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Climate Anxiety Is Not the Problem

Podcast: The Wild Minds Podcast · The Outdoor Teacher

Opublikowano: 2026-06-01

In this week's episode I am discussing how climate anxiety is not the problem. I will explore how we educate, support and practice in a time of climate breakdown without overwhelming young people or asking them to numb themselves to reality. Topics include: Climate anxiety is not the problem; unsupported climate anxiety is. Climate education cannot just give young people facts - it has to help them emotionally metabolise what they know. Emotional literacy needs to include the body, not just naming feelings. Adults and teachers need to do their own emotional work, otherwise they may...