EP 24: Root Shock and the Emotional Impact of Gentrification

Priced Out: The Podcast

We talk with Michelle Lewis about the emotional and psychological impacts of gentrification and displacement known as Root Shock. Lewis is a mental health counselor who works specifically with the African American community in Portland, Ore. She was featured in our documentary Priced Out. In the film, she talked about losing her home in the subprime mortgage crisis and the challenges of living in a far-flung neighborhood that was often hostile to black residents. Lewis updates us on her recent experiences with gentrification and talks about how her black clients must often choose their battles carefully when they feel confronted by a racist exchange. The discussion gets personal as our hosts weigh in on their own experiences and thoughts. Find Us At www.pricedoutmovie.com/ www.facebook.com/PricedOutPDX twitter.com/pricedoutusa www.instagram.com/pricedoutmovie/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/priced-out-podcast/support