Lana Voracek & David Acuna

Pulse of Change

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

Did you know that climate change affects your health? On Pulse of Change, we explore its impacts on physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as on the things that help keep us healthy, like affordability, housing, and the economy. Each week, you'll hear an inspiring guest share their story, and the ways they are working to protect both our planet and our health. Join us and learn what solutions can look like when we work together to defend the things we need most.

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Lana Voracek & David Acuna

Episodes

Exploring the Root Causes of Climate Change with Janelle Lapointe 20.10.2024 42:37

In this week's episode, we hear from Janelle Lapointe, a climate justice and Indigenous rights organizer from the Stellat’en First Nation. Janelle shares her story with us, from fishing salmon from her local river to heading off to university with a plan to girlboss her way through the big city, and finally experiencing an undeniable call to stand up for her people and planet. Together, we&ap...

Uncovering the Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change with Judy Wu 13.10.2024 33:51

In this week's episode, we hear from Judy Wu, a PhD student at Simon Fraser University and a researcher at CHART Lab. Judy shares her journey, which started with a passion for environmentalism and led her to study how climate change is impacting the mental health of young people. We have an open and honest conversation about how this critical health issue is affecting people (including us), a...

The Intergenerational Injustice of Climate Change with Paul Kershaw 06.10.2024 35:12

In this week's episode, we hear from Dr Paul Kershaw, the founder of the think and change tank, Generation Squeeze. Hard work isn't paying off for young people the way that it used to--compared to older generations, young people go to school for longer and work harder, only to receive lower pay, unaffordable housing, growing debt, and worsening climate change. After learning this throug...

Nursing Beyond Borders: Climate Change and Health Equity with Raluca Radu 29.09.2024 29:49

In this week's episode, we hear from Raluca Radu, a Registered Nurse, Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia, and (at the time of recording) a Climate and Health Educator at Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Raluca reflects on how she unexpectedly discovered the health impacts of climate change during her graduate education, leading her to become an advocate for climate change c...

Bridging the Gap Between Climate Activism and Science with Alexi Hu 22.09.2024 21:52

In our first-ever episode, Alexi Hu, a Master of Science student and environmental health researcher, shares his experience growing up in the Gobi Desert, where climate change has caused serious problems like drought and desertification. After witnessing the record-breaking heat dome in British Columbia, he jumped into climate activism, even taking part in a blockade. Along the way, he noticed a d...

Pulse of Change Trailer 08.08.2024 2:06

Introducing Pulse of Change, a podcast where we explore the connection between climate change and health by sharing stories about taking action.