What does it really mean to practice optimism in the face of the climate crisis? In this episode, I break down my signature Climate Optimist Venn Diagram — a simple yet powerful framework built on three essential pillars: inner development, taking action, and community.

You’ll learn how optimism isn’t an attitude you simply choose — it’s something you grow through daily practice. I'll share how emotional resilience, meaningful action, and collective care work together to nurture true hope, empower lasting change, and even trigger the body’s “feel-good” hormones that keep us motivated.

Whether you’re an educator, changemaker, business leader, or someone searching for renewed energy in your climate journey, this episode will inspire you to show up with purpose and joy. Ready to become a climate optimist? Here's how you get started!

Resources mentioned:

• Download The Climate Optimist Venn Diagram
• Learn more about the Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
• Explore the Climate Optimist Retreat in El Salvador
• Connect for speaking or workshops at theclimateoptimist.com/speaker

• Book chapter mentioned in The Climate Optimist Handbook: 41 - 43
• Book by Jack Adam Weber: Climate Cure
• Episode 104: The 3 Narrative Shifts
• Episode 96 with Charlie Sellars from Microsoft

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