We’re living through an overwhelming moment of global crises where it’s easy to feel powerless and alone. Follow five individuals whose stories reveal that, even in the face of the polycrisis, meaningful action is not only possible — it’s already happening.
In the Rising Tide is produced by Alex Leff and hosted by Resilience.
All Episodes
In the Rising Tide, Episode 1. Louise Mabulo: The Chef Who Grew a Forest
Our journey begins in the Philippines with farmer, chef, entrepreneur, and environmentalist Louise Mabulo. From her early start on MasterChef Junior to founding The Culinary Lounge and The Cacao Project, Louise works to reconnect people with the land—and the food they grow and eat.
April 21, 2026
In the Rising Tide, Episode 2. Hajar Tazi: Weaving Our Way Back Home
We travel to Morocco to speak with storyteller and ecosystem weaver Hajar Tazi. Working across a wide network of organizations—from Shareable and Gaia Education and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance—Hajar helps connect people, ideas, and communities in service of a more resilient future.
April 21, 2026
About the Host
Alex Leff is a documentary filmmaker, immersive theater creator, and host of the podcast Human Nature Odyssey. In addition to having worked for VICE and HBO, his 2022 film, Cycle of Memory, won “Best of the Festival” at the Sunset Los Angeles Film Festival. Alex studied documentary film at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Credits
In the Rising Tide is produced, edited, and hosted by Alex Leff, in collaboration with Post Carbon Institute.
Featured image credit: Jon Marro / Omega Resilience Awards.
