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How to have a public meltdown: Mitzi Jonelle Tan
How to have a public meltdown: Mitzi Jonelle Tan
How to have a public meltdown: Mitzi Jonelle Tan
Monday 15th April 2024
Join Clover Hogan and Mitzi Jonelle Tan as they discuss eco-anxiety, community support, and transforming emotions into meaningful climate action.
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Get the buttons here!Mitzi Jonelle Tan: From Eco-Anxiety to Collective Action
Episode Overview
- Mitzi Jonelle Tan shares insights on navigating eco-anxiety and activism
- The importance of community support in addressing emotional challenges
- Understanding the complexities of climate activism and personal well-being
- Embracing vulnerability and authenticity in environmental advocacy
- Exploring the nuances of mental health resilience in the youth climate movement
So anxiety to action is an incomplete response. To cultivate emotional resilience, we also need to talk about our emotions in community.
Ever wondered how climate activists cope with the overwhelming emotions tied to their work? Meet Mitzi Jonelle Tan, a passionate climate justice advocate from Metro Manila, Philippines. As the convenor and international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, Mitzi is a strong voice against imperialism and colonization, and she’s all about changing the system for the better. In this episode of 'Force of Nature', Clover Hogan chats with Mitzi to unpack the difference between eco-anxiety and eco-trauma.
They dive deep into understanding these feelings and discuss the importance of community in transforming anxiety into proactive agency. Mitzi shares her personal climate confession, highlighting the power of collective action and the comfort in knowing you're not alone in this fight. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the emotional weight of environmental activism and looking for ways to turn those feelings into impactful action.