A Lens on Human Experience

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Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts
Miracle Mile, a Play by Clark Middleton

Miracle Mile, a Play by Clark Middleton

ByFelice Aull06.17.25

Miracle Mile is Clark Middleton’s powerful, humorous monologue about disability, resilience, and pursuing acting despite lifelong rheumatoid arthritis.

Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg 

Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg 

A deeply moving novel exploring grief, guilt, and the transformative power of forgiveness through interwoven voices and emotional clarity.

In a Dark Time by Theodore Roethke

In a Dark Time by Theodore Roethke

ByFelice Aull06.03.25

A vivid exploration of despair and transcendence, Roethke’s poem reveals the raw edges of consciousness, nature, and spiritual awakening.

Interview with Andre Mangham

Interview with Andre Mangham

Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.

Biblioscopy: A Glimpse of What I’m Currently Reading 

Biblioscopy: A Glimpse of What I’m Currently Reading 

Three insightful 2025 books examine medicine’s heart: the body’s poetry, doctors’ flaws, and the blurred line between science and quackery.

The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese, a Podcast
The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese, a Podcast
ByDave Hsu06.10.25
A special podcast episode blending sports and medicine, exploring The Tennis Partner and the complexities of friendship, addiction, and healing.
How Real is the Pitt? 
How Real is the Pitt? 
ByDave Hsu05.05.25
Dr. Stuart Harman joins Apollo On Call to explore The PITT—a gripping medical drama through the lens of medical humanities.
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The Science of Starving in Victorian Literature, Medicine, and Political Economy  by Andrew…

The Science of Starving in Victorian Literature, Medicine, and Political Economy  by Andrew…

A compelling study of how Victorian writers used medical science to expose and challenge political economy’s misconceptions about starvation.
A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell 

A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell 

A powerful feminist story exposing gender bias, professional conflict, and justice through the lens of domestic abuse and women’s silent solidarity.
Illness as Narrative by Ann Jurecic 

Illness as Narrative by Ann Jurecic 

A thoughtful exploration of how we read, critique, and teach illness narratives amid evolving literary theory and medical humanities.
Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disability Act

Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disability Act

ByLucy Bruell05.02.25
This powerful documentary chronicles the grassroots fight for disability rights, culminating in the landmark 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl…

Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl…

A gripping biography revealing the life of a fearless scientist who challenged authority and reshaped drug safety in modern medicine.
Interview with Andre Mangham

Interview with Andre Mangham

Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.

Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

ByGuy Glass03.05.25

Julie Ridge’s one-woman show Bipolar & The English Channel explores her journey as a record-breaking swimmer and living with bipolar disorder.

Interview with  Darrel Manitowabi

Interview with  Darrel Manitowabi

Canadian anthropologist Darrel Manitowabi, PhD, explores Indigenous healing traditions through “Indigenous Medicine Stories,” blending academic and community perspectives at NOSM University.

Interview with Alan Blum

Interview with Alan Blum

The battle against smoking evolved from awareness campaigns to challenging a profit-driven industry, using humor, irony, and persistent activism to drive cultural change.

The Things We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Dying 

The Things We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Dying 

ByDave Hsu05.13.25
A poignant reflection on cultural differences in end-of-life care, personal identity, and the complexities of truth, family, and medical ethics.
A Missing Genre: Video Games in the Health Humanities 

A Missing Genre: Video Games in the Health Humanities 

Video games offer powerful narratives and emotional depth—it’s time health humanities embraced them as meaningful, transformative cultural texts.
A Tale of Two Museums  

A Tale of Two Museums  

ByRavi Shankar03.04.25
Unni, a talented artist and photographer, founded two unique museums in Kodakara, Kerala, celebrating love and photography.

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