Richard Louv: "Noticing"

About this episode

Michael Smerconish interviews Richard Louv about his new book 'Noticing' and the importance of reconnecting with nature.

Michael welcomes bestselling author Richard Louv, whose groundbreaking book "Last Child in the Woods" introduced the concept of “nature-deficit disorder.” In this conversation, Louv discusses his new book, "Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World," and explores how reconnecting with nature can improve mental health, spark creativity, ease loneliness, and restore a sense of authenticity in an increasingly digital world. From childhood “first places” to the simple act of paying closer attention to the natural world around us, Louv offers a compelling case for why noticing nature may be more important than ever. Original air date 3 June 2026. The book was published on June 23, 2026.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Smerconish

Guest: Richard Louv

Topics covered

• nature-deficit disorder
• mental health
• creativity
• loneliness
• digital world
• reconnecting with nature

Keywords

• nature
• mental health
• creativity
• loneliness
• digital world
• nature-deficit disorder
• Richard Louv

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Last Child in the Woods, Noticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World

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