How to feel better about climate change: Choosing the less obvious response | Ep 2
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A podcast exploring emotions, sustainability and positive action, with Professor Rosie Robison
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? In the second edition of this podcast, ARU Professor of Social Sustainability Rosie Robison explores why the obvious action may not always be the most helpful one, when it comes to managing our feelings about climate change. Joined by child and adolescent therapist Deb Lane and activist Manda Brookman, they explore the role of emotion in sparking meaningful action. By the end of the episode, you might just discover some surprising reasons to feel more positive. Dive deeper into these conversations on Rosieās website: www.begreenchange.com (https://www.begreenchange.com)
Details of books mentioned in this episode: āDon't even think about it, why our brains are wired to ignore climate changeā by George Marshall; āWilful Blindnessā by Margaret Heffernan; āRocking the boatā by Debra Meyerson.
Event presented as part of the Cambridge Festival (https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/cambridge-festival) .
For an accessible version of this episode watch on ā YouTubeā (ā https://youtu.be/GT3CLkmnr3Mā )
Listen to the previous episode: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qYGeL9nHn2rQkKtEYeqNZ?si=bd78f159bf2e49c7) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-feel-better-about-climate-change/id1469428173?i=1000673577274).
Production: Rosie Robison and Rowan James
Sound recording and editing: Rowan James
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