In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chosen not to start a family for this reason, and a mental health expert about how to handle fears for the future.

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Guest: Nicola Palfrey, National Clinical Advisor, Headspace

Journalist: Chloe Christie

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski

Producer: Ninah Kopel

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In a recent TDA poll, 91% of respondents said they were experiencing climate anxiety and close to 90% said this made them worried about having kids. In this episode, we hear from someone who has chosen not to start a family for this reason, and a mental health expert about how to handle fears for the future.
Credits Guest: Nicola Palfrey, National Clinical Advisor, Headspace
Journalist: Chloe Christie
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel
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Are you not having kids for the climate?

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