How We Heal the Earth—and Ourselves—Together In-Person
This engaging and interactive talk blends climate science with emotional resilience. We’ll explore what’s happening locally with climate change, highlight hopeful solutions already underway in Colorado, and introduce a few simple coaching tools to help attendees manage eco-anxiety and stay grounded. This session includes:
- Local climate impacts and what communities are doing about them
- A brief live coaching demo using neuroscience-informed techniques
- Book recommendations on climate, motivation, and mental wellness
- A call to action for collective, hopeful change
Participants will leave feeling more empowered, connected, and motivated to take meaningful action—without burning out.
- Date:
- Wednesday, Oct 22 2025
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Location:
- Boulder Creek Room, Main Library
- Audience:
- Ages 18+
- Categories:
- Sustainability
From the presenter, Hanna Essenburg:
As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), I specialize in motivation and sustainable living, equipping you with the tools to drive meaningful change. My diverse certifications include:
- Functional Nutrition
- Motivation Coach Training using Emotional Freedom Technique [EFT] a.k.a tapping
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP]
- Positive Psychology
- Solution-Focused Grief Therapy
- Vegan Raw Food Preparation
With a background in legislative analysis and economics, I offer a pragmatic approach specifically for purpose driven individuals, e.g. activists, nonprofit professionals, etc. In addition, I have been trained as a Climate Reality Leader under Al Gore, enriching my understanding of environmental issues and sustainable practices. Fluent in Dutch and Indonesian, I bring a diverse, inclusive perspective to our coaching sessions. My expertise ensures that our coaching journey is not only insightful but also actionable, addressing the unique challenges you face in your mission-driven work.