<![CDATA[The Cultural Blind Spot]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-cultural-blind-spot The Cultural Blind Spot is a storytelling podcast exploring the intersection of religion, spirituality, culture, and healthcare.

Each episode centers student narratives, moments where personal beliefs, cultural values, and lived experiences shaped the way healthcare was given, received, or understood. These are the conversations that so often go unspoken, yet define the way patients experience care.

Through thoughtful dialogue and reflection, this podcast invites listeners to examine the cultural blind spots that exist within medicine, and within ourselves. It is not about having all the answers. It is about curiosity and listening. It is about recognizing that healthcare is never one-size-fits-all.

This podcast is supported by the UConn Co-op Legacy Fellowship Change Grant, an initiative that supports projects representing the legacy of the UConn Co-op's commitment to public engagement, innovation, and social impact.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:25:47 GMT en ca33f146-a7d8-50e9-ac21-3382c754fd92 https://media.rss.com/the-cultural-blind-spot/20260303_060333_6b39d93b8fd37953b1141617c6979c38.png The Cultural Blind Spot https://rss.com/podcasts/the-cultural-blind-spot yes Hailey DeWalt 2026 Hailey DeWalt Hailey DeWalt false episodic podcast <![CDATA[When Language Becomes the Barrier]]> In this episode, I speak with Tomas Vence, a senior majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology at UConn, about his experience working as a Spanish translator in a free clinic.

Tomas reflects on a particular patient encounter where language became a barrier between the care being provided and the patient's condition. We discuss the challenges of translation in clinical settings, the responsibility of serving as an intermediary, and how communication gaps can shape diagnosis and understanding.

This conversation highlights how language itself can become a cultural blind spot in healthcare.

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