A New Leaf explores the fascinating stories and ideas behind some of our favourite books about nature.
Each episode, we sit down with nature authors to explore everything from wilderness landscapes to the underappreciated wildlife on our doorstep.
We hope to inspire a deeper connection with nature and leave you with something new to think about or to share with a friend.
A New Leaf is brought to you by sustainability filmmaker Will Dorrien-Smith and environmental journalist Jack Graham. They have reported on climate and nature issues globally for the likes of National Geographic and Reuters. And they’re mates that go for hikes and boat trips in the countryside.
Whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or simply curious about the world around you, come join us.
See you out there!
Parasites, millennials and space travel - Sophie Pavelle
What can a tiny worm in Jersey teach us about space? And how can young people get more excited about nature?
In our third episode, A New Leaf has Sophie Pavelle on the show – a nature communicator and author of To Have or To Hold. Sophie takes us through nature's weird and wacky parasitic relationships, from the rock pools of Jersey to the remote islands of Scotland.
A New Leaf is brought to you by sustainability filmmaker Will Dorrien-Smith and environmental journalist Jack Graham. They have reported on climate and nature issues globally for the likes of National Geographic and Reuters. And they’re mates that go for hikes and boat trips in the countryside.
Please subscribe to get our next episode and, if you like what you hear, review our podcast. We also rely on word of mouth, so do share the pod with your friends and family. See you out there!
28 Oct 2026
Trees, community and resistance - Robert Moor
What do we really know about trees? And what can they teach us about connection?
In our second episode, A New Leaf has Robert Moor on the show, author of In Trees. Robert takes us on a journey through the extraordinary world of our leafy neighbours, from exploring the forest at summer camp to protesting against the logging of old growth in Western Canada.
A New Leaf is brought to you by sustainability filmmaker Will Dorrien-Smith and environmental journalist Jack Graham. They have reported on climate and nature issues globally for the likes of National Geographic and Reuters. And they’re mates that go for hikes and boat trips in the countryside.
Please subscribe to get our next episode and, if you like what you hear, review our podcast. We also rely on word of mouth, so do share the pod with your friends and family. See you out there!
12 Oct 2026
Pineapple weeds and car parks - Lucy Lapwing
What does nature mean to you? An untouched forest or some weeds behind a Sainsbury’s car park? And how do we fall in love with it?
Today, A New Leaf has Lucy Lapwing on the show, author of Love is a Toad: Exploring our relationship with nature. In our first ever episode, we discuss where she got her spark for nature, what it means to have a deeper connection with natural habitats, and the strange places you might find them,
A New Leaf is brought to you by sustainability filmmaker Will Dorrien-Smith and environmental journalist Jack Graham. They have reported on climate and nature issues globally for the likes of National Geographic and Reuters. And they’re mates that go for hikes and boat trips in the countryside.
Please subscribe to get our next episode and, if you like what you hear, review our podcast. We also rely on word of mouth, so do share the pod with your friends and family. See you out there!
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