Guilt of Existence - Finding Peace on a Dying Planet

If you're someone who's found yourself overwhelmed while looking at product labeling, this bite-sized episode is for you. I'll go over a few terms that are commonly associated with being "eco-friendly"... but not everything is always as it seems.

An ENTIRE year of GoE??? Wow! This marks a huge milestone for me so, in this episode, I take some time to reflect on what I've learned from Guilt of Existence so far.

A new year is almost upon us! That makes it the perfect time to join GoE in Self Care to Save the Earth! SCSE is more than just bubble baths & fairy smut; it's about prioritizing certain lifestyle changes to help you help the environment.

If you're feeling conflicted about what to buy folks for the holidays, let this episode guide you towards some awesome gift ideas that are functional & eco-friendly... but not in a "reusable straw & beeswax wrap" kind of way. This episode also offers some alternative traditions for anyone who is tired of the consumerism that surrounds the holidays & are looking for new wa...

This episode goes over 5 traits that will help you become a PERFECT environmentalist... in my opinion.

Don't get BAMBOOZLED! This episode takes a brief look at the good, the bad, & the ugly when it comes to timber harvesting.

If you could wake up to any natural view, what would it be? A lot of people might say they’d love waking up to the sound of waves on waterfront property (so soothing, I get it), BUT BUYER BEWARE; as beautiful as waterfront property may be, it comes with a lot more issues than one may initially realize. References: FEMA Flood Maps - https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home FEMA Flood Insurance - https://ww...

This episode dives into how I’ve been dealing with environmental guilt while grieving the loss of my sweet dog, Cricket (spoiler: it hasn’t been great). After reflecting the past few weeks, I also share a few things I wish I would have done to help myself navigate the grieving process. 

Honey Bees are the IMPOSTER??? This episode brings up the ugly side of honey bees, sheds some light on our native bees, & gives some ideas to help our native pollinators. Sources: NWF, The Truth About Honey Bees - https://www.nwf.org/Home/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2021/June-July/Gardening/Honey-Bees USGS, How many species of native bees are in the United States - https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/ho...

For those of us who care about animals, maybe a little more than others, seeing roadkill is always gonna be something that bothers us. The goal of this episode is to give you a few tips to help you find some peace during those upsetting moments.

Many of us want to be better for the planet but don't know where to start; I know, it can get overwhelming. The good news is, you don't have to do it all! You just need to get started, even if that means starting small. This episode highlights some easy actions & useful items that you can do & use to be better for the natural world.

We've all heard it before; material things won't make us happy. Unfortunately though, for most of us, that isn't always enough to keep us from making random, unnecessary purchases. Many of us know that these items will eventually end up in a landfill, or worse, waterways, wetlands, & other ecosystems, but it can be an extremely difficult habit to break. Sometimes, one purchase can spiral us in...

It's critical that we stay positive when it comes to our environmental efforts, but let's be real; constant positivity is not realistic for most of us, especially considering what humans are doing to other humans and our natural world. If you've ever asked yourself, "do my environmental efforts even matter?", let this episode act as a reminder that it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed, upset...

Trigger Warning: While in a vague sense, suicide is briefly mentioned in this episode. Today, we are going to be talking about something that might make you uncomfortable, it might make you angry, it might definitely get you some weird looks if you talk about it in public to the wrong person… OR it might give you a little bit of relief that you didn’t even know you needed.  Voluntary Human Ex...

Stupid Chryslers? Pigs in leggings? Absolute walnuts? This episode has EVERYTHING... okay, maybe not everything, but it's good start.  If you've ever thought about your impact on the planet and then felt guilty about it, this episode might be up your alley. We'll look at some reasons why folks feel guilty about environmental issues, with a specific focus on existential environmental guilt (EE...

Have you ever thought about the environment and then felt guilty for... just being here? For existing? If so, this might be up your alley. Introducing Guilt of Existence, a podcast geared toward finding peace on a dying planet. Join environmentalist Sydney Holler for tips on staying positive when environmental efforts seem hopeless, guidance on how to live a more sustainable life, and information...