About Lawrence D'Silva:

Lawrence D’Silva is an environmental scientist, nature presenter and filmmaker. From a safari Land Rover guide in southern Africa to working in environmental investment in London, nature has always been Lawrence's passion. He aims to entertain and inspire action and debate through film. Lawrence identifies as being mixed, with one side Welsh and the other South Indian, via Malawi. Lawrence grew up on tales of Malawi and India's Malabar coast and loves both places (as well as Britain). Both places are subject to intense environmental pressures that impact communities and nature alike.

Summary:

In this episode, we discuss colonialism, mixed heritage and British identity, class and race dynamics, our mixed experiences growing up, environmentalism, personal and embodied connection to place/landscapes, biodiversity and sustainability, self-exploration, rethinking personal belonging in the UK, intergenerational trauma, ancestral stories, and Family Constellations therapeutic practices.

Resources:

Late Light by Michael Malay

The In-Between World of Vikram Lall by M.G. Vassanji

The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

Connect with Lawrence:

IG: @nature_lawrence

Website: https://www.lawrencedsilva.com/

X: @lawrence_dsilva

Credits:

Image credit: @mixedracefaces

Our theme music is by Alix Julian Edwards

The Xeno brand is by Somewhere Off Grid

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