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Climate Magic

Cal Poly Humboldt
Climate Change
Climate Anxiety
Activism
Climate Justice
Mental Health
Spirituality
Science Communication
Worldview
Green Burial
Ecological Grief
Lahaina
Masculinity
Joseph Henderson
Trauma
Apocalypse
Psychology
Elizabeth Bechard
Objectivity
Emotions
Aquatic Futures Foundation

Hosted by author and professor of Environmental Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, Sarah Jaquette Ray, Climate Magic connects emotions like climate anxiety and despair to our ability to take positive action and reclaim our sense of efficacy. Through interviews with a range of experts, she reveals that magic in this current climate comes from even the smallest acts.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when eating sustainably mixes with the toxic cocktail of body image, thin culture, personal trauma, and that ever-present message that we are never enough?

What’s really going on when people get apathetic about climate change?

Anthea Lawson researches the connections between our inner lives and the world we create together.

Climate filmmaker Laurel Tamayo discusses "Healing Lahaina", wildfire recovery, climate resilience, mental health, mutual aid, and finding hope and agency in a warming world.

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Lucia Tecuta
Psychotherapist and clinical psychologist researching eating disorders and climate anxiety
Based in Bologna, Italy; researcher and clinician
Episode: Dr. Lucia Tecuta: Does climate anxiety cause disordered eating?
Renée Lertzman
Climate psychologist and environmental strategist
World Wildlife Foundation (per transcript)
Episode: Dr. Renée Lertzman: “The Psychology of Change-making”
Anthea Lawson
Activist and campaigner focused on depth psychology and entangled activism
Global Witness, Amnesty International, Extinction Rebellion campaigns
Episode: “How Not to Save the World” feat. Anthea Lawson
Dave Powell
Podcast creator of Your Brain on Climate
Independent podcaster
Episode: Season 2 Recap
Leslie Davenport
Therapist and climate psychology researcher
Climate psychology field
Episode: Season 2 Recap
Catherine Wilkinson
Author and director of All We Can Save; Climate Wayfinding author
All We Can Save project
Episode: Season 2 Recap
Rabbi Ora Nick and Kainer
Climate chaplain
Independent climate spirituality work
Episode: Season 2 Recap
Joe Henderson
Researcher focused on masculinity and climate education
Academic researcher
Episode: Season 2 Recap
Rebecca Weston
Founder and co-director of Climate Psychology Alliance of North America
Climate Psychology Alliance of North America
Episode: Season 2 Recap

Host

Sarah Jaquette Ray
Host of Climate Magic; author and professor focusing on climate emotions and action.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Big brained

    Great discussions with fascinating people. And Sarah is a brilliant host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Willesden
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A gift

    Having SJR in my ear with these beautiful and brilliant conversations is such a gift and a resource. I am learning so much, and I am excited to share this podcast with my students, friends and family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cfaivs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant, whimsical, educational

    I’m learning so much as I listen along to this brilliant new podcast. The host chooses guests who bring engaging and educational topics to life in the conversation. I love the way the host moves through topics with heart and whimsy, and I can hear the delight in her voice as she speaks with her guests. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Priscilla Y
    United Statesa year ago

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The host is noted for balancing rigor with warmth and curiosity, creating accessible conversations about tough topics.
Guests are frequently praised for bringing diverse perspectives and actionable ideas for communities and individuals.
Episodes are described as educational, engaging, and heartful, with guests who bring both expertise and practical storytelling.
Listeners praise thoughtful, compassionate interviewing and insights into turning climate emotions into action.

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Dr. Lucia Tecuta: Does climate anxiety cause disordered eating?
Q: What approaches can clinicians take to help patients who are experiencing climate-related distress without pathologizing their eco-conscious behaviors?
Clinicians can validate concern while checking for rigidity and impairment, encourage balanced action, and promote collective, supportive coping strategies. Climate-aware therapy and access to resources that integrate environmental concerns with mental health can help.
Dr. Lucia Tecuta: Does climate anxiety cause disordered eating?
Q: What factors could push someone from healthy pro-environmental eating into disordered eating, and is this more about individual psychology or broader cultural messages?
Both individual vulnerabilities and cultural messaging matter. Perfectionism, external validation, and a sense of moral superiority can interact with climate messaging to push toward restrictive patterns; purity politics within environmental circles can amplify these risks.
Dr. Lucia Tecuta: Does climate anxiety cause disordered eating?
Q: How do climate worries translate into eating behaviors in your research, and what patterns are you seeing with orthorexia nervosa?
Climate-related concerns tend to increase rigidity around food, with people seeking 'pure' or 'healthy' choices as a way to feel in control. This can resemble orthorexia nervosa, a construct focused on purity and quality of food, which may become maladaptive when it dominates daily functioning.
Dr. Renée Lertzman: “The Psychology of Change-making”
Q: Why emphasize being a guide rather than a persuader?
Guiding empowers others to change through invitation and support, reducing resistance and leveraging intrinsic motivation rather than coercion.
Dr. Renée Lertzman: “The Psychology of Change-making”
Q: How does Project Inside Out relate to your Change-maker Code?
Project Inside Out evolved into a framework and a practical playbook for change-makers, eventually informing the Change-maker Code and broader training for practitioners.

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A thought-provoking series that links climate emotions—anxiety, grief, and hope—with practical action and personal resilience. Conversations span climate psychology, leadership, storytelling, and justice, often weaving spirituality, intergenerational perspectives, and community healing into tangible steps for action. Noteworthy is the blend of academic rigor with accessible storytelling, featuring researchers, activists, and educators who model compassionate, action-oriented responses to climate distress. Listeners who want relatable frameworks for turning emotions into impact will likely find this appealing, whether they're policy professionals, mental health practitioners, or community organizers.

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Recent guests on Climate Magic include:

1. Lucia Tecuta
2. Renée Lertzman
3. Anthea Lawson
4. Dave Powell
5. Leslie Davenport
6. Catherine Wilkinson
7. Rabbi Ora Nick and Kainer
8. Joe Henderson

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