Summary: When Living Green Gets Exhausting<br> <br> I’ll just go ahead and say it: eco-friendly lifestyles can leave us feeling weary, and that’s because living green requires extra time, patience, energy, and—sometimes—financial means.<br> But the heaviness associated with choosing sustainable choices day in and day out stems from experiencing a trifecta of difficult emotions, too, including confusion, hopelessness, and anger.<br> Today I bring you a conversation with <a href="https://cherylleutjen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cheryl Leutjen</a>. Cheryl is the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2WQBg0U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Earth Now</a>, a collection of essays that delve into the experience she coins eco-madness. Cheryl divulges her personal struggles with eco-madness as she attempts to navigate daily life as someone who cares too much in a society that cares too little; she offers honesty, too, and chronicles how she copes.<br> In our conversation today we focus less on concrete tips and more about finding ways to survive and thrive despite experiencing difficult emotions and understanding difficult environmental truths.<br> <br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [5:24] A definition of eco-madness and how the concept differs from eco anxiety<br> [9:45] Practical ways to cope day to day despite feelings of frustration, hopelessness, and anger<br> [19:45] The importance of setting intentions as an environmental steward<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IndieBound.org</a><br> <br> * This week’s episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.kindlaundry.com/?ref=ml9jgvf8eatj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kind Laundry</a>. (Use code MINIMAL at checkout for 10% off your order!)<br> * Sustainable Minimalism (the book!) is <a href="https://amzn.to/3mqBtU0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">available for pre-order now</a>!<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/087/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#087: How to Cope with Eco-Anxiety in 4 Steps</a>.<br> * Love the show? Help it grow by leaving a quick review! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br>
