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Decolonize Your Healthcare is a podcast dedicated to uncovering and dismantling the deep-rooted impacts of colonialism within modern healthcare systems, especially as they affect Black and marginalized communities. Through compelling storytelling, expert interviews, and actionable insights, this series explores how systemic bias, historical trauma, and institutional inequities continue to shape health outcomes today. Each week, join us for a deep dive into topics like implicit bias in medical care, dismantling bias within healthcare including confirmation and superiority bias, maternity health disparities, mental health within Black communities, and the importance of representation among healthcare professionals. With episodes structured to raise awareness, engage listeners in practical self-advocacy, and empower communities to demand and create change, Decolonize Your Healthcare serves as a guide for individuals and allies alike. Together, we’ll explore a path toward culturally competent care, restore trust in medicine, and reimagine a future where healthcare equity is more than an ideal—it’s a reality.
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Explore the deep-seated colonial influences that have shaped modern healthcare systems, leading to a fragmented approach to health and healing. This episode delves into the historical suppression of holistic practices, fueled by biases and misconceptions about traditional healing methods. From the persecution of herbalists during witch trials to Descartes' mind-body dualism, we trace the evolution of medical paradigms that continue to impact today's healthcare environment.
Through personal experiences and historical insights, we highlight the challenges faced by those advocating for integrative and holistic care in a predominantly conventional medical landscape. Discover the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental health to address the needs of diverse communities, particularly Afro-Indigenous and Indigenous populations.
Join us as we explore the need for a decolonized and inclusive healthcare system that embraces diverse healing traditions, fosters collaboration among providers, and empowers individuals to take charge of their health.
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Join Dr. Erica Steele as she embarks on a transformative journey to decolonize the healthcare system. This enlightening episode delves into the intricacies of dismantling systemic biases and inadequacies within the healthcare industry, offering both personal and historical perspectives. Dr. Steele shares her experiences and challenges as a pioneer in natural and holistic medicine, highlighting the impact of colonization on indigenous practices and the ongoing struggle for healthcare autonomy.
Explore alarming statistics and historical injustices faced by marginalized communities, with a focus on Black and Indigenous populations. Dr. Steele emphasizes the importance of overcoming biases and educating ourselves about the systemic racism embedded in healthcare. She sheds light on the exploitation of Black bodies in medical experimentation, as discussed in Harriet A. Washington's "Medical Apartheid," and how these practices contribute to the persistent mistrust in medical institutions.
In this episode, discover the impact of healthcare inequalities on various marginalized groups, including women, LGBTQIA individuals, and people with disabilities. Dr. Steele advocates for informed consent and patient empowerment, urging listeners to critically examine their healthcare experiences and take control of their health journey. As we navigate the complexities of decolonizing healthcare, Dr. Steele offers hope and guidance towards a more inclusive and equitable system.
Decolonize Your Healthcare
Welcome to Decolonize Your Healthcare, the podcast that challenges the biases and inequities deeply embedded in the healthcare system. This is a space for bold conversations that explore how colonialism, systemic racism, and power imbalances have shaped modern medicine—and what we can do to change it.
What makes Decolonize Your Healthcare unique is its focus on uplifting marginalized voices, amplifying cultural wisdom, and reimagining healthcare practices rooted in equity and respect. Through expert insights, personal stories, and actionable strategies, we inspire listeners to advocate for a system that prioritizes justice and holistic well-being for all.
Hit play to join the movement for a healthier, fairer future—because dismantling the system starts here.