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The World of the Third Culture Kid – BG Season 1 Episode 8 Reflection & HighlightsWhat does it mean to grow up everywhere and belong nowhere? In this episode of Badly Governed, we unpack the reality of Third Culture Kids (TCKs); children of immigrants, expats, diplomats, military and missionary families who are raised between cultures, countries, and identities.We dive into how life “in between” shapes identity, belonging, mental health, friendships, family dynamics, school, and self‑worth, and why so many TCKs struggle to answer a simple question: Where is home? Perfect for anyone navigating cross-cultural childhood, diaspora life, global mobility, or raising kids across borders.Hashtags: #ThirdCultureKids #TCK #Diaspora #ImmigrantChildren #GlobalMobility #CrossCultural #Identity #Belonging #MentalHealth #BadlyGovernedPodcast #BG #Church #MiddleEast #India Support “BG*:Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...Buy something: https://lahensnet.creator-spring.com/ Resources for Third Culture Kids, their parents, and adult TCKs.Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds – David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock. https://www.tckidnow.com/resources/books/​Belonging Beyond Borders – https://www.adultthirdculturekid.com/my-book​TCK Training – https://www.tcktraining.com​TCKidNOW – https://www.tckidnow.com​TCK Connect by Interaction International – https://interactionintl.org/programs/tck-connect/​Third Culture Kids International (TCKI) – https://tcki.org/resources/​TCK Resources – http://tckresources.com​Credits:Host & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens and Clyde D’MelloVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors & Shorts: KINGRIQUOSUAVEBranding: Zozimus Keywords:

In this episode of "Badly Governed," the focus is on social justice, specifically addressing the disparities in sexuality and representation of Black women in American art. Guests Allan Sousa, curator at Black Walls Gallery, and PHIA, a Boston-based multidisciplinary artist, join the discussion.Despite some progress, Black women remain significantly underrepresented in U.S. museums, contributing to harmful stereotypes like the Mammy, Jezebel, and Sapphire. These stereotypes distort the true experiences of Black women, leading to social exclusion and mental health challenges linked to discrimination.Black women artists are actively reclaiming their space and challenging these portrayals, but they still face considerable barriers. This conversation examines the impact of these disparities on social well-being, mental health, and cultural representation in the art world.ResourcesPilgrim, D. (2012). The mammy caricature. Ferris State University. Ferris State University. https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/YouTube Video: Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2teqoyPe3TU Jim Crow Museum. (n.d.). Jezebel Stereotype. Jim Crow Museum. Available at: https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/jezebel/index.htmBaptist News Global. (n.d.). Jezebel is one of three common racial slurs against all Black women and girls. Available at: https://baptistnews.com/article/jezebel-is-one-of-three-common-racial-slurs-against-all-black-women-and-girls/Springer. (2022). The Jezebel Stereotype. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-77827-6_620 • Jim Crow Museum. (n.d.). Sapphire Stereotype. Jim Crow Museum. https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/sapphire/index.htmSkeptic Ink. (2015). Mammy, Jezebel, Sapphire, or Queen: Stereotypes of the African American Female. http://www.skepticink.com/lateraltruth/2015/02/18/mammy-jezebel-sapphire-or-queen/Credits:Host & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens, Alan Sousa, Sophia DubuissonVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors & Shorts: Luis Romero and Anthony SchultzBranding: ZozimusKeywords:#ArtAndIdentity#BreakingStereotypes#BlackWomenInArt#SocialJusticeInArt#RepresentationMatters#ReclaimingNarratives#ArtAndSexuality#MentalHealthThroughArt#DiverseArtVoices#ArtAgainstDiscrimination

Health and racial disparities in uterine fibroids or non-cancerous tumors are, unfortunately, quite prevalent. Research indicates that 80% of Black women are more likely to develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50 compared to White women. Not only are Black women more likely to be diagnosed with uterine fibroids at an earlier age, but they also tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications like heavy menstrual bleeding and fertility issues.Additionally, fibroids may cause more than physical pain – women with the condition also reported experiencing significant distress that negatively affected their quality of life, including depression, anxiety, body image issues, and their overall mental health. This psychological impact particularly affected black women in lower income brackets.The reasons for these disparities likely involve a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and socioeconomic status. Some studies suggest disparities in healthcare access, including early detection and treatment, play an essential role. Therefore, addressing these disparities is essential to ensure equitable healthcare outcomes for all individuals.This public health issue is significant and has prompted a need for more community discussions and interventions promoting awareness, improving access to healthcare services, addressing clinician bias, eliminating structural determinants, and calling for more inclusive research free of scientific racism to understand better the underlying factors contributing to these disparities.In this episode of Badly Governed, Nagede Volcy White shares her experience living with uterine fibroids. Here we go! And remember, if you are not included, then chances are you are not represented.Keywords: #inclusive research, #Mental Health, #Health care access, #Uterine fibroids, #non-cancerous tumors, #ethnic minorities, #racial disparities, #severe symptoms, #quality of life, #socioeconomic status, #White counterparts, #White women, #Black women, #public health issue, #heavy bleeding, #scientific racism, #clinician bias, #reproductive health, #menstrual bleeding, #structural determinants, #ethnic minorities, #Lack of representation, #Black female GynecologistCredits:Host & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens & Nadege V. WhiteVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors & Shorts: Luis Romero, Anthony Felice, Alex Kulikoff, and Anthony SchultzBranding: ZozimusReferences:Baird, D. D., Patchel, S. A., Saldana, T. M., Umbach, D. M., Cooper, T., Wegienka, G., & Harmon, Q. E. (2020). Uterine fibroid incidence and growth in an ultrasound-based, prospective study of young African Americans. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 223(3), 402-e1.Yu, O., Scholes, D., Schulze-Rath, R., Grafton, J., Hansen, K., & Reed, S. D. (2018). A US population-based study of uterine fibroid diagnosis incidence, trends, and prevalence: 2005 through 2014. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 219(6), 591-e1.

As gun violence continues to ravage communities of color, the issue of ghost guns has become an increasingly pressing topic.Ghost guns are untraceable firearms that individuals can make using 3D-printing technology or kits containing the parts necessary to assemble a gun without serial numbers or registration information.The risk posed by these weapons is especially concerning in communities of color, as they can be disproportionately affected by the increased presence of these untraceable firearms, undermining community policing and gun violence prevention efforts.In this episode of Badly Governed, state representative Brandy Fluker Oakley and Assistant Professor of Psychology Brian T. Jones discuss the challenges of the epidemic of gun violence, but more precisely, Ghost guns and the threat they represent to communities of color.CREDITSHost & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens, Brandy Fluker Oakley, and Brian T. JonesVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Aunonto Islam & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors: Luis Romero, Alex Kulikoff, and Anthony SchultzBranding: ZozimusRESOURCESA Definition: https://www.teamenough.org/what-are-ghost-gunsMA Bill HD4420: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/HD4420Summary of HD4420: Summary of HD4420, An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws (repmindydomb.com)Mental Health Provider: https://www.reimaginecounseling.com/Find Your Rep Here: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislatorMERCHSlahens.net (creator-spring.com)

The Badly Governed podcast provides a platform for discussing issues related to corruption, lack of transparency, arbitrary policy-making, and dishonesty within systems of governance. Our approach involves collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including community leaders and professionals in fields such as science, policy, and healthcare. Our goal is to encourage discussions about important societal issues related to the systems that impact our daily experiences. To suggest ideas for upcoming podcast episodes, please send an email to info.bg@lahens.net.