This is a remarkable — and overwhelming — time to be alive. Everywhere you look, people are facing crises: climate change, social upheaval, mental health challenges, and more. It can feel impossible for one person to make a difference, and that sense of isolation is something many of us share. In this miniseries from the Post Carbon Institute, in collaboration with the Omega Resilience Awards, we meet five individuals from Morocco, the Philippines, India, Chile, and Uganda. Each has responded to the challenges in their communities in deeply creative and unique ways — from empowering local farmers and building resilient food systems, to using storytelling and narrative therapy to heal individuals and strengthen community bonds. These stories reveal different faces of the polycrisis, but together they show a universal truth: meaningful action is possible, even in the face of overwhelming problems. The series is an invitation to witness their courage, be inspired by their ingenuity, and consider the ways we might bring our own skills and gifts to our communities.
In The Rising Tide
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This is a remarkable — and overwhelming — time to be alive. Everywhere you look, people are facing crises: climate change, social upheaval, mental health challenges, and more. It can feel impossible for one person to make a difference, and that sense of isolation is something many of us share. In this miniseries from the Post Carbon Institute, in collaboration with the Omega Resilience Awards, we meet five individuals from Morocco, the Philippines, India, Chile, and Uganda. Each has responded to the challenges in their communities in deeply creative and unique ways — from empowering local farmers and building resilient food systems, to using storytelling and narrative therapy to heal individuals and strengthen community bonds. These stories reveal different faces of the polycrisis, but together they show a universal truth: meaningful action is possible, even in the face of overwhelming problems. The series is an invitation to witness their courage, be inspired by their ingenuity, and consider the ways we might bring our own skills and gifts to our communities.
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May 12, 2026
Raviraj Shetty: Rewriting the Stories We Live By
<h2><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2><p>In this episode, we travel to India to speak with narrative practitioner, occupational therapist, and educator Raviraj Shetty. He is the co-founder of Narrative Practices India Collective and works with children, families, and communities to explore how stories shape our sense of self, belonging, and possibility—especially in contexts shaped by inequality, ecological change, and social fragmentation.</p><p>Raviraj’s path is guided by a deep commitment to people and place. We hear about his work using narrative practice as a community-centered approach to mental health and healing, and what it means to understand story not just as something we tell, but as something we live.</p><p>Raviraj shares his perspective on care, imagination, and what he calls “relentless hope,” offering a powerful example of how reimagining our stories can help communities reclaim dignity, rebuild connection, and create new pathways forward.</p><p>You can hear more from Alex at <u><a href="https://www.resilience.org/human-nature-odyssey-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Human Nature Odyssey</a></u>. </p><p>Please subscribe wherever you enjoy your podcasts, leave us a review, and visit <u><a href="http://resilience.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">resilience.org</a></u>.</p><h2><strong>Sources & Links</strong></h2><p><u><a href="https://www.narrativepracticesindia.com/raviraj-shetty" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Narrative Practices India Collective</a></u></p><h2><strong>Credits</strong></h2><p>In The Rising Tide is hosted and edited by Alex Leff, in collaboration with <u><a href="http://resilience.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resilience.org</a></u>. This series was made with support from a grant from Omega Resilience Awards, a project of the nonprofit Commonweal. Find out more at <u><a href="http://orawards.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ORAwards.org</a></u>.</p>
May 5, 2026
Millaray Huichalaf: Defending Indigenous Land and Water
<h2><strong>Show Notes</strong></h2><p>In this episode, we travel to Chile to speak with Mapuche leader, water defender, and spiritual activist, Millaray Huichalaf. Rooted in the traditions and worldview of the Mapuche people, Millaray has been at the forefront of efforts to protect rivers and ancestral lands from extractive development, advocating for the rights of both her community and the ecosystems they depend on.</p><p>Millaray’s path is shaped by a deep connection to place and a commitment to future generations. We hear what it means to defend land and water not just as resources, but as living beings—and how Indigenous knowledge and spiritual practice guide her work. Millaray shares her perspective on resistance, resilience, and renewal, offering a powerful vision of how honoring ancestral wisdom can lead toward a more balanced and life-sustaining future.</p><p>Thank you so much to our expert translator, Diana Rosenfeld.</p><p>You can hear more from Alex at Human Nature Odyssey.</p><p>Please subscribe wherever you enjoy your podcasts, leave us a review, and visit resilience.org.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Learn More About Millaray:</strong></h2><ul><li><u><a href="https://lab.org.uk/millaray-huichalaf-mapuche-sacred-river/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Latin American Bureau article</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://orato.world/2024/08/25/photographer-wins-2024-world-press-photo-contest-for-years-long-project-capturing-the-mapuche-indigenous-community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orato article</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.goethe.de/ins/id/en/kul/kue/mmo/bsr/22339400.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goethe article</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://www.vice.com/es/article/millaray-huichalaf-la-voz-de-un-rio-sagrado/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vice article</a></u></li><li><u><a href="https://drawnandquarterly.com/news/making-millaray-huichalaf-in-movements-moments/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Graphic Novel</a></u></li></ul><br/><h2><strong>Credits</strong></h2><p>In The Rising Tide is hosted and edited by Alex Leff, in collaboration with <u><a href="http://resilience.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resilience.org</a></u>. This series was made with support from a grant from Omega Resilience Awards, a project of the nonprofit Commonweal. Find out more at <u><a href="http://orawards.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ORAwards.org</a></u>.</p>
April 28, 2026
Gerald Barekye: Climate Justice from the Ground Up
<p>In this episode, we travel to Uganda to speak with human rights defender, environmental activist, and community organizer, Gerald Barekye. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Agricultural Innovation (CERAI), and works with communities in the oil-affected region of Albertine Graben. His work supports those most impacted by environmental degradation and fighting for both ecological and human rights.</p><p>Gerald’s path is driven by a deep commitment to place and people. We hear about his work mobilizing young people to build climate justice movements in Uganda and what it means to stand up for communities facing environmental and economic pressures. Gerald shares his perspective on creating meaningful change from the ground up and offers a powerful example of how local action, courage, and collective organizing can shape a more just and resilient future.</p><p>You can hear more from Alex at <u><a href="https://www.resilience.org/human-nature-odyssey-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Human Nature Odyssey</a></u>. </p><p>Please subscribe wherever you enjoy your podcasts, leave us a review, and visit <u><a href="http://resilience.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">resilience.org</a></u>.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Sources & Links</strong></h2><p><u><a href="https://ceraiug.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centre for Environmental Research and Agriculture Innovations</a></u></p><p></p><p>In The Rising Tide is hosted and edited by Alex Leff, in collaboration with <u><a href="http://resilience.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resilience.org</a></u>. This series was made with support from a grant from Omega Resilience Awards, a project of the nonprofit Commonweal. Find out more at <u><a href="http://orawards.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ORAwards.org</a></u>.</p><p></p>
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