Heme Sapiens
Heme Sapiens
Heme Sapiens
The Heme Sapiens Project blog produces op-eds and glossary terms written by talented UCLA undergraduates to bolster and discuss current healthcare issues occurring in our community​. Our Heme Sapiens podcast provides different perspectives on healthcare from students, providers, and community members to educate listeners on pertinent topics in health and community activism
Charting the Truth ft. Dr. Philip Woodham and Patrick Woodham
The Heme Sapiens Radio Show will now be published to the Spotify account as well! Tune into to a very special episode with Viraj (aka DJ Half-Life), his roommate Patrick, and Dr. Philip Woodham where they discuss how evolving standards in healthcare improvement and policy are shaped!
Jun 17
50 min
Climate Justice in Incarceration (ft. UCLA Heat Lab)
In this episode, Viraj, Sisi, and Mahi talk to the UCLA Heat Lab about the dire situation faced by incarcerated individuals in an increasingly warming world, the hard work the Heat Lab puts in to address their needs, and the need to abolish the prison system!
Jan 28
41 min
The Sound of Soul
In this soul healing episode, Mona and Meha talk to the team at Music for your Mental Health, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering underserved youth by exploring the transformative power of music through engaging workshops.
Feb 9, 2025
1 hr 2 min
"Rise and Shine" or "Rest and Digest"? How to Sleep your Way to Success
79% of people report making New Year's Resolutions related to their health and overall well-being, with a large chunk of resolutions focusing on sleep. Join Alize as she talks to Doctor Shane Creado, a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, about how we can improve our own sleep cycles to become the best versions of ourselves!
Jan 21, 2025
34 min
Secrets of the Human Microbiome
Join Aria and Leonie as they talk to Doctor Irene Chen and Doctor Tien Dong as they unravel the secrets of the human gut biome. This episode digs deep into intricate system which breaks food down to create the energy that we use in our daily lives. But be warned... don't watch on a full stomach!
Oct 15, 2024
22 min
Reproductive Misconceptions: A Guide to Sexual Health
Join Naomi and Sofia as they discuss reproductive and sexual health with the goal of debunking the many myths surrounding the topic. Covered in this episode are the steps to not just live, but to also thrive!
May 15, 2024
36 min
Decriminalizing Drugs and Reducing Harm - A Guide to A Safer and More Equitable Society
Join Wesley and Jay as they talk to the Executive Director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC), Laura Guzman, to discuss substance use disorders in the context of drug decriminalization and harm reduction. Make sure to take a look at harmreduction.org and follow harmreductioncoalition on Instagram for more!
Apr 29, 2024
45 min
The Systemic Injustices of Disability in Healthcare
Meha and Mona discuss the systemic inequities and injustices individuals with disabilities face in modern day health care. This is an episode packed with information, so make sure to put your thinking caps on!
Apr 3, 2024
49 min
All About Vaccines!
In this podcast episode, Amanda and Hana discuss vaccines and their future in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Li and Dr. Fregoso, MIMG professors at UCLA. They discuss common misconceptions surrounding the development and efficacy of vaccines and the potential of disease eradication.
Mar 18, 2024
45 min
Addicted to Addiction?!
Join Viraj and Sissi as they talk to Dr. Ginsburg as they talk about the nature of all different kinds of addiction. Instead of endlessly scrolling on TikTok, take a gander about how to break free of these bad habits!
Feb 29, 2024
46 min
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