Britt Wray

Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician and president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, shares her groundbreaking approach of prescribing nature to enhance health. Britt Wray, a Stanford researcher and author, discusses the mental health impacts of climate change, particularly climate anxiety in younger generations. Both guests highlight the therapeutic benefits of outdoor experiences and offer insights into fostering resilience amidst environmental challenges. They emphasize the importance of connecting with nature for overall well-being.

Dr. Britt Wray discusses navigating climate emotions, including anxiety, grief, and outrage. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these emotions to drive action in combating climate change. The podcast explores the impact of social connections in facing climate challenges and the transformative role of community involvement in climate activism.

Britt Wray, a science writer focusing on the psychological impacts of climate change, discusses the often-overlooked mental health consequences of our warming world. She highlights how climate change fuels anxiety, hopelessness, and trauma, and calls for greater integration of mental health discussions in climate action. Wray also tackles the emotional struggles surrounding parenthood in a changing environment, emphasizing the need for supportive approaches to address climate anxiety and its effects on well-being.