Resilience in the End

So you want to flee the climate crisis. Now what? The impulse — like many of us privileged folks have — is to move. Run from the worsening weather. Go toward bluer pastures to avoid shitty governments. But it doesn’t work like that. There is no true safety now. I’ve come to realize our best option is to stay where we are — with community and connections we’ve already built — and settle in for a lo...

Deciding to grow some of your own food is an amazing goal, but how do you know exactly what to grow in your garden? Most of us don’t have a massive farm to do whatever we want on, so… we have to prioritize. Let’s talk about the 3 considerations I have in mind when I plan my garden for the next year. RESOURCES show notes join the newsletter/discord ETC get the book buy me a coffee Spotify Apple

I’ve been tapping maple syrup for three years. Here’s why you should try it too — waving at you fellow northerners! — and exactly how to do it on a bootstrap budget. I’ll also share tips on how to find maple trees if you don’t have any yourself. Let’s jump into this delicious topic! RESOURCES show notes join the newsletter/discord ETC get the book buy me a coffee Spotify Apple

Only eating food grown within 100 miles of your house. Could you do it? RESOURCES show notes join the newsletter/discord The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating by Alisa Smith & J.B. Mackinnon The Feast Nearby: How I lost my job, buried a marriage, and found my way by keeping chickens, foraging, preserving, bartering, and eating locally (all on $40 a week) by Robin Mather Animal, Vegetable,...

What will people come to you for in the end of the world? AKA sharing and honing your skills. Sure, it sounds a little dark when we frame skill-building as an apocalyptic move, but the fact is learning useful skills can help you muddle through everyday life more easily too. So let’s use this time to set a little action item: commit to spending one hour per week on developing or practicing your ski...

I made under $40K last year. Let's talk sustainability on a budget. Discover actionable tips & hacks (that aren’t just product recommendations!) on how to live sustainably without breaking the bank. I’m talking budget-friendly tips on being more eco-friendly as well as the nuances of sustainability & wealth. episode page blog post/’transcript’ get the book buy me a coffee Little Free Pantr...

Little Free Pantries - similar to little free libraries - are great for meeting immediate food insecurity and building community support. You can start or support one in multiple ways - let’s discuss! notes & transcript get the book buy me a coffee Little Free Pantry map Spotify Apple

This week we discuss the idea of self-sufficiency, why it's bullsh*t, & why community sufficiency. is superior. Strong community connections and big, communal solutions are critical to weathering big problems. Achieving self-sufficiency alone is impossible. notes & transcript get the book buy me a coffee cranberry recipe Spotify Apple

Welcome to our first quickfire practical & tactical episode: feed your community with Lasagna Love. Become a volunteer. Request a lasagna. notes & transcript get the book buy me a coffee Spotify Apple

Let’s talk about finding more space for gardening in the upcoming year by asking for spare gardening space from neighbors. We’ll talk tips, tricks, & scripts for how to get over the hump of awkward to make the ask.  notes & transcript get the book buy me a coffee Spotify Apple

Doom scrolling refers to the habit of constantly refreshing news sites and social media feeds to consume anxiety-inducing information. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work and it isn't the action you think it is. What to do instead? notes & transcript get the book buy me a coffee Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MK6dCCgR22NJD3XpzpxEY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-...

Prepping +1: we all need to be ready for the more frequent, more severe disruptions triggered by the climate crisis. So your practical action for today: the power’s out for four or five days, everyone’s OK but stuck in place and bored… what role do you play in your community? Are you coordinating big meals over a fire pit? Do you have a power bank to charge phones? Have extra tools or basic first...

Hi there and welcome to Resilience in the End, a weekly podcast that recognizes we’re in serious trouble but stubbornly focuses on how to find community & joy in the chaos. I’m your host, Polly, and today we’re going to talk about activism & how it's not the same for everyone. In this episode, we'll talk about thinking on your individual skills and how they can contribute to activism in un...

Hi there and welcome to Resilience in the End, a weekly podcast that recognizes we’re in serious trouble but stubbornly focuses on how to find community & joy in the chaos. I’m your host, Polly, and today we’re going to talk about the easiest way to foster community resilience: building relationships with your neighbors. Little Free Pantry

An introduction to Resilience in the End, a weekly podcast that recognizes we’re in serious trouble but stubbornly focuses on how to find community & joy in the chaos. Resources: US government climate resilience toolkit Got an episode idea? barksph@gmail.com Keep in touch: PollyBarks.com