# The Climate Optimist The Climate Optimist focuses on the practices of optimism in uncertain times; it's about shifting the narratives from fear and overwhelm to opportunity, possibilities, and growth. Page: Feed: --- ## [Yes, I'm (still) a Climate Optimist](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/yes-im-still-a-climate-optimist) _2026-08-14 · Anne Therese Gennari_ After over a decade as a climate optimist, I stand by this mission more than ever. Here's what makes me one! ## [Luckily, I got a bit depressed there for a minute](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/luckily-i-got-a-bit-depressed-there) _2026-07-16 · Anne Therese Gennari_ Allow me to get personal with you, even if it feels embarrassing to share it — I totally lost it today. ## [Why the heatwaves (unfortunately) will not lead to more climate action. Unless...](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/why-the-heatwaves-unfortunately-will) _2026-07-08 · Anne Therese Gennari_ Let's talk about the most important psychology of our times! ## [EXTREME HEAT: Here's how we nurture our climate optimism right now](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/extreme-heat-heres-how-we-nurture) _2026-06-26 · Anne Therese Gennari_ Europe is suffering through extreme heat waves and we’re all starting to wake up to the real effects of climate change. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203726121/0800f19de15ada11e2d14e5addeab002.mp3) ## [The Neuroscience of Change](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/the-neuroscience-of-change) _2026-06-24 · Anne Therese Gennari_ How to rethink how we relate to stress, uncertainty, and the stories we tell ourselves about what’s possible. ## [Where is sustainability missing the mark?](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/where-is-sustainability-missing-the) _2026-06-10 · Anne Therese Gennari_ A chat on stewardship and new narratives with Sophia Li ## [Finding the Bridge to Utopia: A Conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/finding-the-bridge-to-utopia-a-conversation-945) _2026-05-28 · Anne Therese Gennari_ A rare conversation with a legendary novelist and futurist! ## [What if the most sustainable thing a designer can do is simply stop?](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/what-if-the-most-sustainable-thing) _2026-05-27 · Anne Therese Gennari_ A conversation on trust, partnership, and bold change with fashion icon Mara Hoffman and Dana Davis ## [Highlighting Climate Optimism](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/highlighting-climate-optimism) _2026-05-22 · Anne Therese Gennari_ Hi! ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ry9sahPZJ91m) _2026-05-22 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [The AI Paradox and The Future We Choose with Sinead Bovell](https://theclimateoptimist.substack.com/p/the-ai-paradox-and-the-future-we) _2026-05-13 · Anne Therese Gennari_ The world IS changing - here's how we navigate these times with both intentionality and trust