In this episode of On Becoming the Change, I chat with Emily Buchanan, a coach and the Programmes Director at the Climate Change Coaches. We explore what it means to be well in the face of the climate crisis and unpack the real emotional experiences many people are facing like eco-anxiety.

Together, we discuss:

* 🌱 The true nature of feelings like overwhelm, powerlessness, and emotional exhaustion in the context of the climate crisis.

* 🧠 Understanding what's happening psychologically and physically when we experience eco-anxiety, and the impact of not processing our emotions.

* 💭 The cognitive dissonance that comes up when our actions—or those around us—don’t align with our values.

* 🌿 How to build emotional literacy and regulate our nervous system to manage difficult feelings.

* 🧘‍♀️ Expanding our window of tolerance to increase our capacity for resilience while allowing space for rest and repair.

* ✨ Everyday mindfulness practices that can help you stay present, and how to find moments of delight and joy amidst the challenges.

* 🔍 Practical steps you can take to align your actions with your values and build a sense of well-being in your daily life.

I hope this episode helps you make sense of your inner world as you navigate what's happening in the world, offering you some insights and tools to understand you're not alone and what you are experiencing is totally normal, and there are ways in which you can move to a more resourced, joyful and resilient way of being.

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Emily Buchanan is a certified health coach who believes that how we nourish our bodies and minds directly impacts how we feel each day, the quality of our relationships, and how we show up in the world. She is also the Programmes Director and lead designer/facilitator of the Climate Change Coaching Mastery programme at Climate Change Coaches, a B-corporation, which is harnessing the power of coaching to support organisations and communities to take action on climate.

With a background in social justice, international development, documentary filmmaking, food writing, and nutritional health, she understands the deep connections between our food systems, well-being, and the climate crisis. Her coaching blends this holistic perspective with training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma therapy, somatic embodiment, mindfulness, and climate change coaching. Emily helps her clients develop emotional awareness, build resilience, and find balance by tapping into the wisdom of their bodies and the natural world.

Find out more about Emily on her website - https://emily-buchanan.com/about-emily#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20coaching%20clients,to%20take%20action%20on%20climate.

Find out more about Climate Change Coaches: https://climatechangecoaches.com/

* Green Transition Coach course for sustainability professionals - https://climatechangecoaches.com/join-a-course/green-transition-coach/

* Climate Change Coaching Mastery course - https://climatechangecoaches.com/join-a-course/climate-change-coaching-mastery/

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