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Doing Hope PodcastFeeding Us With Trees: Rethinking Food, Fire, and Our Role on the Land with Elspeth HayIn today’s episode, I talk with writer and journalist Elspeth Hay, author of Feed Us With Trees, whose work invites us to rediscover a food story far older — and far more hopeful — than industrial agriculture. Speaking from her home on Cape Cod, surrounded by oak woods that quietly shaped her research journey, Elspeth shares how a single insight — that acorns are edible — opened the door to an entirely new way of seeing food, land, and our role within ecosystems.She traces how nut trees like acorn, chestnut, and hazel once formed staple diets across the Northern Hemisphere...
2025-12-0731 min
Doing Hope PodcastTurning Europe's Farmers into Rockstars: Reimagining Food and Farming with Cindie Christiansen🌿 Coming in January: Doing Hope in PracticeInspired by all the hopeful conversations with my wonderful guests so far, I am creating something new: The Doing Hope in Practice Circles. Starting mid-January 2026 we will gather in small live circles around our virtual campfire - a space to turn the insights from Doing Hope into practice - in your work, your home or your community. This is for you if you are curious to explore what it means to turn hope into action. Booking opens in early December — if it speaks to you, read more here and join the i...
2025-11-1635 min
Doing Hope PodcastEngineering Hope: Designing Flood-Resilient Futures with LeslieIn this episode of Doing Hope, I walk with Leslie through Dublin’s Phoenix Park to talk about the power of engineering, patience, and community in the face of climate change. Leslie is a French engineer who specialises in water, flooding and climate resilience. After a master of engineering in France, she moved to Ireland and now works on the development of flood defences and water-related projects for an consulting engineering company. She is passionate by sustainability and undertook a second master in environmental engineering for sustainable development to further her knowledge. On the side, she is de...
2025-11-0225 min
Doing Hope PodcastReimagining Activewear: From Wood Fibres to Sustainable Sportswear with Franziska MescheIn this week’s episode, I speak with Franziska Mesche, founder of Tripulse, a sustainable activewear company redefining what it means to wear clothes that are good for both people and the planet.Franziska is on a mission to eliminate plastics and toxins from activewear which linger in the majority of sports clothes today. With her sustainable sports clothing lines, she is proving that it’s possible to create high-performing natural alternatives from certified wood-based fibres, while delivering both premium performance and commercial success.Together, we explore:* How Franziska ended up disrupting an indu...
2025-10-1234 min
Doing Hope PodcastTurning the Grid Green: What It Takes to Shift a State to Renewable EnergyIn this episode of Doing Hope, I speak with the unstoppable Leslie Glustrom, a biochemist-turned-climate-activist who has spent over 20 years working to decarbonise the U.S. electricity system from the ground up. Leslie brings extraordinary persistence, deep systems knowledge, and a refreshingly long-term view to the climate movement.Based in Boulder, Colorado, Leslie walked away from a paid career in biochemistry to focus full-time on climate advocacy—without pay—when it was still a niche concern in the U.S. She’s been instrumental in helping Colorado shift from over 90% fossil fuel electricity to a projected 90% renewable energy...
2025-09-2140 min
Doing Hope PodcastFrom Spare Gardens to Shared Futures: Scott Bryan’s Vision for Community RootsIn this episode, I speak with Scott Bryan, community organiser and co-founder of Community Roots, an Irish enterprise helping build thriving and resilient communities by turning unused gardens into shared growing spaces that reconnect people, cultures, and generations — one carrot at a time. Community Roots run 'Soil Mates,' a garden-share program connecting garden owners with budding growers to grow food and community. They invite people to reimagine how they typically use private space and perceive 'strangers' living in their community, all so we can reignite a sense of 'Meitheal' in communities everywhere!'Meitheal' (pronounced Me...
2025-09-0728 min
Doing Hope PodcastThe Power of Climate Art: Nicole Kelner on Turning Watercolours into Climate ActionIn this episode of Doing Hope, I speak with New York–based climate artist Nicole Kelner, known for her playful and powerful watercolour infographics that make climate and clean energy topics accessible, memorable, and even joyful. Nicole shares how she transitioned from operations in ed-tech and climate startups to becoming a full-time artist — a shift sparked by a 100-day art challenge that changed her life.Nicole’s story is a compelling blend of creativity, purpose, and quiet courage — showing how art can be a Trojan horse for truth and a tool for climate action.🎨 In this episod...
2025-08-2428 min
Doing Hope PodcastPower, Policy & Possibility: Megna Rajagopal on Clean Energy and Climate Advocacy in MENAWhat does climate action look like in one of the hottest parts of the world?In this powerful conversation, clean energy analyst and climate advocate Megna Rajagopal shares her story of growing up in Dubai, navigating the climate space with both technical insight and deep empathy. We talk about everything from solar innovation and circular economy trends to the emotional weight of working in a region already experiencing 50°C summers.* 📊 How Megna translates solar data into policy-shaping insights across the MENA region.* 🌺 The emotional side of climate work—and why it’s important...
2025-08-1030 min
Doing Hope PodcastFrom Ancient Oceans to Future Solutions: Maria Luisa Sanchez Montes on Climate, Curiosity, and CourageWhat can ancient rocks teach us about the climate future we're hurtling toward?In this inspiring episode, I speak with Dr. Maria Luisa Sanchez Montes, climate scientist, explorer, and creative problem-solver. Marisa takes us deep into Earth’s history through ocean sediments and plant lipids, showing how our current emissions mirror climates not seen for millions of years.But her story doesn’t stop in the lab. With a career that spans academic excellence, IPCC contributions, and innovative microbial research, Marisa has now turned her focus toward tangible, people-powered solutions to reimagining sustainable clothing. She shar...
2025-07-2735 min
Doing Hope PodcastChange Clothes, Change Futures - with Mary FlemingWelcome back to Doing Hope — the podcast where we meet everyday changemakers building brighter futures.Today, I’m talking with Mary Fleming, founder of Change Clothes, a creative reuse initiative that began as a one-week community event in Crumlin, Dublin and has since blossomed into one of Ireland’s most exciting grassroots social enterprises.Rooted in environmental values and a deep love for textiles, Mary’s work tackles textile waste while creating inclusive, joyful spaces where people — and garments — get a second chance. From Ireland’s first permanent weekly swap shop to repair workshops, circular fashion market...
2025-07-1325 min
Doing Hope PodcastThe Natural Rebel: Reclaiming Feminine Wisdom in Sustainability Work with Dani BakerDani is a sustainability advocate and founder of Natural Rebel. With 15+ years in the field, she brings heart and depth to conversations about our connection to the planet and ourselves. Her work creates space for reflection, emotional healing, and community through mindfulness and women’s circles. Dani’s mission is to help people trust their inner voice and build a more authentic, sustainable world together. In this soulful conversation, she shares the challenges of mainstreaming sustainability, why burnout is a growing issue, and how embracing feminine values like pause, connection, and trust could reshape how we lead and...
2025-06-2927 min
Doing Hope PodcastA Wilder World Is Possible — one 3x3m Patch at a Time - with Jon Conradi Founder of Wild MosaicWhat if rewilding wasn’t just for landowners or scientists, but for everyone — in cities, gardens, and rented plots? This week on Doing Hope, I speak with Jon Conradi, founder of Wild Mosaic, about making rewilding radically accessible. Through his project, people become Rewilders: subscribing to a 3x3m patch of land and following its transformation into a flourishing habitat — while rediscovering their own relationship with the wild.This is a story of loneliness and belonging, tiny insects and big ideas, and finding hope by reconnecting with life.In this episode, we talk about:* Wh...
2025-06-1537 min
Doing Hope PodcastFrom Corporate Sustainability to Local Climate Leadership: Regeneration Starts Where You Are - with Laila JB Martins, Strategist, Trainer, and Facilitator🎙 Guest: Laila JB MartinsIn this deeply moving conversation, I speak with Laila JB Martins — a Brazilian strategist, facilitator, and regenerative thinker based in Bonn, Germany — about what it means to live and lead in service of the planet, starting right where you are.Laila shares how her journey from corporate sustainability roles (like DHL and the UN) to local regenerative work has taught her that hope is not something we find — it's something we practice.🌍 In this episode, Laila reflects on:* What trees have taught her about grief, resilience, and belonging* Why understa...
2025-06-0133 min
Doing Hope PodcastHow a Dublin Community is Leading Climate Action from the Ground Up - with Caitríona Kenny, Co-Founder and Chair of Connecting CabraToday we meet Caitríona Kenny, a community officer, environmental educator and one of the co-founders of the Sustainable Energy Community Connecting Cabra in Dublin 7, Ireland. Sustainable Energy Communities are community-led initiatives to empower locals to take climate action at a local level. Cabra was one of the first to establish in Ireland and the community has since expanded their connect-learn-and-share model to also include biodiversity projects, tree planting and growing food together. I spoke with Caitríona to understand how they made this happen and what we can learn from their journey to inspire you to start your ow...
2025-05-1830 min
Doing Hope PodcastTurning Polluted Land into Hope: Regenerating Land By Growing Industrial Hemp - with Frederik Verstraete, CEO EarthPlus and C-BiotechToday, we are meeting Frederich Verstraete from Belgium, who combines his entrepreneurial spirit and decades of business expertise to build a greener future by bringing back hemp as a sustainable raw material for industries and manufacturing. But that’s not all. The real hopeful story is that he is growing hemp on contaminated land, land that is deemed unusable due to pollution with forever chemicals. Listen to how he and his team is making the impossible possible.Recording location: Meeting via Zoom in the C-Biotech office in BelgiumConnect with Frederik:LinkedIn: https://ww...
2025-05-0532 min
Doing Hope PodcastCan a Game Change Your Behaviour? How Mobile Games Spark Climate Action – with Nathan Cruz Coulson, Co-Founder of Bold Donut GamesToday we are hearing from Nathan, the Co-Founder of Bold Donut Games and how his fun mobile games help 1000s of people learn about actionable sustainable behaviours in a fun and playful way.Recoding location: A quiet spot among oaks and beech trees in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland.Connect with Nathan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncruzcoulson/Bold Donut website: https://www.bolddonut.comPlay the game at MyWaste.ie "Take a minute before you bin it!" campaign game: https://bolddonut.itch.io/take-a-minuteESB Networks...
2025-04-2726 min
Doing Hope PodcastDoing Hope Episode 0: Intention SettingI am delighted to introduce the Doing Hope podcast and bringing you Episode 0 today. In this short solo episode I share my intention for this podcast and a bit about my personal backstory of why I feel called to record inspiring stories of changemakers across the world.Recoding location: A small woodland in Hennef, GermanyFor comments, ideas and collaborations contact me at:email: claudia@claudiageratz.comwebsite: claudiageratz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiageratz/🎹 Intro Music by the talented Alberto Gariglio. L...
2025-03-2510 min
Finding Your DirectionPositive Psychology and Career Shifts: A Conversation with Claudia and ClaraIn this episode of "Finding Your Direction," Emma discusses career transitions with Claudia Geratz, a former tech professional turned positive psychologist and career coach, and Dr. Clara O'Byrne, a coaching psychologist and educator. They explore the gradual nature of their career changes, influenced by pivotal moments like the pandemic and personal values.
Key takeaways:
Claudia unfolds her remarkable journey from a two-decade-long tech career to embracing positive psychology. Despite meeting what many would describe as traditional markers of success, she felt unfulfilled and discovered her passion for learning about t...
2024-02-1328 min
Recipes for SuccessS3:Ep 4, Claudia Geratz on How Positive Psychology, Exploring Your Interests & Following Your Strengths Leads to a Fulfilling LifeIn conversation with Claudia Geratz, a positive psychologist and career coach, she shares how breaking away from a traditionally successful career led her on a multi-year journey exploring psychology and climate change, which shaped a new, unexpected career path. The discussion encourages embracing curiosity, experimenting, and leveraging positive psychology to unlock untapped potential. Claudia explains how if there is a gap between what you want and what you have, harnessing your innate strengths enables you to close that gap. A fulfilling life demands individual expression: All you are meant to do is find what works for you.
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2024-01-2350 min
Coaching OutdoorsCoaching Outdoors Podcast - International Women's Day 2023 Special“Worldwide, everyone everywhere can step forward to truly #EmbraceEquity”In recognition of International Women’s Day 2023 we would like to honour the amazing female guests we have had on the Coaching Outdoors Podcast. We have selected a short snippet of each lady’s podcast to highlight the insight and experience they have to share. And maybe to entice you to watch their episode if you haven’t already.From examples of what brought them to outdoor coaching in the first place and what benefits they and their clients get from the experience, to examples of...
2023-03-0713 minCoaching OutdoorsCoaching Outdoors Episode 36 - Claudia Geratz“Trust in connection with outdoor coaching…this starts to build way before your clients even reach out to you. It starts in two pathways. The first, if a client considers outdoor coaching they are going to stalk you potential longer than they would do another coach because they need to have a bit more trust in you because you’re taking them to a place they’ve potentially never been before”This episode of the Coaching Outdoors Podcast delves deep into the topic of research into the benefits of taking coaching outdoors, both for the coach and the client...
2022-08-2256 min