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OverseasHistory of Sierra Leone, Part 1: Fleeing AmericaIn this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone. In this episode, former slaves flee the American colonies with the surrendering British.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.
2025-08-1706 minOverseasHistory of Sierra Leone, Part 2: The Colds of CanadaIn this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone. In this episode, the people who will eventually found Sierra Leone languish in Canada.To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.
2025-08-1707 minOverseasAnatomy of a Crisis: Part 6, The Veil is RemovedIn this episode, we continue our discussion of the fall of the Haitian state.For the first five episodes:Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5
2024-04-1807 minOverseasAnatomy of a Crisis: Part 5, The Powerless LeaderIn this episode, we continue the story of the collapse of the Haitian state. To start from the beginning, follow the below links:Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4
2024-04-1609 minOverseasHaitian Lives: Emilio AlexisIn this episode we interview Emilio Alexis. We trace his life from a small village in the South of Haiti to University in Port-au-Prince to work at the Lespwa Timoun clinic and finally the decision to flee the country in the midst of unimaginable violence.
2023-03-0127 minOverseasHaiti and Somalia: Interventions, Part 6In this last episode of our series on military interventions in Haiti, we look at how the US military acts around the globe--from Somalia, to Niger, to Jordan and the Philippines. And then we will examine if this model will fit Haiti.
2023-02-0209 minOverseasWhat Bosnia and Sierra Leone can teach us about Haiti: Intervention Part 5In this episode we look at times in history when the world stepped in to prevent tragedies. In particular, we will look briefly at the British in Sierra Leone and NATO in Bosnia and try to extract lessons that can be used in Haiti today.
2023-01-2511 minOverseasA long, hard 15 years: Interventions Part 4In this episode, we discuss the 15 year US/UN occupation of Haiti from 2004-2019.
2023-01-1111 minOverseasOperation Uphold Democracy: Interventions Part 3In this episode, we discuss the US invasion of Haiti in 1994. We will talk about the basic story, what went well and what we can learn.
2022-12-2811 minOverseasAmerican Colony: Intervention Part 2In this second episode, we talk about the US invasion of Haiti in 1915. US troops would stay and manage the country for 20 years, changing the country forever.
2022-12-1415 minOverseasAn Intubation: Intervention Part 1In this series, we will look at past US and UN military interventions in Haiti. We will try to see how this history can inform our decisions about what to do in Haiti today.
2022-11-3008 minOverseasNovember Update on the Gang Situation in HaitiIn lieu of an audio podcast, we have done a video podcast this week. We feel that following a map will make this discussion easier. Please click on the below to view it!https://youtu.be/nFvALW8XyJM
2022-11-1600 minOverseasMartineIn this story, medical director Donald Valdema tells the story of Martine*, a little girl from the mountains of Crochu. *Please note: Name changed to preserve anonymity.
2022-11-0229 minOverseasHaiti and LouisianaIn this episode we look at the Louisiana Purchase, that most significant of American expansions, and how it wouldn't have happened without the soldiers of Haiti.
2022-10-1908 minOverseasCholeraThis week, for the first time in 3 years, cholera has been detected in Port-au-Prince. We discuss the implications and history.
2022-10-0508 minOverseasAdding Fuel to the FireIn this episode, we discuss the latest crisis in Haiti. The last 9 days have led to an outpouring of discontent leading to widespread destruction. We trace the roots of this crisis and how we got here.
2022-09-2010 minOverseasHaitian Lives: Dr. Donald ValdemaIn this episode, we interview Dr. Donald Valdema. We trace his life from the desolate island of La Gonave, Haiti where he watched his parents build their first clinic. Then, we talk about leaving Haiti after the earthquake for medical school in the Dominican Republic and finally back to Haiti as the medical director at the Lespwa Timoun clinic.
2022-09-0731 minOverseasJuice Carts, Eyeglass shops, Home Depot and Lowe'sIn this episode we delve behind the curtain of a phenomenon we often see in the developing world.Link to video explanation of Hotelling's Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jILgxeNBK_8
2022-08-2409 minOverseasThe BayakouIn this episode we look at how the sewage system works--or doesn't work--in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Many thanks to the New Yorker and the Associated Press for their reporting on this subject.
2022-08-1009 minOverseasWhy are Haitians always so clean?In this episode we talk about one of the first things that will strike you as you visit Haiti. Despite the dirty, muddy environment, most Haitians are impeccably dressed and groomed.
2022-07-2709 minOverseasJournalism and the Truth in HaitiIn this episode we talk about how to discern the truth in a country without a robust media.
2022-07-1311 minOverseasRice WarsIn this episode we discuss the intersection of a fateful US decision back in 1995 and how in the world Bill Clinton and Haitian rice farmers are linked.
2022-06-2912 minOverseasSkin in the GameIn this episode we talk about whether giving malaria bed nets out for free is better than having people pay a small fee. Is it good for patients to have skin in the game? And then, we talk about what this has to do with medicine in Haiti.
2022-06-1511 minOverseasPerditionIn this episode, we talk about the Haitian belief of Perdition. This is the common acceptance that women can be pregnant with one child for years or even decades.In producing this episode, we are grateful for the excellent journal article, "Women in Perdition" by Gerald Murray.
2022-06-0110 minOverseasCity of Gangs, Part 3: Croix-des-BouquetsIn this last of our series on the current state of Haitian gangs, we examine Croix-des-Bouqets, the land of the mawozo.Please note: There will not be a new episode on 5/25. We will return the week after!
2022-05-1813 minOverseasCity of Gangs, Part 2: South Port-au-PrinceIn this second of our three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we examine the south side of the city, particularly the area of Martissant. Before you listen, we encourage you to watch this video that will help you visualize it. If you would like to follow along with a map, click on this link.
2022-05-1112 minOverseasCity of Gangs, Part 1: Downtown Port-au-PrinceIn this first of a three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we will discuss Barbeque and the formation of G9. We encourage you to view the following video prior to the podcast to better visualize the situation. If you would like to follow along with a map, just click on this link.
2022-05-0315 minOverseasHaitian Proverbs 2In this episode we look at more Haitian Proverbs and how they intersect in real life.
2022-04-2709 minOverseasCommunity Health in Nigeria: Dr. Ibipo SalamiIn this episode, we turn to a different country: Nigeria. We talk with Dr. Salami, a 10-year veteran of community health in rural Nigeria, about her experiences in medicine both in Africa and the United States.
2022-04-2047 minOverseasWhy is Haiti poor, part 4: It's not just the earthquakeIn this last episode of our series on the causes of poverty in Haiti, we talk about the last 35 years.
2022-04-1310 minOverseasWhy is Haiti poor, part 3: The Good DoctorIn this third of four episodes on why Haiti is poor, we discuss the legacy of the dictator of Haiti, Papa Doc.
2022-04-0611 minOverseasWhy is Haiti poor, part 2: The DebtIn this episode, we talk about what was happening in Haiti right after independence. The world turns its back on the first black republic.
2022-03-3010 minOverseas"Why is Haiti so poor?"In this episode, we examine the most common question that I am asked.
2022-03-2312 minOverseasInflationAmericans are feeling inflation everywhere. But what can we learn from a country that has dealt with this for decades?
2022-03-1610 minOverseasThe PoliceIn this episode we talk about the difficulty and challenges facing the Haitian National Police every day.
2022-03-0910 minOverseasThe LougawouToday, we are going to talk about the Lougawou--the Haitian werewolf. Knowledge of this belief is essential to treating children and understanding disease in Haiti.
2022-03-0210 minOverseasPaul FarmerIn this episode, we remember the life of a remarkable doctor to the poor in Haiti.
2022-02-2310 minOverseasHaitian ProverbsIn this episode, we look at and explain some of Haiti's most popular proverbs.
2022-02-1609 minOverseasMicrofinance and Savings Groups, featuring Colton ParksIn our first interview at Overseas, we talk about an important piece to improving the business environment in developing countries--microfinance and savings groups. We talk about their pros and cons and how they can help communities build a brighter future together.
2022-02-0927 minOverseasHow to Build a Business in HaitiIn this episode, we turn to the business side of Haiti. For several episodes, we will talk about what it looks like to do commerce in Haiti.
2022-02-0210 minOverseasAn Ode to ThingsIn this episode, we talk how jarring it was to visit the United States from Haiti.
2022-01-2609 minOverseasHow to Save a LifeIn this episode we look at those things that can save the life of a child or mother and how widespread these practices are in our communities.
2022-01-1909 minOverseasSurveying the CommunityIn this episode, we talk about some of the results from our first health survey. Performed in the little hamlets of Crochu and Boucan Boyer, it told a surprising story about the communities.
2022-01-1210 minOverseasDivisions: RaceIn this episode we delve into history to breakdown the racial tensions within Haiti.
2022-01-0510 min2021-12-2910 minOverseasMessages of ForgivenessIn this episode we talk about the surprising messages of love and forgiveness that kidnapping victims in Haiti are sending to the world.
2021-12-2212 minOverseasDivisions: LocationIn this episode, we talk about another major dividing line in Haiti--how people are divided by location. We talk about the differences between those in the countryside, those in the cities and those that live overseas.
2021-12-1510 minOverseasHaitian Lives: Cheche, Young Life HaitiIn this episode, we tell the remarkable and unlikely story of Cheche, the founder of Young Life Haiti.
2021-12-0813 minOverseasDivisions: LanguageIn this episode, we will talk about one of the main divisions in Haiti, the division between French speakers and Creole speakers.
2021-12-0109 min2021-11-2411 minOverseasLocked Up AbroadIn this episode we discuss a prison outbreak in Haiti and this leads to a deeper discussion of what it is like to be in prison in Haiti.
2021-11-1708 minOverseasHaitian Lives: Dr. LoloIn this episode we talk about the life of one of our doctors, Therilien Lolo. We will talk about the tenacity and grit that it took for him to become what he is today.
2021-11-1011 minOverseasGangs, Gas and MortalityIn this episode we discuss the wide reaching effects of the current gang crisis in Haiti.
2021-11-0310 minOverseasKidnappingsIn the wake of the kidnapping of 17 American and Canadian missionaries, we examine the security situation in Haiti.
2021-10-2710 minOverseasTwo ChildrenOn this episode we tell the story of two young patients and through their stories we talk about the importance of proactivity.
2021-10-2011 minOverseasGas and CircusesIn this episode, we talk about the gas situation in Haiti--what it is like to live in a country with frequent shortages and, more importantly, why those shortages occur.
2021-10-1310 minOverseasEnduring Stress and Anxiety in HaitiIn this episode we talk about two patients dealing with stress and anxiety and what it tells us about mental health in Haiti.
2021-10-0610 minOverseasEarthquakes, Part 5 of 5: August 14, 2021In the last of our series on earthquakes in Haiti, we talk about the damage from the earthquake this year.
2021-09-2910 minOverseasEarthquakes, Part 4 of 5: Partners in HealthIn this episode we talk about an organization that succeeded in helping to rebuild Haiti after the earthquake and how they pulled it off.
2021-09-2212 minOverseasEarthquakes, Part 3 of 5: The American Red CrossIn this episode, we talk about the confluence of factors that led the American Red Cross, an organization with a long history of good work in the United States, to struggle to effect any change in Haiti.
2021-09-1511 minOverseasEarthquakes, Part 2 of 5: The Relief EffortIn the second of a five part series on Haitian earthquakes, we discuss in broad terms the challenges faced during the relief effort in 2010.
2021-09-0812 minOverseasEarthquakes, Part 1 of 5: January 12, 2010In this first of a five part series, we discuss the facts of what happened in 2010 in hopes that it will help us understand the 2021 earthquake. An additional podcast that provides first-hand accounts of the earthquake can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-haiti/id1494500376
2021-09-0809 minOverseasNatashaIn this episode we tell the story of Natasha and her mother and explore the difficulties of taking care of children with neurologic conditions.
2021-09-0108 minOverseasGoing ElectronicIn this episode we talk about how the Lespwa Timoun moved from paper to electronic. And wait...before you tune out and think it is boring, remember that everything in Haiti is anything but mundane.
2021-08-2510 minOverseasMuch Ado about VoodooIn this episode we talk about the most intriguing of subjects--Haitian Voodoo. What is it? How did it start? Is it still around?
2021-08-1811 minOverseasMangoes, Eggs and GoatsIn this episode we tell the story of a young pregnant woman, but the story is not what you think.
2021-08-1107 minOverseasIndependenceToday we talk about something that embodies what it means to be Haitian (and American)--a spirit of independence.
2021-08-0412 minOverseasTo Hospitalize or Not To HospitalizeIn this episode we discuss a two difficult cases and the challenge of deciding when to send a patient to the hospital.
2021-07-2809 minOverseasWhere are the Vaccines?In this episode we talk about why Haiti, at the time of this recording, was one of the only countries in the world to have not given a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. And the reasons are not what you think.
2021-07-2108 minOverseasAnatomy of a Crisis, Part 4: July 7, 2021In this unexpected fourth part of a series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss the assassination of Haiti's president.
2021-07-1408 minOverseasAnatomy of a Crisis, Part I: The Rise of the GangsIn the first of a three part series, we delve back in recent history to discover how armed groups started in Haiti.
2021-07-0712 minOverseasAnatomy of a Crisis, Part 2: The Government Starts to CollapseIn the second of our two part series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss how the government weakens to the point that it is no longer able to exert control.
2021-07-0708 minOverseasAnatomy of a Crisis, Part 3: WarlordsIn the last of a three part series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss the condition of Haiti as it stands today.
2021-07-0709 minOverseasMorbidity: The story of MillieIn this episode we talk about the tragic case of Millie and how we faced failure together.
2021-06-3012 minOverseasHaitian Lives: CarmelIn this episode, we tell the story of Carmel--our clinic founder. We talk about her winding path from birth in the Central Plateau of Haiti and then city to city as she and her husband help build communities across the country.
2021-06-2311 minOverseasHarrietIn this episode, we talk about the story of one of our favorite patients. To see photos that go along with the story click on this link.
2021-06-1611 minOverseasPrayerOn this episode we talk about what we have learned from the prayers of a different culture.
2021-06-0908 minOverseasDo You Have A Job?In this episode, we tried (unsuccessfully) to perform surveying about employment. Through this, we learned a lesson about the economy in Haiti.
2021-06-0210 minOverseasBloodIn this episode we discuss the case of a young lady with a life-threatening disorder and the challenges of getting her treatment.
2021-05-2609 minOverseasElectricityIn this episode we talk about we and Haitians have adapted to a country with no reliable power source.
2021-05-1908 minOverseasWeak HeartsIn this episode we talk about the path toward developing a treatment plan for women with pregnancy induced heart failure.
2021-05-1211 minOverseasThe Wedding of a HeroIn this episode we attend the wedding of one of the clinic's drivers--our first Haitian wedding.
2021-05-0508 minOverseasA Typical CaseThis week on the podcast we tell the story of Liam and through it we discuss the nutrition program here in Haiti. Click on the link for photos that go with the story.
2021-04-2810 minOverseasAn Ode to CreoleFor the last two years we have been learning and perfecting our Creole. In this episode we talk about what makes it unique and how it helps one understand the country.
2021-04-2109 minOverseasNegligenceOn this episode we talk about the story of a little girl and the issue of parental negligence.
2021-04-1410 minOverseasFrancoisIn this episode we tell the story of Francois and describe how circumstances ultimately conspired against him.
2021-04-0707 minOverseasHydrocephalusIn this podcast episode we talk about treating four children with hydrocephalus and how to treat the patient in front of you.
2021-03-3112 minOverseasGetting PaperToday on the podcast we talk about living in a country that still relies mostly on paper money
2021-03-2408 minOverseasA House in the TropicsIn this episode we talk about having a house in Haiti. Spoiler alert: It's very different from the United States.
2021-03-1709 minOverseasEstelIn this episode we talk about the ups and downs of caring for a child without a stable family situation.
2021-03-1008 minOverseasCarrying Your Son Across HaitiIn this episode we talk about an 8 year old's long road to recovery from a major illness.
2021-03-0307 min2021-02-2410 minOverseasThe Devil is Eating HimIn this episode we discuss a case of HIV and all the problems that come with it.
2021-02-1709 minOverseasCoronavirus in a foreign landOn this episode we discuss riding out the coronavirus pandemic in another country.
2021-02-1009 minOverseasCats and HospitalityOn this episode, we talk about the winding road towards getting a cat and what it taught us about Haitian hospitality.
2021-02-0409 minOverseasTackling Birth ControlOn this episode, we talk about the winding path towards offering birth control in the mountains of Haiti.
2021-01-2913 minOverseasLet GateToday we talk about how beliefs can intersect with medical care. We talk about the case of a young child with malnutrition.
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GilstrappedMedical Advice - Tram JonesInterview with Tram Jones, & he provides medical advice for those in their 20's.
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