👋 Hi, everybody! This week, I am beyond excited to introduce a new project — and a new voice you’ll be hearing from here in Looking Forward.
Several months ago, we asked you about the level of anxiety you feel for the fate of our planet. The results were pretty revealing — 71 percent of you responded that you feel anxious about our climate future every day. Given the dire nature of the headlines as we start off 2026, for the climate and beyond, I can only imagine that anxiety has reached new levels — as, admittedly, it has for me.
So today, I want to introduce you to Leslie Davenport. She has over two decades of experience as a practicing therapist, and is a leader in the field of climate-aware therapy. And she’s here to answer your questions about the complicated intersections between climate change, emotions, and mental health.
Have you been processing climate-related anxiety, grief, anger, or guilt? Wondering how to help a family member or friend? Frustrated by someone who just doesn’t get it? Trying to balance taking action and finding peace? Submit your questions here, and over the next few months we’ll feature some of them in Looking... Read more
