Parera on Instagram, where they bonded over a love of birds. Realising how rare it was to see people of colour engaged with nature in the UK, they formed a walking group. One terrible flyer and a few years of enormous effort later, Flock Together has branches around the world, providing people with a place to meet and common ground.

Join Ollie and Nadeem now, on the site of the very first Flock Together walk, as they discuss how their different backgrounds gave them the same mission, how mad it is to see a heron beat up a rat and whether or not they might one day get to name a new bird species.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1455 James Wong on the full flat, ruined movies and inspiring insight that a love of plants has brought him https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-11-james-wong/ When James Wong first visited Kew Gardens, he asked his mum if this was what heaven looked like. The ethnobotanist, born and raised in Singapore, can barely remember a time when he wasn’t fascinated by plants, a love which has led him around the world, onto TV and into a flat that looks like a jungle. Join James now, in Kew Gardens, as he talks about integrating plant life into our own lives, the leaf that inspired a generation of builders and how he ruins films for his friends. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 11 Canopy & Stars Join ethnobotanist James Wong for a tour of Kew gardens, to discover old-spice scented geraniums, Hollywood’s botanical errors and the biomimicry that shaped a London landmark. When James Wong first visited Kew Gardens, he asked his mum if this was what heaven looked like. The ethnobotanist, born and raised in Singapore, can barely remember a time when he wasn’t fascinated by plants, a love which has led him around the world, onto TV and into a flat that looks like a jungle. Join James now, in Kew Gardens, as he talks about integrating plant life into our own lives, the leaf that inspired a generation of builders and how he ruins films for his friends. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. When James Wong first visited Kew Gardens, he asked his mum if this was what heaven looked like. The ethnobotanist, born and raised in Singapore, can barely remember a time when he wasn’t fascinated by plants, a love which has led him around the world, onto TV and into a flat that looks like a jungle.

Join James now, in Kew Gardens, as he talks about integrating plant life into our own lives, the leaf that inspired a generation of builders and how he ruins films for his friends.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1358 Venetia La Manna on fighting the fashion industry and the power of community https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-10-venetia-la-manna Venetia La Manna loves clothes, but knows more than most about the evils of fashion. For years, she’s been campaigning to change one of the most unregulated industries in the world - fighting over production and underpayment of garment workers around the world. Join Venetia now on a walk through the Heavens, near Stroud, where a community-driven success story perfectly demonstrates her belief in the power of collective action to have a global impact. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 10 Canopy & Stars Join Venetia La Manna as she walks through a community success story and talks about her campaigns against fast fashion Venetia La Manna loves clothes, but knows more than most about the evils of fashion. For years, she’s been campaigning to change one of the most unregulated industries in the world - fighting over production and underpayment of garment workers around the world. Join Venetia now on a walk through the Heavens, near Stroud, where a community-driven success story perfectly demonstrates her belief in the power of collective action to have a global impact. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Venetia La Manna loves clothes, but knows more than most about the evils of fashion. For years, she’s been campaigning to change one of the most unregulated industries in the world - fighting over production and underpayment of garment workers around the world.

Join Venetia now on a walk through the Heavens, near Stroud, where a community-driven success story perfectly demonstrates her belief in the power of collective action to have a global impact.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.


]]> 1235 Lise Wortley on walking in the footsteps and clothing of historic female adventurers https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-9-lise-wortley/ When she was 16, Lise Wortley read a book by the explorer Alexandra David-Neel, who had undertaken a 14-year journey through Asia. The idea of it stayed with her until ten years later, when she was searching for a way to improve her mental health. It dawned on her that David-Neel and other female adventurers like Nan Shepherd and Henriette D’Angeville, were far less well-known than their male counterparts. She set out to change that, by the incredible method of recreating their journeys, in the clothing they wore at the time.  Join Lise now in the Cairngorms, to hear her stories of spending a month walking in the tweeds and poncho tent that Nan shepherd wore, travelling in David-Neel’s yak wool coat and preparing for an ascent of Mont Blanc in Henriette D’angeville’s tiny shoes. Lise is an ambassador for Passenger Clothing a responsible outdoor clothing brand with a mission to inspire meaningful escapism. This summer we’ve been working with them on a few different exciting projects including a series of videos with some of this season’s podcast guests. We’ve also teamed up to create a pop-up holiday bus in the Lake District. Thank you to them for sponsoring this podcast episode. https://www.passenger-clothing.com/ https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/england/cumbria/hinterlandes/little-firs-from-passenger https://www.instagram.com/woman_with_altitude/ A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 9 Canopy & Stars Join Lise Wortley in the Cairngorms, where she once spent a month following in the footsteps and wearing the heavy tweeds of writer and hiker Nan Shepherd When she was 16, Lise Wortley read a book by the explorer Alexandra David-Neel, who had undertaken a 14-year journey through Asia. The idea of it stayed with her until ten years later, when she was searching for a way to improve her mental health. It dawned on her that David-Neel and other female adventurers like Nan Shepherd and Henriette D’Angeville, were far less well-known than their male counterparts. She set out to change that, by the incredible method of recreating their journeys, in the clothing they wore at the time.  Join Lise now in the Cairngorms, to hear her stories of spending a month walking in the tweeds and poncho tent that Nan shepherd wore, travelling in David-Neel’s yak wool coat and preparing for an ascent of Mont Blanc in Henriette D’angeville’s tiny shoes. Lise is an ambassador for Passenger Clothing a responsible outdoor clothing brand with a mission to inspire meaningful escapism. This summer we’ve been working with them on a few different exciting projects including a series of videos with some of this season’s podcast guests. We’ve also teamed up to create a pop-up holiday bus in the Lake District. Thank you to them for sponsoring this podcast episode. https://www.passenger-clothing.com/ https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/england/cumbria/hinterlandes/little-firs-from-passenger https://www.instagram.com/woman_with_altitude/ A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  When she was 16, Lise Wortley read a book by the explorer Alexandra David-Neel, who had undertaken a 14-year journey through Asia. The idea of it stayed with her until ten years later, when she was searching for a way to improve her mental health. It dawned on her that David-Neel and other female adventurers like Nan Shepherd and Henriette D’Angeville, were far less well-known than their male counterparts. She set out to change that, by the incredible method of recreating their journeys, in the clothing they wore at the time. 

Join Lise now in the Cairngorms, to hear her stories of spending a month walking in the tweeds and poncho tent that Nan shepherd wore, travelling in David-Neel’s yak wool coat and preparing for an ascent of Mont Blanc in Henriette D’angeville’s tiny shoes.

Lise is an ambassador for Passenger Clothing a responsible outdoor clothing brand with a mission to inspire meaningful escapism. This summer we’ve been working with them on a few different exciting projects including a series of videos with some of this season’s podcast guests. We’ve also teamed up to create a pop-up holiday bus in the Lake District. Thank you to them for sponsoring this podcast episode.


https://www.passenger-clothing.com/

https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/britain/england/cumbria/hinterlandes/little-firs-from-passenger

https://www.instagram.com/woman_with_altitude/


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 


]]> 1360 Gaz Oakley on growing food and rediscovering his love of the land https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-8-gaz-oakley/ Gaz Oakley was an intensely energetic, sporty person, who pursued fitness by loading up on carbs and protein, and hitting the gym. He was also a chef, so it’s fair to say his life was quite intense. When health problems made him go looking for dietary solutions, he began a journey that would end with him becoming a champion of plant-based eating, rediscovering his love of the land and trying to bring the simple joy of food to as many people as possible. Join him and the chickens on his farm in Wales, as he talks about what growing your own food can give you, how simple it is to get started and why you shouldn’t be too hasty with your naming choices. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 8 Canopy & Stars Join Gaz on his farm in Wales, as he talks connecting to your food, the problem with escaping chickens and the one true special ingredient Gaz Oakley was an intensely energetic, sporty person, who pursued fitness by loading up on carbs and protein, and hitting the gym. He was also a chef, so it’s fair to say his life was quite intense. When health problems made him go looking for dietary solutions, he began a journey that would end with him becoming a champion of plant-based eating, rediscovering his love of the land and trying to bring the simple joy of food to as many people as possible. Join him and the chickens on his farm in Wales, as he talks about what growing your own food can give you, how simple it is to get started and why you shouldn’t be too hasty with your naming choices. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Gaz Oakley was an intensely energetic, sporty person, who pursued fitness by loading up on carbs and protein, and hitting the gym. He was also a chef, so it’s fair to say his life was quite intense. When health problems made him go looking for dietary solutions, he began a journey that would end with him becoming a champion of plant-based eating, rediscovering his love of the land and trying to bring the simple joy of food to as many people as possible.

Join him and the chickens on his farm in Wales, as he talks about what growing your own food can give you, how simple it is to get started and why you shouldn’t be too hasty with your naming choices.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 



]]> 1412 Hiker Athena Mellor on introducing the fourth generation of her family to the Lake District https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-7-athena-mellor/ Athena Mellor never dreamed of writing a guidebook, but the knowledge of a lifetime hiking, a passion handed down by her father and grandfather was just too extensive to stay in her head. Now a successful writer and YouTuber, she’s making sure her daughter will follow in the family footsteps. Join her on a walk through Langdale, as she talks about taking chances, making books and how important the right gear is, especially when you’re walking with kids. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 7 Canopy & Stars Join Athena Mellor as she walks in her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps through Langdale Athena Mellor never dreamed of writing a guidebook, but the knowledge of a lifetime hiking, a passion handed down by her father and grandfather was just too extensive to stay in her head. Now a successful writer and YouTuber, she’s making sure her daughter will follow in the family footsteps. Join her on a walk through Langdale, as she talks about taking chances, making books and how important the right gear is, especially when you’re walking with kids. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Athena Mellor never dreamed of writing a guidebook, but the knowledge of a lifetime hiking, a passion handed down by her father and grandfather was just too extensive to stay in her head. Now a successful writer and YouTuber, she’s making sure her daughter will follow in the family footsteps.

Join her on a walk through Langdale, as she talks about taking chances, making books and how important the right gear is, especially when you’re walking with kids.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1441 Conservationist Sacha Dench on tracking swans 7,000km across 11 countries https://canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-6-sacha-dench/ When she dropped out of the sky in front of Russian hunters in the Arctic, Sasha Dench wasn't quite sure how she'd be received. She was on a mission to understand and halt the decline in the numbers of the Bewick Swan by following their epic migration route from the Arctic to the UK on a paramotor. Join her on a walk from her favourite training field down through some woods to Fernworthy reservoir on a typically wet and wild Dartmoor day. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0000 full 4 6 Canopy & Stars Join Sasha now as she walks across Dartmoor, the site of many training flights for her incredible three-month journey. When she dropped out of the sky in front of Russian hunters in the Arctic, Sasha Dench wasn't quite sure how she'd be received. She was on a mission to understand and halt the decline in the numbers of the Bewick Swan by following their epic migration route from the Arctic to the UK on a paramotor. Join her on a walk from her favourite training field down through some woods to Fernworthy reservoir on a typically wet and wild Dartmoor day. When she dropped out of the sky in front of Russian hunters in the Arctic, Sasha Dench wasn't quite sure how she'd be received. She was on a mission to understand and halt the decline in the numbers of the Bewick Swan by following their epic migration route from the Arctic to the UK on a paramotor.


Join her on a walk from her favourite training field down through some woods to Fernworthy reservoir on a typically wet and wild Dartmoor day.



]]> 1248 Julius Roberts on nature-first farming and looking his food in the eye https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-5-julius-roberts/ Julius Roberts was exhausted and overworked, as chefs often are. He couldn’t help but compare himself to the happy, healthy-looking farmers who delivered produce to the restaurant he was working in. So, he decided to become one of them. It was a huge leap of faith that encompassed a commitment to seasonal eating, nature-first farming and the emotional impact of knowing exactly where his food had come from.  Keep track of Julius’ efforts to grow food, discover the recipes he loves and more, on his website.  Follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from the podcast and our great new places. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 5 Canopy & Stars Join Julius (as well as his goats Turnip and Radish and plenty of others) on his farm in Dorset Julius Roberts was exhausted and overworked, as chefs often are. He couldn’t help but compare himself to the happy, healthy-looking farmers who delivered produce to the restaurant he was working in. So, he decided to become one of them. It was a huge leap of faith that encompassed a commitment to seasonal eating, nature-first farming and the emotional impact of knowing exactly where his food had come from.  Keep track of Julius’ efforts to grow food, discover the recipes he loves and more, on his website.  Follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from the podcast and our great new places. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Julius Roberts was exhausted and overworked, as chefs often are. He couldn’t help but compare himself to the happy, healthy-looking farmers who delivered produce to the restaurant he was working in. So, he decided to become one of them. It was a huge leap of faith that encompassed a commitment to seasonal eating, nature-first farming and the emotional impact of knowing exactly where his food had come from. 

Keep track of Julius’ efforts to grow food, discover the recipes he loves and more, on his website.  Follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from the podcast and our great new places.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1426 Writer and broadcaster Emma Gannon on the regenerative value of doing nothing https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-4-emma-gannon/ Emma Gannon had been writing books for ten years, almost solidly. She hosted podcasts, spoke at numerous events and maintained one of the most popular substacks on the internet. Having decided not to have children, she began to wonder how and when her life would significantly change. She decided to take a year for herself, to get a new perspective and refresh her ideas. We join her in Hackney Marshes, the place she now comes to when she needs a break in nature. Keep track of all Emma’s work on her website and follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from recordings and a few extra questions we asked each guest. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 4 Canopy & Stars Writer Emma Gannon talks about how she made the time to reinvigorate herself after years of exhausting creative output Emma Gannon had been writing books for ten years, almost solidly. She hosted podcasts, spoke at numerous events and maintained one of the most popular substacks on the internet. Having decided not to have children, she began to wonder how and when her life would significantly change. She decided to take a year for herself, to get a new perspective and refresh her ideas. We join her in Hackney Marshes, the place she now comes to when she needs a break in nature. Keep track of all Emma’s work on her website and follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from recordings and a few extra questions we asked each guest. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Emma Gannon had been writing books for ten years, almost solidly. She hosted podcasts, spoke at numerous events and maintained one of the most popular substacks on the internet. Having decided not to have children, she began to wonder how and when her life would significantly change. She decided to take a year for herself, to get a new perspective and refresh her ideas. We join her in Hackney Marshes, the place she now comes to when she needs a break in nature.

Keep track of all Emma’s work on her website and follow us on Instagram to see behind the scenes footage from recordings and a few extra questions we asked each guest.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1263 Activist Mikaela Loach on finding the power to fight global corporations https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-3-mikaela-loach/ Mikaela Loach remembers the moment her grandmother told her that their local beach had disappeared. Years later, she would place that emotional conversation in the context of the wider problem - rising seas caused by climate change, in turn caused by global capitalism - and decide to dedicate herself to the fight for climate justice. We join her in Stanmer Park, the site of a protest against the mining company Glencore, as well as an inspiring community project. Follow Mikaela on Instagram or buy her book, It’s not that Radical to hear more about her life and work, or find behind-the-scenes footage and great places to stay on our own feed. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 3 Canopy & Stars Join activist Mikaela Loach as she discusses giving up a career in medicine to dedicate herself to the fight for climate justice Mikaela Loach remembers the moment her grandmother told her that their local beach had disappeared. Years later, she would place that emotional conversation in the context of the wider problem - rising seas caused by climate change, in turn caused by global capitalism - and decide to dedicate herself to the fight for climate justice. We join her in Stanmer Park, the site of a protest against the mining company Glencore, as well as an inspiring community project. Follow Mikaela on Instagram or buy her book, It’s not that Radical to hear more about her life and work, or find behind-the-scenes footage and great places to stay on our own feed. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Mikaela Loach remembers the moment her grandmother told her that their local beach had disappeared. Years later, she would place that emotional conversation in the context of the wider problem - rising seas caused by climate change, in turn caused by global capitalism - and decide to dedicate herself to the fight for climate justice. We join her in Stanmer Park, the site of a protest against the mining company Glencore, as well as an inspiring community project.

Follow Mikaela on Instagram or buy her book, It’s not that Radical to hear more about her life and work, or find behind-the-scenes footage and great places to stay on our own feed.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1330 Lira Valencia on barriers to inclusivity, common terns and “London dolphins” https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-2-lira-valencia/ Lira Valencia grew up in Croydon, surrounded by the kind of urban sprawl that keeps the natural world at a distance. However, thanks mostly to the snails in her grandma’s garden, she developed a passion for nature and forged a path to a career in the overwhelmingly white world of conservation. We join her for a walk around Walthamstow wetlands, where she’s a ranger who helps preserve the habitat and encourage others to enjoy it. Follow Lira on Instagram to see what she spots outside as the seasons turn, or ourselves to see us working on the podcast and discovering great new places.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 2 Canopy & Stars Urban birdwatcher Lira Valencia guides us around Walthamstow wetlands and discusses barriers to inclusivity, common terns and “London dolphins” Lira Valencia grew up in Croydon, surrounded by the kind of urban sprawl that keeps the natural world at a distance. However, thanks mostly to the snails in her grandma’s garden, she developed a passion for nature and forged a path to a career in the overwhelmingly white world of conservation. We join her for a walk around Walthamstow wetlands, where she’s a ranger who helps preserve the habitat and encourage others to enjoy it. Follow Lira on Instagram to see what she spots outside as the seasons turn, or ourselves to see us working on the podcast and discovering great new places.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Lira Valencia grew up in Croydon, surrounded by the kind of urban sprawl that keeps the natural world at a distance. However, thanks mostly to the snails in her grandma’s garden, she developed a passion for nature and forged a path to a career in the overwhelmingly white world of conservation. We join her for a walk around Walthamstow wetlands, where she’s a ranger who helps preserve the habitat and encourage others to enjoy it.

Follow Lira on Instagram to see what she spots outside as the seasons turn, or ourselves to see us working on the podcast and discovering great new places. 

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1320 Alastair Humphreys on building adventure into your life wherever you live https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-four/episode-1-alastair-humphreys/ Alastair Humphreys spent four years cycling round the world. He’s rowed across the Atlantic, run a marathon in the Sahara and taken part in an expedition to the arctic. But we’ve caught up with him on an industrial estate on the edge of the city, to talk microadventures and the power of thinking small. See more of what Alastair's been up to or follow us on Instagram to see us out and about working on the podcast and discovering great new places. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 1 Canopy & Stars Join Alastair as he talks about how much there is to be found in your local area, and how microadventures can change your life Alastair Humphreys spent four years cycling round the world. He’s rowed across the Atlantic, run a marathon in the Sahara and taken part in an expedition to the arctic. But we’ve caught up with him on an industrial estate on the edge of the city, to talk microadventures and the power of thinking small. See more of what Alastair's been up to or follow us on Instagram to see us out and about working on the podcast and discovering great new places. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Alastair Humphreys spent four years cycling round the world. He’s rowed across the Atlantic, run a marathon in the Sahara and taken part in an expedition to the arctic. But we’ve caught up with him on an industrial estate on the edge of the city, to talk microadventures and the power of thinking small.

See more of what Alastair's been up to or follow us on Instagram to see us out and about working on the podcast and discovering great new places.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1367 Series four... starts 6 June https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/ It’s time to get outdoors again… In season 4 of ALMW you’ll walk with more fascinating people as they take you to some of their favourite spots and talk about their connection to nature. We'll be talking to adventurer Alastair Humphreys, activist Mikaela Loach, the lady known as The Human Swan, and many more. Episode one will be out on 6th June and we’ll be bringing you a calm stroll and a chat every couple of weeks for the rest of the year. Wed, 29 May 2024 23:01:00 -0000 full 4 Canopy & Stars Calling all nature and outdoor lovers, A Life More Wild is back! It’s time to get outdoors again… In season 4 of ALMW you’ll walk with more fascinating people as they take you to some of their favourite spots and talk about their connection to nature. We'll be talking to adventurer Alastair Humphreys, activist Mikaela Loach, the lady known as The Human Swan, and many more. Episode one will be out on 6th June and we’ll be bringing you a calm stroll and a chat every couple of weeks for the rest of the year. It’s time to get outdoors again… In season 4 of ALMW you’ll walk with more fascinating people as they take you to some of their favourite spots and talk about their connection to nature.


We'll be talking to adventurer Alastair Humphreys, activist Mikaela Loach, the lady known as The Human Swan, and many more.


Episode one will be out on 6th June and we’ll be bringing you a calm stroll and a chat every couple of weeks for the rest of the year.


]]> 110 Bonus Episode - Chatabix meets Canopy & Stars https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/ While we were working on series 4 of A Life More Wild, which launches in June, Joe Wilkinson and David Earl shamelessly name-dropped us on their podcast, Chatabix. We got in touch to see if they’d like to record at one of our spaces and they said they’d love to, so here they are (or at least one of them is) at Humble Bee, a giant beehive in Devon, chatting with owners Ron and Yvette. This episode is a little different from our normal format (there’s no way we could Joe Wilkinson to hike) but we’ll be out walking with some great guests soon. Wed, 22 May 2024 23:01:00 -0000 bonus 4 1 Canopy & Stars A special episode of Joe Wilkinson and David Earl’s podcast Chatabix, recorded at one of our spaces. While we were working on series 4 of A Life More Wild, which launches in June, Joe Wilkinson and David Earl shamelessly name-dropped us on their podcast, Chatabix. We got in touch to see if they’d like to record at one of our spaces and they said they’d love to, so here they are (or at least one of them is) at Humble Bee, a giant beehive in Devon, chatting with owners Ron and Yvette. This episode is a little different from our normal format (there’s no way we could Joe Wilkinson to hike) but we’ll be out walking with some great guests soon. While we were working on series 4 of A Life More Wild, which launches in June, Joe Wilkinson and David Earl shamelessly name-dropped us on their podcast, Chatabix. We got in touch to see if they’d like to record at one of our spaces and they said they’d love to, so here they are (or at least one of them is) at Humble Bee, a giant beehive in Devon, chatting with owners Ron and Yvette.


This episode is a little different from our normal format (there’s no way we could Joe Wilkinson to hike) but we’ll be out walking with some great guests soon.

]]> 2797 Sarah Wilson on her favourite hike and nature as a coping mechanism https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ Sarah Wilson is always on the move. Her work as an author, presenter and speaker takes her all over the world. In the course of her wandering, she’s learned a couple of things. How to ground yourself in a new place by hiking, how getting people to love something is how you get them to fight for it… and how long is too long to wear the same pair of shorts.  We’d like to thank everyone who’s taken us walking over the past few months and we hope you’ve enjoyed the company of astrophysicists, wild swimmers, activists and more. We’ll be back next year, but in the meantime you can always revisit series 1 and 2, or follow us on instagram to see what we get up to at Canopy & Stars when we’re not wandering about outside.  Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next year for series 4 of A Life More Wild. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 12 Canopy & Stars Join Sarah as she tries out a walk in the Chilterns, and talks about how nature helped her through anxiety Sarah Wilson is always on the move. Her work as an author, presenter and speaker takes her all over the world. In the course of her wandering, she’s learned a couple of things. How to ground yourself in a new place by hiking, how getting people to love something is how you get them to fight for it… and how long is too long to wear the same pair of shorts.  We’d like to thank everyone who’s taken us walking over the past few months and we hope you’ve enjoyed the company of astrophysicists, wild swimmers, activists and more. We’ll be back next year, but in the meantime you can always revisit series 1 and 2, or follow us on instagram to see what we get up to at Canopy & Stars when we’re not wandering about outside.  Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next year for series 4 of A Life More Wild. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Sarah Wilson is always on the move. Her work as an author, presenter and speaker takes her all over the world. In the course of her wandering, she’s learned a couple of things. How to ground yourself in a new place by hiking, how getting people to love something is how you get them to fight for it… and how long is too long to wear the same pair of shorts. 


We’d like to thank everyone who’s taken us walking over the past few months and we hope you’ve enjoyed the company of astrophysicists, wild swimmers, activists and more. We’ll be back next year, but in the meantime you can always revisit series 1 and 2, or follow us on instagram to see what we get up to at Canopy & Stars when we’re not wandering about outside. 


Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next year for series 4 of A Life More Wild.


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 



]]> 1244 Hamza Yassin on watching the same eagles for eight years and how Strictly changed his life https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ Being a wildlife cameraman wasn’t something Hamza Yassin wanted to do. It was THE ONLY thing he wanted to do. Inspired by the attenborough documentaries he learnt english from after his parents moved to the uk from Sudan, he gave everything to make his dream a reality. What he never dreamt about though, was ending up lifting the glitterball on Strictly come dancing... Join Hamza now, for a hilly hike to a spot from which he's watched the same pair of eagles for eight years, where the Ardnamurchan Peninsula stretches away beneath you. And the sea sparkles, a bit like a secret waistcoat.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 11 Canopy & Stars Join Hamza for a hilly hike to a spot where he's watched the same pair of eagles for eight years Being a wildlife cameraman wasn’t something Hamza Yassin wanted to do. It was THE ONLY thing he wanted to do. Inspired by the attenborough documentaries he learnt english from after his parents moved to the uk from Sudan, he gave everything to make his dream a reality. What he never dreamt about though, was ending up lifting the glitterball on Strictly come dancing... Join Hamza now, for a hilly hike to a spot from which he's watched the same pair of eagles for eight years, where the Ardnamurchan Peninsula stretches away beneath you. And the sea sparkles, a bit like a secret waistcoat.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Being a wildlife cameraman wasn’t something Hamza Yassin wanted to do. It was THE ONLY thing he wanted to do. Inspired by the attenborough documentaries he learnt english from after his parents moved to the uk from Sudan, he gave everything to make his dream a reality. What he never dreamt about though, was ending up lifting the glitterball on Strictly come dancing...

Join Hamza now, for a hilly hike to a spot from which he's watched the same pair of eagles for eight years, where the Ardnamurchan Peninsula stretches away beneath you. And the sea sparkles, a bit like a secret waistcoat. 

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1341 Mike Duxbury on life as a blind farmer, pig coughs and goose cuddles https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ Despite having a passion for animals and farming, Mike Duxbury received only one offer from all the agricultural colleges he applied to. The rest dismissed him instantly because he was blind. After graduating with an impressive array of qualifications, he became an accessibility consultant in London, but his heart was always with the land. He decided that rather than telling people how to run an inclusive business, he would show them instead. Join Mike now on Inclusive Farm, the working farm in Bedfordshire that he designed and built himself, as he describes his mission to welcome students of all abilities, talks about the importance of connecting with the land, and explains the different coughs of pigs. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 10 Canopy & Stars Visit Inclusive Farm, where Mike Duxbury is on a mission to show what people with disabilities can do Despite having a passion for animals and farming, Mike Duxbury received only one offer from all the agricultural colleges he applied to. The rest dismissed him instantly because he was blind. After graduating with an impressive array of qualifications, he became an accessibility consultant in London, but his heart was always with the land. He decided that rather than telling people how to run an inclusive business, he would show them instead. Join Mike now on Inclusive Farm, the working farm in Bedfordshire that he designed and built himself, as he describes his mission to welcome students of all abilities, talks about the importance of connecting with the land, and explains the different coughs of pigs. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Despite having a passion for animals and farming, Mike Duxbury received only one offer from all the agricultural colleges he applied to. The rest dismissed him instantly because he was blind. After graduating with an impressive array of qualifications, he became an accessibility consultant in London, but his heart was always with the land. He decided that rather than telling people how to run an inclusive business, he would show them instead.

Join Mike now on Inclusive Farm, the working farm in Bedfordshire that he designed and built himself, as he describes his mission to welcome students of all abilities, talks about the importance of connecting with the land, and explains the different coughs of pigs.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock and recorded by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1192 Dr Becky Smethurst on stargazing, Saturn and what nature and the night sky have in common https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ You often hear people talk about how getting out into nature gives them a change of perspective. But what happens when your profession is nature on the biggest possible scale? Dr Becky Smethhurst is an astrophysicist, author and YouTuber who studies supermassive blackholes and galaxy formation, but says that rather than making her feel small, it does exactly the opposite…  Join Becky now for an evening stroll around a nature reserve near the South Downs, as she gives a few pointers on spotting planets, explains what the movies get wrong and dodges a swan… A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 9 Canopy & Stars Join Dr Becky for an evening stroll near the South Downs as she gives a few pointers on spotting planets You often hear people talk about how getting out into nature gives them a change of perspective. But what happens when your profession is nature on the biggest possible scale? Dr Becky Smethhurst is an astrophysicist, author and YouTuber who studies supermassive blackholes and galaxy formation, but says that rather than making her feel small, it does exactly the opposite…  Join Becky now for an evening stroll around a nature reserve near the South Downs, as she gives a few pointers on spotting planets, explains what the movies get wrong and dodges a swan… A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  You often hear people talk about how getting out into nature gives them a change of perspective. But what happens when your profession is nature on the biggest possible scale? Dr Becky Smethhurst is an astrophysicist, author and YouTuber who studies supermassive blackholes and galaxy formation, but says that rather than making her feel small, it does exactly the opposite… 


Join Becky now for an evening stroll around a nature reserve near the South Downs, as she gives a few pointers on spotting planets, explains what the movies get wrong and dodges a swan…


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 



]]> 1173 Author Freya Bromley on tidal pools, grief and screaming underwater https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/episode-8-freya-bromley When Freya Bromley first discovered tidal pools, she was dealing with the turmoil of grief. Those patches of calm water, surrounded by volatile seas, felt like places of refuge. From a single experience came a mission to swim every tidal pool in Britain, but while she went looking for healing, she found so much more.  Join Freya now for a dip in Margate’s two tidal pools and a discussion of connection, community and underwater screaming on the walk between the two.   A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0000 full 3 8 Canopy & Stars Take a dip in two tidal pools and a walk along the seafront between them, with Freya Bromley When Freya Bromley first discovered tidal pools, she was dealing with the turmoil of grief. Those patches of calm water, surrounded by volatile seas, felt like places of refuge. From a single experience came a mission to swim every tidal pool in Britain, but while she went looking for healing, she found so much more.  Join Freya now for a dip in Margate’s two tidal pools and a discussion of connection, community and underwater screaming on the walk between the two.   A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.  When Freya Bromley first discovered tidal pools, she was dealing with the turmoil of grief. Those patches of calm water, surrounded by volatile seas, felt like places of refuge. From a single experience came a mission to swim every tidal pool in Britain, but while she went looking for healing, she found so much more. 

Join Freya now for a dip in Margate’s two tidal pools and a discussion of connection, community and underwater screaming on the walk between the two.  

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. 

]]> 1170 Katherine May on disappearing shipwrecks, the rhythm of walking and why we should all love winter https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ A few years ago, a walk on the south west coastal path opened Katharine May up to a whole new world.   She began to think about reconnecting with nature, and how it was the antidote to everything from anxiety to writer’s block. She even shaped her best selling book, Wintering, around the elements. Join Katherine now on the seafront in Whitstable, as she talks about inspiration, how much she would like to buy a beach hut, and why we should all love winter.   A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Sound recording by Marnie Woodmeade, production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:30:00 -0000 full 3 7 Canopy & Stars Join Katherine on the seafront in Whitstable as she walks her favourite beach loop A few years ago, a walk on the south west coastal path opened Katharine May up to a whole new world.   She began to think about reconnecting with nature, and how it was the antidote to everything from anxiety to writer’s block. She even shaped her best selling book, Wintering, around the elements. Join Katherine now on the seafront in Whitstable, as she talks about inspiration, how much she would like to buy a beach hut, and why we should all love winter.   A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Sound recording by Marnie Woodmeade, production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. A few years ago, a walk on the south west coastal path opened Katharine May up to a whole new world.   She began to think about reconnecting with nature, and how it was the antidote to everything from anxiety to writer’s block. She even shaped her best selling book, Wintering, around the elements.


Join Katherine now on the seafront in Whitstable, as she talks about inspiration, how much she would like to buy a beach hut, and why we should all love winter.  


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Sound recording by Marnie Woodmeade, production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1202 Jack Harries on meeting Obama, seeing climate change first-hand and his second favourite place in Hackney https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/episode-6-jack-harries On a trip to Greenland, Jack Harries saw a huge chunk of ice break off a glacier and crash into the sea. Already a keen film maker with an interest in travel, he knew then what he wanted to dedicate his life to - telling the stories of climate change. Years later, he’s been all over the world, finding the people most affected by the climate crisis and giving them a voice in his documentary series A Seat at The Table. Join Jack now, on a warm day in London’s Victoria Park, as he discusses the power of community activism, the need for storytelling and completely fluffing his lines when he met Barack Obama. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Sound recording by Alannah Chance, production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 6 Canopy & Stars Join Jack in Hackney as he takes you to some of his favourite spots for nature in the city On a trip to Greenland, Jack Harries saw a huge chunk of ice break off a glacier and crash into the sea. Already a keen film maker with an interest in travel, he knew then what he wanted to dedicate his life to - telling the stories of climate change. Years later, he’s been all over the world, finding the people most affected by the climate crisis and giving them a voice in his documentary series A Seat at The Table. Join Jack now, on a warm day in London’s Victoria Park, as he discusses the power of community activism, the need for storytelling and completely fluffing his lines when he met Barack Obama. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Sound recording by Alannah Chance, production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. On a trip to Greenland, Jack Harries saw a huge chunk of ice break off a glacier and crash into the sea. Already a keen film maker with an interest in travel, he knew then what he wanted to dedicate his life to - telling the stories of climate change. Years later, he’s been all over the world, finding the people most affected by the climate crisis and giving them a voice in his documentary series A Seat at The Table.

Join Jack now, on a warm day in London’s Victoria Park, as he discusses the power of community activism, the need for storytelling and completely fluffing his lines when he met Barack Obama.

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Sound recording by Alannah Chance, production by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1174 The Drag Queen Gardener on allotments, break-ups and the benefits of gardening https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ What’s the best thing to do when you’re going through a bad breakup? How about get an allotment, develop a love of gardening and find yourself an entirely new career? Well, it worked for Tom Leonard, who, in a matter if months went from knowing nothing about plants to professional garden design and appearing at Chelsea Flower Show as his alter ego, Daisy Desire, aka The Drag Queen Gardener. Join Tom now for a sunny stroll round Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where they learnt their trade, saw how beneficial gardening could be for mental health… and worked out the one single thing without which, a garden isn’t really a garden at all. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production and sound recording by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 5 Canopy & Stars Join Tom aka The Drag Queen Gardener for a sunny stroll round Birmingham Botanical Gardens What’s the best thing to do when you’re going through a bad breakup? How about get an allotment, develop a love of gardening and find yourself an entirely new career? Well, it worked for Tom Leonard, who, in a matter if months went from knowing nothing about plants to professional garden design and appearing at Chelsea Flower Show as his alter ego, Daisy Desire, aka The Drag Queen Gardener. Join Tom now for a sunny stroll round Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where they learnt their trade, saw how beneficial gardening could be for mental health… and worked out the one single thing without which, a garden isn’t really a garden at all. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production and sound recording by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. What’s the best thing to do when you’re going through a bad breakup? How about get an allotment, develop a love of gardening and find yourself an entirely new career? Well, it worked for Tom Leonard, who, in a matter if months went from knowing nothing about plants to professional garden design and appearing at Chelsea Flower Show as his alter ego, Daisy Desire, aka The Drag Queen Gardener.


Join Tom now for a sunny stroll round Birmingham Botanical Gardens, where they learnt their trade, saw how beneficial gardening could be for mental health… and worked out the one single thing without which, a garden isn’t really a garden at all.


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. Production and sound recording by Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.




]]> 1127 Liv Little on creativity, loss and grounding herself by the sea https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ Liv Little often found herself asked to speak on behalf of all marginalised voices, as the only person of colour in the room… so she decided to build her own room. She founded Gal Dem magazine, a place and community where anyone could talk not just about their trauma, but about their joys and passions. It was the creation of a home that helped and inspired many people over the eight years for which it ran. She then took that search spiritual, emotional home as the theme for her debut novel, Rosewater. Join Liv now for a walk along the kent coast, as she talks about creativity, loss, grounding herself by the sea… and trying to keep her socks dry  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Sound recording by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 4 Canopy & Stars Join Liv now for a walk along the kent coast as she tries to keep her socks dry Liv Little often found herself asked to speak on behalf of all marginalised voices, as the only person of colour in the room… so she decided to build her own room. She founded Gal Dem magazine, a place and community where anyone could talk not just about their trauma, but about their joys and passions. It was the creation of a home that helped and inspired many people over the eight years for which it ran. She then took that search spiritual, emotional home as the theme for her debut novel, Rosewater. Join Liv now for a walk along the kent coast, as she talks about creativity, loss, grounding herself by the sea… and trying to keep her socks dry  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Sound recording by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Liv Little often found herself asked to speak on behalf of all marginalised voices, as the only person of colour in the room… so she decided to build her own room. She founded Gal Dem magazine, a place and community where anyone could talk not just about their trauma, but about their joys and passions. It was the creation of a home that helped and inspired many people over the eight years for which it ran. She then took that search spiritual, emotional home as the theme for her debut novel, Rosewater.


Join Liv now for a walk along the kent coast, as she talks about creativity, loss, grounding herself by the sea… and trying to keep her socks dry 


A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Sound recording by Marnie Woodmeade. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.



]]> 1248 Banjo Beale on drunk botanists, interior design and carrying an antique apothecary cabinet up a coast path https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three/ Most of us probably feel pretty proud of ourselves if we manage to put up a shelf that's reasonably straight. So imagine how great it would feel to refurbish a lighthouse at the end of a narrow cliffside path on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. Interior designer Banjo Beale, whom you may remember as the winner of the show Interior Design Masters, or his own programme Designing the Hebrides, knows exactly how great that felt. At least once all the heavy lifting was done.  Join him on the lighthouse path on Mull, winding along past stunning views of the sea and distant misty hills. Enjoy the scenery. And remember to be thankful when the wind gets up that you're not carrying an antique apothecary cabinet.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Sound recording by Pennie Stuart. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 3 Canopy & Stars Join Banjo and walk the lighthouse path on Mull, winding along past stunning views of the sea and distant misty hills. Most of us probably feel pretty proud of ourselves if we manage to put up a shelf that's reasonably straight. So imagine how great it would feel to refurbish a lighthouse at the end of a narrow cliffside path on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. Interior designer Banjo Beale, whom you may remember as the winner of the show Interior Design Masters, or his own programme Designing the Hebrides, knows exactly how great that felt. At least once all the heavy lifting was done.  Join him on the lighthouse path on Mull, winding along past stunning views of the sea and distant misty hills. Enjoy the scenery. And remember to be thankful when the wind gets up that you're not carrying an antique apothecary cabinet.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Sound recording by Pennie Stuart. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Most of us probably feel pretty proud of ourselves if we manage to put up a shelf that's reasonably straight. So imagine how great it would feel to refurbish a lighthouse at the end of a narrow cliffside path on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. Interior designer Banjo Beale, whom you may remember as the winner of the show Interior Design Masters, or his own programme Designing the Hebrides, knows exactly how great that felt. At least once all the heavy lifting was done. 

Join him on the lighthouse path on Mull, winding along past stunning views of the sea and distant misty hills. Enjoy the scenery. And remember to be thankful when the wind gets up that you're not carrying an antique apothecary cabinet. 

A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Sound recording by Pennie Stuart. Our theme music is by Billie Marten.

]]> 1132 Nick Hayes on the Right to Roam, silt witches and getting arrested https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three This time we join Nick Hayes. He’s one of the most prominent voices of the campaign for the Right to Roam in England and author of The Book of Trespass. He’s also an illustrator and musician who thinks that our broken relationship with nature is bound up with the loss of our cultural heritage. Join Nick on a stroll through the countryside from his boat on a quiet part of the Thames up to some sheltered hilltop woods, crossing two very differently managed estates and at least one forbidden fence line, as he explains how he’s going to get arrested this summer, and what success for the Right to Roam campaign would look like. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 24 May 2023 23:00:00 -0000 full 3 2 Canopy & Stars Join Nick on a stroll through the countryside from his boat on a quiet part of the Thames This time we join Nick Hayes. He’s one of the most prominent voices of the campaign for the Right to Roam in England and author of The Book of Trespass. He’s also an illustrator and musician who thinks that our broken relationship with nature is bound up with the loss of our cultural heritage. Join Nick on a stroll through the countryside from his boat on a quiet part of the Thames up to some sheltered hilltop woods, crossing two very differently managed estates and at least one forbidden fence line, as he explains how he’s going to get arrested this summer, and what success for the Right to Roam campaign would look like. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. This time we join Nick Hayes. He’s one of the most prominent voices of the campaign for the Right to Roam in England and author of The Book of Trespass. He’s also an illustrator and musician who thinks that our broken relationship with nature is bound up with the loss of our cultural heritage.

Join Nick on a stroll through the countryside from his boat on a quiet part of the Thames up to some sheltered hilltop woods, crossing two very differently managed estates and at least one forbidden fence line, as he explains how he’s going to get arrested this summer, and what success for the Right to Roam campaign would look like.

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

]]> 1018 Charlotte Church on woodlands, waterfalls and listening to nature https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-three We're back for series 3 and for our first wander we're in a wooded Welsh valley with Charlotte Church. Famous since the age of 11, it's a wonder she doesn't just want to shut the whole world out and shut the whole world out and live in peace but actually she's doing the opposite. Driven by a desire to give something back and help people facing mental and emotional struggle, she's opened the Dreaming - a wellness retreat deep in the valleys of rural mid Wales. In this episode we join Charlotte amongst the woodlands and waterfalls of her retreat as she explains the journey that bought her here and what she hopes others will experience when they visit.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Wed, 10 May 2023 23:01:00 -0000 full 3 1 Canopy & Stars We join Charlotte amongst the woodlands and waterfalls of her wellness retreat deep in the valleys of rural mid Wales We're back for series 3 and for our first wander we're in a wooded Welsh valley with Charlotte Church. Famous since the age of 11, it's a wonder she doesn't just want to shut the whole world out and shut the whole world out and live in peace but actually she's doing the opposite. Driven by a desire to give something back and help people facing mental and emotional struggle, she's opened the Dreaming - a wellness retreat deep in the valleys of rural mid Wales. In this episode we join Charlotte amongst the woodlands and waterfalls of her retreat as she explains the journey that bought her here and what she hopes others will experience when they visit.  A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Clarissa Maycock. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. We're back for series 3 and for our first wander we're in a wooded Welsh valley with Charlotte Church. Famous since the age of 11, it's a wonder she doesn't just want to shut the whole world out and shut the whole world out and live in peace but actually she's doing the opposite. Driven by a desire to give something back and help people facing mental and emotional struggle, she's opened the Dreaming - a wellness retreat deep in the valleys of rural mid Wales.

In this episode we join Charlotte amongst the woodlands and waterfalls of her retreat as she explains the journey that bought her here and what she hopes others will experience when they visit. 


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

]]> 1074 Series three... coming soon https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/ A Life More Wild is back with a whole new group of fascinating people taking you out into nature. We'll be joining Charlotte Church at her new wellness retreat in a lush Welsh Valley, reclaiming our right to roam with author and campaigner, Nick Hayes in some forbidden parts of a Berkshire estate and heading out eagle spotting with wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin. Join us for series three and explore from the Western Isles to the Cornish Coast in the company of inspiring people connected to those places. Wed, 03 May 2023 23:00:00 -0000 trailer 3 Canopy & Stars Calling all nature and outdoor lovers, A Life More Wild is back! A Life More Wild is back with a whole new group of fascinating people taking you out into nature. We'll be joining Charlotte Church at her new wellness retreat in a lush Welsh Valley, reclaiming our right to roam with author and campaigner, Nick Hayes in some forbidden parts of a Berkshire estate and heading out eagle spotting with wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin. Join us for series three and explore from the Western Isles to the Cornish Coast in the company of inspiring people connected to those places. A Life More Wild is back with a whole new group of fascinating people taking you out into nature.

We'll be joining Charlotte Church at her new wellness retreat in a lush Welsh Valley, reclaiming our right to roam with author and campaigner, Nick Hayes in some forbidden parts of a Berkshire estate and heading out eagle spotting with wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin.

Join us for series three and explore from the Western Isles to the Cornish Coast in the company of inspiring people connected to those places.

]]> 107 Bonus episode: George Clarke on utopian towns and secret projects https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two Our final episode of series 2 of A Life More wild sees us chatting to George Clarke about his humble beginnings creating treehouses as a kid, and the journey it took to building some of his more famous creations. Our very own Siri Thomas gets George chatting about nature in the city, inspiration for his recent work, and even, a little teaser for what’s to come…   As we weren't able to get out in the wild and record this one with George, it takes a slightly different format to normal but it was such a lovely chat that we just had to share. The 10th anniversary series of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces is due early in 2023. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Eliza Lomas. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000 full 2 9 Canopy & Stars George talks walking, some of his favourite wild places and the best career in the world Our final episode of series 2 of A Life More wild sees us chatting to George Clarke about his humble beginnings creating treehouses as a kid, and the journey it took to building some of his more famous creations. Our very own Siri Thomas gets George chatting about nature in the city, inspiration for his recent work, and even, a little teaser for what’s to come…   As we weren't able to get out in the wild and record this one with George, it takes a slightly different format to normal but it was such a lovely chat that we just had to share. The 10th anniversary series of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces is due early in 2023. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Eliza Lomas. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Our final episode of series 2 of A Life More wild sees us chatting to George Clarke about his humble beginnings creating treehouses as a kid, and the journey it took to building some of his more famous creations. Our very own Siri Thomas gets George chatting about nature in the city, inspiration for his recent work, and even, a little teaser for what’s to come…  


As we weren't able to get out in the wild and record this one with George, it takes a slightly different format to normal but it was such a lovely chat that we just had to share. The 10th anniversary series of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces is due early in 2023.


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

]]> 1631 Bonus episode: 24 hours in 24 minutes, a sensory nature meditation experience https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/ Wake to birdsong, walk in the woods, forage as you go, then dip into a stream to cool off before you head back to sit round the crackling fire. Leave feeling calm, connected and soothed by nature. This week we're bringing you a slightly different sort of episode. Earlier this summer we hosted the Slow Down and Relax Tipi at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place festival and ran a number of sensory nature workshops. We received lots of positive feedback about the workshop and people asked if we could share it, so here it is. Find a cosy spot, get comfortable and if you've got an eye mask feel free to pop it on. Narrated by Rebecca Dennis (@breathing.tree) author of Let It Go and Breathe - A Practical Guide To Breathwork: www.instagram.com/breathing.tree/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0000 full 2 8 Canopy & Stars A whole day in nature, distilled into a soothing soundscape which carries you off into a life more wild. Wake to birdsong, walk in the woods, forage as you go, then dip into a stream to cool off before you head back to sit round the crackling fire. Leave feeling calm, connected and soothed by nature. This week we're bringing you a slightly different sort of episode. Earlier this summer we hosted the Slow Down and Relax Tipi at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place festival and ran a number of sensory nature workshops. We received lots of positive feedback about the workshop and people asked if we could share it, so here it is. Find a cosy spot, get comfortable and if you've got an eye mask feel free to pop it on. Narrated by Rebecca Dennis (@breathing.tree) author of Let It Go and Breathe - A Practical Guide To Breathwork: www.instagram.com/breathing.tree/ Wake to birdsong, walk in the woods, forage as you go, then dip into a stream to cool off before you head back to sit round the crackling fire. Leave feeling calm, connected and soothed by nature.

This week we're bringing you a slightly different sort of episode. Earlier this summer we hosted the Slow Down and Relax Tipi at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place festival and ran a number of sensory nature workshops. We received lots of positive feedback about the workshop and people asked if we could share it, so here it is.

Find a cosy spot, get comfortable and if you've got an eye mask feel free to pop it on.

Narrated by Rebecca Dennis (@breathing.tree) author of Let It Go and Breathe - A Practical Guide To Breathwork: www.instagram.com/breathing.tree/

]]> 1445 Resetting, reinventing and growing - Sophie Morgan and Alice Vincent https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/episode-7-sophie-morgan We took a trip around Southwark Park with TV presenter and award-winning disability advocate Sophie Morgan. We talked about growing up wild, how her relationship with nature has changed, and if she was a tree, what tree she would be. We also speak to author and passionate gardener Alice Vincent, about the single flower that inspired her to a life of growing and how to work with any size of space. You can watch Sophie's show 'Living Wild: How To Change Your Life' on Channel 4 here, and check out her book 'Driving Forwards' here. Alice's book is called 'Rootbound' and is out now A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Eliza Lomas. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:45:35 -0000 full 2 7 Canopy & Stars Sophie takes us to her local nature escape, and we talk growing (up, out and in small spaces) with Alice. We took a trip around Southwark Park with TV presenter and award-winning disability advocate Sophie Morgan. We talked about growing up wild, how her relationship with nature has changed, and if she was a tree, what tree she would be. We also speak to author and passionate gardener Alice Vincent, about the single flower that inspired her to a life of growing and how to work with any size of space. You can watch Sophie's show 'Living Wild: How To Change Your Life' on Channel 4 here, and check out her book 'Driving Forwards' here. Alice's book is called 'Rootbound' and is out now A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Eliza Lomas. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. We took a trip around Southwark Park with TV presenter and award-winning disability advocate Sophie Morgan. We talked about growing up wild, how her relationship with nature has changed, and if she was a tree, what tree she would be. We also speak to author and passionate gardener Alice Vincent, about the single flower that inspired her to a life of growing and how to work with any size of space.

You can watch Sophie's show 'Living Wild: How To Change Your Life' on Channel 4 here, and check out her book 'Driving Forwards' here.

Alice's book is called 'Rootbound' and is out now

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

]]> 1695 214 peaks and an 830km swim - Russ Moorhouse and Lisa Shaw https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/episode-6-russ-moorhouse/ We go for a walk in the Lake District with Russ Moorhouse, who points out a fraction of the 214 Wainwright Fells he wild camped on in an epic year-long adventure. We also talk to Lisa Shaw, who has taken on the impressive challenge of swimming round all the Balearic islands. Both find a calm in nature that they know nowhere else. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Eliza Lomas. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:05:00 -0000 full 2 6 Canopy & Stars Wild camping on all the Wainwright fells with Russ and swimming all the Balearic islands with Lisa We go for a walk in the Lake District with Russ Moorhouse, who points out a fraction of the 214 Wainwright Fells he wild camped on in an epic year-long adventure. We also talk to Lisa Shaw, who has taken on the impressive challenge of swimming round all the Balearic islands. Both find a calm in nature that they know nowhere else. A Life More Wild is an 18Sixty production, brought to you by Canopy & Stars. The producers for this episode were Gareth Evans and Eliza Lomas. Our theme music is by Billie Marten. We go for a walk in the Lake District with Russ Moorhouse, who points out a fraction of the 214 Wainwright Fells he wild camped on in an epic year-long adventure. We also talk to Lisa Shaw, who has taken on the impressive challenge of swimming round all the Balearic islands. Both find a calm in nature that they know nowhere else.

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

]]> 1778 Richie Norton and Gail Muller - Movement, calm and massive hikes https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/episode-5-richie-norton 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. https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 23:01:00 -0000 full 2 5 Canopy & Stars Calming yourself with Richie Norton and the Appalachian trail with Gail Muller 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. https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/ 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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]]> 1767 Poppy Okotcha and Tom Hunt - Seeds, hens and seasonality https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/episode-4-poppy-okotcha/ 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/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:01:00 -0000 full 2 4 Canopy & Stars Potting with Poppy and giving yourself a guilt break with Tom Hunt 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/ 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.

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]]> 1630 Fearne Cotton & Kris Hallenga - Tears, ideas and Neighbours https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/episode-3-fearne-cotton 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/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 23:01:00 -0000 full 2 3 Canopy & Stars Wellbeing vs wellness with Fearne Cotton and finding purpose with Kris Hallenga 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/ 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.

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]]> 1830 Crystal caves, rhythm and putting down new roots - Gemma Cairney & Tom Dixon https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-two/episode-2-gemma-cairney/ 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 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:01:00 -0000 full 2 2 Canopy & Stars Going (amethyst) caving with Gemma Cairney and giving back to nature with Tom Dixon 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 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

]]> 1749 Planting, subverting and empowering - Ellen Miles & Amira, the Wanderlust Woman 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 Wed, 25 May 2022 23:01:00 -0000 full 2 1 Canopy & Stars Guerilla gardening with Ellen Miles and founding a Muslim adventure movement with Amira Patel 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 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

]]> 1882 Series two...coming soon! https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/ 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! Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000 trailer 2 Canopy & Stars Calling all nature and outdoor lovers, A Life More Wild is back! 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! 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!

]]> 54 Stomping, reflecting & whittling - Dr. Alex & Brook House Woods https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/series-one/episode-7-alex-george 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.  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:30:00 -0000 full 1 7 Canopy & Stars Stomping in Richmond Park and discussing youth mental health with Dr Alex George, then talking whittling and life changes with Will from Brook House Woods. 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.  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. 

]]> 1459 Conservation, cultivation & relocation - Megan McCubbin & Swallowtail Hill https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/episode-6-megan-mccubbin 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. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:30:00 -0000 full 1 6 Canopy & Stars Finding nature at home with Megan McCubbin, then uprooting yourself and going in search of it with Sarah from Swallowtail Hill 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. 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.

]]> 1617 Marshes, music & wilderness - Billie Marten & Hinterlandes https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/episode-5-billie-marten 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. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:30:00 -0000 full 1 5 Canopy & Stars Creativity in the wilderness, from songwriting with Billie Marten to engineering adventures in the Lake District 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. 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.

]]> 1568 Wild swimming and restorative retreats - Sian Lewis & Kate Humble https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/episode-4-sian-lewis/ 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.  Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:30:00 -0000 full 1 4 Canopy & Stars Fancy a dip? We're jumping into micro-adventures, and the river, with ‘The Girl Outdoors’ Sian Lewis, and hearing about Kate Humble’s secret French cabin where she heads to recharge. 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.  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. 

]]> 1617 Mental health, breezy walks & sea air - Ruth Allen & Wilderme https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/episode-3-ruth-allen/ We go for a drizzly, breezy walk around the Peak District woodland which psychotherapist Ruth Allen calls her office and discuss how people respond to the landscape. Later we talk to Natalie and Geoff, the mental health support worker and former drummer who now run glamping nature retreats for adults with autism at Wilderme, their stunning spot on the Cornish coast. Follow Ruth Allen’s advice and adventures on Instagram, or stay in the fabulous geodomes at Wilderme. 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: Podington Bear - Brightening An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:03:00 -0000 full 1 3 Canopy & Stars Reflecting on mental health with outdoor psychotherapist Ruth Allen and the couple in Cornwall running nature retreats for adults with autism We go for a drizzly, breezy walk around the Peak District woodland which psychotherapist Ruth Allen calls her office and discuss how people respond to the landscape. Later we talk to Natalie and Geoff, the mental health support worker and former drummer who now run glamping nature retreats for adults with autism at Wilderme, their stunning spot on the Cornish coast. Follow Ruth Allen’s advice and adventures on Instagram, or stay in the fabulous geodomes at Wilderme. 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: Podington Bear - Brightening An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars. We go for a drizzly, breezy walk around the Peak District woodland which psychotherapist Ruth Allen calls her office and discuss how people respond to the landscape. Later we talk to Natalie and Geoff, the mental health support worker and former drummer who now run glamping nature retreats for adults with autism at Wilderme, their stunning spot on the Cornish coast.

Follow Ruth Allen’s advice and adventures on Instagram, or stay in the fabulous geodomes at Wilderme. 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: Podington Bear - Brightening

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

]]> 1733 Coastal foraging and lochside cuisine - Gill Meller & Monachlye Mhor https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/ A fascinating and delicious nature walk in the company of River Cottage’s Gill Meller, who grazes as we walk through the woods then cooks up sea kale on the beach. We also talk to Tom, the unstoppable force behind Monachyle Mhor about his beautiful lochside home, his approach to food and how nature's calming effect helped him break his phone throwing habit. See what courses, classes and books Gill Meller has been working on, or stay (and eat) at the incredible Monachlye Mhor. 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 Family Instrumental, The Island Instrumental An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:30:00 -0000 full 1 2 Canopy & Stars Foraging and cooking on the beach with Gill Meller, and trying to keep up with the garrulous Tom from Monachyle Mhor. A fascinating and delicious nature walk in the company of River Cottage’s Gill Meller, who grazes as we walk through the woods then cooks up sea kale on the beach. We also talk to Tom, the unstoppable force behind Monachyle Mhor about his beautiful lochside home, his approach to food and how nature's calming effect helped him break his phone throwing habit. See what courses, classes and books Gill Meller has been working on, or stay (and eat) at the incredible Monachlye Mhor. 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 Family Instrumental, The Island Instrumental An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars. A fascinating and delicious nature walk in the company of River Cottage’s Gill Meller, who grazes as we walk through the woods then cooks up sea kale on the beach. We also talk to Tom, the unstoppable force behind Monachyle Mhor about his beautiful lochside home, his approach to food and how nature's calming effect helped him break his phone throwing habit.

See what courses, classes and books Gill Meller has been working on, or stay (and eat) at the incredible Monachlye Mhor. Follow us on instagram, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild.

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

Additional music: Chad Crouch - The Family Instrumental, The Island Instrumental

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

]]> 1702 no Birdwatching, equality & beavers - Mya-Rose Craig (Birdgirl) & The Keep https://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/a-life-more-wild-podcast/episode-1-mya-rose-craig/ We’re heading into the great outdoors to look for ravens and talk equal access to nature with campaigner, activist and birdwatching fanatic Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl. We also hear from the couple who have reintroduced beavers to the land where they run their glamping holidays in Cornwall and get interrupted by a nosy chicken. Read about Mya-Rose, her charity Black2Nature and her new book on her website or follow her on Instagram. Go beaver watching at The Keep, Lizzie and Merlin’s place in Cornwall. 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 - Cumulous An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:30:00 -0000 full 1 1 Canopy & Stars Walking in the woods with equality activist Birdgirl and talking to an inspiring conservationist in Cornwall...and her chicken. We’re heading into the great outdoors to look for ravens and talk equal access to nature with campaigner, activist and birdwatching fanatic Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl. We also hear from the couple who have reintroduced beavers to the land where they run their glamping holidays in Cornwall and get interrupted by a nosy chicken. Read about Mya-Rose, her charity Black2Nature and her new book on her website or follow her on Instagram. Go beaver watching at The Keep, Lizzie and Merlin’s place in Cornwall. 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 - Cumulous An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars. We’re heading into the great outdoors to look for ravens and talk equal access to nature with campaigner, activist and birdwatching fanatic Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl. We also hear from the couple who have reintroduced beavers to the land where they run their glamping holidays in Cornwall and get interrupted by a nosy chicken.

Read about Mya-Rose, her charity Black2Nature and her new book on her website or follow her on Instagram. Go beaver watching at The Keep, Lizzie and Merlin’s place in Cornwall. Follow us on instagram, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild.

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

Additional music: Chad Crouch - Cumulous

An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

]]> 1306 no Trailer - A Life More Wild Introducing A Life More Wild, a podcast that will transport you into the great outdoors and help you connect with nature. In each episode we’ll be taking a walk in the wild with some fascinating people to find out how nature inspires their work and lives.    We’ll go on the trail of ravens with birdwatcher and equality campaigner Mya-Rose Craig (AKA Bird Girl), forage in the woods and cook on the beach with River Cottage’s Gill Meller and leap into some very cold water with adventurer Sian Lewis.  We’ll also be bringing you the stories of the people behind some of our most amazing places to stay, from the Cumbrian man who stuck a camper van to a bus, to the couple looking to turn back time on their land in Cornwall with an incredibly ambitious project including the reintroduction of beavers to the UK. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:54:30 -0000 trailer Canopy & Stars Transporting you into the great outdoors and helping you connect with nature. Introducing A Life More Wild, a podcast that will transport you into the great outdoors and help you connect with nature. In each episode we’ll be taking a walk in the wild with some fascinating people to find out how nature inspires their work and lives.    We’ll go on the trail of ravens with birdwatcher and equality campaigner Mya-Rose Craig (AKA Bird Girl), forage in the woods and cook on the beach with River Cottage’s Gill Meller and leap into some very cold water with adventurer Sian Lewis.  We’ll also be bringing you the stories of the people behind some of our most amazing places to stay, from the Cumbrian man who stuck a camper van to a bus, to the couple looking to turn back time on their land in Cornwall with an incredibly ambitious project including the reintroduction of beavers to the UK. Introducing A Life More Wild, a podcast that will transport you into the great outdoors and help you connect with nature. In each episode we’ll be taking a walk in the wild with some fascinating people to find out how nature inspires their work and lives.   

We’ll go on the trail of ravens with birdwatcher and equality campaigner Mya-Rose Craig (AKA Bird Girl), forage in the woods and cook on the beach with River Cottage’s Gill Meller and leap into some very cold water with adventurer Sian Lewis. 

We’ll also be bringing you the stories of the people behind some of our most amazing places to stay, from the Cumbrian man who stuck a camper van to a bus, to the couple looking to turn back time on their land in Cornwall with an incredibly ambitious project including the reintroduction of beavers to the UK.



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