Activism, Courage, and Women's Rights: Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg

A lot of us are trying to stay informed without getting swallowed by the news cycle, and still figure out what to do with what we’re feeling. I’m one of them.In this episode, I speak with Anabel Ternès von Hattburg—psychologist, futurist, professor, author, and host of the radio show We are Power—to talk about what it looks like to keep showing up when the problems feel bigger than any one person. Anna’s work has taken her from building a platform for people’s lived experience to speaking out about women’s movements worldwide, with a clear focus on the courage of Iranian women fighting for freedom and democracy.What stayed with me most is her insistence that stories matter more than slogans. We talk about what we remember, what moves us, and what actually helps when I’m trying to communicate with friends and family without shutting down or turning away. We end with concrete guidance I can use—and you can use—if you want to get informed, use your voice with purpose, and take a first step that isn’t performative and isn’t alone.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:10 - “Powerful Stories, Impactful Living”04:12 - Hope Through Memories08:46 - “Advocacy Failure for Afghan Women”12:18 - “Walk, Collaborate, Write Life”13:12 - OutroQuotes:Molly Ruland:“Awakening to truth can be painful, but it’s in this discomfort that we rediscover our power—and realize we are not alone in our desire for change.”Anabel Ternès von Hattburg:“Never stop doing the things you do. Never stop talking about the things you do. Involve, inspire, and engage as many people as you can in the movement you started.”Key Takeaways:The Power of StorytellingAmplifying Women’s VoicesActive AllyshipWalking the TalkBravery as a Daily PracticeCommunity Over CompetitionHope as a Driving ForceProduced by Heartcast Media:http://www.heartcastmedia.com Get full access to What do we do next? at whatdowedonext.substack.com/subscribe