The naturethrive podcast
The naturethrive podcast is here to inspire and connect you with nature, while exploring practical solutions to the environmental and planetary challenges we face.
Through engaging conversations with expert guests, we’ll delve into the issues affecting our world in a way that’s accessible and uplifting, not overwhelming. We’ll highlight real stories and experiences that bring hope and optimism, showcasing a wide range of current and future solutions—from large-scale initiatives to everyday actions—that can help ease eco-anxiety and drive positive change.
Our guests include farmers, organisations, and solution providers who are making a difference in nature restoration, sharing their journeys and the impactful work they’re doing.
Each episode will also feature three recurring questions that explore the first, best, worst, and weirdest moments in nature, giving you an authentic and personal glimpse into the experiences that shape our connection with the natural world.
The naturethrive podcast
Episode 18: Marrying the Heart with the Head and Hands to Enable Positive Change, with Louisa Harris
In this episode Jonathan talks to Louisa Harris, founder of Curiously Liminal and a coach for change-makers in sustainability. Louisa shares her unique career journey in sustainability, from her beginnings influenced by climate activism to her roles in organisations like Grant Thornton. She discusses the current state and transitions within sustainability and ESG, emphasising the importance of integrating emotional connections with data-driven decisions. Louisa also highlights her current projects and the significant role of nature in sustainability. This episode is particularly insightful for those interested in making meaningful changes in the sustainability sector.
00:00 Introduction to the Nature Thrive Podcast
00:23 Meet Louisa Harris: A Year of Experimentation
01:18 The State of Sustainability in 2025
01:33 Career Paths in Sustainability
04:46 Louisa's Journey into Sustainability
07:17 Early Career and Carbon Auditing
08:55 Building Sustainability at Grant Thornton
10:09 Leadership and Systems Change
11:30 Pandemic and Teaching at CISL
11:52 Brand Work and Sustainability
21:11 The Role of Nature in Sustainability
24:45 Rethinking Organizational Boundaries
25:28 The Joy of Rewilding
25:44 Concerns About the New Nature Language
27:28 Quantifying Nature and Biodiversity
29:49 Coaching and Nature's Principles
32:02 Innovations in Service Design
34:00 Experiments with Sustainable Compost
39:04 Personal Reflections on Nature
42:53 Profound Experiences in Nature
45:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts