Hey Change Podcast

Climate Optimist Fridays - Awareness Hurts and That's OK

Hey Change Podcast

Show Notes

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by climate change? Are you afraid that if you allow yourself to fully understand the magnitude of the problem, you’ll lose yourself in despair? First of all, know that you’re not alone. Studies have shown that the more you learn about climate change, the less you tend to do, and the overwhelm that comes with this growing awareness is quite disempowering.

This episode of Climate Optimist Fridays is about how to invite climate change awareness into your life in a way that will empower and heal you.

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