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Podcast Episode ∙ Mental Health ∙ 2025 ∙ 40 minutes
In this episode of Resilience Gone Wild, host Jessica Morgenthal sits down with Mitch Rawlyk, a regenerative farmer and climate advocate, to discuss his personal journey from eco-anxiety to environmental action. Mitch shares how he transitioned from a career in meteorology to hands-on regenerative agriculture, focusing on food systems, water management, and sustainability.
This conversation unpacks the shift from sustainability to regeneration, highlighting how small, intentional actions can create major ecological impacts. Mitch emphasizes the power of getting involved, taking action, and working with nature rather than against it. Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to make a bigger impact, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to get your hands dirty.
Takeaways
- From Eco-Anxiety to Action: Mitch turned his environmental worries into tangible solutions through regenerative farming.
- Food is a Climate Solution: Agriculture plays a critical role in addressing climate change.
- Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative practices restore ecosystems instead of merely sustaining them.
- Water is Everything: Proper water management is essential for healthy ecosystems and sustainable food production.
- Start Small, Think Big: Even small changes in daily habits can contribute to a larger environmental impact.
- Hands-On Learning: Taking action and working directly with the land builds knowledge, resilience, and empowerment.
- Community Drives Change: Regenerative efforts thrive when communities work together.
- Failure Leads to Growth: Every mistake is a learning opportunity in the path toward sustainability.
- Nature is the Best Teacher: Spending time in nature is essential for mental health and ecological awareness.
- Empowerment Through Action: The best way to combat eco-anxiety is to do something—no matter how small.
Sound Bites:
- "Just start. That's it."
- "It's supposed to be fun."
- "Get your hands dirty."
- "Regenerative farming is about healing the land and ourselves."
- "Water is the foundation of life—if we don’t manage it, we lose everything."
- "Community involvement is key to making real environmental change."
Resources:
- LinkedIn: Mitch Rawlyk
- Instagram: @mooses_groovy_grove
- Website: Mitch.Earth
- Book Recommendation: Cooling the Climate
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Share your thoughts with your host Jessica Morgenthal: jessica@winwinwinmindset.com
