In today's episode, I'm chatting with Ella Therkildsen, a beautifully nature connected human and Yoga Teacher from New South Wales. I had the unexpected joy of meeting Ella on Arran during her travels from Australia in the summer of 2026. Recording this episode with the magnificent Holy Isle as a backdrop, this conversation was a reminder of the magic that can happen when we take notice of the present. From sea swims and misty mountain hikes to meeting likeminded others and walking the entire Arran coastal path, island life has gifted Ella with experiences that will last a lifetime.

In this episode, Ella reflects on her ocean origins and the spiritual path that led her to solo travel.

Something Old: Childhood winter holidays by the sea, on the coast of New South Wales

Something New: 'Take 3 for the sea' - encouraging beach-goers to pick up 3 pieces of litter

Something Borrowed: "If your problems feel too big, go somewhere you feel small"

Something Blue: Coalcliff Pools, New South Wales, Australia

Ella on Instagram - @ella.therkildsen

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Lily on Instagram - @usourearth

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The hope with this podcast is to bring a tiny dose of blue wherever in the world you're listening...to remind ourselves as a global community of ocean lovers that there is hope for the future of our waterways.

Sending you all the ocean love,

Lily xx

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In today's episode, I'm chatting with Viola Madau, a wonderfully creative human and Visual Artist with a childlike fascination for Scottish seas. For this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Viola in person. Venturing to a quiet outdoor spot not far from Arran's hidden nature library, the misty skies and gentle rain were the perfect backdrop to this cosy conversation. Viola brings so much joy in the way she talks about the ocean. With a little bit of curiosity and childlike awe for the natural world, Viola encourages each of us to tap into our hidden creativity.

Something Old: Playing as a child with her uncles in the waters of Sardinia at 3 or 4 years old. "Touching the sky and coming back, hugged by the water"

Something New: Childlike wonder and a joyful attitude towards nature, discovering our inner child through art

Something Borrowed: The wise words of Dr Texa Sim at CAOLAS, 'Fishermen want fish, conservationists want healthy seas...it's the same thing. We should all work together to protect them'

Something Blue: Cala Fighera, Cagliari, Sardinia

Viola on Instagram - violamadau_visual

Something Blue on Instagram - @somethingbluepodcast

Lily on Instagram - @usourearth

Sign the Our Seas petition to help restore Scotland's inshore fish populations: https://ourseasscotland.eaction.org.uk/bring-back-the-fish

If you enjoyed the episode and are able to share with a friend or leave a review, I'd be super grateful.

The hope with this podcast is to bring a tiny dose of blue wherever in the world you're listening...to remind ourselves as a global community of ocean lovers that there is hope for the future of our waterways.

Sending you all the ocean love,

Lily xx

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In today's episode, I'm chatting with Lewis Wilkinson, recently appointed (and officially the youngest!) Ambassador for the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST). To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, Lewis and I chat about the amazing moment he received a handwritten reply from Sir David himself, reflecting on their shared fascination with fossils and love for the natural world.

At just 10 years old, Lewis has already done some incredible work advocating for Arran's seas. After writing a letter to the Prime Minister to call for a ban on dredging and trawling and receiving those precious words of encouragement from Sir David Attenborough, Lewis is more motivated than ever to restore our planet's wild places and the amazing animals that call it home.

Whether you're 10 years old or 100, this conversation with Lewis proves that the wonders of the natural world are available to all of us, and each of us have the power to protect our blue planet.

Something Old: Visiting Arran as a child, watching a pod of dolphins with friends in Brodick

Something New: Learning about the wonders of wildlife from David Attenborough's documentaries, turning knowledge of lesser understood creatures into positive action

Something Borrowed: Witnessing before and after footage of Arran's seabed at the COAST Discovery Centre, feeling inspired to take action

Something Blue: Kayaking over to Holy Isle from Lamlash, special close encounters with gannets and seals

Something Blue on Instagram - @somethingbluepodcast

Lily on Instagram - @usourearth

If you enjoyed the episode and are able to share with a friend or leave a review, I'd be super grateful.

The hope with this podcast is to bring a tiny dose of blue wherever in the world you're listening...to remind ourselves as a global community of ocean lovers that there is hope for the future of our waterways.

Sending you all the ocean love,

Lily xx

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