When you catch yourself thinking, “Somebody should do something,” what happens if you realize that somebody could be you?

Rachel sits down with conservation advocate Emily Ryan, known online as Earth to Emily, for a passionate conversation about protecting wild Florida, finding hope in nature, and speaking up before you feel qualified. Emily shares how returning home to a beloved wetland replaced by development moved her from heartbreak to action, armed with a phone and a willingness to learn out loud.

Together, they explore how to turn doomscrolling into meaningful involvement, help children build a connection with wildlife, and use your everyday influence for something you care about. They also discuss responsible development, wildlife corridors, and bringing conservation into the decisions we make in our communities and at the ballot box.

Whether your heart belongs to Florida’s wildlife or an entirely different cause, this episode invites you to get curious, get involved, and show the next generation what it looks like to care.

Join Rachel and Terri at the I’m Changing the Narrative Soul Retreat, February 25–27, 2027, in Florida. Visit https://www.rachelbaribeau.com/ictn-retreat; for retreat information and registration.

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