NEWS
EARTH EXCHANGE CAFE INTERVIEWS
Every month Trebbe Johnson and Harriet Sams host Earth Exchange Café and interview a pioneering artist, thinker, or activist whose work inspires that of RadJoy.
Earth Exchange Café Conversation with Sofia Laine
Sofia Laine is a research professor at the Finnish Youth Research Society in Finland. Her methods of working with youth[...]
Earth Exchange Café Conversation with Elizabeth Poraj-Wilczynska
Elizabeth Poraj-Wilczynska is an artist whose work springs from a deep engagement with ancient places. She trained as an archeological[...]
Earth Exchange Café Conversation with Lizabeth Kashinsky
For over 25 years, Lizabeth Kashinsky has been working in the field of conservation in the Hawaiian islands, a place[...]
Earth Exchange Café Conversation with Will Falk
Will Falk describes his work as "life-centered writing." He is a writer, lawyer, and environmental activist, who believes that the[...]
RADICAL JOY REVEALED
Weekly news and inspiration
“There’s No Wounding Here”
Every now and then, around this time of year, in the weeks leading up to the Global Earth Exchange, someone emails to tell me they’d like to participate in our annual event of giving beauty[...]
Do It Though No One Notices
A young woman I know who lives in North Carolina considers herself an ardent environmental activist. She belongs to the Sierra Club and The Wilderness Society, works for an organization that runs therapeutic wilderness programs[...]
In Memory of a Cardinal
Radical Joy for Hard Times has always urged our members around the world to give attention and beauty to those places and beings that have meaning for them. It’s not necessary to seek out some[...]
Our Odd and Lovely Acts
Barry Lopez, the late nature writer, used to stop his car and get out to remove dead animals from roadsides. For him, this was a spiritual practice, “a ritual of apology and an acknowledgment of[...]
LATEST NEWS
Latest news and upcoming events from the Radical Joy community
Earth Exchange Café – Michael Novotny: A Warrior’s Re-turn
In October 2025, Radical Joy’s Earth Exchange Café featured board member Michael Novotny—artist, founder of Warrior Heart Gallery, and retired U.S. Army First Sergeant. Drawing from a personal pilgrimage, Mike shared reflections on[...]
Earth Exchange Café – Jana Ireijo: Vanishing Landscapes
January 31, 2026 Radical Joy for Hard Times welcomed Hawaii-born artist Jana Ireijo to the Earth Exchange Cafe to share her unique approach through her art to reconciling grief for what is being[...]
Earth Hospice: Meeting Climate Change with Spirit & Community
Earth Hospice: Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change with Beauty, Courage, Spirit, and Community Facilitated by Trebbe Johnson OneSpirit Learning Center Four Thursdays—January 9-30 7:00-9:00 PM Price: General Public - $125.00; One Spirit Alumni -[...]
Deep Adaptation’s Earth Ceremony
Deep Adaptation Forum is a global network of people who are actively confronting the reality of climate change, coming together in person and online "to embrace biocentric worldview and undertake regenerative lifestyle and practices." Once[...]
IN THE MEDIA
Articles and references to Radical Joy in the media
Wounded Places: A Conversation with Trebbe Johnson
Rachel Fleming, a founder of Animate Earth speaks with Trebbe Johnson about the combination of love and courage it takes to redefine, and even strengthen our relationships with hurt places. For many years Trebbe Johnson[...]
Grateful Changemaker: Radical Joy for Hard Times
When I receive a gift, I am conscious of both the gift and the giver. Gratitude suffuses me. This gratitude often transforms into a wish to give something back to my generous giver. We are[...]
Guerrilla Beauty
When the levees breached and New Orleans waters started surging under the front door of their home, Delores Ossevaito and her husband didn’t have time to grab anything except their two dogs before dashing outside,[...]
Global Day of Mourning Featured in Forbes Magazine blog
It goes without saying that the majority of people around the world were ready to say goodbye to 2020 last week. In embracing 2021, many took to social media, posting images and quotes about their[...]
RECENT STORIES
Stories shared by the Radical Joy community
