Graphic Medicine Podcast

Susan Squier, Julia Gregg Brill Professor Emerita, shares her insights at the Graphic Medicine conference. She discusses the evolution of graphic medicine, emphasizing collaboration and community in storytelling. Squier highlights the intersection of comics, health, and epigenetics, showcasing how visual narratives can simplify complex scientific concepts. The talk also touches on innovative projects addressing climate change and food systems, creatively merging activism with art to reshape public perceptions.

In this discussion, Matthew Ngo dives into the highlights of graphic medicine in 2018. He reflects on pivotal books and valuable community engagement, emphasizing the growth of online platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The conversation touches on the exploration of mental health through graphic memoirs, particularly focusing on bipolar narratives. Ngo also discusses the cathartic power of graphic anthologies, while looking forward to educational innovations and new projects ahead in 2019.

This month’s episode features a recording of the Mental Health Comics Panel from MICE 2018,Moderated by A. David Lewis, MCPHS University. Panelists include: Lucy Bellwood – 100 Demon Dialogues, Kevin Budnik (Handbook), LB Lee (MPD for You & Me), Robyn Smith (Saddest, Angriest Black Girl in Town) and Rachel Lindsay (Rx). Support for this podcast comes from Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Humanities, the nation’s oldest Humanities Department within a medical school, pioneers of innovations in medical education since 1967. Download episode.

In this month’s episode, we hear from Alice Jaggers, medical librarian and new addition to the website management team. We learn about how she got involved with Graphic Medicine, what she presented at our conference this summer, and what she hopes to see in the future. Enjoy! Download episode.

On this month’s episode, Matthew and MK recap meeting up at the American Library Association conference in New Orleans. Download episode.

The June episode of the podcast features Graphic Medicine news with Matthew Noe and an interview with Ellen Forney about her follow up to Marbles, Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life. Enjoy! Download episode. 

In this episode, an interview with Jenell Johnson, editor of the latest book in the Penn State University Press Graphic Medicine series, Graphic Reproduction. Also Graphic Medicine news with Matthew Noe. Download episode. 

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Patricia Brennan, the groundbreaking Director of the National Library of Medicine, shares her expertise on graphic medicine. She emphasizes the power of comics in representing diverse health experiences and enhancing health literacy. The discussion highlights how libraries can empower communities through curated health resources and training for librarians. Brennan also explores the use of graphic novels to address complex themes like end-of-life decisions, showcasing their ability to foster understanding and compassion in healthcare.

2017 Seattle conference keynote Hillary Chute discusses comics in the area of illness and disability. This talk is based on a chapter of her new book Why Comics? From Underground to Everywhere. Download episode.

Mita Mahato, a Seattle-based artist and associate professor, dives into the transformative world of graphic medicine. She explores how comics can facilitate crucial conversations about healthcare, showcasing the diverse voices at the Seattle Comics and Medicine Conference. The discussion highlights the power of graphic memoirs as tools for navigating the complexities of the medical system, alongside the importance of patient narratives in fostering empathy. Mahato also examines how comics can articulate experiences of trauma and promote understanding in the context of modern healthcare.