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What if our personal stories held the power to spark collective climate action?
Theme: Get to know personal stories
Topic: Climate action & activism
Language: English
In this episode, co-hosts Donna and Hanna explore the deep intersection between personal narrative and climate activism, turning the spotlight on Hanna’s own journey. She reflects on her “aha” moments, the mentors who shaped her path, and how emotional resilience helps her cope with the realities of our changing planet. Together, Hanna and Donna consider the wisdom of Indigenous traditions, the importance of amplifying marginalized voices, and how sharing personal stories can inspire systemic transformation.
For Hanna, one of her greatest motivations comes from her three young nieces whose future on a livable planet drives her commitment to climate justice and intergenerational hope.
You’ll learn:
How storytelling can turn individual awareness into collective action
Why emotional resilience is key to sustaining long-term climate engagement
What it means to find purpose and strength through personal and shared narratives
Key Quotes:
"Resilience is found in daily practices."
"You matter. Your story matters."
"We need you just as you are."
Co-Host Bio:
Hanna Schoening Jertz
Hanna is a visionary wellbeing coach, facilitator, and yoga teacher whose work lives at the intersection of climate, emotional resilience, and collective wellbeing. She is the founder of Grow in Grace, where she offers wellbeing coaching, restorative and yin yoga, and Work That Reconnects group programs. Alongside her role as Operational and Impact Manager at the B Corp LEAN LAWYERS and her freelance work at the NGO INK, Hanna creates spaces for people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, nature, and community. With The Unheard Climate Voices podcast, she hopes to amplify diverse voices and share stories that bring hope, belonging, and regeneration into the climate space.
Website: https://growingrace.earth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefull_hanna/?hl=en
Co-Host Bio:
Donna York, Climate Educator
Donna York is a climate educator and ESG consultant who is working on lifting the global majority voices to the forefront of climate action. She lives in Salzburg with her partner.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_climate_social_club/