5 Positive Environmental Podcast Episodes for Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!

Lately, the news can feel like a lot – melting ice caps, wildfires, plastic popping up where it really, really doesn’t belong… so let’s flip the script. Today shouldn’t be about doomscrolling climate headlines or tapping through Instagram stories. It should be about actually reconnecting with our planet.

So, stop doing whatever you were busy with. Minimize those 27 apps running in the background. And take a deep breath in and out.

Now, open your favorite music app – Spotify, Amazon Music, whatever you vibe with – and hit play on something soothing, like “Meet Me by the Ocean” by Center of Attention and Natureland. 

Close your eyes. Let the music wash over you. Let your shoulders drop. Allow nature to do the talking for a moment.

Feeling more grounded? Good. Now, let’s ride that wave with 5 uplifting and inspiring podcast episodes.

1. “The Antidote to Climate Anxiety”

In this episode of “The Gray Area,” host Sean Illing chats with marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of “What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures.” Ayana brings a refreshing, hopeful take on climate change, encouraging us to stop waiting for disaster and start imagining a better future. She believes that by thinking about solutions, we can actually make a difference.

Where to listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

2. “The Swarm of People Intent on Saving Our Bees”

What if saving bees was in the hands of everyday people? In this episode of “There’s More to That,” host Ari Daniel dives into the world of native American bees and the “beeple,” a passionate group of bee enthusiasts helping to protect them. Ari talks with writer Susan Freinkel and bee lover Michael Veit about why these precious insects matter and how the beeple are making a difference. 

Where to listen: Spotify, Smithsonian Magazine, Apple Podcasts.

3. “What Camels Teach Us About the Future”

In this episode of the “Chasing Life” podcast, Bill Weir talks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the climate crisis and why there’s still hope. From rising temperatures to climate anxiety, they explore how we can care for the planet and ourselves without giving up comfort. Bill shares what’s working, what needs to change, and the big ideas behind his new book “Life as We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World.”

Where to listen: Spotify, CNN, Apple Podcasts.

4.“Prescription for nature”

In this episode of WWF’s “Call of the Wild,” host Cel Spellman explores how spending just 20 minutes a day outside can boost your well-being. He’s joined by GP Dr Sara Kayat, actor Harris Dickinson, and nature advocate Shantyl Rogers to unpack the power of the outdoors. Part of WWF’s Prescription for Nature campaign, this conversation is your invitation to slow down, step outside, and reconnect.

Where to listen: Spotify, WWF. 

5.“Campaigning, Collaborating, Motivating”

Young people are leading the charge on climate action, but what’s it really like behind the scenes? In this episode of “Imagining Tomorrow,” Emma Newman speaks with Destiny Boka-Batesa, a young clean-air campaigner in London. They dive into what it takes to campaign while juggling studies, stress, and social media pressure – and what keeps them going despite the challenges. It’s a powerful look at the passion and resilience driving the next generation of climate activists.

Where to listen: Spotify, Friends of the Earth, Apple Podcasts.

We hope you’re feeling relaxed and inspired! Now, let this final track fuel your energy into action – because Earth Day is every day. 

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