Eaarth Feels
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHas the endlessly gloomy climate news got you hiding under your covers with a case of overwhelm?
Join Christine and Rose for soul-based conversations about climate change that explore the idea that climate change is happening for us as much as it is happening to us.
If you are ready to shift your focus and secure the future for our kids and grandkids this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes
Episode 24: How Do We Navigate This Collective Dark Night Of The Soul?
December 20, 2019 17:40 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBChristine and Rose discuss the heavy-heartedness that climate-aware people are experiencing with the recent failure of COP25. The discussion acknowledges the grief associated with life as we know it ending and the fear of facing an uncertain future. Recurring segments include: Good News Stories One action tip to for you to create change A weekly sanity tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm
Episode 23: Has COP25 Ensured A Livable Future?
December 14, 2019 23:43 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBRose & Christine give up brief and emotional update UN Climate Change Conference COP 25 that was held in Madrid Spain from December 2nd to the 13th. COP25 was designed to take the next crucial steps in the UN climate change process, but has it?
Episode 22: How Can We Make Our Holidays More Earth-Friendly?
December 13, 2019 17:57 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBChristine and Rose chat about their favourite eco-friendly holiday traditions and gift ideas, and share their most-requested Christmas baking recipes. First up, though, is the Eaarth Feels' perspective on the latest news from the UN climate summit in Madrid.
Episode 21: What is COP25 & Why Should I Care?
December 06, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBChristine and Rose discuss the current UN climate summit in Madrid, Spain happening Dec 2-13, 2019. The conversation focuses on the crucial importance of the 200 countries at the negotiation table finding common ground to combat the carbon pollution that is destabilizing our planet's climate, UN Secretary General António Guterres’ call for mobilization, the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and more.
Episode 20: Should Climate-Concerned People Stop Flying?
November 29, 2019 19:07 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBRose and Christine discuss the effects of ever-increasing air travel on our planet. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on air travel statistics, carbon offsets, electric airplanes, biofuels, awe well as their personal experiences and decisions around travel.
Episode 19: Does Your Closet Reflect Your Climate Concern?
November 22, 2019 15:10 - 32 minutes - 58.7 MBRose and Christine discuss the environmental and financial merits of buying previously owned apparel and other items in a world that already is overflowing with goods. Also revealed is Christine's connection to the establishment of the very first Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Recurring segments include: Good news Stories One action tip to for you to create change A weekly sanity tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm
Episode 18. What can I do with all this non recyclable plastic?
November 13, 2019 23:53 - 28 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels Rose interviews Nathan Gray, founder of EcoBrick.us about a simple, zero cost solution that each home can employ to get us closer to that waste-free life while turning our plastic waste into green construction material AND keeping it out of our oceans and landfills. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 17: Should Plastics Be part of the Climate Discussion?
November 08, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine explore whether plastic pollution is a climate issue or merely a distraction from doing the bigger work necessary to avert climate crisis. Fossil fuel extraction is also part of the conversation. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 16. California Wildfires: Is This the New Normal?
November 01, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode of Earth Feels Christine and Rose discuss the devastating wildfires raging throughout the state of California. Topics discussed are ongoing drought, Rose’s 2018 Berkeley experience, Christine’s 2019 experience in northern Ontario, current PG&E blackouts and environmentalist weigh ins. Recurring segments include: Good news Stories One action tip to for you to create change A weekly sanity tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm Stay tuned to the end ...
Episode 15: Does Spirituality Matter In Addressing Climate Change?
October 23, 2019 00:17 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose is solo and reads two different essays on the spiritual component to addressing climate change. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 14: Is it Time To Build Bridges Or Block Them?
October 18, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Christine is on her own, and reads from the best published articles on climate change that she's read recently and explores Extinction Rebellion. For the past eight years, Joanne Light has been a volunteer climate activist working for a livable future. She is a group leader with Citizens' Climate Lobby Halifax. In her recent opinion piece in the Halifax Chronicle Herald, Joanne makes the case for disrupting traffic to bring people's attention to the climate...
Episode 13: What Is The Greta Effect?
October 11, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Christine and Rose discuss what's being called the "Greta Effect" which is being credited for changing the climate change conversation, and politics, in Europe and North America. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 12: How Do We Begin The Climate Conversation?
October 04, 2019 23:49 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Christine and Rose discuss how difficult it is for many people to talk with their family and friends about climate change. The conversation includes the example of Christine door-knocking, and the online resources that help people connect with the heart of the issue. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhe...
Episode 11: What if we work WITH Mother Nature instead of against her?
September 26, 2019 18:40 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Christine and Rose continue to explore the food chapter of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Reverse Global Warming, with a focus on the topics of regenerative agriculture, composting and bio char. Topics include the difference between dirt and soil, composting adventures, how carbon is released, and the age old practices of cooperating with our ailing planet. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yoursel...
Episode 10: What Does Our Dinner Plate Have To Do With Climate Change?
September 22, 2019 20:27 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Christine and Rose explore the surprisingly important link between our meals and global heating, informed by the work of Project Drawdown. The conversation focused in particular on how a plant-based and locally sourced diet can have a positive impact. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 9: Is There a Link Between Misogyny & Climate Denial?
September 14, 2019 13:07 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Christine and Rose explore the possible connection between our society's treatment of women and the degradation of Mother Earth. Discussion includes recent attacks on Greta Thunberg, the history of environmentalism, ecofeminism and a recent study that examines the belief environmentalism has a feminine connotation. Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip ...
Episode 8: Is It Possible To Respond To The Climate Emergency With Love Instead of Fear?
September 06, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBIn Episode 8 of Eaarth Feels, Christine and Rose explore the possibilities of responding to Climate Reality out of love rather than fear. Is it possible? How does love change our actions? Also discussed are Good News happening on the climate front, Action tips for you to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 7: What Can One Person Do?
August 30, 2019 18:44 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine discuss the individual daily actions they take because of their concern about climate change, with an emphasis on finding the joy in those activities. As always, we also discuss some Good News on the climate front, offer a couple of action tips for you to Unfreeze Yourself from Climate Paralysis and offer our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 6: Are You Feeling Climate Grief?
August 24, 2019 02:42 - 27 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine discuss the stress, and sadness we are feeling collectively as we watch Mother Earth gasp for breath and recognize the need for our way of life to change. As always, we also discuss some Good News on the climate front, offer one tip for you to Unfreeze Yourself and take climate action as well as include our weekly Sanity Tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 5: How Does Empowering Girls & Women Help Stop Global Heating?
August 16, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine discuss the links between empowering women and climate health, using the book edited by Paul Hawken, DRAWDOWN: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global Warming as reference. Topics include: Women as Smallholders Education of Women and Girls Family Planning Recurring segments include: Good News Stories One Action Tip to for you to create change Climate sanity tip to keep you calm in the face of climate overwhelm
Episode 4: Will Climate Catastrophe Be The Legacy We Leave For Our Kids?
August 09, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine discuss the helplessness/discomfort/worry parents and grandparents are feeling about the future for our kids and grandkids, the need for individual action vs systemic change. We also discuss some good news on the climate front, offer one tip for you to unfreeze yourself and take climate action as well as include our weekly sanity tip to keep you calm(er) in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 3: What if Climate Change is Happening FOR us and not just to us?
July 20, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode of EaarthFeels Podcast, Rose and Christine address the divisiveness that seemingly exists everywhere. What will it take to bring us together? Could Climate Change and the challenge for our very survival be the uniting issue for humankind? Recurring segments include one action tip to for you to create change as well as weekly sanity tip to keep you calm in the face of climate overwhelm.
Episode 2: How Do We Unfreeze Ourselves?
July 20, 2019 21:46 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine talk about their individual journeys as climate-concerned mothers and activists, as well as the connection between "tooting" in public and talking about climate change. Christine's book, "Unfreeze Yourself: Five Ways to Take Action on Climate Change Now for the Sake of Your Family, Your Health, and the Planet" is discussed. Recurring segments include one action tip to for you to create change as well as weekly sanity tip to keep you calm i...
Episode 1: Why "Eaarth Feels"?
July 16, 2019 00:49 - 24 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this premier Episode of Eaarth Feels, Rose and Christine discuss the transition of Earth to E-a-arth, consider if Eaarth is a sentient being (Gaia Theory), talk climate refugees, Canada’s Carbon tax and offer a bit of good news on the climate front. Recurring segments include one action tip to for you to create change as well as weekly sanity tip to keep you calm in the face of climate overwhelm.