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Part 1: Psychology to Activism: Dr. Ingrid Waldron’s Journey into Environmental Racism

Part 1: Psychology to Activism: Dr. Ingrid Waldron’s Journey into Environmental Racism

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This episode is hosted by Dr. Anna Gunz, with guest Dr. Ingrid Waldron (Part 1)

Episode Summary:

  • Dr. Waldron describes her personal background and early aspirations, including the influence of her family on her area of study.
  • Dr. Waldron shares about her struggles with finding a sense of direction and
    moments of feeling lost and unmotivated.
  • Despite initial anxiety and reluctance, Dr. Waldron started teaching at the University of Toronto, where she fell in love with teaching.
  • Sparked by an encounter with an environmental activist, she became interested in the health component of environmental justice. This led her to focus on environmental racism and its impact on health outcomes.

Recording Date: 2024-11-22

Episode Production & Management Team:

Jakob Wilk, Emma Cornell, Abby Walker, Olivia D'Andrea Brooks, Emily Douglas, Danielle Pineda

Show Artwork:

Laney Beaulieu

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