Badly Governed

Dec 18, 2025 · 44m

The World of the Third Culture Kid – BG Season 1 Episode 8 Reflection & HighlightsWhat does it mean to grow up everywhere and belong nowhere? In this episode of Badly Governed, we unpack the reality of Third Culture Kids (TCKs); children of immigrants, expats, diplomats, military and missionary families who are raised between cultures, countries, and identities.We dive into how life “in between” shapes identity, belonging, mental health, friendships, family dynamics, school, and self‑worth, and why so many TCKs struggle to answer a simple question: Where is home? Perfect for anyone navigating cross-cultural childhood, diaspora life, global mobility, or raising kids across borders.Hashtags: #ThirdCultureKids #TCK #Diaspora #ImmigrantChildren #GlobalMobility #CrossCultural #Identity #Belonging #MentalHealth #BadlyGovernedPodcast #BG #Church #MiddleEast #India Support “BG*:Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...Buy something: https://lahensnet.creator-spring.com/ Resources for Third Culture Kids, their parents, and adult TCKs.Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds – David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock. https://www.tckidnow.com/resources/books/​Belonging Beyond Borders – https://www.adultthirdculturekid.com/my-book​TCK Training – https://www.tcktraining.com​TCKidNOW – https://www.tckidnow.com​TCK Connect by Interaction International – https://interactionintl.org/programs/tck-connect/​Third Culture Kids International (TCKI) – https://tcki.org/resources/​TCK Resources – http://tckresources.com​Credits:Host & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens and Clyde D’MelloVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors & Shorts: KINGRIQUOSUAVEBranding: Zozimus Keywords:

Mar 10, 2025 · 51m

Welcome to a new episode of "Badly Governed." In today's show, we dive into a critical conversation inspired by the 2024 U.S. election results and the timely book by Dr. Tiffany D. Joseph, "Not All In." This important book takes a close look at how race, immigration, and healthcare intersect, revealing the deep-rooted challenges that keep immigrant communities from getting fair healthcare, even with reforms. With a new president known for his anti-immigrant views, our chat with the author is set to be especially revealing. We'll discuss how today's political environment impacts these issues and what it means for immigrants nationwide. Get the book: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12819/not-all?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzIqhTpQE07WH7a9mU3RglztdTb4GQoW3N7SvSdk_vFmV3vFSBook Launch Party: RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-all-in-a-book-launch-with-professor-tiffany-joseph-tickets-1205021835749?aff=oddtdtcreator#PublicHealth #HealthEquity #PolicyMatters #ImmigrantRights #UndocumentedAndUnafraid #HealthcareForAll #NotAllIn #NoHumanIsIllegal #HealthForAll #EndHealthcareDiscrimination

Oct 12, 2024 · 56m

In this episode of "Badly Governed," the focus is on social justice, specifically addressing the disparities in sexuality and representation of Black women in American art. Guests Allan Sousa, curator at Black Walls Gallery, and PHIA, a Boston-based multidisciplinary artist, join the discussion.Despite some progress, Black women remain significantly underrepresented in U.S. museums, contributing to harmful stereotypes like the Mammy, Jezebel, and Sapphire. These stereotypes distort the true experiences of Black women, leading to social exclusion and mental health challenges linked to discrimination.Black women artists are actively reclaiming their space and challenging these portrayals, but they still face considerable barriers. This conversation examines the impact of these disparities on social well-being, mental health, and cultural representation in the art world.ResourcesPilgrim, D. (2012). The mammy caricature. Ferris State University. Ferris State University. https://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/YouTube Video: Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2teqoyPe3TU Jim Crow Museum. (n.d.). Jezebel Stereotype. Jim Crow Museum. Available at: https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/jezebel/index.htmBaptist News Global. (n.d.). Jezebel is one of three common racial slurs against all Black women and girls. Available at: https://baptistnews.com/article/jezebel-is-one-of-three-common-racial-slurs-against-all-black-women-and-girls/Springer. (2022). The Jezebel Stereotype. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-77827-6_620 • Jim Crow Museum. (n.d.). Sapphire Stereotype. Jim Crow Museum. https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/sapphire/index.htmSkeptic Ink. (2015). Mammy, Jezebel, Sapphire, or Queen: Stereotypes of the African American Female. http://www.skepticink.com/lateraltruth/2015/02/18/mammy-jezebel-sapphire-or-queen/Credits:Host & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens, Alan Sousa, Sophia DubuissonVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors & Shorts: Luis Romero and Anthony SchultzBranding: ZozimusKeywords:#ArtAndIdentity#BreakingStereotypes#BlackWomenInArt#SocialJusticeInArt#RepresentationMatters#ReclaimingNarratives#ArtAndSexuality#MentalHealthThroughArt#DiverseArtVoices#ArtAgainstDiscrimination

Mar 31, 2024 · 1h 0m

We dive into the relationships between transgender and cisgender people. We're unpacking the challenges faced by nearly 1 in 5 individuals (NTDS, 2020; USTS, 2022) in various areas like healthcare, societal concerns, adverse childhood events (ACEs), and mental health.But we're not just throwing numbers at you. This episode is all about real stories and feelings. We're sharing personal experiences that highlight these communities' daily struggles and victories. We'll also explore how society and different life experiences shape this complex dynamic between transgender and cisgender groups.Join us on this journey to better understand what these folks go through. This podcast is all about creating empathy and opening up a conversation. We want to find solutions that make our world more inclusive for everyone. So, let's break down the walls together and build a community based on understanding, kindness, and unity. Because, in the end, it's about real people, their stories, and the connections that bind us all.References: Barbee, H., Deal, C., & Gonzales, G. (2022). Anti-Transgender Legislation-A Public Health Concern for Transgender Youth. JAMA pediatrics, 176(2), 125–126. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.4483 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8955456/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/all-about-sex-gender-and-gender-identity/what-do-transgender-and-cisgender-mean https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/RCMD/studies/37888 https://www.ustranssurvey.org/ Credits: Host & Executive Producer: Lydje Lahens Producer: Lydje Lahens Writers: Lydje Lahens & Damian Lima Videographer: Anthony Schultz Digital Copy Editor: Lydje Lahens Social Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream Big Web Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net) Video Editors & Shorts: Luis Romero and Anthony Schultz Branding: Zozimus Keywords: #Transgender #Cisgender #LGBTQ+ #GenderIdentity #Diversity #Inclusion #Empathy #SocialJustice #HealthcareEquity #MentalHealthAwareness #AdverseChildhoodEvents #CommunityBuilding #HumanStories #PersonalExperiences #SocietalChallenges #Understanding #Kindness #Unity #Intersectionality #Advocacy #BreakingBarriers #Dialogue #Acceptance #Authenticity #NormalizeLGBTQExperiences

Dec 14, 2023 · 41m

Health and racial disparities in uterine fibroids or non-cancerous tumors are, unfortunately, quite prevalent. Research indicates that 80% of Black women are more likely to develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50 compared to White women. Not only are Black women more likely to be diagnosed with uterine fibroids at an earlier age, but they also tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications like heavy menstrual bleeding and fertility issues.Additionally, fibroids may cause more than physical pain – women with the condition also reported experiencing significant distress that negatively affected their quality of life, including depression, anxiety, body image issues, and their overall mental health. This psychological impact particularly affected black women in lower income brackets.The reasons for these disparities likely involve a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and socioeconomic status. Some studies suggest disparities in healthcare access, including early detection and treatment, play an essential role. Therefore, addressing these disparities is essential to ensure equitable healthcare outcomes for all individuals.This public health issue is significant and has prompted a need for more community discussions and interventions promoting awareness, improving access to healthcare services, addressing clinician bias, eliminating structural determinants, and calling for more inclusive research free of scientific racism to understand better the underlying factors contributing to these disparities.In this episode of Badly Governed, Nagede Volcy White shares her experience living with uterine fibroids. Here we go! And remember, if you are not included, then chances are you are not represented.Keywords: #inclusive research, #Mental Health, #Health care access, #Uterine fibroids, #non-cancerous tumors, #ethnic minorities, #racial disparities, #severe symptoms, #quality of life, #socioeconomic status, #White counterparts, #White women, #Black women, #public health issue, #heavy bleeding, #scientific racism, #clinician bias, #reproductive health, #menstrual bleeding, #structural determinants, #ethnic minorities, #Lack of representation, #Black female GynecologistCredits:Host & Executive Producer: Lydje LahensProducer: Lydje LahensWriters: Lydje Lahens & Nadege V. WhiteVideographer: Anthony SchultzDigital Copy Editor: Lydje LahensSocial Media Graphics & Management: Lydje Lahens & Dream BigWeb Developer: Lotin Enterprise (https://www.lotin.net)Video Editors & Shorts: Luis Romero, Anthony Felice, Alex Kulikoff, and Anthony SchultzBranding: ZozimusReferences:Baird, D. D., Patchel, S. A., Saldana, T. M., Umbach, D. M., Cooper, T., Wegienka, G., & Harmon, Q. E. (2020). Uterine fibroid incidence and growth in an ultrasound-based, prospective study of young African Americans. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 223(3), 402-e1.Yu, O., Scholes, D., Schulze-Rath, R., Grafton, J., Hansen, K., & Reed, S. D. (2018). A US population-based study of uterine fibroid diagnosis incidence, trends, and prevalence: 2005 through 2014. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 219(6), 591-e1.