Season 1

Oct. 9, 2023

30 I Shankar Rai: A Surgeon's Journey from Rural Nepal to Internation…

In this episode of Healthcare for Humans, host Raj Sundar interviews Shankar Rai, a pioneering plastic surgeon from Nepal. Shankar shares his incredible journey, from being the sole healthcare provider in a remote area withou...

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Sept. 25, 2023

29 I The Story of "Healthcare for Humans" and My Reflections on Cultu…

In this episode of Healthcare for Humans, Dr. Raj Sundar is interviewed by Dr. Anne Liebel on her podcast, 10 Minutes to Better Communication . Dr. Sundar discusses the story behind Healthcare for Humans and his journey to pr...

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Sept. 4, 2023

28 I Refugee Series/LIVE from North American Refugee Healthcare Confe…

In today's episode, we have a special treat for you as we recap the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) held in Calgary, Canada. This conference, hosted by the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers , brought to...

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Aug. 21, 2023

27 I Refugee Series/Humanity Amidst Chaos: The Resilience and Determi…

James Achuli is a refugee student studying International Relations at the University of British Columbia. He first arrived in Calgary, Canada in February 2022 as a refugee. At the immigration office, James was asked about his...

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Aug. 15, 2023

26 I Refugee Series/Boban Stojanović : Triumph Over Trauma - A Tale o…

In this episode of "Healthcare for Humans" from the North American Refugee Conference, Dr. Raj Sundar records guest Boban Sojanovic, a Serbian Canadian peace and LGBTQ+ human activist, to share his incredible journey of resil...

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Aug. 8, 2023

25 I Refugee Series—The Human Faces of Refugee Trauma: Dr. Barakat Sh…

This episode features Dr. Suzanne Barakat, a family physician and executive director of the Health and Human Rights Initiative at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Barakat shares her experiences and expertise i...

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July 25, 2023

24 I Culturally Sensitive Nutrition—Are You Still Talking about "Whol…

Aliyah Haq is an experienced registered dietitian with a career spanning 25 years. As the former president of Nutrition First, a prominent public health organization, she spearheaded a nationwide program emphasizing the impor...

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July 8, 2023

23 I Reflection Series—The Power of Cultural Humility and Cultural Sa…

Join me, Dr. Raj Sundar, and my colleague Maha Razzaki, as we navigate the complex terrain of cultural competence, humility, and safety in healthcare. Listen in as we delve into the differences between these concepts and thei...

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June 26, 2023

22 I Latine/Using Community Health Workers to Care for the Undocument…

When I first met Dr. Ponce Gonzalez, I was struck by her passion for the Latinx community and her dedication to making a difference in their lives. In today's episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with her to …

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June 13, 2023

21 I Latine/Caring for Undocumented Latinx Patients Through Illness N…

Be part of our community by visiting https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/ . Follow us on Instagram @healthcareforhumanspodcast How can we make sense of suffering and create meaning in our lives through illness narrati...

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May 29, 2023

20 I AAPI—Do You Even Know Who The "Cham Refugees" Are? (Tagoipah Mat…

Join us for an insightful conversation with Tagoipah, a second-generation Cham refugee from the greater Seattle area. Tagoipah shares the important distinction between refugees and immigrants and how their families and commun...

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May 14, 2023

19 I Latine/Afro-Latinx—What Do You Mean Black AND Latinx? Navigating…

In this episode, we dive deep into the Afro-Latino Latinx identity, as experienced by Sandra Huber from Panama to the United States, where her identity shifted from being simply Panamanian to being labeled as Hispanic, Latina...

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April 24, 2023

18 I Latine/DACA-From Undocumented Immigrant to Family Medicine Docto…

In this episode, I share the inspiring journey of Dr. Duran, a family medicine resident who immigrated to the US from Mexico at the age of 14. Despite facing obstacles such as being undocumented and not having a Social Securi...

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April 11, 2023

17 I Latine/Mexican—What's the Real Story about Mexican Immigration t…

In this episode of Healthcare for Humans, we talked to Dr. Garcia again and delve into the often-overlooked history of Mexican immigration in the United States and its connection to the labor market. From desperate times to d...

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March 30, 2023

16 i Latine—Wait, or is it supposed to be Hispanic, Latino, Latinx or…

Dr. Jerry Garcia is a professor at Texas Christian University with expertise in teaching Chicano/Latino Studies, US History, and Mexican History. He was previously the Vice President for Educational Programs at Sea Mar Museum...

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March 14, 2023

15 I The Model Minority Myth—Be small, Don't take up so much space, D…

Next Step: Visit our website, Healthcare for Humans , and join our community to enjoy exclusive benefits at https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/ Earn CME Credits: Clinicians, enhance your learning by earning valuable ...

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Feb. 27, 2023

14 I Chinese–How do you support someone through their "immigrant sorr…

Ron Chew is an activist and changemaker. Since the mid-1970s, he has worked as editor of the International Examiner , director of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific Experience, and as the executive director of the Inte...

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Feb. 7, 2023

13 I Chinese–Do you REALLY know how to talk about food as medicine (R…

Ruolan Liu is a primary care physician who was born in Chengdu, China and immigrated to Portland, Oregon, with her parents when she was 9 years old. She spent the next two decades falling in love with the community, the …

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Jan. 24, 2023

12 I Chinese—Don't tell me that you don't know what a "twinkie" means…

Dr. Connie So joins us today to talk about the history of the Chinese American history. Dr. Connie So, an immigrant from Hong Kong, grew up in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. She has taught at UC Berkeley, UC Davis and …

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Jan. 9, 2023

11 I Cambodians—Do you know what happens to unprocessed trauma? (Jenn…

This is Part II of our conversation on the Cambodian community with Jennifer Huong, a DSHS-certified Khmer interpreter and one of the founders of the Khmer Health Board Member. She was born in Kampong Cham, raised in Phnom Pe...

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Dec. 14, 2022

10 I Cambodians—Let's talk about the Khmer Rouge, (James Heng)

Part I of our conversation on the Cambodian community with James Heng, a DSHS-certified Khmer interpreter and Khmer Health Board Member. In his free time, he organizes concerts and entertains the Khmer community in WA state. ...

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Nov. 14, 2022

9 I Indians—Is Rice really THAT bad for you? (Avantika Waring)

This is part II of our conversation with Dr. Avantika Waring. Avantika is an Endocrinologist focusing on caring for people living with diabetes. She has worked with patients in various clinical settings for over 15 years and ...

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Oct. 20, 2022

8 I Indians—Why is the Indian Diaspora so large? (Amy Bhatt)

Amy Bhatt, Ph.D. is a writer, educator, and content creator. She received her B.A. in Political Science and Women’s Studies from Emory University and her Ph.D. in Feminist Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle,...

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Sept. 22, 2022

7 I Pacific Islanders—What does erasure of a community mean? (Joseph …

This is part II of our conversation with Joseph Seia. Joseph is the Co-Executive Director of the National Association of Pasifika Organizations (NAOPO) and the founder of PICA-WA (Pacific Islander Community Association of Was...

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