# Ep. 043: From Loss to Life - Ben Goldsmith & Natural Capital

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Podcast: [Wilder Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilder-podcast-6446398)
Published: 2025-08-28T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcast
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## Resource

In this episode of the Wilder Podcast, we sit down with Ben Goldsmith, financier, conservationist, and passionate rewilding advocate, to explore the deeply personal and global dimensions of nature restoration. Ben shares how the tragic loss of his daughter, Iris, became the catalyst for rewilding his Somerset farm, transforming grief into a living love letter to her wild spirit. We also explore his belief in the healing power of nature, both for individuals and for landscapes, and why reconnecting young people with the natural world is one of the greatest challenges of our time. From there, we broaden the lens to global rewilding projects and the emerging role of nature credits, from carbon and biodiversity credits to water quality markets, in funding large-scale ecological recovery. Ben explains the opportunities, risks, and integrity challenges of these markets, and why, despite their imperfections, they may be one of the most powerful tools available to scale restoration at speed. Key Takeaways How the loss of Ben’s daughter Iris inspired his family’s rewilding journey. The healing role of nature in times of deep grief. Why rewilding can happen on any scale, from a window box to thousands of acres. The promise and pitfalls of nature credits, from carbon markets to biodiversity net gain. Why reconnecting young people with nature is essential for our collective future. How hope, optimism, and pragmatic financing can fuel a wilder world. Timestamps 00:00 – Weather, drought, and the Grange Project’s changing landscape 09:30 – Introducing Ben Goldsmith and his lifelong passion for nature 16:00 – Rewilding in memory of Iris: grief, love, and transformation 27:00 – Nature connection, childhood, and ecological identity 33:00 – The return of beavers and winning hearts for re…

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