More than medicine: A different view of health
For Yolngu, health is more than being alive. It's making sure that we look after spirituality, look after the connection that we have, with our community, with our family. Marcus Lacey This episode explores Yolŋu perspectives on health and healing, where nature, community, and spirituality play just as vital a role as physical care. Marcus Lacey discusses the role of country in maintaining wellbeing, the importance of understanding and respecting the land as a source of healing, and the challenges of balancing traditional healing with modern healthcare. But as life in Galiwin'ku continues to change, how can Yolŋu health traditions continue to thrive? And what can we all learn from a different way of thinking about health?
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Two Worlds, One Health is created by Dr Sarah Hanieh
Field Host: Dr Sarah Hanieh
Studio Host: Kerri-Lee Barry
Production assistance: Lindy Marlow
Audio assistance: Tom Hayman
Artwork: Ruth Gulamanda Dhurrkay and Rickisha Banba Gurruwiwi
Theme music: Luki Manymak Ngatha, Uncle Jimmy Thumbs Up LTD 2010 and singer/writer Shellie Morris
Photo credit: Lindy Marlow
Mixed by Max Gosford
Thanks to Joel Supple for her guidance. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Yolŋu people in Galiwin'ku. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and acknowledge their ongoing connection to the land, water, and culture. Links : www.thumbsup.org.au
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