EPISODE 12

ALYSSA MARTENS

An Elegy for the Arctic: The Power of Poetry in Fighting Climate

Poet, multidisciplinary artist and pedagogue, Alyssa Martens joins Damian to explore the intersection of climate grief, artistic expression, and the urgent need for cultural shifts in environmental storytelling. Drawing from her experience with the Arctic and her emotionally charged performances, Alyssa reflects on poetry’s power to make climate change feel personal and transformative. The conversation dives into the role of vulnerability, hope, and beauty in catalyzing action and emotional connection in a warming world.