Have you ever dove down the rabbit hole of climate change and came up for air more depressed and hopeless than you did before you dove in? Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to look at the state of our planet and all the action that needs to be taken to correct it. It can paralyze us so much that we end up doing nothing and taking zero steps in our journey - because what’s the point? I think we can all relate to this feeling, so today, I brought on Ariel Maldonado to talk to us about climate optimism and how we can take collective climate action to improve the state of our planet. She is a ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air in this space, and I can’t wait to share her with you.  You won’t want to miss this episode, where we discuss, How "Go Green Save Green" came to beThe importance of mixing humour and seriousness when educating on sustainability practicesHow to have hard conversations around climate changeWhat is climate optimism, and why is it important?The importance of collective action?How can you engage in collective action in your communityYou’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.If you love this podcast, leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @thisisstephaniemoram so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. Thanks for listening and being here.Your green bestie,xoxo StephanieFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on TikTokFollow Me on LinkedinFollow Me on TwitterDo you want to go the extra green mile? Binge (and download) my complimentary audio series to reduce your waste and learn how to consume less in just five days!Hang With ArielInstagramPrevious Episodes Mentioned#28. Environmental Justice and Veganism with Isaias Hernandez#27. Eco-Guilt - Just Drop it#24. What is Greenwashing?Produced by: Alecia HarrisMusic By: Liz FohleSupport the show