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Why are infants still dying from preventable causes? How do national security policies impact the health of immigrants and refugees? What is voluntourism and can it harm the communities we intend to serve? The field of global health is vast, and the challenges can feel overwhelming. But learning about it shouldn’t be. Whether you're taking the first steps in the field of global health, a seasoned public health professional, or simply seeking inspiration from the stories of remarkable leaders ...
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Ever thought about how a quick cataract surgery or a new pair of glasses might change not just someone's life, but an entire community's future? We're diving into that idea today, exploring how the economics of eye health can drive significant changes globally. Our guest, Jack Hennessey, brings over a decade of experience in health economics, tackl…
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In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, where classroom challenges like lockdown drills, information overload, and teacher burnout are increasingly common, one question arises: Why isn't mindfulness a mandatory part of our educational curriculum? Our guest, Annamarie Fernyak, founder of MindBodyAlign, shares her journey of introducing mi…
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How does an engineering student shift their career ambitions from big pharma to global health challenges? In this episode of the global health podcast, we learn from Lizzy Loughnane, an engineer who transitioned to humanitarian engineering after joining Villanova University's service learning program. Lizzy shares her journey working on water sanit…
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For our first ever feedswap, I'm excited to bring you episode 63 of "Narratives of Purpose" - a podcast hosted by a new friend of mine, Claire Murigande, that features global changemakers discussing social impact topics that include, youth empowerment, global health equity, and sustainable food systems. This one is on eradicating period poverty fea…
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Between 1999 and 2011, 17 Salvadoran women were sentenced to up to 40 years in prison after experiencing miscarriages, which were shockingly classified as aggravated homicide. This episode unpacks that outrageous reality, raising questions about how miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) can even be treated as crimes and why the government chose to p…
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In the United States., psychiatric healthcare seems to be caught between two extreme ideologies... Dr. Morgan Shields, Assistant Professor at the WashU Brown School in St. Louis, is back for part 2 after sharing her VERY personal experiences with the inpatient psychiatric setting. If you haven’t listened or watched part 1, make sure to go back one …
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What if I told you that there are healthcare facilities that can inadvertently worsen your condition? I’m talking about the case of inpatient psychiatric care. In this episode, I feature a special guest, Dr. Morgan Shields, whose lived experiences might make you question the state of mental healthcare in the United States. From witnessing it from t…
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What do charities truly need beyond just cash – a supportive community and ecosystem! Jeremie Mani is rallying podcasters worldwide to join a movement called Podcasthon. The mission? To get as many podcasters as possible to dedicate a single episode to a charity of their choice during a weeklong event in March 2025. If you’re a podcaster or know a …
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*Disclaimer - this episode was produced prior to Trumps inauguration on January 20th, 2025* Asylum seekers and refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border face harrowing conditions, often forced to live in makeshift camps with inadequate access to basic necessities like clean water and sanitation. Erin Hughes, a licensed professional engineer and founder of…
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