Abby Reyes: The Planeteers Podcast Season 1

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The Planeteers Podcast

Beth Bannerman

7 episodes

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🌍 The Planeteers Podcast shares real conversations with women leading climate solutions—from scientists and artists to CEOs and activists. Host Beth Bannerman explores what drives them, what challenges them, and what keeps them going. These weekly episodes go beyond the headlines to reveal how meaningful change is happening—quietly, bravely, and with purpose. Because in a noisy world, we need stories that move us forward.

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Abby Reyes: The Planeteers Podcast Season 1

The Planeteers Podcast

1 hour 6 minutes 32 seconds

5 months ago

Abby Reyes: The Planeteers Podcast Season 1

In this episode of The Planeteers Podcast, host Beth Bannerman speaks with Abby Reyes, a climate justice advocate and author of the newly released, “Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice.”

Abby discusses the integration of inner and outer work in the pursuit of peace and justice, emphasizing the importance of staying present in activism, cultivating gratitude, and the necessity of practices that support emotional well-being. Abby emphasizes the significance of gratitude and interdependence in fostering resilience and joy, while also sharing insights on current projects aimed at environmental justice and community empowerment.

The conversation also covers the need for collective action and the power of imagination in envisioning a better future for the planet. Abby talks to Beth about the interconnectedness of personal growth and social justice, and concludes with practical advice for individuals looking to engage in climate justice efforts with a sense of purpose and joy.
Key moments

02:51 Abby's Journey into Climate Justice

06:01 Personal Experiences Shaping Environmental Advocacy

08:51 The Interconnection of Human Rights and Environmental Rights

11:58 The Role of Hope and Faith in Activism

14:52 Imagining a Better Future for the Environment

17:47 The Importance of Community and Connection in Change

20:53 Navigating Grief and Activism After Loss

23:54 The Ongoing Fight for Environmental Justice

32:17 Integration of Inner Work and Advocacy

38:06 The Power of "Staying" in Activism

45:08 Practices of Gratitude and Presence

51:21 Community Resilience and Climate Justice