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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.