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Join Leander as he talks with Dr. Paul Zeitz, a physician, epidemiologist, and
author, about his journey from medical professional to global advocate. They explore the interconnectedness of human wellbeing and environmental outcomes, discussing Paul's work on global health crises, climate change, and sustainable development goals.
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:00] - Introduction to Dr. Paul Zeitz and his background
[00:02:00] - Paul's memory of experiencing nature with his family in Zambia
[00:05:00] - Discussion on Paul's journey from physician to global advocate
[00:08:00] - Exploration of the AIDS crisis and its social determinants
[00:10:00] - Paul's transition to working on climate emergency issues
[00:12:00] - The concept of SIPO (Self-Imposed Persistent Optimism)
[00:20:00] - Paul's books: "Waging Justice" and "Waging Optimism"
[00:25:00] - The importance of servant leadership in addressing global issues
[00:38:50] – The Brave Movement – Fighting sexual violence through healing
Links Mentioned:
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - https://sdgs.un.org/goals
- Waging Justice (Paul's memoir): https://www.amazon.com/Waging-Justice-Doctors-Journey-
Speak/dp/1982205423
- Waging Optimism (Paul's upcoming book): https://drpaulzeitz.org/waging-optimism/
By Leander LacyJoin Leander as he talks with Dr. Paul Zeitz, a physician, epidemiologist, and
author, about his journey from medical professional to global advocate. They explore the interconnectedness of human wellbeing and environmental outcomes, discussing Paul's work on global health crises, climate change, and sustainable development goals.
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:00] - Introduction to Dr. Paul Zeitz and his background
[00:02:00] - Paul's memory of experiencing nature with his family in Zambia
[00:05:00] - Discussion on Paul's journey from physician to global advocate
[00:08:00] - Exploration of the AIDS crisis and its social determinants
[00:10:00] - Paul's transition to working on climate emergency issues
[00:12:00] - The concept of SIPO (Self-Imposed Persistent Optimism)
[00:20:00] - Paul's books: "Waging Justice" and "Waging Optimism"
[00:25:00] - The importance of servant leadership in addressing global issues
[00:38:50] – The Brave Movement – Fighting sexual violence through healing
Links Mentioned:
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - https://sdgs.un.org/goals
- Waging Justice (Paul's memoir): https://www.amazon.com/Waging-Justice-Doctors-Journey-
Speak/dp/1982205423
- Waging Optimism (Paul's upcoming book): https://drpaulzeitz.org/waging-optimism/