Season 1, Episode 1: Climate Change and Happiness

Welcome to the Climate Change and Happiness podcast. You’ll meet hosts Dr. Thomas Doherty and Panu Pihkala. Panu talks about his books and workshops on climate feelings, drawing on his background in eco-theology. Thomas speaks from the front lines of research into the mental health impacts of climate change, and shares insights about coping from his counseling practice. In this and future episodes, listeners learn a new vocabulary for climate feelings, drawing from different languages and insights from mental health therapy. “Climate Change and Happiness” is a provocative title. What does it mean to be happy at this time? We invite you to join us on this journey.