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Paula Carnell is a bee consultant and honey sommelier, working internationally with land owners, honey producers and individuals wanting to re connect with nature through bees. TEDx speaker, author of 'Artist to Bees' and 'A quest for bees in Bhutan',Spiritual Beekeeping, and founder of the Bee Project & Beezantium at The Newt in Somerset, Paula speaks internationally and is a popular guest writer for many publications as well as many guest interviews on business and wellbeing podcasts, TV and radio. Winner of Environmental consultant of the year 2023.Listed in the Top 90 environmental Influencers in 2025. Paula and husband Greg left the UK for a year on remote Cocos Keeling Islands in April 2024, following a dream Paula had in 1992. Setting up a bee project with the local Cocos Malay women on Home Island has been a huge success, despite some initial unexpected challenges! Returning to the UK in April 2025, Paula is continuing the Cocos Keeling documentary film project, returning to Cocos with scientists and camera crew to record this extraordinary project, where the bees were 'called back'. Intro & outro music by Rayah. Website :- https://paulacarnell.com/ TEDx Talk :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4LCGMM-gA Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/?hl=en @paula.carnell YouTube :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLOH-2x6ns3vtH3VbPI7bA @paulacarnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 28, 202618 min

September travels, Turkey to USA Episode 220

In this episode, Paula shares an update on where she has been travelling and what she has been learning from the bees, before attending the gathering of the same name in Virginia USA. Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 21, 202612 min

Asian Hornets, could clooming be the answer?

With the announcements that Asian hornets have been found across the UK, are we prepared and what can we learn from research, as well as observations around the world. Historically, were beehives cloomed for more than insulation and weather protection? Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 14, 202612 min

Paula has returned

Not what you may think! This episode Paula shares about her namesake bee hive and how the bees appear to have reappeared! Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 7, 202615 min

Skeps at the Oak Fair

Paula shares her experience of weaving straw skeps at The Oak Fair over the August Bank Holiday. Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 31, 202658 min

Nicki Hughes, The Energy Artist

A long awaited interview with Paula's long time friend, Nicki Hughes. Having met over 30 years ago at a residential course centre, Paula & Nicki instantly became friends. Nicki began her career as a therapist focusing on healing through aromatherapy and LA Stones. Art and painting was a part time passion, until 2020, when, after having to close her day spa to clients, she was given the time to develop her skills as an artist. Her many years treating clients and vast knowledge of energetic healing, transferred into her paintings, and continues to develop into some of the most transformative artwork available. Contact Nicki: https://www.nickihughes.com/ Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 24, 202613 min

Pollens chilling message

Paula brings together various research studies from the 1970s to the present day, along with WHO expectations of the global increase in people having allergic reactions to food, and pollens.... What have plants been trying to tell us? Who is listening? Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 17, 202613 min

August- Winter bee prep!!

August, the height of summer, and yet in the beekeeping world, it's all about preparing for winter! How has this year been? As usual a mixed result depending on where in the UK/ Northern hemisphere you are. What was the main nectar flow and whether it was impacted by drought or fires. Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 10, 202619 min

Joy and presence

After a couple of days hosting a 4 year old and her parents, paula shares the sheer joy that exudes a young child who has the freedom to play and be joy-filled! This also prompts a new way of observing the bees busy outside the hive, are they simply enjoying bee-ing? Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook now available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 3, 202621 min

AI, Bees and Creativity

In Paula's book, Spiritual Beekeeping, there's a chapter about her thoughts on AI and comparisons with bees, and the 'hive mind'. After a weekend at a festival, observing creativity in music, and crafts, Paula shares her thoughts on the importance of creative expression, and where the limitations are with AI. Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 27, 202626 min

Wasps, what are they showing us?

Wasps, most people hate them, they seem to be attacking us when we least want them around, picnics, harvesting honey... in this episode, Paula shares her latest insights into what wasps are good for, how we can learn from them, and as beekeepers work alongside them to protect our healthy colonies. Spiritual Beekeeping as an Audiobook available from Apple Books and Kobo. Meet up with Paula in USA at the Learning from the Bees Congress in Floyd County, Virginia, Sept 25th-27th. Learn more: Paula's community on skool has courses within the classrooms where you can learn more about honey, bees, beekeeping and health. Help this podcast reach a wider audience by sharing and writing a review. membership offer. www.paulacarnell.com Join Paula's community on SKOOL Buy Paula's books. https://books.by/paula-carnell Music by Raya Visit subscribe to my newsletter for a free ebook version of ‘Artist to Bees’. Join membership: Spiritual Beekeeping on SKOOL Follow me n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paula.carnell/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-carnell-3016421/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulacarnell/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.