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Through A Medical Anthropology Lens

Through A Medical Anthropology Lens

Written by: Jessica
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Through a Medical Anthropology Lens explores how culture, belief systems, and human experiences shape medicine and healthcare practices across different countries and communities.

Jessica Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Season 2, Episode 1: Traditional Healing and Western Medicine in Hmong Culture

    Season 2, Episode 1: Traditional Healing and Western Medicine in Hmong Culture
    Jul 30 2026

    In this episode, we explore Hmong healing practices and how they conflict with Western medicine. We also dive into the book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman and reflect on how the story highlights the challenges between cultural beliefs and modern healthcare.
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    8 mins
  • Season 1, Episode 5: Invisible Health Challenges

    Season 1, Episode 5: Invisible Health Challenges
    Jun 16 2026

    Beyond exploring my own invisible condition, celiac disease, we now go beyond that and look at health challenges that may be invisible to many people outside of the countries experiencing them. Through the example of Sudan, we will explore how food insecurity, lack of healthcare, and structural violence affect people’s health and everyday lives.
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    8 mins
  • Season 1, Episode 4: Reflection of an Invisible Disease

    Season 1, Episode 4: Reflection of an Invisible Disease
    Jun 10 2026

    In this episode, I discuss my lived experiences with celiac disease and reflect on living with the invisible disease. Through experiences of bullying and lack of awareness, I explain that celiac disease is not just a medical condition, but a lived experience.
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    13 mins
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