Curiosity has gotten a bad rap - consider the phrase, ‘curiosity killed the cat’. However, curiosity is is how all scientific breakthroughs begin. As Albert Einstein said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” When we are curious, we open to  creative solutions and what we need in a quickly evolving world are out-of-the-box solutions. This episode will introduce you to the exciting branch of science known as ‘biomimicry’. Biomimicry is a form of science that studies the strategies natural organisms use to solve challenges. Nature has already solved so many of the problems humans have. This episode is sure to stoke and prompt your curiosity…For full show notes, head to:emmahawthorne.com/podcast/curiosityTo connect, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com

Join adventurer, sustainability advocate, ultramarathon runner, digital nomad, yogi and overall inspiring being, Karin Traeger Hermosilla. Karin is a multi-passionate being who was brought up in Chile, spent many years in Australia and is now running her own business whilst travelling the world and following her curiosity and passions. She has a wealth of knowledge and advice to offer beginner and professional conservationists, especially for those in the not for profit conservation and sustainability sector, as well as how to live a purposeful and aligned life. Karin also acknowledges that living an aligned life means also balancing self care with action. Get ready to be nature-inspired!To connect with Karin, find her on LinkedIn and visit her website laloyka.comTo connect with Emma, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com

Experts say that Eco Anxiety is a rational response to the massive ecological threats our planet is facing right now. That means, if you are feeling anxious, angered, or overwhelmed, this is completely normal. This episode looks at what Eco or Climate Anxiety is, the antidote to Eco-Anxiety, tools and tips for anyone experiencing eco-anxiety and a short meditation to help you feel that what you do matters. That even if you are only a drop in the ocean, you are still important. Let’s face this together, normalise anxiety and find ways we can balance self care with empowered action. Please note, although Emma is a trained meditation teacher, this episode is guidance only. If you are in need of support, please reach out to health professionals or support lines such as Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline 13 11 14. To connect, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com

Do you know what the world’s largest organism is? This episode looks at the world’s largest organism which can teach us about connection and collaboration. We will take a look at some of the complex relationships between fungi, trees, ants, and butterflies. We will also look at ways we can ensure the complex systems of forests remain protected. “Nature  teaches  us  that  true  resilience  comes  from  collaboration,  not  competition."~ REGENERATION INTERNATIONAL ~ LINKS FROM THE SHOWLearn more about the World's Largest Organism here.Learn more about mycelial, mycorrhizal connections, and the "Wood Wide Web" in Suzanne Simard's book'Finding the Mother Tree' and Paul Stamet's book, ‘Mycelium Running: How mushrooms can help save the world’. To connect, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com 

Join Emma as she interviews Kirsten Parris, professor of urban ecology at Melbourne University who specialises in amphibian ecology and conservation. Kirsten is also an author of both fiction and creative non-fiction who has studied Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT University. Kirsten is a magician at weaving science with creativity, finding innovative ways to share stories of nature and how we may help support nature. This episode ventures into urban ecology, frog biology, and how to start a creative nature writing practice. To learn more about Kirsten and her array of publications in the academic, fiction, and non-fiction realms, visit her at kirstenparris.com. You can also follow her on Instagram as @urbanfrogger or on LinkedIn.To connect, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com

To celebrate World Wildlife Day, join Emmas as she interviews Paul Revie, an ecologist and zoologist specialising in Quoll Conservation. These cute yet ferocious carnivores are an example of the complex diversity of life. Paul talks about how he started the not-for-profit Quoll Society in south east Queensland to fills gaps in Quoll research and conservation. He also talks about some of their threats, what the Quoll Society are doing to help protect these species, and how you can get involved. Emma then talks a little bit about World Wildlife Day and how you can support wildlife today and every day.To learn more or get involved with Quoll Conservation then head to The Quoll Society webpage or their LinkedIn page here.For show notes:⁠emmahawthorne.com/podcast/quoll-conservation/To connect, head to:⁠Facebook⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Instagram @natureinspiredpodcast⁠⁠www.emmahawthorne.com

 In this episode, hear about some good news for nature. Let these stories give you hope and inspire you to take empowered action. ☀️ Learn about the billionaire couple regenerating land in Tasmaniahere.🍃 For news on the Brazilian couple who have planted 2 million trees over 20 years to restore a destroyed forest, click here.🏔️ A mountain in New Zealand has been granted legal personhood. Learn more about it here.🦫 Beavers are back from extinction and helping to re-wild Britain. Check them out here.🐅 Tigers in India have doubled in numbers over the last decade. Learn more here. ☢️ Learn about how Portugal has decommissioned all coal-fired plants and run domestic power on only 10% of fossil fuels here. 🌳 The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared the world's largest protected area the size of France. Learn about it here. 🐢 The largest numbers of endangered loggerhead turtles since the 1970s have nested in Queensland. See the action here. 🌊 The Australian government has declared 11 new marine sanctuaries. Learn more here.American bison are back from the brink of extinction. Learn about it here. To connect, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com

Join Emma as she interviews bird specialist, Melissa Whitby on bird ecology, bird protection, and how bird watching might even be called ‘bird therapy’. Melissa has spent much of her life travelling through Australia and overseas learning about birds, contributing to scientific data, and volunteering  for various bird organisations. She says that any interactions with wildlife are a privilege and it is important that we learn about them so we know how best to protect them. Mel gives some great tips on how you can support birds and that “we all have something to contribute.” Birdwatching can also improve our listening, patience, communication skills, and wellbeing. If you are keen to become a bird watcher, bird enthusiast, or a bird specialist then this episode is for you!“Use the talents you possess. The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” ~ HENRY VAN DYKE ~For show notes and links, head to: ⁠⁠www.emmahawthorne.com/podcast/birdwatching/To connect with me, head to:⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @natureinspiredpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠www.emmahawthorne.com

In this episode we celebrate five different women in conservation science to celebrateInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science. Today in the world, onlyone in three scientists are women and Currently in Australia,women hold only 15% of STEM-qualified jobs. In this episode we look not only at these women's scientific achievements but how their visions are helping make this planet a better place for all.Learn about Jane Goodall, Monica Gagliano, Zena Cumpston, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Lesley Hughes.“When you lift up women, you lift up humanity.”~ MELINDA GATES ~For show notes:emmahawthorne.com/podcast/women-in-scienceTo connect, head to:FacebookLinkedInInstagram @natureinspiredpodcastwww.emmahawthorne.com

This episode dives into the science of seeds: how they grow, how they disperse, seed based restoration solutions, and how seed banks are ensuring our threatened plant species don’t become extinct. As well as learning about the science of seeds, learn how seeds and the act of planting seeds might inspire healthier, peaceful lives.  “Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.” ~ DR STEVE MARABOLI ~ For show notes and links, head to: ⁠https://emmahawthorne.com/podcast/seeds/⁠ To connect with me, head to: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram @natureinspiredpodcast⁠ ⁠www.emmahawthorne.com