Grieving towards a better world
I’m thrilled to share my recent discussion with journalist Mary Ito, host and founder of the CRAM podcast.
Exploring ecological grief
I am so thankful for this generative and inspiring conversation on the ambiguity, power, and expansiveness of ecological grief with Lisa Keefauver on her podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch.
Speaking of Psychology: How to cope with climate anxiety
Climate change has moved from an abstract idea to a reality — a reality that many people around the world are increasingly worried about. In this light, I’m excited to share this new episode of the American Psychological Association’s Speaking of Psychology podcast, which takes a deep dive into exploring the mental health effects of climate change.
Adapting emotionally to the climate crisis
As part of Science Friday’s Degrees Of Change series, I spoke with host Ira Flatow about how we, as a planet, are adapting emotionally to the climate crisis. We talked…
Ecological grief and hope on “No Little Plans”
I was delighted to join Vicky Mochama in talking about the many emotions of ecological grief on an episode of “No Little Plans,” a podcast about the state Canada’s progress…
We need to talk about our ecological grief
There is power in naming the feelings of collective grief so many people around the world are experiencing in response to climate change. It was truly a pleasure to talk…
Ecological grief on BBC Sounds
From wildfires to melting sea ice to dying coral reefs, this podcast features scientists (Dr. Steve Simpson, Dr. Andy Radford), a doctor (Dr. Courtney Howard) & a researcher (me) talking about ecological grief at the frontlines of climate and environmental change.
Coping with ecological grief
Gaia Vince of The Guardian talked with me and two other climate researchers, Drs. Steve Simpson, Deanna Witman, about how we are each coping with our respective experiences of ecological grief.
Discussing climate change and ecological grief in the LA Times
Amidst the climate crises we are are experiencing worldwide, it felt especially poignant to discuss the emotional impacts of climate change with Julia Rosen of the LA Times last week.
13 Interviews. 3 Hours. Talking climate change and ecological grief on CBC Radio shows across the country
On August 14th of this year, I had the amazing opportunity to tag-team the CBC Radio morning shows across the country with my inspiring colleague Dr. Courtney Howard.
Discussing ecological grief on “Detroit Today”
Recently, I joined Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson to discuss ecological grief and its impacts.
Research featured in APA’s “Monitor on Psychology”
In a recent issue of the American Psychological Association’s “Monitor on Psychology,” I was featured alongside my colleague, Dr. Neville Ellis, to discuss some of the important health and economic consequences of climate change.
Talking climate change, eco-anxiety, and action with Chatelaine
I was thrilled to be interviewed by Chatelaine Magazine to talk about climate change and eco-anxiety, or anxiety and stress specifically related to changes in the environment.
Research on ecological grief featured in Undark Magazine
In this article, Dr. Courtney Howard and I discuss the importance of expanding the narrative of climate change to include ecological grief.
Research on the mental health impacts of climate change featured in Deutzsche Welle
A recent article in Deutzche Welle highlighted the important impacts that climate change has for mental and emotional wellbeing.
New Articles in Nature Climate Change & The Conversation on ecological grief
Nature Climate Change has just released a special series on climate change and mental health. I am thrilled to have a piece in this series, co-authored with the amazing Dr. Neville Ellis,…
To grieve or not to grieve? New article published in NiCHE series on “Canada’s Anthropocene”
In January of 2018, I had the honour of contributing to the Network in Canadian History & Environment’s series on “Canada’s Anthropocene.” In this article, I write about the deeply…
Research from Nunatsiavut featured in NY Times
Back in January 2017, an amazing journalist, Livia Albeck-Ripka, travelled to Rigolet, Nunatsiavut to learn about the ways in which climate change is impacting Inuit lives, livelihoods, culture, and mental wellness.…
Research featured on CBC’s The National
A few weeks ago, a crew from CBC News: The National visited Rigolet, Nunatsiavut to learn from people in the community about the ways in which a changing climate and…
Mourning Nature now available
Mourning Nature: Hope at the Heart of Ecological Grief and Loss, an edited collection that myself and Dr. Karen Landman from the University of Guelph have been working on for…
Northern-Led Leadership in Higher Education
The following Op-Ed was published on March 20, 2017 on the MUN Gazette, as part of a special feature celebrating and recognizing the contribution and impact of Aboriginal Peoples in…
Mental Health & Our Changing Climate
In June 2014, the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica published an important report, Beyond Storms & Drought: The Psychological Impacts of Climate Change, which outlined the numerous direct and indirect pathways…
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