
PPA Paid Work Experience Programme
Starting a career is harder than it’s been for decades. As a sector, we want to make sure publishing is a place where talent, not circumstance, determines opportunity.
Industry News
Industry News
Hosted by gardener and author Amy Chapman and broadcaster and nature enthusiast Katrina Ridley, the first season of the Connect to Nature podcast is sponsored by Woodland Trust and explores how to look after ourselves and the planet.
Across eight episodes, guests will discuss topics including discovering wild places, rewilding responsibly, challenging fast fashion, embracing technology, easing ecoanxiety, and how creativity and music can help people reconnect with the wild.
Ben Youatt, Head of Podcasts, Immediate commented: “Connect to Nature is a space where curiosity, creativity, and environmental awareness meet. This series brings together inspiring voices who are reimagining how we interact with the natural world, and we’re thrilled to share these conversations with a new generation of naturelovers.”
Podcast guests include wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin, ornithologist Dr MyaRose Craig, and wildlife TV presenter, author, activist and co-founder of a birdwatching collective, Nadeem Perera, alongside other passionate voices from across the environmental and creative communities.
Amy Chapman added: “Nature feels more important than ever, but it can also feel overwhelming to know where to start. What I love about Connect to Nature is how practical and uplifting it is - it’s about small, meaningful steps that help people feel more grounded, hopeful and connected in their everyday lives.”
Katrina Ridley said: “I’m so excited to launch Connect to Nature! We’ve had some incredible conversations in this series, talking about everything from exploring wild places to talking honestly about ecoanxiety. My hope is that listeners come away feeling empowered, informed and inspired to build their own relationship with the natural world, in whatever way feels right for them.”
The Connect to Nature podcast is available to watch on the Connect to Nature YouTube channel and on major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify. The brand will also be sharing social content from the podcast and more on Instagram and TikTok under the handle ‘Connect2Naturepod’.
Episode one is available now, with new episodes dropping every Monday.

Starting a career is harder than it’s been for decades. As a sector, we want to make sure publishing is a place where talent, not circumstance, determines opportunity.

Hearst UK has appointed Sarah-Louise Robertson as Editor of the UK’s Digital Spy.
"*" indicates required fields
Sorry. You must be logged in to view this form.
If you have a member login, enter your details below. Please note, that your login is for PPA.co.uk only and not for our event sites.
If you are a member but don’t have an account yet, you can setup your account here.
Any problems, please contact membership@ppa.co.uk.