Welcome back to Second Nature, Living with Ecological Grief. Today, host Ashlee Cunsolo talks with Dr. Renée Lertzman, a leader in the field of ecological psychology. Rennee's work bridges psychology and environmental science, focusing on organizational strategies for climate change action by integrating behavioral and social sciences. Rennee shares her journey from her early exposure to psychotherapy and nature immersion, leading her to an interdisciplinary career that challenges siloed educational systems. She highlights the necessity of integrating emotional support in environmental education, promoting small group work to process eco-anxiety and grief.

Her approach advocates for change management within organizations by fostering resilience and holistic practices among leaders and teams. Rennee's commitment to helping people face ecological loss is intertwined with the concept of "Tikkun Olam" or repairing the world. The episode underscores the importance of embracing existential challenges with courage, offering a blueprint for transformative action and community engagement amidst environmental crises.

Environmental Melancholia by Renée Lertzman - https://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Melancholia-Psychoanalytic-dimensions-Explorations/dp/0415727995

Learn more about Renée at her website - https://reneelertzman.com/

Renée's TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f52LJJFBCLc

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wmTOJ4L0i-A

Interview recorded on: 06/06/2024 -- Welcome to Second Nature, a podcast about living with ecological grief. In each episode, Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo takes us on a deeply personal journey about planetary loss, and what we love, what we have lost, and how we move forward. Through a series of engaging, thought-provoking, and moving conversations with incredible guests from around the world, Second Nature is an invitation to come together to share stories of loss, love, despair, and joy, as we learn how to live with – and embrace – ecological grief and mourning.