Dignity & Social Justice with Megan Albertson

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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs speaks with Megan Albertson, the director of the Jackson Care Hub in Jackson, Michigan. They discuss the work being done in Jackson to create a more just and equitable healthcare system. Megan emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare, as well as the need to move beyond charity and focus on systemic change. They also explore the role of love in the work and the ingredients needed for societal transformation. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of community and the potential for positive change.
Guest Contact

• More information about the Jackson Care Hub
• Viral Podcast with Linsey Grove and Megan Albertson

Episode Resources

• Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution by Elie Mystal
• Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
• The Eating Instinct by Virginia Sole-Smith
• Ice by Amy Brady
• Whalefall by Daniel Krauss

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:01 The Work in Jackson, Michigan
06:15 Understanding Equity and Disparities
07:09 Counting and Measuring Needs
09:04 Moving Beyond Charity
11:39 The Limitations of Helping
13:28 Critiquing Systems, Not Individuals
21:37 The Role of Love in the Work
25:21 Ingredients of Transformation
27:13 Sustaining Joy in a Challenging World
29:09 One Wish for Listeners
35:22 What's Lighting You Up
40:09 Conclusion

Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
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