The Canary Professor: Liza Grandia, Ph.D.

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast

Episode 47 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!
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It’s called “The Canary Professor.”

I’m speaking with anthropologist and professor, Liza Grandia, Ph.D.

Liza is an associate professor of anthropology in the Dapartment of Native American Studies at the University of California Davis. She identifies as a three-time canary, having survived cancer, long Covid, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).

Liza is one of the only academics I know of who is publicly outspoken about her lived experiences with MCS. She has long advocated for less toxic schools and is known as Professor Canary for raising awareness about the dangers of toxic products in everyday life.

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Hoofdstukken

1. Host introduction, overview of MCS and podcast goals (00:00:00)

2. Introduction of Liza Grandia, her background, and her work (00:01:42)

3. "Canary in the Coal Mine": Liza discusses the metaphor and its relevance to MCS (00:02:42)

4. Coming Out with MCS: Liza discusses the challenges and stigma of being open about MCS (00:05:27)

5. MCS in the Workplace and its Challenges (00:08:18)

6. Comparisons to Smoking: Liza draws parallels between the MCS struggle and the historical fight against smoking (00:08:33)

7. Early Anthropology Research: Liza's early research experiences living with indigenous families and the impact of pesticides and other toxins in their lives (00:10:33)

8. Consumer products misuse that lead to chemical exposure (00:15:52)

9. Experiences of MCS in Guatemala (00:21:34)

10. Environmental Justice and MCS: The higher rates of chemical intolerance among marginalized groups (00:25:00)

11. Encouragement to Speak Out: Liza's advice for those considering coming out about their MCS (00:29:10)