Paddy O’Leary on the pod! We discuss the recent Climate Strides event in San Francisco, reflecting on the importance of community engagement and interactive storytelling in climate advocacy. We also explore Paddy's background, his journey from Ireland to becoming a professional trail runner and community organizer, and the significance of connecting people through shared experiences and discussions about climate change.

We talk about:

• Climate Strides SF! And SF Climate Week

• Paddy’s upbringing and early connections to nature

• Being a science communicator and how that relates to climate

• His foray into filmmaking and upcoming projects

• His “ahh” and “aha!” moments on climate 

Links

Paddy’s Instagram  

Paddy as a POW Athlete Alliance Member 

Climate Strides SF

November Project 

Urban Oasis

How to Recall 

Iroquois Lacrosse

Luke Wicker’s Run

Ricky Gates / Transamericana

Ricky Gates / Every Single Street

Dooster

Dipsea Race

Dipsea Generations Teaser

Sutro Stewards

Keywords

climate change, community engagement, storytelling, climate advocacy, San Francisco, event organization, Climate Strides, lacrosse, cancer biology, November Project, running community, youth participation, trail running, climate activism, Dipsea Race, rewilding, community engagement, environmental awareness, youth participation, science communication, outdoor spaces, conservation