Up Close and Personal with Ellie Meredith and the Re-Action-Collective (Episode 23)
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Podcast Episode ∙ Mental Health ∙ 43 Minutes • February 11, 2025
Summary:
In this inspiring episode of Resilience Gone Wild, Ellie Meredith shares her journey as a passionate young activist tackling eco-anxiety and climate change through action, advocacy, and storytelling. Ellie discusses her personal relationship with nature, the power of collective action, and her documentary Actionism, which highlights how communities can come together to drive environmental change.
The conversation also delves into the mental health benefits of nature, the challenges the outdoor industry faces in making natural spaces more inclusive, and the importance of safe spaces for climate conversations. Ellie reminds us that while the climate crisis can feel overwhelming, joy, resilience, and meaningful action can be found in community and connection with the natural world.
Takeaways
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Ellie Meredith is a young activist focused on echo anxiety and climate change.
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Nature connection is vital for mental health and understanding our place in the ecosystem.
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Collective action is essential in addressing climate issues and fostering community.
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The film 'Actionism' emphasizes the importance of finding your community and taking action together.
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Citizen Friday encourages people to engage with nature, repair items, and share skills instead of consuming more.
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The outdoor industry faces challenges in engaging diverse communities and addressing ecoanxiety.
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Creating safe spaces in nature is crucial for everyone, especially marginalized groups.
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Nature can be a powerful remedy for mental health issues, often more effective than medication.
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Small actions in our own corners of the world can lead to significant change.
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Joy and connection are fundamental to resilience and taking action against climate change.
Sound Bites:
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"The joy of connection as remedy."
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"We need to start seeing ourselves as part of nature."
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"Nature isn't something to save, but something to feel."
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"We need to figure that out together."
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"Ecoanxiety has been a massive teacher."
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"Nature is the ultimate dopamine hit."
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"Take action in whatever way suits you."
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"Just starting your own corner of the world matters."
Resources:
https://re-action-collective.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-meredith05/
https://filmfreeway.com/Actionism
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