Protect The Wild, Protect The Mind
Being an activist is incredibly challenging. It’s demanding work—both physically and mentally—and it’s easy to overlook our own mental health while dedicating ourselves to making the world a better place. Activists often face violence, intimidation, and hostility from those intent on harming animals, not to mention the harrowing and traumatic experiences of witnessing extreme cruelty toward animals. These experiences are far from normal, and we recognise the toll they take.
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That’s why we’ve launched Protect the Mind — a mental health support initiative designed to provide tools and resources to those protecting animals and wildlife.
As part of this initiative, I’ve partnered with the incredible conservation organisation Protect The Wild to deliver a series of pre-recorded video sessions covering key mental health topics. I am also fortunate to offer a limited number of open and interactive free calls tailored specifically for animal activists.
On this page, you’ll find all the recorded sessions, details about the project, and schedules for upcoming live sessions.
Through Protect the Mind, animal activists can book 30-minute or 60-minute calls with me, funded by Protect the Wild. These sessions provide a safe space to discuss what you’re going through, explore ways to support your mental health, and, if necessary, get referred to other mental health professionals who understand activism-related stress and trauma.
Take care of your mental health—because strong, resilient activists make the biggest impact.