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Episode 56 | Social Prescribing

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Imagine walking into the doctor’s office with a list of symptoms and walking out with a prescription for an art class. This week, we dive into the world of social prescribing — a healthcare model that treats people, not just symptoms. Evie and Emily explore how non-clinical, community-based prescriptions are transforming lives worldwide. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a policymaker, or just someone looking for more joy and meaning in your life, this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

  • What social prescribing is and how it works
  • The UK’s journey from grassroots to national policy
  • Barriers to social prescribing in the U.S. and how they’re being addressed
  • Programs making a difference: CultureRx, Art Pharmacy, Walk With a Doc, NatureRx, and Unite Us
  • How to write your own social prescription (yes, really!)
  • Advocacy tips for making social prescribing a bigger deal in your community

    • Helpful Links:

    The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz

    Tiny Experiments by Ann-Laure Le Cunff 

    CultureRx tech platform 

    Arts of Prescription Field Guide

    Social Prescribing USA

    For additional info, check out our show notes page:

    Episode 56: Social Prescribing

     

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    Episode Credits:

    We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

    Music:

    Theme Music:

    “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

    Break Background Music:

    "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

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