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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!

On today’s episode, we talk with Sarah Newman, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network about Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support. Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes:
1:30 - Environmental Challenges
8:15 - Interview with Sarah Newman Starts
12:30 - How do we help
25:19 - Connecting to the Climate movement
30:16 - Living on a Sailboat!

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Connect with Sarah Newman at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarnew/

Guest Bio:
Sarah Newman is the founder and executive director of Climate Mental Health Network, addressing the mental health consequences of climate change. The organization is the largest in this emerging sector, reaching young people, parents and educators with research-informed programs and resources. In 2025 she was named a Grist 50 Fixer. She previously worked in the media impact sector and at nonprofits as an outreach director and community organizer.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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