Episodes 87
Avg. Duration 36m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (27)
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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This show provides actionable skills in cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity so clinicians, leaders, and neighbors can serve every community better. Hosted by family physician and healthcare leader Dr. Raj Sundar, each episode explores cultural humility, culturally responsive care, and health equity through the voices of patients, clinicians, and system designers who live the work every day. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR Practical ways to deliver culturally competent & culturally responsive care, language-concordant, and trauma-informed care.   Strategies for tackling social determinants of health at both the clinic and policy levels.   Real stories showing how culture, history, and environment shape health outcomes—and how clinicians can respond.   Design ideas for health-care leaders building inclusive, patient-centered systems.   Community insights that help all of us become better neighbors and advocates. WHO IT’S FOR Frontline clinicians, public-health and hospital leaders, medical educators, and anyone curious about making cross-cultural care the norm. WHEN . Follow now to keep cultural humility—and culturally responsive care—at the center of your practice and healthcare system

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86 I The Cost of Good Enough: Learning Disabilities and the Healthcare Gap (Dr. Sara Ryan)

Apr 27, 2026 35m

Overview: We explore the realities of caring for people with learning disabilities through a powerful conversation with ⁠Dr. Sara Ryan,⁠ whose lived experience and research shed light on the stigma,…

85 I How Trauma Shows Up in Primary Care Visits — A Conversation on Bodies, Healing, and Presence

Mar 31, 2026 1h 26m

What happens when three family physicians sit down and get honest about what's missing in the care we provide? In this conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Rachel Weiner and Dr. Sophia Malik to explore…

84 I Healing Through Meals: Culturally Responsive Food at South Park Senior Citizens

Mar 10, 2026 42m

Overview: We explore how ⁠South Park Senior Citizens⁠ transformed from an institutional, siloed resource hub into a vibrant cultural community, using food as a powerful tool for healing and…

83 I When "Fine" Means Lonely: Mental Health Care for Aging Parents Across Cultures ft. Neelam Brar

Feb 09, 2026 24m

Overview: We explore intersection of aging, mental health, and technology with Neelam, founder of Total Life, to explore how we can better support seniors through innovative care models and…

82 I Community Health Centers: Co-Designing Technology With the Communities Left Behind w/ Luis Padilla

Jan 27, 2026 17m

Overview: We discuss what culturally responsive care really means for underserved communities and how technology, especially AI, can create more equitable solutions in healthcare. We reflect on the…

81 I The $50 Billion Question for Rural America - United States of Care

Jan 05, 2026 44m

Overview: We explore the intersection of rural health and culturally responsive care, highlighting how geography shapes healthcare experiences for the 65 million Americans living in rural areas. We…

80 I The $91 Million Nobody Measured: eConsults and Specialty Access (HLTH)

Dec 15, 2025 23m

Overview: We dive into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been dedicated to improving access, with a special focus on LA County’s transformative eConsult system. We explore…

79 I It's Not Capability, It's Design: Digital Health Equity (HLTH)

Dec 09, 2025 24m

Overview: We dive into the inspiring stories of Dr. Fernandez and Dr. Gigi Magan family medicine physicians and co-founders of Alma First. We explore the challenges they observed during the pandemic…

78 I The Interpreter Who Sees Everything: Rose Cano on Immigration, Grief, and Real Care

Nov 17, 2025 29m

Overview: We explore how immigration status profoundly impacts healthcare access, from barriers to benefits and financial assistance, to the psychological toll experienced by patients and families…

77 I Your Hands on the Wheel: Rose Cano Teaches Us How Stories Drive Healthcare

Nov 05, 2025 37m

Overview: We explore the powerful intersection of healthcare and the arts with our guest, Rose Cano—a Spanish medical interpreter, playwright, and cultural mediator specializing in type 2 diabetes…

76 I Congo: When History Walks into Your Exam Room

Sep 25, 2025 45m

Overview: We sit down with Jean Jacques, physician, community organizer to explore how the long and complex history of the Democratic Republic of Congo—including colonialism, resource-driven…

75 I You Are the Servant: Redefining Medicine Through Indigenous Wisdom ft. Dr. Lonnie Nelson

Aug 28, 2025 44m

Overview: We sit down with Dr. Lonnie Nelson, a clinical psychologist and member of the Cherokee Indians, to explore the importance of centering Native communities in healthcare research and…

74 I What If Your Patient's Faith Is Their Best "Medicine"? ft. Dr. Cat Delostrinos

Aug 07, 2025 40m

Overview: We explore the deeply personal and often overlooked connection between spirituality and health, especially within immigrant and refugee communities. Dr. Cat Delestrinos, a pediatrician and…

73 I Trust, Culture, and Healing in Pediatric Refugee Care ft. Dr. Anisa Ibrahim

Jul 17, 2025 27m

Overview: We explore the challenges and deep rewards of providing care to newly arrived refugee and immigrant families, guided by the insights of Dr. Anisa Ibrahim, an experienced pediatrician and…

72 I Honoring Culture in Care: Filipino Values in Healthcare (Part 2)

Jun 26, 2025 27m

Overview: We explore the complexities of trust, cultural values, and intergenerational dynamics within the Filipino community, especially in accessing mental health and healthcare services. We…

71 I When Communities Lead: Little Manila Rising's Blueprint for Health and Healing

Jun 12, 2025 31m

Overview: We explore the powerful story of Little Manila Rising, an organization founded to preserve the Filipino American legacy in Stockton, California, and uplift the South Stockton community. We…

70I The Power of Story and Faith: Islamic Trauma Healing in Practice

May 23, 2025 55m

Overview: We dive into the origins, structure, and impact of Islamic Trauma Healing—a community-driven, lay-led mental health intervention designed for Muslim communities, particularly Afghans and…

69 I When COVID Hit Hardest: Pacific Islander Voices Reveal Hidden Healthcare Truths

May 01, 2025 39m

Overview: We explore the deep-rooted structural inequities that have shaped health outcomes for Pacific Islander communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we unpack how…

68 I Four Days, Three Thousand Lives—Seattle King County Clinic w/ Julia Colson

Apr 08, 2025 41m

We sit down with Julia Colson, the founder and executive director of the Seattle King County Clinic, to discuss the incredible journey of establishing a large-scale, volunteer-driven pop-up clinic…

67 I From Local Voice to Call Center: Healthcare's Cultural Crossroads w/ Patty Hayward (Talkdesk)

Mar 17, 2025 35m

We explore the potential of centralized contact centers in healthcare with Patty Hayward, the general manager of healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk. Drawing from her extensive experience and…

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