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Emotions of Change

by Michelle Grant

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We didn’t expect this: We’re nominated for a Webby Award!

April 7, 2026 · 4 min

Last week, we opened an email that changed everything: Emotions of Change has been nominated for a Webby Award, alongside some of the biggest names in podcasting and narrative audio. In this very short episode, we go back to that moment…
Bonus Episode: The story behind the stories

September 5, 2025 · 41 min

Ep. 9 - Bonus Episode: The story behind the stories with Michelle Grant and Katarina Hagstedt What does it take to create a podcast that feels into the emotions at the heart of change work? In this special bonus episode and season finale…
When anger has nowhere to go

August 21, 2025 · 40 min

Ep. 8 - When anger has nowhere to go with Sarah Queblatin, Jennifer Cox and Laura Calderon de la Barca. Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in change work. It can be explosive, uncomfortable, even frightening, especially for…
Two big scoops of compassion

August 14, 2025 · 31 min

Ep. 7 - Two big scoops of compassion with Bärbel Weiligmann and Chandra Easton. What does it take to stay soft while doing hard things? In this episode of Emotions of Change, we meet Bärbel Weiligmann, a global nutrition leader whose…
Anxiety that wraps around you

August 7, 2025 · 31 min

Ep. 6 - Anxiety that wraps around you with Shomy Hassan Choudhury. What happens when the world asks too much, and you say yes to all of it? In this episode of Emotions of Change, we meet Shomy Hassan Choudhury, a global sanitation…

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The grief that doesn't end by Monday

July 31, 2025 · 35 min

Ep. 5 - The grief that doesn’t end by Monday: Jess Schulschenk and Bayo Akomoloafe on Grief. What if grief isn’t just about losing someone you love, but also about stepping away from work you once loved? In this episode of Emotions of…
Joy is what remains

July 24, 2025 · 28 min

Ep. 4 - Joy is what remains with Malika Virah-Sawmy. Joy can feel out of reach in a world on fire, especially for those of us trying to 'fix' things. In this episode of Emotions of Change, we meet Malika, a Mauritian conservationist whose…
When guilt becomes the fuel

July 17, 2025 · 38 min

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…
Even the brave get stuck

July 10, 2025 · 27 min

Ep. 2 Even the brave get stuck: Zoya Miari and Britt Frank on Self-Doubt. When Zoya Miari fled war for the second time, she arrived in Switzerland carrying more than just her past, she carried a vision. A storytelling platform for…
The part we keep quiet

July 8, 2025 · 17 min

Ep. 1 - The part we keep quiet with Michelle Grant. After many years of hosting change-maker communities, Michelle Grant started to notice something. That there was plenty of space to talk about vision, strategy and impact. But no space…
Emotions of Change is Coming Soon!

July 2, 2025 · 3 min

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…

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About the show

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. 🎧 Come join us! 🎧