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Why We Do The Work
Why We Do The Work
Author: Beyond Toxics
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This is a podcast about childhood cancer and environmental pollution. We talk about friendship, families and struggling with the reality of childhood cancer. These conversations will include discussion around cancer and the hardships that ensue. Trigger warning: cancer, illness. Hosted by: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault
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Conversations between two life-long best friends. We reflect on our friendship, families, and when we learned that our kids had cancer.Host: Arjorie Arberry-BaribeaultTrigger warning: childhood cancer, sickness & illness, trauma, grieving.
This episode addresses what it was like to learn about our children's cancer diagnosis and some of the realities our families faced while moving through it.Host: Arjorie Arberry-BaribeaultTrigger warning: childhood cancer, chemotherapy, sickness & illness, trauma.
This episode addresses what it was like to raise siblings while supporting our children during their cancer treatment. We explore what the siblings had to go through and some of the ways we were challenged as parents along the way.Host: Arjorie Arberry-BaribeaultTrigger warning: childhood cancer, chemotherapy, sickness & illness, trauma.
In this episode, we discuss some common issues that arise during cancer diagnoses and treatment. Our guest, Leann, shares some of her experiences becoming a medical practitioner and learning how to be an stronger health care advocate for family and friends.Trigger: Cancer, DeathHost: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault
This episode features a conversation with Oregon's very first Environmental Justice lawyers. Join us as we discuss our lives, our work, and most importantly...why we do the work in the first place!Host: Arjorie Arberry-BaribeaultGuest Speakers: Teryn Yazdani & Rebeka Dawit
Arjorie explores the growing cancer cluster around Kashmere Gardens and reflects on how the impacted communities have risen up to demand accountability from big polluters.Host: Arjorie Arberry-BaribeaultTrigger warning: cancer
It's time to look at the big picture of pollution. GIS and Spatial Data Analyst, Mason Leavitt, joins the conversation to help us visualize how communities are burdened by pollution and how we can use maps to better understand and address environmental justice issues.Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Guest: Mason Leavitt.Trigger warning: cancer
An intimate conversation with Beyond Toxics Executive Director, Lisa Arkin. We discuss what environmental justice means to us and what inspires us to keep fighting against social injustices and environmental degradation. Trigger warning: cancer and illnessHosted by Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault
This month the Beyond Toxics Air Quality Team (aka Air Busters) discusses what drives us to fight for climate justice and environmental justice at a state level and what the work looks like in real life. Trigger warning: cancer and illness.Guest speakers: Paige Hopkins and Meet Panchal.Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault.
This month we revisit the conversation about battling childhood cancer and its aftermath. Two best friends support each other while helping their kids battle childhood cancer and what comes after. Trigger warning: cancer, illness.Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault
This month we discuss the impacts of "natural" gas stoves on indoor air quality and some of the projects we are working on to help local communities transition away from fossil fuel dependance! Guest speakers: Mason Leavitt and Alyssa Rueda. Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Trigger Warning: Cancer, Sickness.
We are wrapping up season 2 with an anniversary celebration and some very special guest cameos! Join us for some fun and bantering while we look back on a year of victories and towards a clean and just future! See you next season!Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault
We're back for a brand new season! Beyond Toxics' Founder, Mary O'Brien, joins Arjorie for a conversation about our history, progress and future! Dive in and explore the world of environmental justice activism with us! Trigger warning: cancer. Hosted by Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Special Guest: Mary O'Brein.
We're wrapping up 2023 and gearing up for an exciting 2024! Stay tuned for new monthly episodes in the new year.Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Guest: Emily Matlock
Part 1. Let's discuss air pollution around gas stations! Special Guest: Mason Leavitt. Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Trigger Warnings: illness, cancer.
Part 2. Let's continue our discussion from the last episode about air pollution around gas stations! Special Guest: Mason Leavitt. Host: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault. Trigger Warnings: illness, cancer.
In this episode, we explore the reality of communities grappling with the impacts of industrial pollution and examine the rising concerns surrounding hydrogen fracking in the United States. Join us to learn more about the challenges communities are facing and ways to foster change and build climate resilience! Special Guest: Kaleb Lay.Hosted by: Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault.
Join us for a conversation about high school, environmental justice, art, pollution and activism! Hosted by Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault.
Welcome back to Why We Do The Work, with Arjorie! Here's a special update and what you can expect in 2025!
Join us in a conversation with local educator, Cara Bryton, about living, working, breathing and growing a family in west Eugene!Hosted by Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault























