Surviving Climate Anxiety: Ecopsychology, Burnout, and Searching for Authentic Happiness Amidst Crises
September 5, 2026
About this episode
Welcome to Mind the Planet, a podcast under Climate Junction!
In this episode of Mind the Planet, we speak with Dr. Thomas Doherty about ecopsychology and the emotional landscape of the climate crisis. Drawing on his work as a clinical and environmental psychologist, Dr. Doherty explains what climate anxiety is, how it shows up across different walks of life, and where the line falls between healthy concern and something that needs support. We discuss burnout among climate activists, finding stability amid a relentless stream of environmental news, and how to merge climate awareness with authentic happiness.
About this show
A podcast that gives you insight on how to protect your mental health amidst the climate crisis. 🌍💙
This podcast is part of Gen Climate Speaks, a project of Climate Junction.
Your host
Vildan Soguktas, founder of Youth for Planetary Health, founder of EcoRelief, Chair of the Advocacy Committee for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Virginia Youth Advisory Board
Guests
Thomas Doherty, PsyD
Clinical and environmental psychologist, author of Surviving Climate Anxiety (2025)
https://www.thomasdoherty.com/