1,800 lives lost and hundreds of thousands displaced. But the storm left behind more than physical damage. It exposed the lasting psychological toll disasters can take. Nearly 20 years later, catastrophic weather events have only become more common. Dr. Stefan Schulenberg, a leading expert on disaster mental health, explains how trauma lingers, what resilience really looks like, and what Katrina can teach us about facing the crises ahead. 

This episode was produced by Lori Galarreta

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig

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