Ep.29 - Activism & Optimism: Why we should be hopeful about the future | Anne Therese

Anne Therese, founder of The Climate Optimist, chats to us about the relationship between activism and feeling good. Anne is a speaker, educator and long-term environmental activist. She explains how we are more likely to act and make changes in our lives if we feel hopeful about the future, rather than being paralysed by fear and anger. You can find out more about Anne and all the incredible work that she does at:  https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/Her book The Climate Optimist Handbook is out this Autumn.Here are some links to news stories and resources that Gwen and Kate mention in this episode:- How sand batteries could solve green energy's big problem: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61996520- 5 ways you can get involved in fighting for women's reproductive rights: https://theconversation.com/five-ways-you-can-get-involved-in-fighting-for-womens-reproductive-rights-185559- Ban bee-killing pesticides: https://action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-bee-killing-pesticides?source=EM&subsource=NBREBEPEEM04GZ- The All We Can Save Project and Book, the bestselling anthology of writings by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward: https://www.allwecansave.earth/Find out more!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.reeGet a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: [email protected] RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | PatreonOr, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee!Be social with us:Instagram      Facebook     TikTokThank you to our team:Music – Andrew GrimesArtwork – Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media – Kate BallsRUMPette Voiceover – Dave Jones