FOR THOSE CARVING OUT SAFE SPACES FOR OTHERS GROW - Taking the concept of "love" into more tangible actions, Victoria (she/her) and Judy (she/her), a family medicine faculty member, discuss Judy's path into medical education and how she has learned to nurture environments that allow students to self-actualize into their fullest selves. While Victoria contemplates the ways that education can be liberatory after reading Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Judy grounds the conversation in specific experiences, values, and tools. Together, they find circumstances that allow people to stretch their imaginations and capabilities beyond what they think is possible, all while leaning on the wisdom of the group to guide the next best steps. The strongest movements are rooted in strong values and community, and the source of it all is a deep sense of care.

Music: Joe Chey
Cover art: Miguel Alt (@altarcana)
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[Victoria Ngo and her guests do not represent the official opinion of any institution they may be affiliated with, nor do they necessarily endorse each others' opinions. In fact, these episodes may not even reflect their own beliefs a year from now, as we are all learning and growing together.]