Healthcare for Humans podcast

Healthcare for Humans

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

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

 

#84

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

Overview: We explore intersection of aging, mental health, and technology with [Neelam] (h... more

09 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:17

09 Feb 2026


#83

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

Overview: We discuss what culturally responsive care really means for underserved communit... more

27 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:29

27 Jan 2026


#82

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

Overview: We explore the intersection of rural health and culturally responsive care, high... more

05 Jan 2026

44 MINS

44:57

05 Jan 2026


#81

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

Overview: We dive into the journey of Jomo, whose three decades in healthcare have been de... more

15 Dec 2025

23 MINS

23:34

15 Dec 2025


#80

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

Overview: We dive into the inspiring stories of Dr. Fernandez and Dr. Gigi Magan family me... more

09 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:18

09 Dec 2025


#79

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

Overview: We explore how immigration status profoundly impacts healthcare access, from bar... more

17 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:43

17 Nov 2025


#78

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

Overview: We explore the powerful intersection of healthcare and the arts with our guest, ... more

05 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:28

05 Nov 2025


#77

76 I Congo: When History Walks into Your Exam Room

Overview: We sit down with Jean Jacques, physician, community organizer to explore how the... more

25 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:31

25 Sep 2025


#76

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

Overview: We sit down with Dr. Lonnie Nelson, a clinical psychologist and member of the Ch... more

28 Aug 2025

44 MINS

44:42

28 Aug 2025


#75

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

Overview: We explore the deeply personal and often overlooked connection between spiritual... more

07 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:12

07 Aug 2025


#74

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

Overview: We explore the challenges and deep rewards of providing care to newly arrived re... more

17 Jul 2025

27 MINS

27:08

17 Jul 2025


#73

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

Overview: We explore the complexities of trust, cultural values, and intergenerational dyn... more

26 Jun 2025

27 MINS

27:31

26 Jun 2025


#72

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

Overview: We explore the powerful story of Little Manila Rising, an organization founded t... more

12 Jun 2025

31 MINS

31:17

12 Jun 2025


#71

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

Overview: We dive into the origins, structure, and impact of Islamic Trauma Healing—a comm... more

23 May 2025

55 MINS

55:49

23 May 2025


#70

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

Overview: We explore the deep-rooted structural inequities that have shaped health outcome... more

01 May 2025

39 MINS

39:50

01 May 2025


#69

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

We sit down with Julia Colson, the founder and executive director of the [Seattle King Cou... more

08 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:45

08 Apr 2025


#68

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

We explore the potential of centralized contact centers in healthcare with Patty Hayward, ... more

17 Mar 2025

35 MINS

35:05

17 Mar 2025


#67

66 I Japan — Between Authority and Rice: Cross-Cultural Healthcare with Japanese Americans

We explore the complexities of Japanese food culture and its impact on health, addressing ... more

04 Mar 2025

27 MINS

27:41

04 Mar 2025


#66

65 I Japan — Why History Lives in the Exam Room w/ Jeff Sakuma (Part 1)

We delve into the fascinating journey of Japanese Americans in Washington State, welcoming... more

20 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:45

20 Feb 2025


#65

64 I Trauma-Informed Care for FGM/C (Part 2) — Community Engagement and Survivor-Centered Strategie...

We welcome Samman, the community engagement coordinator at Sahiyo, to discuss the ongoing ... more

04 Feb 2025

32 MINS

32:27

04 Feb 2025


#64

63 I Trauma-Informed Care for FGM/C Survivors: Lessons from Isatou and Joanna

We delve into the sensitive and impactful topic of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/... more

14 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:22

14 Jan 2025


#63

62 I When Food Meets Healthcare: Making Nutrition Accessible with Bradd Williams

We welcome Bradd Williams, a seasoned healthcare professional with over 25 years of experi... more

02 Jan 2025

13 MINS

13:56

02 Jan 2025


#62

61 I The Hidden Equity Gap: How Outdated Tech Hurts Healthcare Access with Bevey Miner

We delve into the critical topic of fax machines and their surprising impact on health equ... more

30 Dec 2024

15 MINS

15:07

30 Dec 2024


#61

60 I Transforming Cardiometabolic Care: Innovation Meets Equity with Dr. Avantika Waring

We welcome back Dr. Avantika Waring from [9 AM Health] (https://join9am.com/) to discuss h... more

26 Dec 2024

13 MINS

13:56

26 Dec 2024