{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f3e7b3be-7600-55a2-ab13-90336700cf18/67f74d3cf7389b49498c8135?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Blue Minds - Bonus Ep #1 - Unpacking Eco-Anxiety - A/Prof Caroline Gao","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6225fae2118c5487cf94dff4/1744260255903-c42c22e0-b718-4f6b-b768-027076df3f29.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>🎙️&nbsp;<strong>Welcome to Episode 1 of the Blue Minds Special Series on the Good Humans Podcast! Unpacking Eco Anxiety</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this inspiring first episode of our&nbsp;<em>Blue Minds Special Series</em>, I’m joined by co-host&nbsp;<strong>Kal Glanznig</strong>—ocean advocate, documentary filmmaker, and the co-creator of&nbsp;<em>Blue Minds Youth Ocean Leadership</em>. Together, we’re diving into the rising tide of eco-anxiety and exploring how young Australians can turn fear into fuel for meaningful action.</p><p><br></p><p>Our special guest today is&nbsp;<strong>Caroline Gao</strong>—a biostatistician at Orygen, one of the world's largest youth mental health research organisations. Caroline brings such a grounded, powerful perspective on how climate distress is impacting young people, and how hope, purpose, and community are key to building resilience.</p><p>This conversation sets the tone for the&nbsp;<em>Blue Minds Series</em>: real talk about mental health, the environment, and empowering the next generation to lead with courage and creativity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Cover in This Episode:</strong></p><p>✅ What eco-anxiety actually is—and why it’s growing in young people</p><p>✅ Caroline’s personal journey through climate distress and her research</p><p>✅ How to balance urgency with optimism in the face of global challenges</p><p>✅ The power of youth leadership and intergenerational storytelling</p><p>✅ Tangible tools to support your mental wellbeing while driving change</p><p>✅ The mission behind&nbsp;<em>Blue Minds</em>&nbsp;and what’s to come in the series</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Kal Glanznig &amp; Blue Minds:</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram →&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blueminds__/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@blueminds__</a></p><p>🌊 Learn more &amp; book a Blue Minds workshop for your school →&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.blueminds.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.blueminds.org.au</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to:</p><p>✅ Subscribe to the podcast</p><p>⭐ Leave a 5-star rating &amp; review</p><p>📲 Share this episode with a friend</p><p>📸 Tag us in your story and help spread the Blue Minds mission!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🌍 Learn more about Cooper &amp; The Good Human Factory:</p><p>🔗 Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/goodhumanspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@goodhumanspod</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thegoodhumanfactory</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cooperchapman</a></p><p>💻 Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.thegoodhumanfactory.com</a></p><p>🛍️ Merch: Use code&nbsp;<strong>PODCAST</strong>&nbsp;for 25% OFF –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Here</a></p><p>📚 Workshop Enquiry:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Enquire Here</a></p><p>📩 Sponsorship Enquiries: Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Cooper@thegoodhumanfactory.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cooper@thegoodhumanfactory.com</a></p>","author_name":"The Good Human Factory"}