Inspire Global Radio
Dr. Lopa Basu and Dr. Ashley Ono host a podcast dedicated to stories of hope and inspiration through the lens of global health.
Inspire Global Radio
Latest Episodes
Curiosity over control: sitting with grief and embracing change
Ashley and Lopa return to begin a new season with no script—just honest conversation. They dive into the realities of grief, the challenges of redefining identity in medicine, and the tension between productivity and presence in today’s world. ...
Caring for the Second Victim: A Conversation with Dr. Albert Wu
Dr. Albert Wu joins Inspire Global Radio to talk story about what it means to care for the people who care for others.He shares how the concept of the “second victim” came to be—and how it grew into the RISE program at Johns Hopkins, a p...
When Aid Ends: Honoring the Voices of USAID's Local Staff
When USAID was dismantled this year, more than 4,000 people around the world lost their jobs. But what was truly lost goes far beyond positions and programs—it was the dedication, wisdom, and humanity of those who poured their lives into buildi...
What Matters Most: Life After the Lahaina Wildfires
In this episode of Inspire Global Radio, we sit down with Christine, a retired teacher and survivor of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.She shares her experience of escaping the fire, healing from burn injuries, and adjusting to life ...
ʻĀina-Based Education with Kuʻuleianuhea Awo-Chun
Kuʻuleianuhea Awo‑Chun, Director of Education and Culture‑Based Learning at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, joins us to talk story about ʻāina‑based education, identity, and healing. Drawing from her decades in Hawaiian‑focused charter schools,...