Megan leads the charge in exploring social and economic inequities that shape mental health and well-being. We confront our own biases and learn to embrace the diversity of experiences within our communities. Megan shares her journey through anthropology and psychology, revealing how a simple classroom exercise forever altered her perception of cultural sensitivity and the necessity for cross-cultural understanding.

We delve into the intricacies of food deserts, healthcare accessibility, and the unseen privileges that many of us unknowingly benefit from. This episode is an invitation to listen, learn, and grow as we discuss how to empathize with those living different realities right beside us. We're not just here to inform but to support you through the discomfort of unlearning and rethinking. So tune in, open your heart, and prepare to challenge the status quo with us.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Cultural and medical anthropology

• Food deserts and socioeconomic factors in nutrition

• The concept of privilege and its systemic implications

(06:28) biases
(20:26) food anthropology
(26:11) demystifying the word privilege
(31:13) It's going to be uncomfortable, but that's okay

Mentioned in this episode:

intersectionality: https://www.intersectionaljustice.org/what-is-intersectionality
medical anthropology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7152371/#:~:text=Medical anthropology is an interdisciplinary,of development and globalization impact
Chasing Polio in Pakistan; https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Polio-Pakistan-Largest-Initiative/dp/0826517099#:~:text=This book offers an analysis,now and for the future.

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