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Hey Change Podcast
Anne Therese Gennari
112 episodes
1 week ago
Welcome to Hey Change, the podcast where we grapple with the wisdom of uncertainty and choose inner development as a tool for radical change. Here, we talk about things like behavioral psychology, neuroscience, the power of visualization, climate optimism, and the mindset shifts to drive positive change. Most importantly, we're all for keeping an open-minded and empowering approach to change. Because, as has always been the case, the future is still unwritten and we create our tomorrow today.

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Welcome to Hey Change, the podcast where we grapple with the wisdom of uncertainty and choose inner development as a tool for radical change. Here, we talk about things like behavioral psychology, neuroscience, the power of visualization, climate optimism, and the mindset shifts to drive positive change. Most importantly, we're all for keeping an open-minded and empowering approach to change. Because, as has always been the case, the future is still unwritten and we create our tomorrow today.

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Hey Change Podcast
110. The Climate Optimist Venn Diagram: How to Turn Hope into A Practice for Change

What does it really mean to practice optimism in the face of the climate crisis? In this episode, I break down my signature Climate Optimist Venn Diagram — a simple yet powerful framework built on three essential pillars: inner development, taking action, and community.


You’ll learn how optimism isn’t an attitude you simply choose — it’s something you grow through daily practice. I'll share how emotional resilience, meaningful action, and collective care work together to nurture true hope, empower lasting change, and even trigger the body’s “feel-good” hormones that keep us motivated.


Whether you’re an educator, changemaker, business leader, or someone searching for renewed energy in your climate journey, this episode will inspire you to show up with purpose and joy. Ready to become a climate optimist? Here's how you get started!


Resources mentioned:


  • Download The Climate Optimist Venn Diagram
  • Learn more about the Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
  • Explore the Climate Optimist Retreat in El Salvador
  • Connect for speaking or workshops at theclimateoptimist.com/speaker


  • Book chapter mentioned in The Climate Optimist Handbook: 41 - 43
  • Book by Jack Adam Weber: Climate Cure
  • Episode 104: The 3 Narrative Shifts
  • Episode 96 with Charlie Sellars from Microsoft

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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1 week ago
30 minutes

Hey Change Podcast
109. Turning Deserts into Forests and Finding Hope in Restoration with James Godfrey-Faussett

Today’s episode is such a special one. I’m joined by James Godfrey-Faussett, a restoration ecologist and founder of the Healing Earth Project, who has spent over two decades bringing degraded land back to life — from city forests to desert landscapes.


James shares what he’s learned from observing nature: that restoration doesn’t have to be complicated, that the Earth already knows how to heal if we give her the chance, and that slowing down might actually be the most powerful climate action we can take. He explains why observation is the first step to healing, how microbiology and fungi are the hidden engines of restoration, and why simplicity and community may be our greatest tools in the age of technology.


This episode is a beautiful reminder that optimism isn’t naive — it’s rooted in what nature shows us every day: resilience, patience, and the possibility of renewal.

So find a quiet spot, take a deep breath, and join us for this conversation on healing the Earth. And it starts, quite fittingly, by listening.


Follow + Connect with James on LinkedIn: James Godfrey-Faussett

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

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Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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2 weeks ago
40 minutes 18 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
108. Katharine Hayhoe on How to Talk About Climate Change with Love, Not Fear

Today, I’m bringing back one of my all-time favorite episodes from the archives of Hey Change. This conversation is between my former co-host Robin and me, along with Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist, communicator, and one of the most inspiring voices in the climate space.


Even though we recorded this a few years ago, the wisdom and hope Katharine shares feel just as relevant — maybe even more so today. We dive into how to talk about climate change with people in our lives, why fear and guilt don’t work, and how we can instead use optimism, love, and connection to bring people on board.

I wanted to reshare this because it’s one of those timeless conversations that reminds us that our voices matter, that hope is something we create through action, and that we already have so much in common when it comes to wanting a better future.



But who is Katherine?


If you don’t already know her, you’re in for such a treat. Katherine is an atmospheric scientist, the Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy, and the author of Saving Us, one of my favorite books on climate change. Katharine has given a TED Talk that’s been viewed by millions, she’s been named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people, and she’s truly one of the most powerful voices helping us connect climate science to our everyday lives.


Follow:


LinkedIn: Katherine Hayhoe

Instagram: @KatherineHayhoe

Substack Newsletter: Talking Climate

TED Talk: The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it

Book: Saving Us - A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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1 month ago
54 minutes 21 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
107. Teaching Hope: Supporting Students Through Climate Anxiety

How do we navigate climate anxiety in the classroom? This episode is a special one, and one that feels close to my heart since I struggled with climate anxiety for such a big part of my youth. Pr.. Angus, a geography teacher in the UK, reached out a while back and asked if we could please have a chat, since he kept getting questions from his students about climate change, and especially how to navigate climate anxiety, I obviously said yes and I also asked if it was okay that we recorded the conversation so that it could benefit more people, and so this is that conversation.


If you’re an educator, parent, or just someone who cares about the next generation, I hope this episode will serve as a guiding light, not because it holds all the answers, but because it’s what I needed to hear all those years navigating my own fears. The biggest takeaway is that we must dare to have these conversations, and I hope this episode will leave you with both encouragement and practical ways to offer support to our children as they grow up in a changing world.


I created a free guide to help you navigate climate conversations in the classroom or at home. You download it on the episode page here

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

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Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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1 month ago
22 minutes 1 second

Hey Change Podcast
106. How New Yorker Cartoonist Tom Toro Uses Humor to Talk About Climate Change

Is it OK to laugh about serious issues? If so, what role does humor play in our important work for climate justice? Let’s talk about it! Today I’m joined by Tom Toro — a celebrated cartoonist whose work has appeared over 200 times in The New Yorker and who is best known for the now-iconic climate cartoon that says, ‘Yes, the planet got destroyed, but for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders.’ You may have seen it.\


Known for balancing sharp observational humor with a playful, even compassionate edge, Toro also serves as chair of the Northwest Chapter of the National Cartoonist Society, and his cartoons have been a regular feature of The New Yorker since 2010. In this conversation, Tom and I talk about the power of humor to help us process hard truths, how art can spark change, and why joy and creativity are essential tools for facing the climate crisis and other societal issues. If you’ve ever wondered how a single image can capture an entire movement — this episode is for you.


  • Tom on Instagram: @tbtoro
  • Toms’ website: https://tomtoro.com/
  • PRE-ORDER TOM’S BOOK: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/And-to-Think-We-Started-as-a-Book-Club/Tom-Toro/9798881604066


Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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1 month ago
48 minutes 19 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
105. From Pledge to Progress with Sally Fouts from The Climate Pledge

Anne Therese talks with Sally Fouts, Global Lead for The Climate Pledge at Amazon, about how businesses can accelerate climate action together. They discuss the origins of the pledge, why collaboration is crucial, the risk of “greenhushing,” and how progress — not perfection — drives change. Plus, Sally shares the story of Climate Pledge Arena and how it’s reimagining what sustainable experiences can look like.


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  • Follow Sally Fouts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-fouts-zwartjes-b527693/
  • Christiana and Tom’s book: The Future We Choose
  • Global Optimism Podcast: Outrage & Optimism
  • The Climate Pledge: https://www.theclimatepledge.com/
  • The Climate Pledge Arena: https://climatepledgearena.com/
  • Anne Therese’s Book: The Climate Optimist Handbook

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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1 month ago
35 minutes 50 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
104. The 3 Narrative Shifts that Will Change How You Think About Climate Change

What if the stories we tell about climate change are keeping us stuck in fear — instead of moving us into action? In this solo episode, I dive into three narrative shifts that can help us move from overwhelm to opportunity, from minimizing ourselves to maximizing our impact, and from trying to "save the world" to building something better. Whether you're a seasoned changemaker or just waking up to this moment, this one’s for you.


Key Takeaways:


  1. Fear-based narratives stall action. Most climate messaging today triggers overwhelm, paralysis, and retreat rather than inspired action. We need a new approach.
  2. Narrative Shift #1: Responsibility → Opportunity. It's not your burden to save the world — but it is your opportunity to help build what's next using your unique gifts.
  3. Narrative Shift #2: Minimize Footprint → Maximize Impact. Instead of focusing only on cutting back, ask: How can I show up fully? How can I matter?
  4. Narrative Shift #3: Fix the Old → Build the New. Let the broken systems fall. Our energy is better spent building something beautiful, just, and regenerative in their place.
  5. Inner leadership is essential. We must tend to our mindset, emotions, and sense of purpose — because this work is challenging, and we need to stay grounded and inspired.


Do you want to join The Climate Optimist Cohort? Learn more and apply here: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/cohort

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

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Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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3 months ago
25 minutes 2 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
103. Regeneration Begins Within: Darin Olien on Joy, Health, and Healing the Planet

Do you ever feel the need to go really deep with someone and throw at them life’s biggest, most thought-provoking questions? That’s how I felt when preparing my interview with Darin Olien. And let me tell you - I didn’t hold back!


In this episode, we talk about the root cause of so much of today’s chaos and how the path to healing starts by coming back to ourselves. We explore why joy is a radical form of resistance, how forgiveness frees us, and why your inner truth might just be your most powerful tool for change. I’m super excited about this conversation because I have a feeling it will unlock so much. More than anything, this talk is healing, so wherever you are listening to this, do yourself a favor and create the spiritual space to truly receive what you’re about to hear.


Who is Darin?


You might know him from the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron, where he, as a co-host and executive producer, traveled the world from Iceland to Australia, spotlighting sustainable living, indigenous knowledge, and how to forge healthier personal and planetary relationships. But he has so much more to him than just this TV show. Darin is a certified exercise physiologist, wellness entrepreneur, and avid “superfood hunter.” Growing up in Minnesota, he overcame early health challenges, which sparked a lifelong passion for holistic wellness. He went on to co-create wellness programs like Shakeology and Ultimate Reset, and co-founded Barùkas, a sustainable superfood company rooted in reforestation.


Darin is the author of the New York Times bestseller SuperLife, which explores five key life forces for optimal health, and Fatal Conveniences, which exposes hidden toxins in everyday products — offering simple swaps for a healthier life. As host of The Darin Olien Show and founder of the 121 Tribe health app, he continues to unpack “Fatal Conveniences™” and surface actionable insights for anyone wanting to reclaim wellbeing and reconnect with the natural world.


Make sure to listen to the end when a very unexpected guest makes an appearance…


Follow Darin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/

SuperLife Website: https://superlife.com/


This episode is sponsored by Mill. Click the link for $75 off your Mill purchase: mill.com/heychangepodcast

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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3 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 52 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
102. What If Whale Poop Could Help Save the Planet?

In this episode, I sit down with the creators of Positive Polar, a love-passion-science project inviting you to directly participating in restoring our oceans. The mission? Biochemically mimic whales to restore marine ecosystems, sequester carbon, and turn tourism into a force for regeneration.


Jenn Bonilla, the President of Positive Pola, brings a PhD from Princeton, Stanford training, and deep expertise in commercializing biotech for environmental impact. Hugo Hinrichsen, its CEO and Founder, is an ex-marine and polar helicopter pilot whose ancestors were whalers — and restoring the oceans isn’t just work for him, it’s personal.

Speaking with the two of them was so invigorating. Their love for whales and all ocean habitat, their willpower to spearhead new possibilities and match science with passion, and their eagerness to get this story out there so that we can start moving forward with climate optimism today, not tomorrow, was truly infectious. 


This, dear listener, is climate optimism in action. Let’s dive in.


Support Positive Polar: https://wefunder.com/positivepolar

Learn more: https://positivepolar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivepolarx/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positive-polar/

Hugo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-hinrichsen/

Jenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbonilla/

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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4 months ago
37 minutes 19 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
101. Hope Dies Last - Stubborn Optimism From Around The World

What if the most powerful tool we have in facing climate collapse… is refusing to give up? In this episode, I talk with Alan Weisman, journalist and bestselling author of The World Without Us, about his new book Hope Dies Last. We explore stories of stubborn climate optimism from around the world, breakthroughs in energy and food, and why the future is still worth fighting for—even when the odds seem impossible.


This isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s real, grounded optimism. And it just might change how you think about hope. Because while hope may not last forever, today is not that day. There is still so much beauty to protect, and being human on this Earth is a gift we still have the chance to reclaim.


Get the book, Hope Dies Last: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624630/hope-dies-last-by-alan-weisman/


Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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4 months ago
56 minutes 38 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
100. A World Without Waste: The Radical Power of Smart Design

What if the solution to single-use waste wasn’t more effort, but better design? In today’s episode, I sit down with Mac Sellars from r.World, an award-winning company transforming concerts and sports venues by making the sustainable choice the easiest one. It’s a story of climate optimism, systems change, and the power of rethinking not just what we do, but how we do it.


Together, we get into some often-overlooked but important truths about single-use waste, how the system needs radical rethinking — not just incremental improvements — and the spiritual practices that are woven into all of it. If you’re someone who wants to implement more sustainable practices in your workplace or community, or even your home, get ready to be challenged and inspired in all the best ways. 


Website: https://rworldreuse.com/

Subscribe to The Climate Optimist on Substack: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/


Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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4 months ago
58 minutes 34 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
99. The New Face of Climate Denial - Why Your Voice Matters More Than Ever

A new climate change denial is spreading, and yes, we need to talk about it. So in this episode, I sit down with journalist Samantha Harrington to unpack how climate misinformation is evolving. It’s no longer about denying climate change. Instead, it claims that the solutions don’t work, that clean energy is dangerous, or that the entire climate movement is a form of government control. 


We break down how this narrative is gaining ground, why outrage is such a powerful tool for spreading misinformation, and how a lack of response — even from left-leaning media — is part of the problem. But this isn’t just a warning. It’s also a call to action... Get ready to be empowered!


Other things mentioned:


  • The original article that sparked this conversation: Eight of the top 10 online shows are spreading climate misinformation 
  • The 89 Percent Project
  • Petro Masculinity


About Our Guest


Samantha Harrington, director of audience experience for Yale Climate Connections, is a journalist, graphic designer, and UX designer with a background in digital media, entrepreneurship, and online community management. Sam is based in Madison, Wisconsin, and is committed to journalism and web design that helps people live safer, healthier, and happier lives.

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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4 months ago
38 minutes 55 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
98. From Climate Anxiety to Inner Transformation: The Neuroscience of Change

What if our obsession with certainty is actually making us more stressed? And most importantly, less open to real change? 


In this episode, I sit down with psychologist and researcher Norman Farb to explore how our brains prioritize the familiar, often at the cost of creativity, well-being, and resilience. We talk about the myth of multitasking, the power of mind wandering, and why slowing down might be the fastest path to clarity.


Together, we dive into what it means to be truly receptive—to ourselves, to others, and to the world we hope to change. From "retruthing" our perceptions to cultivating presence in a noisy world, Norman offers both science-backed insight and practical tools for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about how to move forward with more joy and intention. 


This one’s for anyone who wants to rethink how we relate to stress, uncertainty, and the stories we tell ourselves about what’s possible. If you care about making positive change in the world, click play and make sure to listen to the end!


Get Norman Farb's book, Better In Every Sense: https://betterineverysense.com/


This episode is sponsored by Mill. Click the link for $75 off your Mill purchase: mill.com/heychangepodcast

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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5 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 4 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
97. This is Climate Optimism: Redefining Climate Action with Anne Therese Gennari

What does it look like to embrace optimism when forces around you want you to feel overwhelmed, defeated, and in despair? What is climate optimism, and how do we not mistake it for toxic positivity? And what does a healthy relationship to climate grief actually look like?


In this bonus episode that was originally shared on Climify Podcast, Eric Benson and I have a deeply human and heart-forward conversation about navigating climate grief, spiritual transformation, and the power of slowing down — especially in our climate actions!


I share my journey from climate anxiety and angry activism to grounded, regenerative optimism, and we explore why emotional resilience, imagination, and inner development are essential tools for climate action. We also talk about how to shift from minimizing our footprint to maximizing our unique impact, and the joy that comes with doing climate action your way.


Listen to rediscover climate action as an act of hope, healing, and inner transformation —this is climate optimism, how I see it!


For more conversations on climate optimism, check out season five of the Climify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bEYHonFIMnYEIsNb0MyDc?si=c8725e8b6a8341fe

Listen to the Guided Meditation: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/guided-meditation



Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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5 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 39 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
96. What We Can Do - The Art of The Possible with Charlie Sellars

In this conversation, Anne Therese Gennari and guest Charlie Sellars explore the journey of sustainability, emphasizing that every job can contribute to climate action. They discuss the importance of maximizing opportunities in sustainability rather than focusing solely on minimizing negative impacts. The dialogue highlights the need for narrative shifts in climate action and the significance of engaging diverse perspectives. 


Additionally, they explore the balance between individual responsibility and corporate accountability in sustainability efforts. The discussion also touches on the political landscape's impact on climate initiatives and the potential for optimism in the face of challenges. Finally, they envision a future where sustainable practices are the norm and emphasize the need for collective action to achieve this vision.


Two climate optimists coming together - this is a conversation you don't want to miss!


About our guest:


Charlie Sellars is the director of sustainability at Microsoft and, most importantly, the author of the newly released book What We Can Do: A Climate Optimist's Guide to Sustainable Living. 


His book pulls from his experience at Microsoft to empower people on climate across their Personal, Professional, and Political lives. He helps us realize that all of us are more powerful against climate change than we think, and that while nobody can do everything, everybody can do something - and his book gives pragmatic, data-driven evidence to help direct us to where we can have the most impact across everything we do. 


Get the book here: https://bit.ly/3Zc5ZpV

Visit Charlie’s website: https://www.charliesellars.com/


This episode is sponsored by Mill. Click the link for $75 off your Mill purchase: mill.com/heychangepodcast


Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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5 months ago
54 minutes 20 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
E95. Mental Health & The Climate Crisis

What are eco-emotions and how are they affecting our everyday lives? What role do they play in our ability to – and desire to – make a difference? And how do we overcome these mental barriers that are keeping us paralyzed and stuck in place?


Seeking answers to these questions could be one of the most important topics of our times. Not just for the individual, but also for the world, as it’s a critical step in igniting the curiosity and courage needed to co-create a climate-just future.


Tune into this important conversation with three Fierce and Passionate Climate Authors that was recorded during this year's Climate Week in NYC. Tori Tsui, author of It’s Not Just You, Britt Wray, author of Gen Dread, and Anne Therese Gennari, author of The Climate Optimist Handbook shared the latest research on eco-emotions, tools for healing, and how to grow emotional resilience for the days to come.


The panel was moderated by environmental educator and creator of the digital media platform QueerBrownVegan, Isaias Hernandez.


Get the books!


It's Not Just You:

https://bit.ly/its-not-just-you-buy


The Climate Optimist Handbook:

https://bit.ly/the-climate-optimist-handbook-buy


Generation Dread:

Paperback: bit.ly/gdus2023 (available for pre-order, out Oct 2023)

Hardcover: bit.ly/gdus2022 (available now)

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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2 years ago
57 minutes 32 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
E94. Use Your Anger For Good with Mike Veny

What does it mean to use your anger for good? Today's guest Mike Veny hasn't just learned to deal with his anger, he actively challenges it to better his work and do good in the world! As a mental health expert, advocate, and professional speaker, Mike tours the country helping companies and their employees revive the gifts of mental wellness. We brought him on the Hey Change Podcast to talk about how anger can serve as a powerful (and healthy) tool in our work for climate and social justice.


In this episode:


  • Passion vs gifts
  • How to lead a meaningful life
  • Breaking stigma and creating new norms
  • How to embody your anger and let it empower you
  • How to think about our work in climate change to stay inspired and motivated


Follow Mike:

Website: https://www.mikeveny.com/

Instagram: @mikeveny

Twitter: @mikeveny


Mentioned in the episode:

Book: Hug Your Haters

Climate Optimist Newsletter: https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/


CONNECT + FOLLOW:

Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast

Hosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshaw


Podcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

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Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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3 years ago
56 minutes 36 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
E93. How To Heal Ourselves to Heal The Planet

Can climate grief and anger be catalysts for transformational healing? Is there such a thing as healthy denial? And how can we learn to work with our emotions in a way where our hearts break open and use that to serve ourselves, others, and the world? Those are only a few of the things we get into in our beautiful conversation with Jack!


In this episode:


  • How to pay attention to our fear, anger, and anxiety to let it empower you
  • The mental health work required to be a climate optimist
  • Healthy guilt and healthy denial
  • How to grow from shame
  • Why resilience is an act of resistance


Mentioned in the episode:

  • Online climate community): www.collectvexaction.com
  • Weekly support calls - contact: https://livingresilience.net/safecircle/
  • Don't Look Up Action Network: https://dontlookup.count-us-in.com/


Jack Adam Weber is an award-winning author for environmental and social justice, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medical herbalist, celebrated poet, certified yoga and Qi Gong instructor, climate activist, mental health advocate, and permaculture farmer. His latest book, Climate Cure: Heal Yourself to Heal the Planet, goes into depth about the healing work we’re here to take on as individuals to grow emotional resilience and become forces to be reckoned with in this world. 


Website: https://jackadamweber.com/

Instagram: @jackadamweber


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Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast

Hosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshaw


Podcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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3 years ago
57 minutes 34 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
E92. Ecopsychology and The Power Of Emergent Systems

How do we restore our spiritual relationship with nature and find ourselves as embedded participants within the web of life? More importantly -- what does that look like in practice?


In this fascinating conversation with Aaron, we talk Ecopsychology, how a culture of emergence within companies can help shift society in a positive direction, as well as how a community-driven approach might lead us into a climate optimistic world.


Aaron Gabriel Neyer is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google with a big passion for both living and technological systems. He's currently furthering his education with a Master's in Eco-Psychology at Naropa University.


Connect with Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wildsunlove/



CONNECT + FOLLOW:

Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast

Hosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshaw


Podcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast

Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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3 years ago
47 minutes 42 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
E91. The Future of Recycled Fashion

What could the future of fashion look like if we learned to recycle and repurpose all material already created? That is what we'll get into in this episode with two innovators in the field -- Renewcell and Circ. Considering only 1% of textiles get recycled into new clothing today, this is a field we should give a lot more attention and focus on!


About Renewcell:

Harald Cavalli-Bjorkman is the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Renewcell, a sustainable tech company from Sweden that patented a process to efficiently create pulp made from 100 percent recycled cotton clothing, called Circulose®


Learn more: www.renewcell.com


About Circ:


Luke Henning is the CFO of Circ, an American company pioneering the space of cotton and polyester recycling. Circ's big differentiator is that they're the only brand recycling and recovering both polyester and cotton from fabrics in any ratio.


Learn more: www.circ.earth


CONNECT + FOLLOW:

Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast

Hosts: @annetheresegennari + @robinxshaw


Podcast website: www.theclimateoptimist.com/hey-change-podcast



Website: www.heychangepodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/

Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Hosted by The Climate Optimist: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/


Music produced by Jackson Whalan


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3 years ago
57 minutes 33 seconds

Hey Change Podcast
Welcome to Hey Change, the podcast where we grapple with the wisdom of uncertainty and choose inner development as a tool for radical change. Here, we talk about things like behavioral psychology, neuroscience, the power of visualization, climate optimism, and the mindset shifts to drive positive change. Most importantly, we're all for keeping an open-minded and empowering approach to change. Because, as has always been the case, the future is still unwritten and we create our tomorrow today.

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