Global Caveat

In this episode, we explore how to incorporate sustainable low waste activities into your daily lives. What does it mean to be plastic free? What are steps you can take to create lower impact? Tune in today to learn more about the sister duo, Lin and Toni Sappong, behind Plastic Free Toronto, and their work! Guest: Lin and Toni Sappong Hosts: Susanna Park, Christian Tandazo Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

In this episode, we venture into the outdoors and equity. What does it look like to work with minoritized communities, connect with the outdoors, and redistribute power? How can we use the outdoors to build leadership that is equitable and justice-oriented? Tune in today to learn more about CJ and his work! Guest: CJ Goulding (co.goulding.jr@gmail.com) Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

What is the relationship between the brain and the body? ... and burgers? In this episode, we talk with Dani Beck, a neuroscience PhD Researcher, about his research about how cardiovascular factors may impact brain age, how neuroscience and brain health intersects with public health, and the implications of getting an In-N-Out burger. Guest: Dani Beck Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

There are many ways that we can spark social change; one of the most impactful ways to do this is to see, experience, and learn the perspectives of others. In this episode, we speak with Jalena Keane-Lee, a social justice documentary filmmaker and community activist, about her most recent work with addressing issues of indigenous land rights in Mauna Kea, Standing Above the Clouds, and her work with her women of color run film production company, Breaktide Productions, how she preserves culture by empowering storytellers, and how she shifts the perspective by making films for the people they're about. Guest: Jalena Keane-Lee, Breaktide Productions Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

What is the 2020 Census and why should you participate? The Census is essentially a headcount of everyone in the United States. It determines how the national and local governments can allocate funds and programs for the next ten years! On this episode, Joie Ha, a Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census, tells us why it is important for EVERYONE to participate and how you can make yourself count. She also addresses some myths around the Census and how to avoid being scammed! Transcript and resources available on the website. Guest: Joie Ha Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Did you know that improving women's health and access to healthcare can positively impact an entire community? But, unfortunately, high quality of care is not universal. Things like fistula, access to basic needs, and education are still lacking in many parts of the world. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Iftikher Mahmood, founder of the HOPE Foundation, about creating resources for women & children in Bangladesh, the importance of women's health, and how to create a sustainable healthcare organization. Transcript coming soon. Guest: Dr. Iftikher Mahmood Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Many of us probably know someone who has been affected by cancer in some way. For Rukia Henry, her personal experiences played a significant role in her decision to go into cancer research. In this episode, she explains the basics: What are the different types of breast cancer? Who can get breast cancer? What are the different stages of cancer? We discuss why research is so important, what people can do to be better informed if they are diagnosed, and our hopes for the future of cancer research.  Transcript coming soon. Guest: Rukia Henry Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

As you can probably imagine, ethics in any subject can get very complicated.  In this episode, Professor Daniel Goldberg tells us how public health ethics is different from healthcare ethics. What makes a policy or intervention ethically optimal?  What evidence exists on structural violence and institutional racism? How powerful are narratives in shaping public health policy? Are science and scientific journals inherently biased? How does the history of Thanksgiving relate to the ethics of understanding Native American health? Buckle down, prepare your brains, and tune in for an ethics ride! Transcript available on website. Guest: Professor Daniel Goldberg Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Did you know that roughly 1/3 of people are genetically predisposed to being happier than others? You may have heard of the science of happiness and seen things on social media about popular science positive psychology, but where does the basis of this come from and is it really just the science of happiness? On this episode, we explore the difference in true positive developmental psychology and the popular science version. And we discuss the impact societal factors have on our development, how our relationship with nature can change our outlook on the world, and the potential future integration of positive developmental psychology on the educational system. Transcript available on website. Guest Cordele Glass Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Do you know the difference between Diabetes type 1 and type 2? Did you know that the rate of diabetes is increasing around the world, especially in lower and middle income countries? Did you know that diabetes isn’t just about sugar intake, but about genetics, environment, politics, and money? Tune in to listen to us talk with Krish @beyond.the.ivory.tower as she breaks down all these questions for us! Guest: Dr. Krishana Sankar @beyond.the.ivory.tower Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Kiona about how she studied the microbiome in nutrition and how this has shaped her understanding of health disparities research.  She gives insight into how she approaches science by considering data, methods, history, and ethics. And also touches on some struggles she faced in academia, such as losing a whole potential dataset after working an entire semester to request access to it! This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Dr. Kiona, tune into the next episode to continue the conversation with academia, ethics, and health/science communications. Guest @hownottotravellikeabasicbitch Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc. This episode was transcribed by at Shena Sanchez and can be found on our website: globalcaveat.com/nutritional-epidemiology-with-kiona

Are you interested in working in an international space or in a space with marginalized folks? Guest Joie Ha gives us all some important things to think about regarding culture and how to build trust with communities that you work with. She provides fascinating details about the work that she has done using hip-hop and story-telling as well as her experiences working in the field. Guest: @hellojoie Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

On this episode, Diana and Susanna talk with Traci Carson about diet culture, what it means to be healthy, and about her research on the physical and mental health well-being among female athletes. What does it mean to be healthy? How can research truly address wellness for all people?  Guest @Traci_Carson Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park Music: Hawt Coco Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.