Emotions of Change
Emotions of Change
Podcast Description
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! 🎧
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into emotions like self-doubt, anxiety, and joy that accompany individuals working for change. For instance, Episode 2 features Zoya Miari discussing her battle with self-doubt while pursuing her vision for a storytelling platform as a refugee. Each episode is structured around a specific emotion, highlighted through the personal story of a woman in the field, followed by expert insights to assist in navigating these feelings.
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! 🎧
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. The missed call. The voice message. The shock and delight. And what this recognition means to us as a small, women run and independent production from Zurich telling stories from around the world that aren’t usually heard.
If this podcast has meant something to you, we’d love your support.
👉 You can vote for Emotions of Change in the People’s Voice Awards here:
https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/features/best-limited-series
Voting is open until April 16, 2026.
To every guest who got vulnerable on the mic, and to every listener who sent a voice note saying ”this episode was exactly what I needed”, we want to share this nomination with you!
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