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A podcast for seekers of planet heroes. ​ A place where you'll meet some remarkable people who wake up each day and work for the betterment and future of our beautiful earth and those we share it with. ​ Please join me each week and find some hope and inspiration from these wonderful earth advocates-those who take small world steps to become big planet heroes.
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RACHEL LOVE NUWER Witnessing the burning of stock piled ivory, meeting the world’s last male northern white rhino, going under cover as a prostitute and drinking cocktails with an illegal wildlife buyer might seem like a far cry from a childhood spent in Biloxi, Mississippi but for science journalist Rachel Love Nuwer, these experiences are just pa…
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Given the freedom to roam as a child, Lisa Jayne (L.J.) Cameron spent much her childhood alone in nature with animals. Little wonder then that this ex-marketing woman would, years later come to found and run the first sanctuary in Australia dedicated to disabled and abused animals. In this episode of MHP, this compassionate woman tells her story-fr…
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Thankfully It’s not every child who is unfortunate enough to witness the total destruction of their backyard playground, but for Beards On co-founder James Stanton-Cooke, the experience, quite understandably left a lasting impression. In this episode of MHP, this mild mannered, deeply committed environmentalist discusses that difficult story. He al…
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With a childhood fascination for aquariums and a passion for music, it’s little wonder that Ocean Conservation Research founder Michael Stock-er has made championing the sounds of our oceans his life’s work. In this episode of MHP, this humble jazz fan shares some of those childhood memories. He talks about why he set up OCR, using Kurtosis as a me…
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Most of us take brushing our teeth for granted. But for many people, around the world and close to home, access to dental hygiene is a luxury. In this episode of MHP Joel Hanna, founder of the social enterprise Big Little Brush shares his own story of dental neglect and how this opened his eyes to impacts the impacts of poor dental health on indivi…
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From having never held a seed in her hand to now planting 1 million trees-For The Wild founder Ayana Young’s life has certainly evolved. In this episode of MHP this restoration ecologist shares her story-from a suburban, Orange County upbringing to tent living in her beloved forest. On the way she’s gathered on Wall Street and travelled to the ‘saf…
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While growing up at the foothills of the Himalayas, Tshering Lama O’Gorman couldn’t imagine that she’d find herself years later living in the biggest city in Australia. As the program director for the Australian Himalayan Foundation though, she returns to Nepal frequently and sees the changes -both good and bad, to her homeland- first hand. In this…
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She may have grown up in an idyllic part of the world, but for Harriet Spark, her teenage years were difficult and unfulfilling. In this episode of MHP, this graphic designer and environmental warrior explains a how taking a dive into the unknown changed her life and made her appreciate what she does and doesn’t need to be happy. She talks about cr…
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Dermot O’Gorman grew up with nature right outside his front door. So, little wonder then, that his first job was with National Parks in Australia. An epiphany though and a deep desire to solve meaningful global environmental challenges led him out of the local wilderness and into an impressive career with the WWF. In this episode of my home planet,…
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Ethical fashion wasn’t something Edwina Walsh (or most children) have on their minds growing up. And while always interested in clothes she didn’t really consider a career in fashion either as a young girl in Melbourne. Yet a successful fashion career she made, one which led her to work with global brands, study in New York and ultimately start her…
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LoraKim was dreaming of birds from a young age, which might explain her chosen first career as a veterinarian specialising in avian medicine, a career which has taken her on a journey of love, loss and re-connection across the Americas. In this episode of MHP LoraKim chats about her new book Conservation in Time of War: A transformational journey t…
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While looking forward to doing field work with dingoes in Australia, the evolutionary and environmental biologist Dr. Arian Wallach wasn’t quite prepared for the darker side of conservation. In this episode of MHP Arian discusses everything from the bittersweet findings of her PhD research, to the benefits of introduced species (just don’t call the…
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Imogen Taylor is on a mission, one which has taken her on a journey from a successful career in law to now writing and illustrating meaningful books for children, and in this episode of MHP she explains why she wants to save endangered wildlife, with a little help from her readers. Imogen discusses her latest book, the first in a series that featur…
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Even with a childhood spent in the heart of New York City, Nina Simons knew from an early age that nature was her spiritual path. In this episode of MHP, this generous visionary thinker and leadership expert tells how and why she liberated her stuffed animals, followed the sage advice of her parents and has been transformed by theatre, nature and h…
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You’d be hard pressed to find a greater friend to our oceans and all who inhabit them than Shawn Heinrichs. In this episode of MHP, this brilliant award-winning cinematographer and conflict zone journalist shares his insights from the front line of planet survival- from his mixed emotions scuba diving for the first time, to the moment when he went …
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One of Dorothée Sophie Royal’s first encounters with nature was giggling at a rose when she was only a few days old. And while she didn’t always consider herself a plant person, life had other ideas for this author, artist and moon time medicine maker. In this episode of MHP, Doro chats about her unusual upbringing, how she went from a degree in Po…
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As Sea Shepherd celebrates 40 years on the frontline of marine conservation, defending, conserving and protecting our oceans, Jeff Hansen explains why he doesn’t want any more birthday presents. In this episode of MHP, this mild-mannered ocean warrior chats about everything from chronic fatigue to concussion grenades, albatrosses and Antarctica. He…
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From Astrophysics to Geophysics, some might call Joanna Young an underachiever. But in this episode of MHP, this Fairbanks resident shares her true achievement as a relentless optimist for our planet, while working as a Glaciologist in Alaska. With a childhood spent in the cold of Canada, a love of the outdoors, and a passion for mentoring young gi…
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As a child Gene Baur had no idea that he would go on to create what many people believe is ‘the happiest place on earth’. In this episode of MHP this ultra marathon runner shares his journey- from growing up in the Hollywood Hills to co-founding Farm Sanctuary, a remarkable sanctuary for farm animals across America. While Gene tells some heart brea…
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By his own admission, Sean Willmore was living a pretty good life as an Australia bush ranger. So what caused this contented man to sell his car, re-mortgage his house and take off around the world? Always on the go, in this episode of MHP, Sean chats about this monumental decision and why he’s dedicating his life to helping protect the protectors …
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As a child Suzanne Rogers was fascinated by the interactions between humans and non-human animals. With a career in animal welfare, she’s had plenty of time to observe not just animal behaviour but human behaviour as well. So with a deep desire to understand human behaviour towards animals, Suzanne founded the Human Behaviour Change for Animals Ini…
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While she may have pursued a degree in Religious studies, Carolyn Mullin’s primary devotion is to animals. As the founder of the United States first Animal Museum, Carolyn works to educate the public with a living history of the animal protection movement, animal studies and humane education as a way of enriching the lives of both human and non-hum…
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From surviving a fall into an ice crevice in the South Pole to being the first amateur cyclist to complete the three Grand Tours in a single season, it’s no wonder that Keith’s last name starts with Tuff. In his day job, Keith heads up The B Team, a not-for-profit initiative created by a broad group of global business leaders, in order to catalyse …
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Even though Thandi Mweetwa grew up in one of the most wildlife rich countries on the planet, her first memory of that wildlife was from watching TV and hearing the stories of her mother’s childhood. Those stories had such a profound impact that Thandi worked hard to create her dream job and became an integral part of the Zambian Carnivore Program. …
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Bonnie Wyper has had a busy life. With careers in fashion, radio, advertising, real estate and art, she’s found her calling as co-founder of Thinking Animals United, a powerful animal advocacy initiative. In this episode of My Home Planet, Bonnie shares her childhood love of the country and what drove her to advocate for non-human animals. She disc…
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Emanuele ‘Ema’ Biggi would not take offence if you'd called him a nerdy bug collector as a child, in fact he’d take it as a compliment. From the minute he could shake the hedge by his kindergarten and wonder at how insects would magically appear, he was hooked on all things creepy crawly. In this episode of MHP this naturalist, photographer and Ita…
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To listen to Zoe Weil speak about the need for Humane Education is to be in the presence of total common sense and infectious inspiration. In this episode of MHP, Zoe shares story, from her almost accidental path to becoming a humane educator, to co-founding the Institute for Humane Education in order to create generations of ‘solutionaries’. She a…
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Between emergency rescues and his undercover poaching investigations, it’s difficult to connect with Wildlife SOS co-founder Kartick Satyanarayan. Fortunately for MHP he made time while on the road in India to chat about his life and the brilliant work of Wildlife SOS. From a childhood spent observing tigers up on a tree branch, to picking the wron…
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She was born a nomad and her mother declares that she was raised by wolves, which might explain why artist and creative conservationist Asher Jay is as comfortable on the plains of the Serengeti as she in the middle of Manhattan. In this episode of MHP, this dynamic, infectious personality chats about her drive to create such prolific and life chan…
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With 40 million + news feed views a week, you’d think that Rodney Habib was a household name. Yet while many of us might not be familiar with him, for his 1.5 million Facebook subscribers he is the rock star of pet parents. In this week's episode you learn that far from letting these startling statistics go to his head, Rodney not only remains humb…
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When greeted by the radiant smile and gentle laugh lines around photojournalist JoAnne McArthur’s eyes, it’s difficult to imagine the horrors that those eyes have born witness to in bringing the world images of ‘the invisibles’. In this episode of MHP Jo chats about what drives her to photograph and document the plight of captive, farmed and abused…
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When Hob Osterlund dreamt of her deceased relative Martha Warren Beckwith, little did she know that it would change the course of her life and lead her to fall in love with some of the most mystical and spectacular birds on earth. In this episode of MHP, Hob talks about her simply beautiful book Holy Mōlī: Albatross and Other Ancestors. She shares …
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What do you get when an earth-loving sister drives into a tree in an apparent accident? TreeSisters of course. Meet Clare Dubois, change-maker, social entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker who was delivered a life changing message the moment she crashed into that tree. In this episode of MHP, we get to hear her remarkable story- from a tricky chi…
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Frans Schepers grew up in a small town in the Netherlands, but that didn’t stop him from traveling to the farthest corners of the earth, carving out a wonderful career in conservation. He now strives to make Europe a shining example to the rest of the world of how Rewilding can work. An avid bird watcher, in this episode of MHP Frans shares his sto…
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From a young girl camping in the wilderness of Ontario to becoming a life long tree hugger, it’s clear that Debora Souter loves nature. This former silviculture specialist now spends her time at The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in British Columbia, Canada. In this episode of MHP, Debora shares her talent for patterning, her travels on the Trans …
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From a childhood spent in Johannesburg miles away from any Ocean to now heading up Ocean Unite, Karen Sack has made it her passion and her mission to fight for our beautiful big blue planet. In this episode of MHP, Karen chats about growing up in South Africa during apartheid and working tirelessly to help create the Ross Sea Reserve.. She explains…
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As a young woman growing up in Trenton New Jersey, Peggy Shepard dream job was to be an editor at a magazine in New York. While her path ultimately lead her to Manhattan, her ultimate dream job ended up by her becoming one of the most highly respected environmental advocates in The United States today. In this episode of MHP, Peggy shares her journ…
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For Sharyn Munro city life is a jail sentence. When she returned to life in the bush, this author soon became an unlikely voice for people across Australia battling for their land and their livelihoods. In this episode of MHP, Sharyn shares why she’d much prefer a wallaby world to a wally world. She talks about what it’s like to live surrounded by …
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As a child in Brooklyn, Marc Bekoff grew up with, love, compassion, empathy and a goldfish. Marc kept his compassion and become a compassionate conservationist. In this episode of MHP, Marc talks about his life; from a childhood spent asking what animals were thinking, to a career as a renowned leader in the field of animal behavior and an acclaime…
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With her husband Ron, she went from being a spearfishing champion to one of the worlds biggest champions for ocean conservation. At eighty-one Valerie has had a remarkable life so far. In this episode of MHP she talks about some of her incredible experiences, like being knighted by the Dutch Royal family, her wonderful career as an underwater photo…
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Growing up in South L.A, Juan Martinez never envisioned what a sky full of stars looked like without the bright urban lights to mask them, or what birds chirping sounded like without the sounds of sirens and car horns. Yet today, this environmentalist, educator and National Geographic Emerging Explorer shares his love of nature with youth- just lik…
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When existential psychologist Clare Mann was a child, her mother told her that her job was to love the unlovable. She grew up to become an existential psychologist and also to love teaching people to have the most difficult and crucial conversations of their lives. In this episode of MHP Clare shares some more of her mothers insights, explains why …
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When Ray Dearlove was a real estate owner, he spent a lot of time helping people to relocate-but now-he is helping Rhinos. As the founder of the Australian Rhino Project, this south African has set himself the monumental task of bringing 80 rhinos to Australia as an insurance policy against the unfathomable possibility of their extinction. As I sat…
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How does a woman who transverses the globe on a regular basis have the nerve to call her blog ‘No Impact Girl’? Well while Louise Southerden confesses to the tongue in cheek name-she does make sure that her impact on the planet, as an award winning travel writer is as little as she can possibly make it. In this episode of MHP Louise confesses as we…
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When the granddaughter of Sir Ernest Shackleton calls and asks you to recreate "the greatest survival story of all time" many people might think twice, but environmentalist and explorer Tim Jarvis knew it was a phone call he couldn’t say ‘no’ to. In this episode of My Home Planet, Tim chats about this epic voyage, navigating his way out of the Mala…
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Fabian Dattner literally dreamed the Homeward Bound Project into being. Aimed at enhancing the influence and impact of women in science to ensure the sustainability of our beautiful planet, The inaugural 20 day homeward bound journey to Antarctica takes place later this year. Fabian explains how her unique bohemian upbringing, running of a family b…
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What on earth is a biophilic city? Well for Timothy Beatley it has become one of the main reasons he gets out of bed each day. Tim is the founder of the global network of Biophilic Cities Network,. It's not just about New York's Highline, Singapore’s hospital in a garden or living plant walls on high rises, it’s about putting nature at the core of …
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