Climate Anxiety, Spirituality, and the Search for Meaning

January 28th, 2025

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound topics of existential anxiety, the quest for meaning, and how the challenges of our world—like climate change—serve as catalysts for deeper self-discovery.

Drawing on my personal experiences, spiritual practices, and reflections, we’ll dive into how inner exploration and spiritual grounding can offer solace and direction in uncertain times. Whether you’re grappling with loss, societal anxieties, or simply seeking a richer connection to life, this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

Through a mix of personal stories, philosophical musings, and practical suggestions, I share how spirituality and mindful practices can help us navigate life’s big questions. I’ll also discuss how current global challenges can inspire us to reconnect with nature, ourselves, and our communities.

Key Talking Points

  • Existential Anxiety & Spiritual Exploration: How questioning life’s purpose and dealing with uncertainty can lead to inner growth.

  • Personal Reflections on Grief: My journey with loss, how it shaped my spiritual practice, and the importance of embracing life’s mysteries.

  • Climate Change as a Catalyst for Awakening: Viewing global challenges as an initiation into deeper self-awareness and community connection.

  • The Role of Spiritual Traditions: Insights from Buddhism, yogic practices, and other teachings that offer perspective and grounding.

  • The Impact of Modern Society: How materialism and distraction hinder self-discovery and the need to carve out space for reflection.

  • Practical Tools for Inner Exploration: Suggestions like meditation, connecting with nature, and seeking therapeutic support to build resilience.

  • The Importance of Community: The value of shared experiences and collective healing through connection and mutual support.

Resources & Links Mentioned

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  • Sign up for my newsletter to join my Self-Care Group for Women Entrepreneurs (bi-weekly Tuesdays at 3 PM PST).

Looking Ahead

Starting in February, I’ll be releasing two episodes a month and focusing more on solo episodes to dive deeper into topics like this one. Stay tuned, and remember: your inner world is rich and waiting for you to explore it. Let’s walk this path together.