Black Medicine with Dr. Ray Christian
A powerful, must listen podcast that explores the intersection of medicine and Black culture.
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About This Resource
We believe in the power of elevating diverse voices, and that the most powerful learning often comes in the form of stories. Dr. Ray Christian is an award-winning storyteller, historian, and host of “What’s Ray Saying”, a podcast that utilizes history, storytelling and commentary to provide a unique perspective on the African American cultural experience. This is actually an episode of the famous The Moth storytelling podcast, known for sharing personal narratives that touch hearts and minds. In this episode, Dr. Christian explores the intersection of Black heritage and healthcare. It’s a powerful, important listen that builds empathy and understanding.
To learn more about Dr. Christian and his work, listen to his podcast .
Who Is This For
This resource is for anyone who wants to expand their thinking and understanding. Both healthcare providers and patients can benefit from listening to this episode.
Downloads
How to Dismiss Women's Pain
A comic about women's pain, the hurtful myths that get in the way of caring for it, and the research on why that needs to change.
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5 Ways Pain Affects the LGBTQIA+ Community
Pain isn’t just physical—it’s deeply shaped by who we are, how we see ourselves, and how the world treats us. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, understanding and addressing pain means recognizing the powerful role of identity, community, and inclusive, affirming care.
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"But You Look Fine…": Gender Bias And Pain Care
Dr. Grace Kao's personal account (backed by powerful research) highlights how gender and bias play out when it comes to treating women's pain.
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Racial disparities in pain management: How the color of your skin can determine what kind of care you get
Racial bias impacts every aspect of healthcare, including pain treatment. Pretending otherwise perpetuates a system that creates needless suffering. It's time we do better.
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Pain Myths And Facts: How Bad Information Hurts Us All (Literally…)
Knowing the facts instead of the misconceptions can open up opportunities to avoid a whole lot of unnecessary suffering, for you, for your family (and for your patients if you are one of those amazing healthcare providers we love!).
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Pain Management for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
At Meg Foundation, we’re all about empowering children and families with resources that will help them be more comfortable and less anxious during medical procedures. For trans and gender diverse youth, the word “empowerment” is a critical part of their medical vocabulary.
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Good pain care should be a right, not a privilege.
We’ve spent our careers treating pain and medical anxiety, and we know that comfort and control come from putting the power where it belongs: in your hands. Everything here is free and open source by design. No parent should have to pay to learn how to get their child through a vaccine or a bad headache. No provider should have to hunt for what they need to do their job well. Hundreds of thousands of people have used Meg tools, and not one of them has ever been asked to pay.
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