Finding Hope in the Polycrisis: A Conversation with Keri Jarvis

02/03/25 • 54 min

In this episode of Do Good and Do Well, I'm joined by Keri Jarvis, a coach, charity co-founder, and advocate for social change. We delve into the concept of the polycrisis - the interconnected challenges of our times - and how we can navigate these complexities while maintaining our well-being. Keri shares her insights on the importance of community, experimentation, and self-compassion in creating positive change.

Key Takeaways

The polycrisis describes the interconnected nature of today's challenges, including climate change, poverty, inequality, and mental health. It's crucial to view these not as isolated issues, but as interwoven threads.
Embrace experimentation and imperfection when striving to make a difference. There's no single solution, so adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.
Community and collaboration are vital for navigating the polycrisis. Sharing experiences, supporting one another, and engaging in collective action can empower us to create positive change and foster a sense of belonging.

Episode Highlights

(01:58) Keri's journey and how she arrived at her current work
(03:47) Balancing awareness of global issues with the desire for a "normal" life
(09:19) Exploring Keri's values and how they've evolved
(17:47) The story behind the Southend Care Bank and its mission to alleviate hygiene poverty
(29:25) Understanding the polycrisis and its impact on our lives
(32:56) Finding the motivation to persevere despite the weight of the world's problems
(48:11) Keri's composting community and the power of collective care

About the Guest

Keri Jarvis is an ICF Accredited Developmental Coach for life and work in the polycrisis. She helps people to re-imagine their relationships with themselves, their work, and the world, expanding their capacity for contribution and satisfaction. She's also the Co-Founder of Southend Care Bank, alleviating the impact of hygiene poverty and redistributing pre-loved resources.

Find Keri Jarvis on Instagram (@keri jarvis) and visit her website at kerijarvis.com

Episode Links

Experiments in Imagining Otherwise by Lola Olufemi
Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth
The Portal Collective: https://theportalcollective.com/
Composting with Keri Jarvis
Support the work of the Southend Care Bank

End Credits

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Connect with me on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfoxcoach/ ).

This episode was written and recorded by Sarah Fox and produced by Lucy Lucraft (lucylucraft.co.uk).

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review

Key Takeaways

The polycrisis describes the interconnected nature of today's challenges, including climate change, poverty, inequality, and mental health. It's crucial to view these not as isolated issues, but as interwoven threads.
Embrace experimentation and imperfection when striving to make a difference. There's no single solution, so adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential.
Community and collaboration are vital for navigating the polycrisis. Sharing experiences, supporting one another, and engaging in collective action can empower us to create positive change and foster a sense of belonging.

Episode Highlights

(01:58) Keri's journey and how she arrived at her current work
(03:47) Balancing awareness of global issues with the desire for a "normal" life
(09:19) Exploring Keri's values and how they've evolved
(17:47) The story behind the Southend Care Bank and its mission to alleviate hygiene poverty
(29:25) Understanding the polycrisis and its impact on our lives
(32:56) Finding the motivation to persevere despite the weight of the world's problems
(48:11) Keri's composting community and the power of collective care

About the Guest

Find Keri Jarvis on Instagram (@keri jarvis) and visit her website at kerijarvis.com

Episode Links

Experiments in Imagining Otherwise by Lola Olufemi
Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth
The Portal Collective: https://theportalcollective.com/
Composting with Keri Jarvis
Support the work of the Southend Care Bank

End Credits

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Connect with me on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfoxcoach/ ).

This episode was written and recorded by Sarah Fox and produced by Lucy Lucraft (lucylucraft.co.uk).

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review

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End Credits:

I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please find me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfoxcoach/).

This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (https://lucylucraft.co.uk).

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

Do Good and Do Well - Finding Hope in the Polycrisis: A Conversation with Keri Jarvis

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