Podcast appearances and mentions of Isabel Losada

Be The Change! Are you a policy maker? Parent? Teacher? Regenerative Learning: Nurturing People and Caring for the Planet (Salt Desert Media, 2022) is full of fresh ideas as well as practical solutions. Learn how we can make the whole world of education more inspiring - and more green. Education can be - and it should be - more inspiring, holistic, integrated, creative, and joyous! And that isn't a mere pipe dream.  This book will help you to achieve it. Published for the 30th anniversary of Schumacher College, this collection of independently-written essays is on a subject of urgent importance for a world afflicted by climate change, inequality, mass disadvantage, and pandemics. Schumacher College is synonymous with the effort to create a model of learning that develops alumni who have the skills and passions that will make the contemporary world a better place. Contributors include: Fritjof Capra, Vandana Shiva, David Orr, Charles Eisenstein, Gunter Pauli, Anthony Seldon, Jon Alexander, Alan Boldon, Pavel Cenkl, Lauren Elizabeth Clare, Joseph Bharat Cornell, Guy Dauncey, Alan Dyer, Natalia Eernstman, Guillem Ferrer, Herbert Girardet, Donald Gray, Stephan Harding, Ina Matijevic, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Dana Littlepage Smith, Isabel Losada, Thakur S. Powdyel, and Colin Tudge. Satish Kumar is one of the editors of Regenerative Learning and is also the author of many other books, most recently Elegant Simplicity: The Art of Living Well and out this year Radical Love: From Separation to Connection with the Earth, Each Other, and Ourselves. Satish is also the founder of the Schumacher College and The Small School, as well as Editor Emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist. Madden Gilhooly is a humanities public-school teacher and casual academic based in London, England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Be The Change! Are you a policy maker? Parent? Teacher? Regenerative Learning: Nurturing People and Caring for the Planet (Salt Desert Media, 2022) is full of fresh ideas as well as practical solutions. Learn how we can make the whole world of education more inspiring - and more green. Education can be - and it should be - more inspiring, holistic, integrated, creative, and joyous! And that isn't a mere pipe dream.  This book will help you to achieve it. Published for the 30th anniversary of Schumacher College, this collection of independently-written essays is on a subject of urgent importance for a world afflicted by climate change, inequality, mass disadvantage, and pandemics. Schumacher College is synonymous with the effort to create a model of learning that develops alumni who have the skills and passions that will make the contemporary world a better place. Contributors include: Fritjof Capra, Vandana Shiva, David Orr, Charles Eisenstein, Gunter Pauli, Anthony Seldon, Jon Alexander, Alan Boldon, Pavel Cenkl, Lauren Elizabeth Clare, Joseph Bharat Cornell, Guy Dauncey, Alan Dyer, Natalia Eernstman, Guillem Ferrer, Herbert Girardet, Donald Gray, Stephan Harding, Ina Matijevic, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Dana Littlepage Smith, Isabel Losada, Thakur S. Powdyel, and Colin Tudge. Satish Kumar is one of the editors of Regenerative Learning and is also the author of many other books, most recently Elegant Simplicity: The Art of Living Well and out this year Radical Love: From Separation to Connection with the Earth, Each Other, and Ourselves. Satish is also the founder of the Schumacher College and The Small School, as well as Editor Emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist. Madden Gilhooly is a humanities public-school teacher and casual academic based in London, England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Be The Change! Are you a policy maker? Parent? Teacher? Regenerative Learning: Nurturing People and Caring for the Planet (Salt Desert Media, 2022) is full of fresh ideas as well as practical solutions. Learn how we can make the whole world of education more inspiring - and more green. Education can be - and it should be - more inspiring, holistic, integrated, creative, and joyous! And that isn't a mere pipe dream.  This book will help you to achieve it. Published for the 30th anniversary of Schumacher College, this collection of independently-written essays is on a subject of urgent importance for a world afflicted by climate change, inequality, mass disadvantage, and pandemics. Schumacher College is synonymous with the effort to create a model of learning that develops alumni who have the skills and passions that will make the contemporary world a better place. Contributors include: Fritjof Capra, Vandana Shiva, David Orr, Charles Eisenstein, Gunter Pauli, Anthony Seldon, Jon Alexander, Alan Boldon, Pavel Cenkl, Lauren Elizabeth Clare, Joseph Bharat Cornell, Guy Dauncey, Alan Dyer, Natalia Eernstman, Guillem Ferrer, Herbert Girardet, Donald Gray, Stephan Harding, Ina Matijevic, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Dana Littlepage Smith, Isabel Losada, Thakur S. Powdyel, and Colin Tudge. Satish Kumar is one of the editors of Regenerative Learning and is also the author of many other books, most recently Elegant Simplicity: The Art of Living Well and out this year Radical Love: From Separation to Connection with the Earth, Each Other, and Ourselves. Satish is also the founder of the Schumacher College and The Small School, as well as Editor Emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist. Madden Gilhooly is a humanities public-school teacher and casual academic based in London, England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Listen to the latest episode of our Future of Education podcast with best-selling, British author, Isabel Losada. She's written seven non-fiction books relating her own experiences in the pursuit of a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, combining humour with a serious take on this critical subject. In her most recent book, ‘The Joyful Environmentalist: How to Practice without Preaching', she shares practical tips on how to live in more sustainable ways that will benefit both the planet and ourselves, maintaining a positive and uplifting tone throughout.

Creating a more meaningful life does not have to happen indoors. Whether it's writing, meditating, repairing relationships or planning a big life change, doing the work outside surrounded by nature can be calming and inspiring. Psychotherapist Dr Patricia Hasbach is a specialist in ecotherapy. She sees clients outside and also incorporates nature into her therapeutic work indoors. She is a lifelong lover of nature and a profound believer in its power in treating anxiety and depression, and fostering health and wellness. Patricia has recently published Grounded: A Guided Journal to Help You Reconnect with the Power of Nature—and Yourself , an interactive journal designed to engage all of the reader's five senses, and to deepen our experience of nature.  In this episode Andrew and Patricia discuss nature, awe, the power of green, and how to bring nature inside as part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Patricia H. Hasbach is a licensed psychotherapist, consultant, author, and college educator. As one of the media's go-to ecotherapists, she and her work have appeared in numerous outlets including Time, Vogue, Outside Magazine, the Utne Reader, The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and Sierra Magazine. She lives with her husband and two dogs in Oregon, USA.   Follow Up The Meaningful Life has been nominated for a British Podcast Award in the category of Sex and Relationships Podcast. Please do vote for us in the Listeners' Choice category here. Read Dr Patricia Hasbach's new book Grounded: A Guided Journal to Help You Reconnect with the Power of Nature—and Yourself  Visit Dr Patricia Hasbach's website  Follow Dr Patricia Hasbach on Facebook or on LinkedIn  You might also enjoy Andrew's interview with “joyful environmentalist” Isabel Losada on How to Bring Joy Into Your Life AND Save the Planet  Get Andrew's advice on creating real change in your life and relationships in his book Wake Up and Change Your Life: How to Survive a Crisis and Be Stronger, Wiser and Happier Read Andrew's new Substack newsletter and join the community there  Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50. Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall   

Conservation, re-wilding and environmentalism are such huge topics that we have spilled out into our bonus episode with more though-provoking ways to think differently about helping ourselves and our planet.Conservation isn't always about looking forwards (of course, that is essential !) but it can help our perspective to look back too and Lil Stephens, a paleo-botanist, helps us do that. Chantelle from the Great North Wood project tells us what you can get from volunteering with them and Louise Montgomery gives the lowdown on how being out in green spaces volunteering can benefit our wellbeing too. Listen out for tips to look at your home in a new light from Isabel Losada, author of the Joyful Environmentalist - and see what changes you could make today. Written and produced by Vanessa Potter.For all links see the main episode ! DO leave us a review and subscribe :) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VanessaP)

Welcome to the episode 7 of our ParkBathe podcast, getting our hands dirty as we dig into conservation, environmentalism and giving back to nature.   What is conservation? What is ReWilding? Kirsten and I shed some light on these topical themes and ponder if activities like forest bathing encourage pro-environmental behaviours.   We hear from conservationists, environmental and re-wilding experts at Rewilding Britain, and Trees for Life and find some helpful ways to best support nature, whether that's in our gardens, allotments, in our kitchens, online or on a larger scale. We hear from Gonzovationist Ceri Levy and author of the Joyful Environmentalist, Isabel Losada along with a host of nature experts - we've left no rotting log unturned ;) We promise you'll discover something new and you might find you understand the nuances of the conservation battle a little bit more too - and even feel inspired to take action. We have tips on where to start green volunteering locally. There are TONS of links in today's show notes too and check out the BONUS.  Remember to subscribe and share this episode to anyone else who might like to listen. Connect with us on social media too :)  Show notes links:https://www.tcv.org.uk/greengym/ find a green gymhttps://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk Richard Bunting, Press & Media, Rewilding Britainhttps://eu-citizen.science/projects join a citizen science projecthttps://treesforlife.org.uk/support/plant-a-tree/ Donate to plant a tree Kat Murphy Education Manager, Trees for Lifehttps://earthwatch.org.uk/get-involved/tiny-forest Tiny Forest link up landowners/funders/volunteers who want to grow a Tiny forest https://earthwatch.org.uk/get-involved/naturehood Naturehood offers weekly tips on Facebook to help wildlifehttps://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet Conservation podcasthttps://www.isabellosada.comhttps://www.triodos.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucysinvitationWebsite: www.lucysinvitation.ca Lucy Szczesniak Forest Bathing guidehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6176042/https://www.powerforconsciousliving.com/empathy-with-naturehttps://gonzovation.com/https://invisiblepalace.org.ukhttps://www.wildlondon.org.uk/great-north-woodhttps://hughwebsterauthor.wordpress.com/blog/ Hugh Webster Conservationisthttps://environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography/staff/1013/dr-steve-carver Dr Steven Carver, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds Written by Vanessa Potter and Kirsten McEwan and edited by Melissa Green. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VanessaP)

“Think globally, act joyfully” is Isabel Losada's motto. Her most recent book is The Joyful Environmentalist, which shows how one person can make a huge difference to the health of the planet. Few of us these days are strangers to climate anxiety, and Isabel's approach is the ideal medicine: her aim is to show her reader every single way that we can take care of our natural environment: how we live and work, travel, shop, eat, drink, dress, vote, play, volunteer, bank - everything Isabel Losada is a British author, journalist and public speaker who combines humour with a serious look at her subject matter. She has worked as an actress, broadcaster and public speaker as well as a comedian and author.  Isabel  remains firmly committed to narrative non-fiction & swimming against the tide. Follow Up Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50. Read The Joyful Environmentalist Take a look at Isabel Losada's website Explore Isabel's other narrative non-fiction Follow Isabel on Twitter Facebook and Pinterest @IsabelLosada and on Instagram @isabeljmlosada Get Andrew's advice on creating real change in your life and relationships in his book Wake Up and Change Your Life: How to Survive a Crisis and Be Stronger, Wiser and Happier:  Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall 

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'.What we do with our money is of huge importance when it comes to climate change. Helping us dig into the complex and unifying question: "Can we invest our cash today without threatening tomorrow ?" is Huw Davies, senior adviser for the Make My Money Matter campaign, Huw is part of the national campaign to help people understand where their money is going, and to change the financial system for the better and Isabel Losada, modern day champion of everyday sustainability, who literally wrote the book on finding the joy in environmentalism Isabel's most recent book "The Joyful Environmentalist takes" a look at the everyday areas of environmentalism and how we can inject some lightness and joy into them.Hosted by Juliet Davenport, climate scientist, renewable pioneer, businesswoman, environmental activist and founder of the UK's first 100% renewable electricity supplier, this podcast invites a panel of comedians and experts to tackle some of the common (and quirky!) questions that pop to mind when trying to live a greener life.Topics covered:- What our money does when we aren't using it and why it's imperative that we find out!- What is ethical and sustainable banking?- Practical tips and directives as to what you can do today to green up your money.- What you can do on an individual level- What you can do from a business level- How we can get the younger members of our society involved who might not have even thought of a pension before- Why changing the default for pensions is importantand much much more! Great Green Questions is powered by Good Energy and produced by Mags Creative, with curation from Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking.

Today’s episode is with British author Isabel Losada, who combines humour with a serious look at her subject matter. She has worked as an actress, broadcaster and public speaker as well as a comedian and author. Her latest book, The Joyful Environmentalist gets right to the heart of the issue and focuses on the huge difference one person can make. In this wide-ranging interview, Isabel delves deep into what it takes to be a successful author, including tips for dealing with rejection as well as plenty of other nuggets of advice. I really enjoyed this conversion, one of the most fun I’ve had and it sure did inspire me to think about some of the small changes I can make that will have a positive effect on myself and the planet. If you enjoyed this episode then please share this with a friend & subscribe for future episodes, and be sure to check out the show notes on our website: https://www.dogoodpodcast.co.uk/ Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/dogoodpodcast Isabel Losada https://www.isabellosada.com/

Author Isabel Losada talks through the four food moments in her latest book The Joyful Environmentalist, a romp through how low we can go with our carbon footprint. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isabel Losada, bestselling author, talks to TRE's Hannah Murray

Ahead of more live recordings, Rosie presents some highlights from season 1: Podcaster and author Dolly Alderton and psychotherapist Liz Bentley on ghosting, comedians Sofie Hagen and Brett Goldstein on rollercoaster relationships, author Isabel Losada on enriching her sex life and comedians Kate Smurthwaite and Joe Sutherland on new relationship language.  The next live recordings are at Kings Place on April 12 and May 10. Book tickets at http://bit.ly/RosieWilby-KP You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram @breakupmonologues 

Willkommen zu unserer ersten Literaturfolge. Wir empfehlen Aldertons “Everything I know about love”, Frickes “Töchter” und Losadas “Men!”, sprechen über Freundinnenschaft in verschiedenen Altersabschnitten, Autorinnenschaft und Alkohol sowie über die Frage, wo wohl die interessanten und attraktiven Männer abgeblieben sind. Dabei stellen wir fest, dass die Freundinnenschaft momentan scheinbar das einzige erfolgreiche Beziehungsmodell in der Literatur ist und auch, dass es mehr “Trennungen aus Liebe” geben sollte. WERBUNG: Folge 21 findet live statt! Kommt zur Aufnahme am 20.12. in den faq Infoladen in der Jonasstraße 40 in Berlin Neukölln und freut euch auf einen ganzen Abend mit uns, Schokolade und Sekt zum Thema “Friendzone meets Männerabend”: https://faq-infoladen.org/veranstaltungen/live-podcast-irgendwas-mit-maennern/ Kapitel: 3:48 | 30:50 | 55:34 Lucy Fricke: Töchter (2018) Dolly Alderton: Everything I know about love (2018) Isabel Losada: Men! (2007)

Rosie is joined by author Isabel Losada and comedians Rich Wilson and Gordon Southern to discuss whether exploring a deeper sexual connection can help us stay together long-term - all ahead of a live Breakup Monologues recording extravaganza at Kings Place on June 15. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com

Great sex in long term relationships doesn’t have to fade away. Sex in long-term relationships doesn’t have to die–in fact, it can be re-born, over and over, across the decades. We can choose to discover and re-discover our partner sexually, again and again, over the course of a lifetime. My guest today is one such […] The post #3 – Sustaining Great Sex in Long-Term Relationships, and the Folly of “Chasing Orgasms” with Isabel Losada appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

www.isabelosada.com I traveled to the mighty Battersea Park Road to chat with Isabel Losada, a really wonderful women. You'll love this if you're somebody that is a fan of love in all it's wonderful forms. Isabel and I talk about her new book Sensation and the journey around the book. We also touch on sex education in school, sexual empowerment, the 'Me too' movement and the simple pleasure gained from opening your mind to different possibilities. I read Sensation in a few days and loved it. It's warm caring and brave journey into a very personal wish to understand her own body and grow with her partner. You'd love it because it also {as a guy} opens up a world of ideas for you and your partner, it's makes you think outside of the box. Isabel brings her unique blend of humour, curiosity and honesty to the still-taboo subject of sexuality. This is a brave, funny and often vulnerable quest to find out how we can make our sex life blissful.

Isabel Losada's latest book is Sensation an account of a year spent exploring the subject of sex, but especially pleasure for women in monogamous relationships. The book, part memoir and part manifesto in the cause for better relationships between men and women, has been praised for its honesty and humour. This is a brave, funny and often vulnerable quest to find out how we can make our sex life blissful. On behalf of all women, slightly terrified, beginning with a women’s workshop where she has to get naked; Isabel journeys through the first international conference of clitoral stroking, is informed of eleven different forms of orgasm - ten of which she hasn’t had, endures NHS Kegel exercises and mystical sensations with tantric masters. Irreverent yet open-minded, Sensation is both moving and challenging. For anyone who has ever been tempted to dip their toes in the deep waters of sexual exploration, Isabel Losada plunges you straight in.

Providing a history of Non-Violent & Violent Revolutions Robert AF Thurman discusses the Buddhist perspective on messianic millenarianism on the eve of Barrack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States. Using “A Beginner’s Guide to Changing the World” by Isabel Losada as a staring point Professor Thurman highlights the value of re-framing one’s understanding of the nature of revolutions + the fundamental nature of reality suggesting abandonment of the desire for external transformation as the only reasonable path to sustainable global change. This two part podcast includes an overview of the Dalai Lama‘s teachings on mind transformation through inner peace, his “Act of Truth”, Satyagraha and Professor Thurman’s “Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Real Happiness” Published by Riverhead Books & “Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World” available from Atria Books/Beyond Words. “Professor Thurman’s scholarly and popular writings focus on the “inner revolution” that individuals and societies successfully negotiate when they achieve enlightenment. He defines this inner revolution as accurate insight into the true nature of reality and determined compassion for the suffering beings. He also works toward what he terms a “Second Renaissance,” which he sees currently taking place as Western culture goes beyond the 14th century European discovery of the natural sciences of the ancient Greeks that catalyzed the “first renaissance” to discover and apply in practice the advanced “inner science” of ancient Indian culture. Credited with being at the forefront of making Tibetan art accessible and understandable in the West and, with distinguished art historians, he collaborated in curating several important traveling exhibitions, including “Wisdom and Compassion,” “Mandala,” and “Worlds of Transformation,” which set a standard in the art world.” From www.transcendentnation.org This episode is an excerpt from the “How to Save the World” interview series, produced by the Transcendent Nation Foundation non-profit, which is exclusively available at

Providing a history of Non-Violent & Violent Revolutions Robert AF Thurman discusses the Buddhist perspective on messianic millenarianism on the eve of Barrack Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States. Using “A Beginner’s Guide to Changing the World” by Isabel Losada as a staring point Professor Thurman highlights the value of re-framing one’s understanding of the nature of revolutions + the fundamental nature of reality suggesting abandonment of the the desire for external transformation as the only reasonable path to sustainable global change. This two part podcast includes an overview of the Dalai Lama‘s teachings on mind transformation through inner peace and Professor Thurman’s “Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Real Happiness” Published by Riverhead Books & “Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World” availble from Atria Books/Beyond Words. “Professor Thurman’s scholarly and popular writings focus on the “inner revolution” that individuals and societies successfully negotiate when they achieve enlightenment. He defines this inner revolution as accurate insight into the true nature of reality and determined compassion for the suffering beings. He also works toward what he terms a “Second Renaissance,” which he sees currently taking place as Western culture goes beyond the 14th century European discovery of the natural sciences of the ancient Greeks that catalyzed the “first renaissance” to discover and apply in practice the advanced “inner science” of ancient Indian culture. Credited with being at the forefront of making Tibetan art accessible and understandable in the West and, with distinguished art historians, he collaborated in curating several important traveling exhibitions, including “Wisdom and Compassion,” “Mandala,” and “Worlds of Transformation,” which set a standard in the art world.” From www.transcendentnation.org This episode is an excerpt from the “How to Save the World” interview series, produced by the Transcendent Nation Foundation non-profit, which is exclusively available at www.enterthemandala.com. The primary aim of the Transcendent Nation Foundation is to promote the possibility of world peace by means of personal realization and holographic action. This is based on the simple idea that when a critical mass in the body of humanity awakens, the whole collective will be awakened. American Dream Photo by Lisa Norwood via www.flickr.com. To watch + listen to more recordings of past events with Robert AF Thurman please consider becoming a Tibet House US member. Learn about joining the Tibet House US Membership Community with a monthly tax-deductible donation by visiting: www.tibethouse.us. Full Access starts at $2 a month. The song ‘Dancing Ling’ by Tenzin Choegyal from the album ‘Heart Sutra‘ (2004) by Ethno Super Lounge is used on the Bob Thurman Podcast with artist’s permission, all rights reserved.

Gorgeous Wellbeing: Isabel Losada's Sensation: Adventures in Sex, Love and Laughter The Year of Living Pleasurably! Isabel Losada has been writing about the pursuit of happiness for 10 years but only now has she plucked up the courage to explore sex. Somehow in all this talk about mind, body and spirit we have forgotten that the body is designed for pleasure, a restorative source of joy. And so - with the enthusiastic and full support of her partner - she embarked on a year long investigation into sexuality. She tried all sorts of things: yoni massage, OMing, breath orgasms, etc. so that you don't have to! Have a listen, have a read and see what's right for you. What Isabel does emphasise, however, is that it is vital (along with a strong pelvic floor) to PRIORITISE PLEASURE! www.isabellosada.com @isabeljmlosada #Wellbeing #SENSATION

Isabel brings her unique blend of humour, curiosity and honesty to the still-taboo subject of sexuality. This is a brave, funny and often vulnerable quest to find out how we can make our sex life blissful. On behalf of all women, slightly terrified, beginning with a women's workshop where she has to get naked; Isabel journeys through the first international conference of clitoral stroking, is informed of eleven different forms of orgasm - ten of which she hasn't had, endures NHS Kegel exercises and mystical sensations with tantric masters. Irreverent yet open minded, 'Sensation' is both moving and challenging. For anyone who has ever been tempted to dip their toes in the the deep waters of sexual exploration, Isabel Losada plunges you straight in.

Isabel has worked as an actress, singer, dancer, researcher, tv producer, broadcaster, public speaker, comedian and author. Isabel remains firmly committed to narrative nonfiction and swimming against the tide. Isabel is the author of the best-selling The Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment. He latest is called Sensation. In Sensation, Isabel brings her unique blend of humour, curiosity and honesty to the still-taboo subject of sexuality. This book is a brave, funny and often vulnerable quest to find out how we can make our sex life blissful. Irreverent yet open minded, Sensation is both moving and challenging. For anyone who has ever been tempted to dip their toes in the the deep waters of sexual exploration, Isabel Losada plunges you straight in. "

John McCarthy talks to journalist AA Gill about his travel columns which have taken him from earthquake zones to retirement homes and polar regions to Civil War sites. He also meets novelist Wilbur Smith who reflects on piracy off the east coast of Africa and hears from author Isabel Losada how her quest for self knowledge induced her to take hallucinogenic drugs in the Peruvian Amazon. John asks them whether they write to travel or travel to write.