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May 14, 2021 • 11min

Climate Optimist Fridays - Awareness Hurts and That's OK

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. Download the Healing Journaling Guides: https://theclimateoptimist.com/resourcesCLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS - Learn more + Sign up here: Hey Change SpecialConnect with Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariLinkedIn: Anne Therese GennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_GWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 11, 2021 • 50min

E72 - Making Fashion A Force For Good with Remake's Ayesha Barenblat

In this episode, we speak with Ayesha Barenblat, CEO and founder of Remake.World. As a social entrepreneur with a passion for building sustainable supply chains that respect people and our planet, she founded Remake to mobilize citizens to demand a more just, transparent, and accountable fashion industry. Remake’s free educational resources, advocacy campaigns, and audited fashion brand directory are focused on making fashion a force for good. With over 800 members, remake puts pressure on brands to take accountability and do right by the people who make their clothes and has unlocked billions of dollars in unpaid wages owed to garment workers with their #payup campaign. Are you ready to learn about how you, too, can turn fashion into a force for good? Join us as we learn about being thoughtful citizens over consumers and how our choices make a difference in the fashion industry and beyond.Learn more about Ayesha’s work at Remake:Website: https://remake.world/Instagram: @remakeourworld#PayUp Campaign: https://payupfashion.com Also mentioned in the episode:Our video production with Remake: https://remake.world/films/10-ways-to-dress-like-a-sustainable-fashion-pro/Watch Remake’s “Made In” stories: https://remake.world/category/stories/made-in/Sign the petition #payup https://payupfashion.com/Sustainable Brand Directory: https://directory.remake.world/#/CLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS - Learn more + Sign up here: Hey Change Special CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_G Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, 2BDetermined. A career services firm that provides coaching for individuals and organizations, 2BDetermined can help you find success and satisfaction in work aligned with your values. As a socially conscious firm, they welcome the opportunity to support marginalized people with empathy, understanding and a passion to see their clients succeed on their own terms. 2BDetermined offers a complimentary consultation to understand your needs and see how they might help. For anyone looking for work with meaning and purpose, with a payoff that’s more than a paycheck, please contact Day Merrill from 2BDetermined today.  E-Mail: dmerrill@2BDetermined.ca  Office: 705.293.0492  Cell: 416.725.2947Or book your free consultation here:  https://calendly.com/2bd-day www.2BDetermined.ca Your future is still to be determined, so be determined!___Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by SapajouWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7, 2021 • 7min

Climate Optimist Fridays - Why are we here?

Hi friends, welcome to my Climate Optimist Fridays, a series of short motivational episodes to kick off the weekend and to reset after what might have been a long and challenging week. I’ve realized that when most people suffer from Sunday Scaries, I tend to suffer from Friday Anxieties. It’s interesting but when Friday afternoon comes around, I just feel… lost. It’s like all that juice that kept me motivated and busy throughout the week has run out, and I’m faced with having to deal with myself and the deeper questions like “Why are we here?” “Do we even have a shot at this climate change thing?” “Does my work to make this world a better place even matter?”I decided to start this series as a way to find something every Friday to be inspired and reminded by. I’ll be forced to tap into my own library of climate optimism thoughts and by sharing here, I can hopefully help someone else who might be dealing with Friday Scaries too! And if you’re not anxious on Fridays like I am, don’t worry, I need this for myself, so let this be whatever it needs to be for you! IN THIS FIRST ONE I'll talk about the core of what being a Climate Optimist means and answer the question: Why are we here? I hope you'll feel inspired and that you come back for more Climate Optimist Fridays to come so that we can continue this journey of healing, optimism, and empowerment together. Let’s stay motivated so that we can get to business and co-create this new world!CLIMATE OPTIMIST MASTER CLASS - Learn more + Sign up here: Hey Change SpecialConnect with Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariTwitter: @AnneTherese_GWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 4, 2021 • 53min

E71: Racism Is An Environmental Issue with Teju Adisa-Farrar

We had the privilege of speaking with a visionary of our times, Teju Adisa-Farrar. In this episode, we discuss intersectional environmentalism, eco apartheid, and how imagining a future outside of the capitalist system is a form of resistance. Teju is a Jamaican-American geographer, researcher, writer, and poet from Oakland, California. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on connecting the dots between environmental, social, cultural, and ecological issues.In this episode:What is Eco Apartheid?Intersectional environmentalismReframing consumer cultureImagination as a tool of climate actionThe importance of choice architecture for systemic changeHow to view ourselves as part of the ecosystemRadical optimism and how to envision new worldsLearn more about Teju:Website: https://www.tejuadisafarrar.com/Instagram: @misstejArticle: A Portrait of Grandma's Hands CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, 2BDetermined. A career services firm that provides coaching for individuals and organizations, 2BDetermined can help you find success and satisfaction in work aligned with your values. As a socially conscious firm, they welcome the opportunity to support marginalized people with empathy, understanding and a passion to see their clients succeed on their own terms. 2BDetermined offers a complimentary consultation to understand your needs and see how they might help. For anyone looking for work with meaning and purpose, with a payoff that’s more than a paycheck, please contact Day Merrill from 2BDetermined today.  E-Mail: dmerrill@2BDetermined.ca  Office: 705.293.0492  Cell: 416.725.2947Or book your free consultation here:  https://calendly.com/2bd-day www.2BDetermined.ca Your future is still to be determined, so be determined!Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by SapajouWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 27, 2021 • 59min

E70: Out Of The Matrix And Into A Climate Just Future - Bruce Lipton, Part 2

We’re back with Part 2 of our life-altering conversation with brilliant and hilarious Epigeneticist Bruce Lipton, PhD. Building on the foundation of Part 1, Bruce shares the Three Keys to reprogram your subconscious mind so you can create the life of your wishes and desires. In this conversation, we explore how to use these tools and insights to change our lives, our relationships, our communities and to co-create a new kind of world.  Bruce is a Stem Cell Biologist, bestselling author, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, and is internationally recognized for bridging science and spirit. He shares why the current chaos of the world is exactly what we need and what the purpose of this human existence is in the first place. This conversation blew our minds, get ready to find out the answers to some of the most important questions we have about life.Are you ready to feel excited and optimistic about the future? Do you wish to feel empowered as a citizen in your ability to create a climate just society and world? Let’s dive in!Learn more about Bruce:Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/Instagram: @BruceLiptonTwitter: @Biologyofbelief CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle, and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s, and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by SapajouWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 33min

E69 - Bruce Lipton on Epigenetics, Living in the Matrix, and the Biology of Belief - Part 1

In this episode, we speak with brilliant and hilarious Epigeneticist Bruce Lipton, PhD, about the biology of belief and how, in fact, we’ve all been programmed. Bruce is a Stem Cell Biologist, bestselling author, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, and is internationally recognized for bridging science and spirit. In this conversation, we learn from Bruce about epigenetics, how our subconscious is running our lives and that we, indeed, are living in the Matrix. Part 1 of this conversation gives you everything you need to know about how our consciousness changes our life experiences. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we build on this foundation and learn how to change our programming and change the world!What we talk about:The difference between genetics and epigenetics How to become the master creator of your life Why positive thinking alone isn’t enough How we’ve been programmed since birth You’re only conscious 5% of the day (and what that means)Why falling in love changes your life (the quantum physics way)Learn more about Bruce:Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/Instagram: @BruceLiptonTwitter: @Biologyofbelief CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin Shaw:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s, and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by SapajouWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 13, 2021 • 42min

E68 - Undressing Climate Change with Model/Activist Cameron Russell

In this episode we speak with Cameron Russel, a supermodel, activist, trailblazer, and dear friend. With seventeen years of modeling for brands like Prada, Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret and Vogue, she gave one of the most popular TED talks of all time (over 37 million views!) on the power of image, and co-founded the model/activist group the Model Mafia. Cameron is currently finishing her book about fashion, intuition, and power. Join us as we talk about finding your voice as a model, using your platform for activism, how media shapes identity and how building community is our best chance at saving our world. This is a heartfelt, inspiring episode and we know you’re going to love it! Learn more about Cameron:Website: http://www.cameronrussell.org/Instagram: @CameronRussellTwitter: @cameronrussel Also mentioned in this episode: Michelle Cliff Essay: Notes on SpeechlessnessA Pedagogy of Hope by Paulo Freire“One of the tasks of the progressive educator, through a serious, correct political analysis, is to unveil opportunities for hope, no matter what the obstacles may be. After all, without hope there is little we can do. (Location 101)”CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshaw A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Luxe Botanics, a high performance skincare line formulated with the most transformative botanicals and manufactured ethically with respect for people, animals and the planet.https://luxebotanics.com/  Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE.  Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by SapajouWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 15min

E67 - Becoming an Optimist in Action w. Anne Therese Gennari & Robin Shaw

Welcome to Season 3, “Optimist In Action!”In this episode, you’ll meet our new co-host, Robin Shaw, and hear how Anne Therese’s work inspired Robin to change her life. Learn about AT’s journey as an activist and “stubborn climate optimist,” why she considers herself a “recovering vegan,” and how she’s learned to deal with climate anxiety. Find out how meeting Anne Therese changed Robin’s approach to work, life and parenting, and how they came up with “Optimist In Action” as a campaign, social movement, and way of life. Get ready to get inspired!Talked about:Activism as a source of happiness Awareness hurts and that’s okHow to protect (or not protect?) your heartWhat does it mean to bring a child to today's world?Tips for small but empowered actionsThe magic in creating ripple effects of changeTo learn more about Anne Therese’s work:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/The Collective: https://www.collectivexaction.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariModeling Agency: https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/To learn more about Robin’s work:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawPodcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastAlso mentioned in this episode: Children’s book: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela GoadeModel Activist Community: Model MafiaQuotes: Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now." - by William Hutchinson Murray paraphrasing Goethe “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable” - Mary Oliver Sponsor:A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by SapajouWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 47min

E66. Journeys of Growth with Actor and Coach Ben Curtis

Remember the "Dell Dude" from early 2000? Ever wonder what happened to him?I'm thrilled to tell you that we have actor Ben Curtis - also known as the Dell Dude from the famous commercials for Dell Computers - guest Hey Change to share his story of quick fame, PSTD, addiction, and recovery. Ben passionately shares his story - the highs and the lows - and talks about how having a coach helped him get out from where he was and into the place he is today, recovered and thriving!In this episode:The value of a coach and what having one can do to youHow to think about spiritual growth and healingThe importance of self-empowerment in activismTips for everyday healing and empowermentAbout Ben:Ben Curtis is an American actor who became known as the Dell Dude in a series of commercials for Dell Computers between 2000 and 2003. But then a series of events, that you’re about to learn about soon, led him down a windling path and to a quite dark place where the only way out was to reach out a hand and ask for help.Today, Ben is a recovered addict, an experienced actor in recent shows like Orange is The New Black and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he’s a musician with his own band Dirty Mae, but most importantly he’s a life coach on a mission to help - especially men - find self-love, courage, * compassion.Connect with Ben:Work with Ben: https://linktr.ee/bencurtisWebsite: https://www.bencurtis.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencurtisofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bencurtisofficialCORRECTION: The book I'm talking about at the end of the episode is Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadStay in touch!@AnneThereseGennariwww.theclimateoptimist.com/contactMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 26, 2021 • 32min

65. Climate Anxiety - Tips for Healing

Are you suffering from climate anxiety? How do you even know if you are? I decided to record this solo episode to share my story of climate anxiety and how it's shown up in my life. I hope that by opening up about how I've felt all these years, I'm reaching out a helping hand. Because I want you to know that whatever you might be feeling, you're not alone! Eco-anxiety and climate depression are spreading like wildfire (no pun intended) among us and psychologists worldwide are just starting to pay attention to the mental health effects climate change can have. This is a serious topic so let's get serious about it - so that we can learn to heal!In this episode I talk about:My climate anxiety and how it led to eating disorders and self-sabotageTips for connecting with your anxiety and how to work through itDaily practices for healing and dealing with eco-anxietyDon't think this episode is for you? You might want to think again! YOU have the right to heal. YOU are entitled to feel grief and to choose to move beyond it. YOU get to be the happiest and healthiest version of yourself that you can possibly be. Because if you want to heal the world, you must start by healing yourself first.I hope this is a helpful one, friends! If you want to read more, check out my blog post "How To Deal With Climate Anxiety"If you have any story you want to share or if you need help or guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out:@AnneThereseGennariwww.theclimateoptimist.com/contactMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceWebsite: www.heychangepodcast.comFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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