Emotions of Change
Changemaking isn’t just strategy, indicators, or mission statements. It’s deeply emotional.
In this show, we dive into the emotions behind doing work that tries to make the world a better place. From anger to compassion, anxiety to joy—we’re here to share things we don’t usually see in LinkedIn posts or slide decks.
Why does this matter?
Because when you're trying to create change, feeling a lot is not only normal—it’s inevitable. Yet we rarely get space to understand how those emotions shape our work. That’s what this show is here for.
In each episode we explore one emotion through the raw, unfiltered story of a woman leading change somewhere in the world. These are not polished success stories. They’re honest and brave stories from the messy middle—the vulnerable, often invisible parts of change-making.
Then, we speak with guides—philosophers, therapists, practitioners—who help us learn how to navigate these emotions in ways that support both our well-being and our well-doing.
We made this podcast to help change-makers like you feel less alone and more supported in your emotional journey to make a difference.
If you’re doing the work and feeling everything that comes with it—we made this for you.
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Emotions of Change
When guilt becomes the fuel
Ep. 3 - When guilt becomes the fuel: Renata Minerbo, Miki Kashtan and Aurelia Saint-Just on Guilt.
What happens when the fuel behind your change work isn't just clarity or care, but also guilt?
In this episode of Emotions of Change, Brazilian social entrepreneur Renata shares how the weight of privilege slowly pushed her from purpose into burnout, and what happened when she finally stopped to question the guilt driving her.
Alongside reflections from host Michelle Grant and insights from non-violent communication teachers and practitioners Miki Kashtan and Aurelia Saint-Just, we explore what guilt is really doing in our work, and how we can begin to move through it.
Miki introduces a four-stage framework for processing the guilt of privilege - taking us from denial, guilt or shame, to tenderness and collective stewardship. This episode offers a map, and a deeply human story for navigating one of the hardest emotions in change work.
Further information:
To read more about the four step process, and to see the transcript to the full interview with Miki and Aurelia on how to navigate the guilt of privilege, scroll down to the bottom of the episode page: www.thegreatfull.com/eoc-podcast/ep3-when-guilt-becomes-fuel
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For more information about Renata’s current work see Be the Earth foundation, where she is a Trustee and Head Community and Partnerships: https://www.betheearth.foundation/
For more Miki and Aurelia’s work at the Non-Violent Global Liberation community visit: https://nglcommunity.org/
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