Gail Hochachka — The Psychology of Climate Change: Understanding the Causes and Finding Solutions to the Great Challenge of Our Time — Part 2

In this thoughtful presentation, climate change researcher Gail Hochachka dives into the psychology of climate change, examining why people think and act the way they do—and how meaningful engagement can emerge across diverse worldviews. Drawing from developmental psychology, integral theory, and her fieldwork, she explores how meaning-making stages influence people’s climate perspectives and behaviors. The conversation reveals pathways for scalable climate action by overcoming value–action gaps, facilitating intersubjective dialogue, and leveraging spiritual development stages to foster deeper awareness and collective purpose.

Key takeaways include:
• Climate change as a catalyst for inner and cultural awakening
• The need to engage multiple meaning-making styles to build shared understanding
• How individual actions ripple into collective impact
• The spiritual dimensions of moving toward a world-centric consciousness

I want to Learn and I have between 30 and 60 minutes

Source: Deep Transformation Podcast

Functional Sector: Hub, Relationships, Justice

Date Added: 2023-09-06

	Category: Positive Solutions
	Format: Podcast
	Duration: between 30 and 60 minutes