Decolonize Your Healthcare

Decolonize Your Healthcare

Decolonize Your Healthcare is a podcast dedicated to uncovering and dismantling the deep-rooted impacts of colonialism within modern healthcare systems, especially as they affect Black and marginalized communities. Through compelling storytelling, expert interviews, and actionable insights, this series explores how systemic bias, historical trauma, and institutional inequities continue to shape health outcomes today. Each week, join us for a deep dive into topics like implicit bias in medical care, dismantling bias within healthcare including confirmation and superiority bias, maternity health disparities, mental health within Black communities, and the importance of representation among healthcare professionals. With episodes structured to raise awareness, engage listeners in practical self-advocacy, and empower communities to demand and create change, Decolonize Your Healthcare serves as a guide for individuals and allies alike. Together, we’ll explore a path toward culturally competent care, restore trust in medicine, and reimagine a future where healthcare equity is more than an ideal—it’s a reality.

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May 26, 2025 60 mins

Welcome back to "Decolonize Your Healthcare," hosted by Dr. Erica Steele. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of Vitamin D with esteemed researcher Jim. Together, they explore the misconceptions and scientific truths surrounding this essential nutrient. Jim shares his journey into Vitamin D research, sparked by personal family experiences and driven by a quest for deeper understanding. The conversation navigates the int...

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Join us in a fascinating conversation with Dana Ullman on this episode of Decolonize Your Healthcare. Dana shares his extensive knowledge and experience in homeopathy, discussing how individuals can take control of their families' health and empower themselves to heal.

Learn about the historical challenges homeopathy faced, the philosophy behind using symptoms as the body's defense mechanism, and the scientific approach homeopathy...

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Explore the deep-seated colonial influences that have shaped modern healthcare systems, leading to a fragmented approach to health and healing. This episode delves into the historical suppression of holistic practices, fueled by biases and misconceptions about traditional healing methods. From the persecution of herbalists during witch trials to Descartes' mind-body dualism, we trace the evolution of medical paradigms that continue...

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Join Dr. Erica Steele as she embarks on a transformative journey to decolonize the healthcare system. This enlightening episode delves into the intricacies of dismantling systemic biases and inadequacies within the healthcare industry, offering both personal and historical perspectives. Dr. Steele shares her experiences and challenges as a pioneer in natural and holistic medicine, highlighting the impact of colonization on indigeno...

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