//podcastplus.net/feed/distrust-disparities-voices-from-the-margins-of-healthcare~395a3b84 We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community. We examine current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system. And we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:23 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9sfpn7p9a529u7we/EP66Final.mp3 In this episode we reflect on this past year and discuss how we will pour into ourselves, this podcast, and our communities to prepare for the future.   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Check out our Bookshop.org * reading list for our book recommendations.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *These are affiliate links and Distrust & Disparities may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9sfpn7p9a529u7we/EP66Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9sfpn7p9a529u7we/EP66Final.mp3 In this episode we reflect on this past year and discuss how we will pour into ourselves, this podcast, and our communities to prepare for the future.   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , Threads , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Check out our Bookshop.org * reading list for our book recommendations.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *These are affiliate links and Distrust & Disparities may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9sfpn7p9a529u7we/EP66Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jbmvsq3fnnkupga6/EP65Final.mp3 In this episode we discuss how states refusing to expand Medicaid coverage leads to severe harm and death of individuals unable to afford health insurance.   And we highlight Cover Texas Now , a coalition fighting for a sustainable health care system in the state with quality affordable health coverage for citizens.   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *This is an affiliate link and Distrust & Disparities may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase.   Audio Clip Texas Ignored Medicaid Enrollment Guidance and Warnings, Records Show | ProPublica   Sources Red states that have resisted Med... Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jbmvsq3fnnkupga6/EP65Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jbmvsq3fnnkupga6/EP65Final.mp3 In this episode we discuss how states refusing to expand Medicaid coverage leads to severe harm and death of individuals unable to afford health insurance.   And we highlight Cover Texas Now , a coalition fighting for a sustainable health care system in the state with quality affordable health coverage for citizens.   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *This is an affiliate link and Distrust & Disparities may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase.   Audio Clip Texas Ignored Medicaid Enrollment Guidance and Warnings, Records Show | ProPublica   Sources Red states that have resisted Med... Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jbmvsq3fnnkupga6/EP65Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f578r2vhc7gt9mjp/EP64Final.mp3 In this episode we interview Saeeda Dunston , the CEO of Elmcor , a Black-run human justice organization addressing the public health crisis of substance use disorder and other core needs of their community.   Visit Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. to learn about their various programs and services centering the needs of their community. And follow them on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *This is an affiliate link and Distrust & Disparities may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f578r2vhc7gt9mjp/EP64Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f578r2vhc7gt9mjp/EP64Final.mp3 In this episode we interview Saeeda Dunston , the CEO of Elmcor , a Black-run human justice organization addressing the public health crisis of substance use disorder and other core needs of their community.   Visit Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. to learn about their various programs and services centering the needs of their community. And follow them on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *This is an affiliate link and Distrust & Disparities may receive a commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f578r2vhc7gt9mjp/EP64Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fi2cbw5x72ecfj3t/EP63Final.mp3 Content Warning: We discuss drug use, addiction, overdose deaths and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.   In this episode we discuss the opioid overdose crisis in Baltimore City, which has claimed nearly 6,000 lives in the past 6 years. And we highlight Bmore POWER (Peers Offering Wellness, Education and Resources) , a harm reduction organization focused on saving lives, meeting people where they are, and embracing any positive change, no matter how small.    Visit the Bmore POWER website to learn more their community engagement efforts     If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *This is an a... Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fi2cbw5x72ecfj3t/EP63Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fi2cbw5x72ecfj3t/EP63Final.mp3 Content Warning: We discuss drug use, addiction, overdose deaths and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.   In this episode we discuss the opioid overdose crisis in Baltimore City, which has claimed nearly 6,000 lives in the past 6 years. And we highlight Bmore POWER (Peers Offering Wellness, Education and Resources) , a harm reduction organization focused on saving lives, meeting people where they are, and embracing any positive change, no matter how small.    Visit the Bmore POWER website to learn more their community engagement efforts     If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn .   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link * to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   *This is an a... Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fi2cbw5x72ecfj3t/EP63Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fgz6r6k7r5p388wt/EP62Final.mp3 Content Warning: We discuss domestic violence and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.   In this rerun episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished , a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors.   To learn more about Marissa Alexander and her story please visit her website .   Visit the Survived and Punished website to find resources, take action, donate, or support the coalition’s mission to decriminalize surviving domestic violence.   National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text “START” TO 88788   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebo... Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fgz6r6k7r5p388wt/EP62Final.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fgz6r6k7r5p388wt/EP62Final.mp3 Content Warning: We discuss domestic violence and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.   In this rerun episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished , a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors.   To learn more about Marissa Alexander and her story please visit her website .   Visit the Survived and Punished website to find resources, take action, donate, or support the coalition’s mission to decriminalize surviving domestic violence.   National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-7233 or Text “START” TO 88788   If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com .   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram , Facebo... Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fgz6r6k7r5p388wt/EP62Final.mp3