Interviews

Navigating Grief, Mental Health & Suicide

Please note this episode is about the prevalence of young male suicide, and about one mother's experience of grief.
In this episode of 'This Magical Life,' Philip Carr-Gomm speaks with Zoe Strickland, who opens up about the tragic loss of her son to suicide. Zoe discusses the emotional complexities surrounding the anniversary of her son's death and the impactful journey of writing her book, 'To Grief With Love: A Lyrical and Pictorial Voyage Through Loss.' Zoe shares her experiences dealing with unexpected loss, the importance of therapy, and how creative outlets helped her navigate the grieving process. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the often overlooked topic of young men's mental health and suicide.Zoe's book "To Grief with Love" is available in paperback from Amazon, Waterstones and Foyles online book stores. You can see more of the book and order a hardback directly from Zoe at...
https://zoestricklandpublishing.com/
The support group Zoe mentions is "The OLLIE Foundation"Empowering communities with suicide prevention training and mental health education.A Hertfordshire-based charity offering accessible programs to reduce suicide and promote well-being.Discover The OLLIE Foundation
Also see: CALM: The Campaign Against Living MiserablyThe suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.www.thecalmzone.net 
 

(Audio) Reviving Britain's Ancient Rainforests: A Conversation with Merlin Hanbury-Tenison

In this episode of This Magical Life, host Philip Carr-Gomm interviews Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, who shares his inspiring "thousand-year project" aimed at reviving Britain's ancient rainforests. The conversation delves into Merlin's profound connection to Celtic traditions, the legacy of his explorer father, and his vision of creating a nationwide network of rainforests with ecological, spiritual, and cultural significance.Merlin discusses the challenges and innovations in rewilding and agroforestry, as well as insights from his book Open Bones. The episode also highlights the importance of long-term vision, storytelling, and the symbiosis between human well-being and nature.Watch the video interview here: https://youtu.be/eYn9U0PvEfYKey points covered:
The ancient woodland of Cabilla (www.cabillacornwall.com) and its role in Merlin's personal and conservation journey.
The importance of healing through nature and how forests can be opened up for education.
The evolving landscape of modern farming and its relationship to conservation.
For more, check out his book Our Oaken Bones here and the Thousand Year Trust  www.ThousandYearTrust.orghttps://www.cabillacornwall.com/