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Wild About Wellbeing

The Wildlife Trusts
Nature
Wellbeing
Well-Being
Creativity
Safe and Accessible Green and Blue Spaces Project
Arts
Social Prescribing
Nature Prescriptions
Nature and Health
Green Space Access
Stone Club
Nature and Wellbeing
Mental Health
15 Minutes In Nature
Neurodivergence
Beat the Street
Green Gyms
Wildlife Trusts
Know Before You Go
Curriculum

Wild About Wellbeing is a podcast by The Wildlife Trusts. Here, join Rob Gordon and Dom Higgins as they talk about all things to do with nature and health.

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In the final episode of Season 3, Dom and Rob are joined by Action Asylum, to talk about their incredible projects and the impact they have on wellbeing, sense of community, nature restoration, and sense of purpose and peace.

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On this episode, Dom and Rob are joined by Alastair Humphreys, who talks about the importance of finding fifteen minutes outdoors, and the other experiences within his new book Unwilded: Finding Our Way Back To Nature.

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Dom and Rob talk to James Bashford, neuroscientist and author of the book Nature Within. They discuss exactly what being human means as part of nature, the importance of daily interactions with nature, and the incredible power of nature on our wellbe... more

Dom and Rob are joined by Lally MacBeth and Matthew Shaw from Stone Club, to talk about their work, the wellbeing value of connection to place, and how they are linking people to ancient sites through community and conversation.

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On this episode, Dom and Rob are joined by biologist, academic and life peer Kathy Willis on the vital importance of nature to our health, the value of improving access to nature, and the groundbreaking findings she explored in her book Good Nature: ... more

Dom and Rob are joined by Will Humpington from Postcode Lottery, to share some vital insights into funding for nature and creative projects and why those kind of projects are so important to society.

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Dom and Rob are joined by Miles Richardson from the University of Derby, to share his insight into the importance of being connected to nature, how nature helped his creative process, self-assembly wardrobes and robot dogs, and how we are all a part ... more

We are joined by Alexis Johnson, Nature and Wellbeing Officer at RSPB, to talk about RSPB's work in social prescribing and how creativity plays a part.

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Alastair Humphreys
Adventurer and author of Unwilded
Author of Unwilded
Episode: Nature and Creativity: Alastair Humphreys and Spending 15 Minutes in Nature
James Bashford
Neurologist and author of Nature Within
South London; motor neuron disease research
Episode: Nature and Creativity: James Bashford and Nature Within
Alexis Johnson
Nature and Wellbeing Officer for the RSPB
RSPB
Episode: Nature and Creativity: Social Prescribing With RSPB
Daisy Fancourt
Academic researcher referenced in the season
University College London
Episode: Nature and Creativity: How Creativity Helps Us
Miles Richardson
Academic discussing nature-based wellbeing
University of York / The Natural Environment
Episode: Nature and Creativity: How Creativity Helps Us
Kathy Willis
Author of Good Nature, referenced in season
National Trust / House of Lords lectures
Episode: Nature and Creativity: How Creativity Helps Us
Joe Harkness
Naturalist, special education teacher, author of Bird Therapy and Neurodivergent By Nature
Independent author; Neurodivergent By Nature
Episode: Community and Access: Joe Harkness and Neurodivergent, By Nature
Sammy Fraser
Wild Spaces Officer, Engagement and Volunteering Team, Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation
Episode: Community and Access: The Big Butterfly Count
Miriam Bentley-Rose
Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts
Episode: Community and Access: Safe and Accessible Green and Blue Spaces

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Rob Gordon
Host of Wild About Wellbeing
Dom Higgins
Co-host of Wild About Wellbeing

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Nature and Creativity: Kathy Willis and the Health Value of Good Nature
Q: Morning, Kathy. Your role is that crossbench peer with a strong interest in biodiversity and neighborhoods—could you describe how that translates into your legislative work?
She explains that her crossbench role centers on proposing amendments to improve bills, with a focus on integrating nature into urban planning and infrastructure to benefit both nature and people.
Nature and Creativity: Kathy Willis and the Health Value of Good Nature
Q: It would be great to just have a little bit of an introduction from yourself. Who are you and what do you do?
Kathy Willis introduces herself as Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford, involved in college administration, and a crossbench peer in the House of Lords focusing on climate, nature, and urban policy.
Nature and Creativity: Daisy Fancourt - How Art Improves Our Wellbeing
Q: How can we widen access to arts and nature in education and healthcare?
Daisy discusses the need for spaces and policy support, integrating arts and nature into curricula, maintaining access to libraries and venues, and encouraging youth engagement to build skills like creativity and resilience for future jobs.
Nature and Creativity: Daisy Fancourt - How Art Improves Our Wellbeing
Q: What practical actions can listeners take to boost wellbeing through arts and nature?
She highlights book-end guidance from Art Cure, emphasizing tailored, evidence-based techniques, improving focus during engagements, and simple home-based creative activities that don't require significant cost or time to yield benefits.
Nature and Creativity: Daisy Fancourt - How Art Improves Our Wellbeing
Q: Can you just tell us how you got into that whole area and what you're finding?
Daisy explains starting in the NHS exploring clinical innovations where arts and gardening in hospitals showed meaningful improvements in experiences and outcomes, and how she pursued evidence to quantify these benefits, bridging clinical practice with research.

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Listeners of this program are likely drawn to nature, health, and wellbeing topics presented through accessible science and practical tips. Episodes commonly feature researchers, conservation professionals, and practitioners who explore how nature interactions—such as urban green spaces, biodiversity, social prescribing, and creativity in nature—can improve mental and physical health. Unique aspects include collaborations across conservation charities, a strong emphasis on community engagement, and a pragmatic approach to turning research into everyday actions for individuals, families, and organizations. The show often blends scientific insight with real-world applications, policy implications, and cultural storytelling to make nature-base... more

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2. James Bashford
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4. Daisy Fancourt
5. Miles Richardson
6. Kathy Willis
7. Joe Harkness
8. Sammy Fraser

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