On Episode 120 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar: How do we not end up devoured in an anxious spiral from knowing that our planet is being choked to death by human-caused pollution? We accept and advocate. Tessa Tovar sits down with Rachael Cohen to relieve some eco-anxiety and stress that comes from witnessing negative changes in our environments and what we can do, both mentally and physically. Rachael Cohen is the author of Everyday Plant Magic and Infinite Succulent and the owner of Infinite Succulent, a wellness, coaching, and nature connection company based in San Diego, California. Now through Christmas 20% off all products and services! https://www.infinitesucculent.com/ If you or anyone you know would benefit from an Intuitive/Mediumship session, chakra read, energy transformation session or plant consults with Rachael please share this code: HOLIDAYMAGIC for special deals throughout December! **Timestamps** ⏰ - (00:00) Intro - (02:00) Animals are magic - (05:20) Numerology - (07:20) Eco-anxiety - (14:20) What Rachael's new book is about - (17:30) Acceptance of changes - (23:05) Solutions and what we can do - (28:25) Bioplastics - (32:50) We are part of nature - (34:10) Natural challenges are spiritual challenges - (36:15) Rachael's book inspiration - (39:20) Intuition - (47:00) Grounding - (53:35) Final takeaways **Key Takeaways** 🗝️ The key to reducing eco-anxiety is radical acceptance of the reality because if we reject, we can't recognize the true gravity of our situation. Fully understanding the environmental scene, not only the negatives but the positives as well, will help us handle the reality and what solutions we can make. We need corporate and political change. Many advertisements try to put the blame and responsibility on consumers for the pollution crisis, but we as individuals are not at fault. Corporate greed, poor regulations, and a lack of political directive are ultimately responsible for most of the pollution because to them, money is the priority over everything. Instead of greedy materialism, we need to return to a place of love and reciprocity. Connecting with the earth, creating with nature, and giving back to the earth are the key ingredients to remedying our home. Love is the true motivation for adapting to change. People often say "grounding" when they mean "centering." The practice of breathing and mentally returning to your body is centering, while grounding means you have opened your root chakra and are taking energy from the earth. Bare feet and literal soil aren't required, but certainly a fantastic addition to make. **Connect with Rachael Cohen** Infinite Succulent: https://www.infinitesucculent.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitesucculent/ **Rachael"s New Book Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety:** Rachael's book Everyday Plant Magic: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/everyday-plant-magic-change-your-life-through-the-magical-energy-of-nature-rachael-cohen/7080575?ean=9781784885489 Rachael's book Infinite Succulent: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Succulent-Miniature-Living-Share/dp/1682683427/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QQNL9YGEZ0AR&keywords=infinite+succulent&qid=1657670106&sprefix=infinite+succulent%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-2 Connect with Tessa Tovar Website: https://tessatovar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana https://a.co/d/1pELtfn FREE YOGA CLASSES with me on YouTube Outside the Studio https://www.youtube.com/@tessatovar/featured