Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Join host Ben Southall for Wild Chats, a weekly series that dives deep into the world of adventure. Every Friday, we bring you trail runners, hikers, travelers, and explorers sharing their most inspiring and wildest stories from around the globe.
Whether you're chasing ultra-running dreams, planning your next big trek, or simply looking for a spark of adventure, Wild Chats delivers firsthand insights from those who live and breathe the outdoors.
🎙 New episodes every Friday!
Presented by Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia
Wild Chats with Ben Southall
The Spirit of the Rainforest: Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza on Microbes, Medicine & Indigenous Wisdom
From learning plant medicine in her grandmother’s garden in Peru to exploring the boiling rivers of the Amazon, Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is redefining what it means to protect and understand our planet.
In this episode of Wild Chats, Rosa shares how traditional knowledge and cutting-edge science can work together to unlock new solutions for health and conservation. We dive into the world of microbes, stingless bees, citizen science, and how storytelling can inspire real action for the Amazon.
If you’re passionate about sustainability, culture, and the wild magic of the natural world, this conversation will light a fire in you. 🌿
Hosted by Ben Southall from Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia.
Follow Dr. Rosa on Instagram at @rosavespinoza & www.rosavespinoza.com