So many narratives within activism and environmentalism tell us what we're doing is wrong or shames us for 'not doing enough'. But perfectionism is the enemy of growth, which instills shame. It is a mindset encouraged by capitalistic economics and societies that reduces our identities to just our achievements and removes our sense of humanity. That capitalistic perfectionism hinders our work; it makes us take on too much responsibility, and heightens our feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger, while simultaneously fueling our burnout. It also leads us to criticize ourselves and each other instead of supporting our mutual work. That is why in this two-part episode, we chatted with the amazing Sarah JS from the Good Grief Network, to learn how to embrace our environmental hypocrisy and recognize that the inescapable nature of climate change is kind of the whole point to this problem. Follow Imperfect Eco-Hero on instagram at @imperfect_ecohero.

How To Be A Hyprocrite And An Eco-Hero (Part 2)

The interconnectedness between the planet and human psychology is not necessarily a new idea, but conversations about it do need to be had more, especially as it relates to how humans can learn to cope psychologically with the existential threat that is the climate crisis. In previous episodes we’ve ventured into conversations about climate-anxiety and eco-grief. In this episode, we’re digging a little deeper to discover what it means to embrace the biodiversity of emotions and to welcome radical hope into our lives with guest and eco-hero, Caroline Hickman. Caroline is lecturer at the University of Bath in social work and climate psychology, is a practicing ‘climate-aware psychotherapist’, and has done extensive research on children and young people’s relationships with nature and feelings about the climate and ecological crisis.  Follow Imperfect Eco-Hero on instagram at @imperfect_ecohero. Find more information and resources about this episode at www.imperfectecohero.com/episodes.

The Biodiversity Of Emotions With Caroline Hickman

Last summer, Jordan stumbled upon an exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. One installation was particularly inspiring and impactful. It was called “Flying Gardens of Maybe,” and was part of the Unsettled Nature exhibit. This installation reflected on the age of humans in relation to the Earth, by examining the unintended consequences of human actions on nonhuman life. We then made an Instagram post highlighting the artist, Andrew Yang, as an Imperfect Eco-Hero. To our delight, we were recently able to connect with and interview this artist! Andrew Yang is not only an incredible artist whose work has been showcased globally, but holds a PhD in Biology and an MFA in Fine Arts, and is an associate professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In today’s episode, we’re exploring the clash between art and science, the implications of one’s impacts, building meaningful connections as a climate activist, gracious failures, and how to communicate questions rather than answers.

The Art Of Enviornmental Discomfort With Andrew Yang

Imperfect Eco-Hero is a series focused on using story-telling as a way to connect with and celebrate eco-heroes across the globe fighting the climate crisis, presenting stories that inspire and deepen our understanding and respect for the planet. By changing the way we view our relationship with nature and taking a more intersectional approach to environmentalism, we believe that the seemingly impossibilities of this climate crisis can be made possible and environmental justice can be achieved.

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