Sustainable Self

11/14/2025

Hello New York City Friends and Colleagues!

Please join me for an informal book launch party for Surviving Climate Anxiety.

SAVE THE DATE:
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6-8 PM
Location: 390 Social 390 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

I’ll have copies of the book on hand. A brief reading and audience Q&A will take place at 6:30 PM. A variety of tasty food and drink is available from the 390 Social Bar. Please come by and say hello, and feel free to bring friends!

Learn more about the book at https://bit.ly/3K4ffbc

11/13/2025

At its core, psychology is about how we live: how we think, feel, manage stress, raise our kids, and take action on what matters most.

In , I look at these fundamentals through the lens of the world our families are inheriting. It’s about more than coping. It’s about building resilience, values, and connection in a changing climate.

Get your copy today.

11/12/2025

Thank you to KATU News for having me on to talk about and how we can all learn to cope, heal, and even thrive in a changing world. 🌍

From the geologist haunted by melting glaciers to the couple wondering about raising a child in uncertain times, the stories in the book remind us that climate emotions are real, and that caring deeply is a sign of connection, not weakness.

We talked about practical ways to steady yourself, stay engaged, and find meaning through it all.

Watch the full interview below.

https://bit.ly/4hZQ5XS

From a geologist haunted by images of melting glaciers to a young couple deciding whether to bring a child into a challenging world, climate anxiety is real, an

11/11/2025

More nature, more benefits

In therapy, we have what is called the dose response curve, which means the longer you spend in the right setting, the better and deeper the response.

A two-minute, two-hour, and two-week walk in nature will give you varying levels of benefits. But if all you have is two minutes, take those two minutes!

11/10/2025

For over two decades, I’ve sat with clients, students, and communities wrestling with the emotional toll of climate change. Again and again, I’ve seen the same questions: How do I cope? How do I live with this? How do I keep hope alive?

That’s why I wrote . Not as another book of predictions or policy, but as a guide for your mind, body, and spirit. Inside, you’ll find tools to reclaim calm, reframe eco-anxiety, and even flourish in the midst of change.

I’m so excited to finally share this work.

Surviving Climate Anxiety: A Guide to Coping, Healing, and Thriving is out now. 🌍

11/06/2025

I’m grateful to share a new piece I wrote for Oprah Daily: “3 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Combat Climate Anxiety.” 🌍

So many people today are feeling the emotional weight of our changing planet, and it’s easy to get stuck in cycles of worry or avoidance. In this article, I explore how we can respond differently: by seeing anxiety as a signal, caring for our emotional health, and finding honest ways to flourish even in challenging times.

Because coping isn’t just about calming down. It’s about showing up.

Surviving Climate Anxiety is out now.

https://bit.ly/4nFIi2I

11/04/2025

As a psychologist and as a parent, I know the quiet worry that comes when you think about your children’s future in a changing climate.

I’ve worked with countless families asking: How do I stay grounded for my kids? How do I talk with them about what’s happening without overwhelming them?

I wrote to offer real, compassionate answers. This book is a toolkit for families, with guidance on navigating tough conversations, building resilience, and grounding your household in values and hope.

I’m proud to bring this into the world.

Surviving Climate Anxiety: A Guide to Coping, Healing, and Thriving is out now. 🌍

10/30/2025

Finished the Portland Marathon! 🏃‍♂️

What stood out most wasn’t just the running and walking itself, but the incredible energy from everyone along the course. People cheering, holding signs, offering smiles and high-fives. The collective spirit makes our miles lighter.

My personal goal was training for a 17-ish mile "through hike" distance -- using the half marathon as a spring board. So, I added a few extra miles in the woods in Forest Park afterward!

Grateful for a day that reminded me what movement, community, and a quiet journey in Nature can do for the mind and heart.

10/29/2025

“Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence” — Ovid

I thought of that line Sunday standing in the rain at Latourell Falls, watching the water carve its way through the ancient basalt cliffs. Reminders: Don’t rush. Be yourself. Another line came, this one from Emerson: “Adopt the pace of nature. Its secret is patience.” Healing is often like that too: slow, steady, barely noticeable, until one day something inside has shifted and we can feel the change.

If you’re carrying anxiety, grief, or uncertainty about the world, it’s ok to move at the pace or water. Gentle, persistent. Forward.

10/29/2025

Honored to be featured in ATMOS this week, in a conversation about how to live with climate change without burning out. 🌍

We talked about the roots of Surviving Climate Anxiety, and how resilience, grief, and the practice of hope are essential tools for navigating the emotional weight of our times.

This piece captures what I’ve seen again and again in my work: that eco-anxiety isn’t a flaw, it’s a signal. And when we learn to listen, it can guide us toward clarity, connection, and meaningful action.

Surviving Climate Anxiety is out now.

Read the full feature via the link in the comments.

10/28/2025

Music has always been one of my favorite ways to process emotion—and to find energy, reflection, and connection when words fall short.

This is the official playlist for Surviving Climate Anxiety: a mix of classic and contemporary songs that mirror the themes of the book: resilience, loss, hope, and our relationship with the natural world. Some tracks even connect to the people and stories shared in its pages.

You can listen now by scanning the Spotify code in the first slide.

To scan: open Spotify, tap Search, then the camera icon in the search bar. Point your camera at the code (or choose the image from your gallery) to open the playlist.

I hope this mix gives you and your loved ones space to breathe, reflect, and maybe even move a little.

Tag me if you decide to share the playlist on your profiles!

10/23/2025

Thoughts on the trail…

Feeling grateful for the humans who have protected nature in the past and those who continue to protect it today.

How can you give back to nature today?