{"podcast":{"title":"The Environmental Justice Lab","slug":"the-environmental-justice-lab-5584826","podcast_index_feed_id":5584826,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5583745/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1d81314aaba067e726d816b9da4a5403.jpg","author":"Lesley Joseph","episode_count":107,"summary":"Since the dawn of human history, the fight for environmental justice has always been a fight. Water wars between the people of Israel and herdsmen of Gerar in the book of Genesis, Chapter 26. The resistance of Native Americans to the pillaging of their land and resources at the founding of the United States of America. The refusal to allow a hazardous landfill to be built in the Warren County, a predominantly Black community in North Carolina, giving birth to the modern-day environmental justice movement. The struggle for clean water in places like Flint, MI and Newark, NJ and Jackson, MS. The struggle is real and the fight is on-going. And I'm here for it. My name is Dr. Lesley Joseph, a professor, an environmental engineer, and a fighter for environmental justice in our present day. Every other Tuesday, on this podcast, I explore issues related to environmental justice and the ways in which communities of color are impacted. Each episode will discuss a important environmental justice issue or situation and what we can do to fight for change. Let's learn, grow, and fight for a better world together! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environm…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T22:17:33.969907+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab-5584826"},"episode":{"title":"Unseen Suffering: The Mental Scars of Environmental Injustice","slug":"unseen-suffering-the-mental-scars-of-environmental-injustice","published_at":"2025-05-14T15:58:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab-5584826/unseen-suffering-the-mental-scars-of-environmental-injustice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab-5584826","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unseen-suffering-the-mental-scars-of-environmental-injustice--66086642","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66086642/mental_health_month_2025_ep_1.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we confront a powerful but often overlooked reality: environmental injustice doesn’t just harm our bodies - it harms our minds and breaks our spirits. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode sheds light on the hidden emotional toll of living in neglected, polluted, and disaster-prone communities. From climate anxiety to post-traumatic stress, Dr. Joseph explains how the fear, powerlessness, and injustice faced by frontline communities leads to real, lasting psychological harm. Drawing from research and real-world examples, including Flint, Michigan and global conflict zones, Dr. Joseph explores how trauma, uncertainty, and systemic neglect affect mental wellness just as much as contaminated water or polluted air. And the message is clear: these impacts are not random. They are patterned. They are unjust. And they must be addressed. This episode is both a call for recognition and a call to action. If we truly care about justice, we must care for the mental health of those most affected. Whether you’re an advocate, policymaker, healthcare provider, or someone seeking to understand more, this episode will expand your perspective and your compassion. 🎧 Tune in now to discover why mental health must be part of every environmental justice conversation. Resources: The Mental Distress of Environmental Injustice - Urban Health Council The Emotional Distress of Living in an Environmental Justice Community - International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being Connect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab YouTube: @envjusticelab Email: theenvironmentaljusticelab@gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen! 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