In the final episode of Season One of "Second Nature: Living with Ecological Grief and Loss," host Ashlee Cunsolo reflects on the profound journey of Season One, highlighting powerful conversations with guests worldwide who have deeply influenced her understanding of ecological grief. She discusses the importance of acknowledging grief as a natural and rational response to environmental destruction and change, and stresses the value of community in processing these emotions.

Ashlee emphasizes learning from Indigenous and wisdom traditions, facing both grief and outrage, and finding courage in vulnerability. The season finale features an inspiring dialogue with Francis Weller, exploring how making grief a companion can inspire growth and action. Ultimately, Ashlee reminds us that, while there are no final answers to ecological loss, sharing authentic responses in solidarity is a courageous path forward. This series invites us all to walk hand-in-hand with grief, transforming sorrow into love, action, and deeper connection with the world.

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-- Welcome to Second Nature, a podcast about living with ecological grief. In each episode, Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo takes us on a deeply personal journey about planetary loss, and what we love, what we have lost, and how we move forward. Through a series of engaging, thought-provoking, and moving conversations with incredible guests from around the world, Second Nature is an invitation to come together to share stories of loss, love, despair, and joy, as we learn how to live with – and embrace – ecological grief and mourning.