EP#03 Beyond The Obvious: Reclaiming the Future – Dr. Maria Hoffacker on Mindset and Change

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What if the real climate crisis isn’t just outside, but inside? In this bold and thought-provoking conversation, neuroscientist and sustainability expert Dr. Maria Hoffacker challenges everything we think we know about change, responsibility, and our role in the future of this planet.

This episode goes far beyond greenwashing and guilt. It’s about shifting consciousness. About courage. About truth.

Dr. Hoffacker reveals why true sustainability starts with how we think, feel, and choose, and how we’ve been conditioned to stay small, silent, and stuck.

You’ll hear about:

– The neuroscience behind habit and resistance to change

– Why fear and guilt are the wrong motivators

– How corporations manipulate narratives — and what to do instead

– The silent link between personal healing and global healing

– Why clarity, compassion, and community will shape the next era

This is not a soft conversation. It’s a wake-up call and also an invitation. To remember your power.

Timestamps:

00:02:20 — The myth of personal responsibility vs. systemic impact

00:07:10 — “The inside is the outside.”

00:13:00 — Greenwashing, silence, and manipulation

00:18:30 — Real change begins with emotional courage

00:29:40 — Leading from the future — a different kind of vision

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