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 hosted and produced by Alex Leff in collaboration with Resilience. This series is made with support from a grant from Omega Resilience Awards, a project of the nonprofit Commonweal.
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
In the Rising Tide, Episode 3. Gerald Barekye: Climate Justice from the Ground Up
We travel to Uganda to speak with human rights defender, environmental activist, and community organizer, Gerald Barekye. Gerald works with communities in oil-affected regions to support those most impacted by environmental degradation and fight for both ecological and human rights.
April 28, 2026
In the Rising Tide, Episode 4. Millaray Huichalaf: Defending Indigenous Land and Water
A Mapuche leader defends rivers not as resources, but as living beings. In this powerful conversation, Millaray Huichalaf shares how Indigenous wisdom, spirituality, and resistance are shaping a more balanced and life-sustaining future.
May 5, 2026
In the Rising Tide, Episode 5. Raviraj Shetty: Rewriting the Stories We Live By
What if the stories we live by could change? In India, Raviraj Shetty explores how narrative, care, and imagination can help communities heal, reclaim dignity, and find new ways forward.
May 12, 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 hosted and produced by Alex Leff, in collaboration with Resilience. This series was made with support from a grant from Omega Resilience Awards, a project of the nonprofit Commonweal.
Featured image credit: Jon Marro / Omega Resilience Awards.
