Scholar Activism & Collective Healing: Lessons from the Crisis in Lebanon

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Carmen Geha, political scientist, scholar activist, and leadership expert, to explore how academia can respond to crisis, trauma, and societal breakdown.

Drawing from her experience at the American University of Beirut during some of Lebanon’s most turbulent years—including the economic collapse, COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut Port explosion, Dr. Geha introduces the concept of “scholar activism” and its role in fostering collective healing.

Together, we unpack:

What creeping crises are and why Lebanon is a defining example
How universities can become spaces of healing not just knowledge production
The importance of co-creation, community engagement, and flattening hierarchies in academia
The emotional toll of activism, including burnout, disillusionment, and resilience
Why collective trauma requires collective healing
How scholars can balance impact, purpose, and academic advancement

This conversation goes beyond theory, it’s a reflection on purpose, identity, and what it means to truly serve a community as an academic in times of crisis.

💡 Whether you're a physician, academic, student, or changemaker, this episode challenges you to rethink the role of knowledge, activism, and healing in your own work.

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