Summary: Difficult Sustainability Conversations<br> <br> If you are passionate about sustainability, you may often find yourself in the middle of thorny interpersonal interactions. Here are just a few statements I’ve heard over the years in which I’ve tried – but miserably failed! – to bridge the gap between my opinions and the persons’ sitting in front of me:<br> “Environmental policies kill jobs.”<br> “God is omnipotent. He’ll take care of climate change.”<br> “Recycling is pointless. Why bother?”<br> Today I’m speaking with fellow podcaster <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefullysustainablepod/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jaiko Celka</a>. Jaiko is the host of <a href="https://hopefullysustainable.podbean.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hopefully Sustainable</a>, a weekly show in which Jaiko speaks with extraordinary people who are making the world a better place.<br> Jaiko is cool, calm, and collected (unlike me!) so she is the perfect person to offer advice on how to balance environmental passions in touchy interpersonal interactions.<br> Here’s a preview of our conversation:<br> [6:45] Why hope matters<br> [9:00] 5 tips for talking to naysayers about sustainability<br> [17:40] How to respond to the criticism that individual efforts don’t matter<br> [21:45] What to say when environmentalism and religion collide<br> [26:00] The common ground that exists between all of us when politics come into the mix<br> <br> * This episode is sponsored by AeroGarden. <a href="https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100332464-14456558" target="_top" rel="noopener">Use code MINIMAL for 20% off your order!</a><br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/143/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#143: How to Discuss Climate Change (Without Discussing Politics)</a>.<br> * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! <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> <br> <br> <br> <br>
