Global Caveat (Diana Klatt & Susanna Park)

Stem cells! They’re great, right? There’s so much promise for what they can do to improve the health of people. But what is this about bones growing in your face? Or how they can even potentially kill you?

In this episode, Stem Researcher Naomi Koh Belic breaks down the realities of stem cell therapies. While there is undoubtedly so much hope and excitement around stem cells, we also need to have real conversations about the risks associated with them. We talk about predatory clinics, the need for policy change, and how individuals can be more informed about stem cell therapies.

Transcript available on website.

Guest: Naomi Koh Belic

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.

Ever wonder what it's like to go into the depths of a cave? What about what caves can tell us about climate science? On this episode, Diana and Susanna talk with Gabi Serrato Marks, a paleoclimatologist, about what we can learn from caves about past climate, how they can inform future climate, and what it's like to be a field scientist with a rare chronic disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Guest Gabi Serrato Marks (@gserratomarks). 

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

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.

Are you interested in getting into global public health but don't know where to start? On this episode, Diana and Susanna discuss how they got interested in global health and their journeys. They also talk about the differences between the MPH, PhD, and DrPH as well as how the different ways to get into global health.

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

There are so many ways of living in this world and having multiple identities can often lead to a lot of confusion.

In this episode, Psychotherapist Dr. Esther Park talks about some of the common struggles that people of color, particularly Asian Americans, may experience throughout their lifetime. We talk about the difficulties of being an immigrant, being a child of immigrant parents, being biracial, and comprehending multiple cultural contexts. She also walks us through how historical trauma can get passed down and how incredibly difficult and brave it is to try and break the cycles of trauma and abuse for our own future generations.

Transcript available on website.

Guest: Dr. Esther Park, PsyD

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.

What would happen if butterflies disappeared? And what about forests? In this episode, we talk with conservation biologist, Becky Friesen, about the impact that we have on the planet and the impact wildlife and nature has on us. We discuss things like effective methods of wildlife conservation, Becky's research working as a field biologist, and her experience working in Canada, Honduras, and Mexico.

Guest: @becky.outside

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Have you ever thought about where your food comes from? What about the role that it plays in the larger food system? Did you know that there’s enough food to feed everyone on Earth, but most of it actually ends up in the Global North?

In this episode, Christian Tandazo (@delatierrasoy) breaks down what it means to decolonize food systems by empowering local farmers and supporting food sovereignty. He also tackles the roles of agribusiness and veganism in climate change, and how we can be more sustainable consumers of food. After this episode, you may never see food the same way again!

Transcript available on website.

Guest: Christian Tandazo

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect people battling substance use disorders and why should we care? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Beth Linas about how substance use intersects with infectious diseases and about the impact of COVID-19 on health resources and services. 

Guest: Dr. Beth Linas, PhD MHS
Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park
Music: Hawt Coco
Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

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, we talk with Dr. Kiona about how to effectively communicate health and scientific information accurately and the broken systems of journalism and academia. We talk about the importance of making sure that you know your audience and how to effectively communicate scientific information and how the scientific method if part of how she approaches disseminating educational content. We also discuss the broken systems of journalism and higher academia. This is part 2 of 2 episodes with Dr. Kiona, check out the previous episode about nutritional epidemiology, research in the academic setting, and the ethics of health sciences.

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/communications-with-kiona

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 in 2017, 1 in 7 people ages 18 to 25 battled substance abuse? People of all ages, socioeconomic status, and ethnicities can be affected. This is one of the reasons why it can be challenging for public health professionals to tackle the issue.

In this episode, Brooke Wiles breaks down for us how taking a public health approach means breaking down stigma, providing a variety of treatment options, and addressing social factors (i.e. housing). Tune in to be more informed about the complexities of this issue!

Transcript available here.

Guest: Brooke Wiles

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.

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.

Is going on a medical mission trip for two weeks really helping people? Where does the money spent on these trips go? How do we pick an ethical organization? Should I just go on vacation instead? On this episode, we discuss all of these questions about voluntourism and so much more with Emily Scott, RN. We talk about the differences between impact and intent, the hierarchy of medical organizations, and the ethics around whether or not doing anything is better than doing nothing at all.

Guest: Emily Scott, RN @twodustytravelers

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

How has COVID-19 impacted our ability to participate in our daily activities? How do health equity and systemic racism affect access to care and our occupations? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Khalilah Johnson about how occupational science is integral for our daily lives, how to access quality occupational therapy for your needs, and the importance of representation in academia and health sciences.

Guest: Dr. Khalilah Johnson, PhD MS OTR/L

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

As more people get the vaccine for COVID-19, conversations are happening in all sorts of spaces. Is it safe? Who can get it? How do we talk to those who are hesitant? Did you know some European countries actually tend to be more resistant to vaccines compared to other countries?

In this episode, Dr. Abram Wagner talks about vaccine hesitancy and what this looks like globally. From delivering vaccines at individual and community levels to country-level efforts, vaccines are complex and require a lot of trust, effective communication, and honesty.

Guest: Abram Wagner, PhD

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

We often feel so small and inadequate to make a difference. But the reality is, even the smallest acts can have the biggest impacts.

On this episode, we talk with Belinda Chiu, a grassroots beast, about how you can enact change by working with people who are also passionate about health and saving the planet. We also talk about sustainability, engaging the youth, and the importance of intergenerational dialogue. Her past experiences have led her to apply her community-building skill sets to do sustainability work abroad, in New York City, and even in her local office!

Transcript available on website.

Guest: Belinda Chiu

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

What was your Sex-Ed like, if you even had one? Did you know sex education in schools often lack an evidence-based approach? In this episode, Diana and Susanna talk with Patrick Kelly to break down what sex ed should be like in the school and in the home. He provides us with tools on how to educate people of all ages on sexual health. Check the website for episode resources!

Guest: @patkellyteaches (youtube.com/corporis).

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.

In this episode, we discuss forensic nursing, neurological responses to trauma, and sexual assault nursing. What happens when we experience traumas? What is the process for sexual assault examination? And how can we help people we care about through this process? Tune in today to learn more about Leah Helmbrecht and what it's like to be a SANE nurse.

Guest: Leah Helmbrecht, RN BSN

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Humans and the Earth are so intertwined. Whatever happens to nature will inevitably affect us and we see it happening with each passing day as climates change. So what can we do to create a healthy relationship with nature that promotes regeneration? Permaculture. Permaculture is an approach to land management that uses natural ecosystems and borrows from Indigenous practices to best use land for regenerative agriculture and promotes the abundance of nature. In this episode, Monica Ibacache talks about how we can "design like Mother Earth" and how permaculture works to better both Earth's health and human health.

Guest: Monica Ibacache (Beyond Organic Design)

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Global Caveat is the podcast that explores the vast field of global health. On this episode, Diana and Susanna discuss the global burden of disease, how we are all connected and closer to each other than we think, and why global studies and data are so important to the advancement of public health.

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

We talked with Dr. Traci Carson a year ago, as our first guest, discussing the female athlete triad and her research. Today, we catch up with Dr. Carson to learn about life as a new PhD and how COVID-19 has impacted the health and wellbeing of female athletes. We also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted our relationships with food and exercise and how to be mindful when incorporating movement into our daily lives.

Guest Traci Carson, PhD MPH

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

When many of us hear the term “gun violence” we may automatically think of mass shootings... but did you know that there is more to this public health issue? That gun violence and firearm injury prevention are public health issues? And that one of the leading causes of injury for children are from firearms? What does it mean to have a public health perspective on such a divisive issue such as this?

On this episode, we talk with Michael B. Bagg about methods to work with gun violence prevention and advocacy.

Transcript available on website.

Hosts: @klattalyst and @sujanee. Guest Michael B. Bagg. Music: Cordele Glass. Producer: Klattalyst Ltd

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.

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.

Where do we draw the line between research and healthcare? What is the “minority tax” and why does this matter? How does one pursue their passions without compromising their identity? On this episode, we talk with Daniel M. Gonzalez about the intersection of global health and medicine. We also talk about the importance of identity and how your perceptions and acceptance of yourself can impact your global outlook.

Guest @Go_DanielMD

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.

Working in communities can be challenging depending on your identity, skills, and population. For Zuleka, she faced various challenges working straight out of college in Boston in violence prevention. She also advocated for destigmatizing Ebola during the crisis and did education work in rural Liberia. Tune in to hear us discuss the nuances of community work, pandemic responses, and the implications of international aid!

Transcript available here.

Guest: Zuleka

Hosts: Diana Klatt, Susanna Park

Music: Hawt Coco

Producer: Global Caveat, Inc.