Actor and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza appeared on the latest episode of All About Her, hosted by actor and author Soha Ali Khan, in a conversation marking World Environment Day. The episode also featured author and photographer Aarti Kumar-Rao.

Dia Mirza on All About Her podcast: “We can’t teach children to love nature unless we take them into nature”

The conversation explored the relationship between parenthood, personal values, and environmental responsibility. Soha asked both guests how becoming a mother had shaped their connection with nature and influenced the values they pass on to their children.

Dia said, “I think you experience a cellular shift when you become a parent. You become so awake and alive to every moment. It inspires me to do much more than I possibly would have otherwise. I cared deeply about the environment even before Avyaan was born, but when he came along, that feeling became even more heightened. I don’t think we can teach children to love, respect, and care for nature unless we take them into nature. Avyaan wakes up to birdsong, watches butterflies and bees, and has visited more wildlife sanctuaries in his four years than many adults I know. We regularly explore green spaces together, and through those experiences, he has developed a genuine connection with the natural world. At home, we focus on simple habits such as turning off the tap while brushing teeth or washing hands. More importantly, we practice gratitude. After every meal, Avyaan thanks the person who cooked his food, the farmer who grew it, and Mother Earth. It helps him understand where his food, water, and resources come from. We try to place greater value on experiences rather than material things, even while raising him in a highly consumptive urban environment.”

Through candid reflections from Dia Mirza and thoughtful insights from Aarti Kumar-Rao, the episode reminds us that meaningful change begins with the choices we make every day.

The episode is part of All About Her, streaming on YouTube.

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