Eco-psychology

Monday, 7 September 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

In this episode we examine how the human psyche and the environment interoperate. We will be talking with:
TEDxSydney - Glenn Albrecht - Environment Change, Distress & Human Emotion  Solastalgia - YouTube

Professor Glenn Albrecht - Former professor of sustainability at University of Newcastle, Glenn became famous for coining the term solastalgia - meaning to feel the loss at the destruction of one's home place. We will be discussing the complex relationship between the mind and place.

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Distinguished Professor Lesley Hughes | Research impact stories

Professor Lesley Hughes - Lesley Hughes is the professor for biology at Macquarie University who researches the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems. We spoke with her about the impact that denialism has on the mental wellbeing of climate scientists

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Mark Allen - is the mindful activist. We spoke with him about how he balances climate activism with mental health as well as his passion for fighting city sprawl from encroaching on natural places.

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