The Lodge Cast

Can doctors prescribe 'nature'? With Dr Amir Khan

'Green' and 'blue' prescriptions are increasingly spoken about - but what do they actually mean? And what actually happens in our bodies when we spend time in nature? 

This episode, we speak to the amazing and hilarious Dr Amir Khan, NHS Doctor, bestselling author, and TV GP on Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. As well as being a medical professional, Amir is a hardcore nature lover, spreading daily joy from the wildlife in his garden on social media, as well as encouraging the importance of connecting to nature to his large audience. 

Also this month: Dr Amir gets very excited about Eva's #FactOff, and Eva tests Sophie's knowledge on a very niche topic...

Enjoy! 

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Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. 

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

Building a new table - with Gillian Burke

Welcome back lovely listeners! We are so thrilled to launch SEASON 2 of The Lodge Cast. Eva and Sophie bring you six shiny new episodes and fabulous guests, with topics ranging from nature prescriptions, beavers and plants, beavers and river health, environmental policy and so much more! 

To kick us off, we have the fantastic Gillian Burke talking to us about diversity in conservation, and the importance of restoring nature in a just way - and why we must have these conversations. Gillian is a highly respected broadcaster, writer, activist and journalist, best known for presenting BBC Springwatch. 

Eva and Sophie dig deep for some bizarre facts, and Sophie puts Eva's knowledge to the test in the weirdest quiz yet...enjoy!

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Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. 

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

 

Travel Combs and the Power of the Youth Voice - with Celtic Reptile & Amphibian

Why is the youth voice so important in the fight against climate change? And did Greta Thunberg have any idea of the #ClimateStrike movement she would inspire around the world? 

Season 1 rounds off with a truly inspirational chat with Harvey and Tom, two teens from Lancashire who are making waves across the captive breeding, rewilding and conservation sector. Celtic Reptile and Amphibian aims to restore Britain's relict populations of these incredible species - and these young men are already inspiring thousands with their passion, drive and knowledge. 

Coming up: Eva & Sophie have a FINAL #FactOff battle to crown the winner of Season 1!

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Want more beaver? Please leave us a lovely little review, so we can bring the joy of beavers to more ears as we plan Season 2! 

Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. 

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

Beaver translocation & conservation science - with Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer

What's the science behind beaver translocation? And why should it form part of an positive management strategy? As part of our content to celebrate British Science Week and International Women's Day, we talk to top beaver ecologist Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer.

With an impressive career and background in animal management and welfare, field operations and beaver/human conflict management, Roisin imparts heaps of knowledge and wisdom when it comes to bringing these mammals back to British rivers safely, and responsibly. 

Coming up: Eva hits Sophie with an epic #FactOff, and brains are teased in another quiz!

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Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. 

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

'Eco Anxiety': what it means, and what to do about it - with Dr Catriona Mellor

We hear a lot about 'eco anxiety' - but what does it mean? 

Our health is intrinsically linked to the health of the planet. But how do we manage those feelings when it all gets a bit overwhelming? Sophie and Eva chat to Dr Catriona Mellor, a Child and Adolescent psychiatrist, who specialises in understanding how the climate and ecological crisis can affect our mental health at any age. Dr Mellor seeks to offer training and insight for other medical clinicians, to develop practical 'toolkits' to manage human fear and distress for the health of the planet. 

In a truly fascinating and moving discussion, this episode hopes to offer a solution-based approach to a sensitive, and very real issue. 

Coming up: will Sophie regain her lead in the #FactOff, and put Eva's knowledge to the test in a quiz? 

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Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. 

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

The Climate Crisis and Parachuting Beavers - with Simon Reeve

So what does 'climate change' really mean? And what can we do about it? 

Sophie and Eva chat to acclaimed author, TV presenter and journalist Simon Reeve, using his unique experience of the planet and expeditions to far-flung corners of the world, to share thoughts on the climate crisis and explore where beavers fit into a solution-based approach. 

Also coming up: the Fact-Off returns and Sophie puts Eva's nature knowledge to the test in a quiz. 

Want to buy Simon's latest book? Click here. 

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Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop. 

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

 

Access to Nature and Trespassing - with Nick Hayes.

What does 'access to nature' really mean? And why is it so important to get right?

Sophie and Eva chat to author, activist and illustrator Nick Hayes, delving into this vital issue and exploring Nick's  fascinating adventures through the fields and waterways of Britain, to discover just how easy it is for us to get into the wilder places.

Also coming up: the Fact-Off returns and Eva puts Sophie's nature knowledge to the test in a quiz. 

Want to buy Nick's book? Click here. 

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Want more beaver? Please leave us a lovely little review, so we can bring the joy of beavers to more ears!

Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop.

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

 

Beavers in Britain and the joy of losing your beaver-ginity (with Jack Baddams)

A brand new podcast brought to you by Beaver Trust as we start to welcome beavers back to our rivers and explore the state of nature in the UK. Have you lost your beaver-ginity yet? Get ready to plunge straight into the beaver pool. Sophie and Eva battle it out to win the 'Fact-Off', explore why beavers have had such great PR this summer, before a heart-to-heart with naturalist and BBC Springwatch Researcher, Jack Baddams (and perhaps rounding off with a quiz or two).  

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Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop.

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

 

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A brand new podcast brought to you by Beaver Trust as we start to welcome beavers back to our rivers and explore the state of nature in the UK.

Hosted by Sophie Pavelle and Eva Bishop.

Produced and edited by Emma Brisdion.

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