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Hi Reader,
Does this resonate?
Eco-Angst Is Real (and Growing)
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Do you ever feel that mix of anxiety, grief, or frustration about the state of the planet? You’re not alone. Researchers now call it “eco-anxiety,” and in one international survey of young people, nearly 60% said they are “very worried” about climate change, with almost half saying it affects their daily lives.
But here’s the important part: eco-angst doesn’t have to paralyze us. It can also be a compass pointing us toward what matters most.
What We’re Upset About (and Why It Hurts)
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When I talk with people—and when I look at the research—the same pain points keep surfacing:
- Feeling powerless against giant systems: industrial agriculture, fossil fuels, corporate influence.
- Greenwashing—brands claiming “eco” while polluting behind the scenes.
- Hidden toxins in food, water, and homes.
- The unfair burden on individuals: recycle harder while governments and corporations keep polluting.
- Grief and guilt watching species vanish and ecosystems collapse.
No wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed.
A Different Path: Kendra Hoffman on Earth Care
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That’s why I loved this week’s Green Living Now conversation with ecological designer Kendra Hoffman.
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Instead of chasing the impossible goal of “saving the planet,” she shows how her Earth Care Compass invites us to:
- Reclaim childlike wonder as fuel for resilience.
- Create small, daily practices like a simple “sit spot” in nature.
- Focus on change that’s local, small, and reciprocal.
- Remember that caring for Earth is self-care too.
It’s a refreshing, hopeful perspective—especially if you’ve been feeling weighed down by eco-angst.
Your Small Steps Matter
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Eco-angst may be real, but so is your power. Even the smallest actions—choosing one toxin-free swap, planting a pollinator flower, joining neighbors in a boycott—can build momentum. Kendra’s reminder is simple but profound: we have more power than we think.
If you’ve been craving hope with a compass, this conversation is for you.
 ​🎧 Listen here​
Be well,
Amy
Green Living Mentor | Organic Farmer | Upcoming TEDx Speaker
PS: Want to start with one small step today? Grab my free guide: The Conscious Woman’s Guide: 5 Steps to a Toxin-Free Home & Lifestyle​
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