30. Food Security & the Gut Microbiome III: Perspectives on Representation, Cultural Humility and Connection

We’re back!

This is the third episode of our podcast series on Food Security and the Gut Microbiome where we continue to discuss the critical overlap of healthcare, community, and connection. We’re grateful to speak with Dr. Morgan Lindsay, a dedicated family physician practicing in British Columbia. 

In this interview, we examine the perspective of both providers and patients that have been historically underserved. Dr. Lindsay shares valuable insights on the importance of maintaining representation of Indigenous people within the healthcare system, as care providers. We also ask deeper questions about why a patient might be considered ‘vulnerable,’ and look beyond the exam room to understand how addressing the social determinants of health can guide more effective advocacy within systems that often perpetuate these inequities.

Finally, we revisit the important topic of food and diet, with a focus on the power of connection. Dr. Lindsay discusses how colonization has disrupted Indigenous peoples’ relationships with their traditional lands and communities, leading to numerous health challenges, and how restoring these connections is key to healing.

If you haven't listened to our other two episodes yet and you’re interested to learn more, I highly recommend you go check them out!