Whenever the conversation turns to climate change the mood can dampen. On one hand it should. Climate change sucks and its impact is devastating. But, on the other hand, much like other problems plaguing this world – diseases, crime, inequality, etc. – it shouldn’t destroy our moods so much that it impacts our mental health. And, yet, 67% of us feel anxious about climate change while another 47% agree that it’s affecting our mental health. So, how can we talk about a BIG issue that doesn’t give us profound stress? The answer might lie with a good podcast about climate change that focuses on what we can do about the problem instead of stressing out about it.
With a rotation of interesting guests from scientists to entrepreneurs and even moms who have learned how to make their families live a zero waste lifestyle, these podcasters focus on the solutions to climate change. They share the small changes that you can make in your every day lives to be more sustainable while also sharing how governments, industries and thought leaders are leading change on a larger scale to help keep our planet friendly for the long run.
So, grab your earbuds, take 30 minutes and give your climate change anxiety a rest. By now most of us know the headlines about pollution and our warming planet by heart. Now, it’s time to focus on the good stuff- learning what we can do to solve this problem as consumers and as a global community.
What We Learned From The ‘Nations United’ Documentary About Taking Actions Now
101 Ways To Save Our Planet
Saving the planet is the theme of this podcast which takes an optimistic look at climate change and how our every choices can make a positive impact. You’ll hear discussions from entrepreneurs and thought leaders about how they are changing their lives and industries for the better.
Episode Highlight: Saving The Planet By Eating Chocolate
Feel inspired by this episode as hosts Bonnie and Madeline sit down for conversation with the founder of Alter Eco chocolate. Listen to how one brand makes chocolate better with regenerative agriculture that preserves biodiversity and local environments. You can have your forests and eat your chocolate too!
Climate Of Change
This new podcast sees actress and activist Cate Blanchett and the CEO of New Energy Nexus Danny Kennedy team up for a show that delivers insightful solutions from leaders around the world to chat about what we can all do to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Episode Highlight: The Sooner The Better
The former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson chats about hope in this episode that rolls into other bits of hopeful news about what people are doing about climate change. Elsewhere in the episode, entrepreneur Jeraiza Molina chats about clean energy in the Philippines.
Listen On | Audible
Good Together
Zero waste products for your house and home are highlighted in this podcast that makes it easy to be sustainable every day. Brightly co-founders Laura and Liza share 30 minutes of uplifting content that will help you to live circular, zero waste, sustainable lives while understanding exactly what those terms mean.
Episode Highlight: Waste Less With Minimal Gifting
This is a must listen to episode for anyone who has struggled with understanding how to find ways to enjoy giving without the extra stuff. Wondering how can you give meaningful gifts that don’t contribute to plastic or paper waste? Give this episode 30 minutes of your time to learn tips and tricks to give the gift of zero waste.
Listen On | Apple
Sustainababble
We know that everything is terrible, but if you’re looking for a more light-hearted take on what’s going on in the world of environmental campaigning and politics, here’s a comedy podcast discussing serious issues surrounding climate change. The hosts, Ol & Dave, don’t hide their confusion with the subject, but with each episode, they try to get a little bit closer to enlightenment.
Episode Highlight: Eco-anxiety
Clover Hogan, climate activist, and founder of Force of Nature, a group which works with young people to help them overcome that sense of powerlessness in the face of the climate emergency. In this episode you will hear all about the topic and the best ways to help alleviate eco-anxiety.
Listen on | Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Wardrobe Crisis
Hosted by fashion journalist Clare Press, Wardrobe Crisis dives into the world of ethics, sustainability, consumerism, activism, identity, and creativity. Each week, Press interviews people from all over the world, and together they decode the impact of the fashion system on people and the planet, and what we can all do about it.
Episode Highlight: The Magic Thrifting Powers of Bay Garnett – How to Shop Second-Hand (& why you should)
Bay Garnett is a British Stylist and super thrifter who started working in fashion in the late ‘90s. In this episode you will learn her tips and tricks on finding fashion gems in charity shops, how thrifting has evolved over 20 years, and much more.
Listen on | Apple Podcasts, Spotify