//podcastplus.net/feed/the-lentil-intervention-podcast~1ce07834 The climate and health crises are two of the most urgent issues of our time. Change must happen, and it needs to occur sooner rather than later.Join your hosts, Ben Eitelberg and Emma Strutt, for conversations about people and planet. Find more details at www.athletesfornature.org Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:21:18 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17605244-amy-steel-wildfires-and-interventions-on-ecosystems.mp3 Amy Steel is a climate adaptation expert and PhD candidate with Adrift Lab at Curtin University, Western Australia. With over a decade of experience advising on decarbonisation and climate resilience, Amy is now focused on a vital question: should humans intervene to help ecosystems on the verge of collapse—and if so, how, where, and when? Amy's research centres on the Yowli (otherwise known as Flesh-footed Shearwaters) breeding on islands in the Recherche Archipelago off Kepa Kurl, Esperance. These seabirds face increasing and worsening threats from lightning-ignited wildfires during their peak breeding season, impacted by climate change. Working with the Esperance Tjaltjraak Rangers , Amy is exploring how Wudjari cultural burning can protect these fragile habitats. Amy also reflects on moving from high-level strategy to hands-on fieldwork, the importance of Indigenous knowledge, and what it means to protect ecosystems in a rapidly changing climate. In this episode, we discuss... Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17605244-amy-steel-wildfires-and-interventions-on-ecosystems.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17448228-christelle-bakhache-ecological-impact-of-nature-recreation.mp3 Christelle Bakhache is a climber, conservationist, Lagoped ambassador , and Nature Sports Project Manager at Asters , the Conservatory of Natural Spaces in Haute-Savoie, France. With a background in environmental science and fieldwork that includes time with global organisations like WWF, Christelle brings a deep, practical understanding of conservation to her current work protecting some of France’s most fragile alpine environments. Christelle works where outdoor adventure and environmental protection meet. She focuses on making sure that people can still enjoy the mountains without causing lasting harm to the ecosystems that make these places so special. Whether it’s shaping policy, supporting grassroots projects, or helping athletes think differently about their impact, she’s passionate about finding practical ways to balance human presence in these special and unique environments. In this conversation, Christelle shares how her love for wild spaces fuels her mission, what she’s witne... Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17448228-christelle-bakhache-ecological-impact-of-nature-recreation.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17448228-christelle-bakhache-ecological-impact-of-nature-recreation.mp3 Christelle Bakhache is a climber, conservationist, Lagoped ambassador , and Nature Sports Project Manager at Asters , the Conservatory of Natural Spaces in Haute-Savoie, France. With a background in environmental science and fieldwork that includes time with global organisations like WWF, Christelle brings a deep, practical understanding of conservation to her current work protecting some of France’s most fragile alpine environments. Christelle works where outdoor adventure and environmental protection meet. She focuses on making sure that people can still enjoy the mountains without causing lasting harm to the ecosystems that make these places so special. Whether it’s shaping policy, supporting grassroots projects, or helping athletes think differently about their impact, she’s passionate about finding practical ways to balance human presence in these special and unique environments. In this conversation, Christelle shares how her love for wild spaces fuels her mission, what she’s witne... Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17448228-christelle-bakhache-ecological-impact-of-nature-recreation.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17416173-joseph-boctor-micro-and-nanoplastics-in-agricultural-soils.mp3 Joseph Boctor is a PhD researcher at Murdoch University’s Bioplastics Innovation Hub and a passionate advocate for sustainable environmental solutions. Originally from Egypt, Joseph’s work is driven by a personal mission to address the growing plastic pollution crisis in the Nile River and other regions where waste management and recycling systems are underdeveloped or ineffective. At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaborative initiative between Murdoch University, CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short. With expertise in chemical sciences and biotechnology, he’s helping pioneer next-generation strategies for plastic degradation and sustainable materials. Together with the team at the Hub, Joseph is contributing to Australia’s efforts to rethink the plastic lifecycle, to create a cleaner, more resilient future for ... Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17416173-joseph-boctor-micro-and-nanoplastics-in-agricultural-soils.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17416173-joseph-boctor-micro-and-nanoplastics-in-agricultural-soils.mp3 Joseph Boctor is a PhD researcher at Murdoch University’s Bioplastics Innovation Hub and a passionate advocate for sustainable environmental solutions. Originally from Egypt, Joseph’s work is driven by a personal mission to address the growing plastic pollution crisis in the Nile River and other regions where waste management and recycling systems are underdeveloped or ineffective. At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaborative initiative between Murdoch University, CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and industry partners — Joseph’s research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short. With expertise in chemical sciences and biotechnology, he’s helping pioneer next-generation strategies for plastic degradation and sustainable materials. Together with the team at the Hub, Joseph is contributing to Australia’s efforts to rethink the plastic lifecycle, to create a cleaner, more resilient future for ... Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17416173-joseph-boctor-micro-and-nanoplastics-in-agricultural-soils.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17329865-gareth-hughes-wellbeing-economy-alliance-aotearoa.mp3 Gareth Hughes is a former Member of Parliament, political commentator, author, and passionate advocate for economic transformation. With a decade of experience in Parliament representing the Green Party, Gareth held key roles including Party Whip, strategist, and Chair of the Social Services and Community Select Committee. Before his time in politics, Gareth led climate campaigns with Greenpeace, helping to drive awareness and action on critical environmental issues. Gareth now serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance , a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao (the natural world). Through research, advocacy, and coalition-building, the WEAll Aotearoa team are helping to shape a future where thriving communities and ecosystems are at the heart of economic decision-making. In this episode, we discuss: Gareth’s journey from climate activism to Parliament to... Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17329865-gareth-hughes-wellbeing-economy-alliance-aotearoa.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17329865-gareth-hughes-wellbeing-economy-alliance-aotearoa.mp3 Gareth Hughes is a former Member of Parliament, political commentator, author, and passionate advocate for economic transformation. With a decade of experience in Parliament representing the Green Party, Gareth held key roles including Party Whip, strategist, and Chair of the Social Services and Community Select Committee. Before his time in politics, Gareth led climate campaigns with Greenpeace, helping to drive awareness and action on critical environmental issues. Gareth now serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance , a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao (the natural world). Through research, advocacy, and coalition-building, the WEAll Aotearoa team are helping to shape a future where thriving communities and ecosystems are at the heart of economic decision-making. In this episode, we discuss: Gareth’s journey from climate activism to Parliament to... Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17329865-gareth-hughes-wellbeing-economy-alliance-aotearoa.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17127917-dr-catherine-knight-an-uncommon-land.mp3 Dr Catherine Knight is an award-winning author, environmental historian, and policy expert with extensive experience in both strategic and operational environmental governance. Currently working in strategic policy in the government sector, Catherine is also an Honorary Research Associate at Massey University’s School of People, Environment and Planning. Her writing on wellbeing, post-growth economics, and environmental policy frequently appears on platforms such as Newsroom , The Spinoff , and Substack . Catherine has authored several acclaimed books exploring the relationships between people, nature, and politics, including Nature and Wellbeing in Aotearoa , which we explored with her in a previous podcast episode . Her latest work, An Uncommon Land , is her most personal to date, tracing Aotearoa’s environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes. In this episode... Sun, 11 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17127917-dr-catherine-knight-an-uncommon-land.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17127917-dr-catherine-knight-an-uncommon-land.mp3 Dr Catherine Knight is an award-winning author, environmental historian, and policy expert with extensive experience in both strategic and operational environmental governance. Currently working in strategic policy in the government sector, Catherine is also an Honorary Research Associate at Massey University’s School of People, Environment and Planning. Her writing on wellbeing, post-growth economics, and environmental policy frequently appears on platforms such as Newsroom , The Spinoff , and Substack . Catherine has authored several acclaimed books exploring the relationships between people, nature, and politics, including Nature and Wellbeing in Aotearoa , which we explored with her in a previous podcast episode . Her latest work, An Uncommon Land , is her most personal to date, tracing Aotearoa’s environmental and social history through the lens of her own ancestors. It explores powerful themes like enclosure, colonisation, and the gradual denaturing of landscapes. In this episode... Sun, 11 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/17127917-dr-catherine-knight-an-uncommon-land.mp3 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/16827589-sheena-chhabra-plant-based-treaty.mp3 We are joined by Sheena Chhabra, campaigner for the Plant Based Treaty —a groundbreaking global initiative tackling the climate and ecological crises by putting food systems at the heart of the solution. The Plant Based Treaty is calling for a shift toward a just, plant-based food system that respects planetary boundaries, protects biodiversity, reforests the Earth, and creates a more resilient and equitable future. Recently, Sheena and the Plant Based Treaty team celebrated a major milestone: helping Darebin City Council become the first local government in Australia to endorse the Treaty, joining the ranks of progressive cities like Los Angeles and Amsterdam. With a vision to see a global Plant Based Treaty adopted alongside the Paris Agreement, the organisation is driving policy change, strengthening networks, and supporting communities to transition to healthier, climate-friendly food systems. In this episode, we discuss: Sheena’s journey into plant-based advocacy and environmental ca... Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://pdst.fm/e/www.buzzsprout.com/967501/episodes/16827589-sheena-chhabra-plant-based-treaty.mp3