Re:solve Talks

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. South Africa ranks 10th in the world for suicide rates, with men facing an alarming rate of 37.6 per 100,000. In this episode, host Hetal Baman is joined by Leon de Beer, Deputy Director of the South African Federation for Mental Health [https://www.safmh.org/], to uncover the societal pressures contributing to this mental health crisis. Together, they explore how stigma is affecting access to care and how communities can take action to prevent suicides. Follow and subscribe to Re:solve Talks to listen to our past and upcoming episodes. Visit our website at www.re-solveglobalhealth.com [https://www.re-solveglobalhealth.com]. Continue the conversation on X @Resolve_GH [https://twitter.com/Resolve_GH] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resolve-global-health]. This podcast is a collaboration between Re:solve Global Health and the Global Health Pursuit Podcast [https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/].

How would you feel if you were turned away from receiving healthcare services because of how you identify? This is the reality for some individuals in Malawi and the center of this episode.  Our host, Hetal Baman speaks with Rodger Phiri, Executive Director of Art & Global Health Centre Africa [https://artgloafrica.org/] (ArtGlo). Together, they explore the challenges faced by the LGBTQI community in accessing healthcare due to stigma and discrimination. Rodger shares how he's changing the narrative by implementing the Umunthu philosophy—"I am because we are"—to promote inclusive health services.  With over a decade of experience as a development practitioner, Rodger has led innovative programs and participatory action research initiatives across Malawi and the Southern African region. He spearheaded the Umunthu Healthcare Workers programme, which addresses health access disparities faced by LGBTQI individuals by engaging frontline health service providers, students in nursing and medical colleges, and community leaders.  Join us as we explore how embracing the Umunthu philosophy can transform healthcare access for marginalized communities in Malawi and beyond.   Follow and subscribe to Re:solve Talks to listen to our past and upcoming episodes. Visit our website at www.re-solveglobalhealth.com [https://www.re-solveglobalhealth.com/]. Continue the conversation on X @Resolve_GH [https://twitter.com/Resolve_GH] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/resolve-global-health].  This podcast is a collaboration between Re:solve Global Health and the Global Health Pursuit Podcast [https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/].

Did you know that the global skin lightening industry is a staggering $8.6 billion force? In this episode of Re:solve Talks, host Brian Brian Mastroianni sits down with Amira Adawe, the Executive Director of the Beautywell Project [https://thebeautywell.org/], to uncover the deep-seated issues fueling this industry. Amira sheds light on how entrenched biases, colorism, and the lingering effects of colonialism have imposed harmful beauty standards, leading to widespread discrimination against people with darker skin tones. Amira, originally from Somalia and now based in Minnesota, discusses the dangerous and often unregulated chemicals found in many skin lightening products—such as mercury, hydroquinone, and steroids—and the significant health risks they pose. Through her work with Beauty Well and as an instructor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Amira empowers women, young girls, and families to resist these pressures and advocates for greater awareness and action within the global health community.  Tune in to explore how we can challenge these harmful practices and work towards a healthier, more equitable future. Follow and subscribe to Re:solve Talks to listen to our past/upcoming episodes and check out our website at https://www.re-solveglobalthealth.com [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.re-solveglobalthealth.com__;!!N1hG20je!mIc1yl5gW-29wKERjBjowSRUk5udWORsG2KGJJOBpuuGCifwTBmAbRtyRi857GMDee8hNZyU-AqY1ooCRpCIsdJtLhuCQVI_$]. You can continue the conversation on X @Resolve_GH [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/Resolve_GH__;!!N1hG20je!mIc1yl5gW-29wKERjBjowSRUk5udWORsG2KGJJOBpuuGCifwTBmAbRtyRi857GMDee8hNZyU-AqY1ooCRpCIsdJtLlzW5rg4$] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/re-solveglobalhealth/__;!!N1hG20je!mIc1yl5gW-29wKERjBjowSRUk5udWORsG2KGJJOBpuuGCifwTBmAbRtyRi857GMDee8hNZyU-AqY1ooCRpCIsdJtLtrkoeT_$].

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal condition in women of childbearing age. Shockingly, up to 84% of women with BV have no symptoms, contributing to its stigma and underdiagnosis. In this episode of Re:solve Talks, our host, Hetal Baman, engages in an insightful conversation with Professor Craig Cohen, a leading expert in women’s health and BV. They explore the widespread misconceptions surrounding BV, its significant impact on women’s well-being, and the crucial need to break down the stigma that prevents many from seeking timely treatment. This episode is also a special collaboration with the Global Health Pursuit [https://open.spotify.com/show/5R08S1iPg4aVxMMxitPB3m] podcast - where we unite our efforts to amplify conversations on health, stigma, and global awareness. By bringing together the audiences of both podcasts, we aim to create a broader platform for discussing critical health issues that often go unnoticed. Follow and subscribe to Re:solve Talks to listen to our all our episodes and check out our website at www.re-solveglobalhealth.com [www.re-solveglobalhealth.com]. You can continue the conversation on X @Resolve_GH [https://twitter.com/Resolve_GH] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/67162781].

Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, affects approximately 2% of people in Latin America, highlighting the need for greater awareness and access to medication in the region. Our host, journalist Brian Mastroianni, speaks with Silvia Fernandez Barrio, a radio and TV journalist in Argentina and founder of AEPSO – the first and only psoriasis patient organization in Argentina. The episode explores Silvia's journey, how her experience in journalism led her to advocacy and forming AEPSO, and why we need to focus on regional awareness and universal access to medicine.   Follow and subscribe to Re:solve Talks to listen to our past/upcoming episodes and check out our website at https://www.re-solveglobalthealth.com [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.re-solveglobalthealth.com__;!!N1hG20je!mIc1yl5gW-29wKERjBjowSRUk5udWORsG2KGJJOBpuuGCifwTBmAbRtyRi857GMDee8hNZyU-AqY1ooCRpCIsdJtLhuCQVI_$]. You can continue the conversation on X @Resolve_GH [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/Resolve_GH__;!!N1hG20je!mIc1yl5gW-29wKERjBjowSRUk5udWORsG2KGJJOBpuuGCifwTBmAbRtyRi857GMDee8hNZyU-AqY1ooCRpCIsdJtLlzW5rg4$] and follow us on LinkedIn [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/re-solveglobalhealth/__;!!N1hG20je!mIc1yl5gW-29wKERjBjowSRUk5udWORsG2KGJJOBpuuGCifwTBmAbRtyRi857GMDee8hNZyU-AqY1ooCRpCIsdJtLtrkoeT_$].