1989 (Sarah’s Version)

About this episode

Sarah Aronson discusses the intersection of climate change and mental health with experts from the University of Montana.

In this episode of “Grounding,” season two, host Sarah Aronson talks to Peter McDonough—director of the Climate Change Studies Program at the University of Montana—his students, and another educator at the intersection of climate change and mental health at UM, Jen Robohm, about the dissonance of climate change. Aronson explores this friction in order to better understand the times we’re living in, and how to live well in spite of compounding stressors. Though there might end up being more questions than answers this season, it’s clear that the answer to the central question, “Are we alone?” is unequivocally, “no.”

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Aronson

Guests: Peter McDonough, Jen Robohm

Topics covered

• climate change
• mental health
• stress
• education
• dissonance

Keywords

• climate change
• mental health
• stressors
• education
• dissonance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Montana

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