Episode Summary:
In this episode of the School of Healing podcast, host Dominiece Clifton interviews Laura Hartley, a climate activist and coach. They discuss the connection between burnout and climate change, as well as the role of capitalism and patriarchy in perpetuating burnout. Laura explains that the principles of capitalism, including the pursuit of infinite growth, the manufactured production of scarcity, and the devaluation of living systems, contribute to the experience of burnout. She also highlights the importance of unlearning and reframing beliefs and behaviors that are rooted in these systems. The conversation explores the need for self-love and the impact of perfectionism on burnout. Practical steps for getting off the hamster wheel and finding freedom are also discussed. The conversation explores the importance of reconnecting with our bodies and listening to its signals to avoid burnout. It emphasizes the need to slow down, unlearn societal expectations, and prioritize rest and self-care. The guests discuss the role of values and imagination in finding purpose and meaning in life. They also highlight the connection between personal healing and collective action in addressing societal crises. The conversation concludes with a reminder to release, reconnect, and remember on the journey to getting free.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Fire Soundbites You Don't Want To Miss!
"Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell."
"Jungles and oceans and forests only have value when we can take something from them."
"Feeling guilty when we take time off or when we rest."
"I love what you said about like the time scarcity piece, just to get out of the urgency that is what we live in these days."
"It's not quite like that. You know, I think it is instead the day by day, slightly unsexy work of like noticing the pattern and then kind of choosing again."
About Laura Hartley:
Laura Hartley is an activist & coac
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
CONNECT WITH DOM:
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the School of Healing podcast, host Dominiece Clifton interviews Laura Hartley, a climate activist and coach. They discuss the connection between burnout and climate change, as well as the role of capitalism and patriarchy in perpetuating burnout. Laura explains that the principles of capitalism, including the pursuit of infinite growth, the manufactured production of scarcity, and the devaluation of living systems, contribute to the experience of burnout. She also highlights the importance of unlearning and reframing beliefs and behaviors that are rooted in these systems. The conversation explores the need for self-love and the impact of perfectionism on burnout. Practical steps for getting off the hamster wheel and finding freedom are also discussed. The conversation explores the importance of reconnecting with our bodies and listening to its signals to avoid burnout. It emphasizes the need to slow down, unlearn societal expectations, and prioritize rest and self-care. The guests discuss the role of values and imagination in finding purpose and meaning in life. They also highlight the connection between personal healing and collective action in addressing societal crises. The conversation concludes with a reminder to release, reconnect, and remember on the journey to getting free.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Fire Soundbites You Don't Want To Miss!
"Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell."
"Jungles and oceans and forests only have value when we can take something from them."
"Feeling guilty when we take time off or when we rest."
"I love what you said about like the time scarcity piece, just to get out of the urgency that is what we live in these days."
"It's not quite like that. You know, I think it is instead the day by day, slightly unsexy work of like noticing the pattern and then kind of choosing again."
About Laura Hartley:
Laura Hartley is an activist & coac
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
CONNECT WITH DOM: