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This is Viral

This is Viral

By: Paco Abiad
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Welcome to This is Viral! COVID-19 thrust public health into the global spotlight, but there’s much more to discuss. Dive into conversations with experts in policy, medicine, and culture for a healthy dose of authenticity and transparency. We are students, activists, and healthcare professionals passionate about empowering all voices in the story of public health.139991 Politics & Government
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  • Episode 17: "Public Health Professionals" Part 1 - Ibukun Omole
    Apr 28 2022

    "It's really cool when you feel like you can show up for someone who felt like they didn't have anyone."


    We're launching a new focus on This is Viral and turning our attention towards the career possibilities that open up when you choose to pursue public health. To kick things off, meet Ibukun Omole, a UVA graduate who has spent the last year working as a fellow in the Washington AIDS Partnership.

    Music by Ketsa

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    28 mins
  • Episode 16: "Running on Empty" - Mental Health with Runners
    Mar 25 2022

    “Who run the world? Girls!” -Beyoncé


    Host Sarah Moxham returns to lead This is Viral's first all-women podcast episode. Joining her at the table are former UVA track/cross country runners, Georgie Mackenzie and Libby Davidson. This is their "love story" with running, and its peak highs and lows. A key study that inspired this episode details the gender-based differences in patterns of disordered eating in female student-athletes compared to male student-athletes of the same sports. How might disordered eating or disordered training affect mental health? Find out through the experiences of Georgie and Libby here!

    Music by Ketsa

    Join the Public Health Academic Resource Center (ARC) community on Discord!

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    Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 15: Mental Health Care as a Team Sport - featuring Henry Kessler and Cabrel Happi Kamseu
    Jan 29 2022

    Have you ever wanted to learn about the life and mindset of a D1 athlete or a professional soccer player? Look no further!


    Host Paco Abiad reconnects with some old friends: USMNT and New England Revolution defender, Henry Kessler, and University of Virginia forward, Cabrel Happi Kamseu, to discuss the world of soccer (or football for anyone outside of the U.S.) and the sport's parallels with life and mental health. We hope you enjoy this innovative approach to discussing mental health care in our daily lives.


    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Coach Bayram, a pillar of community and joy for the Charlottesville/UVA soccer community. Here is the link to his family's GoFundMe. Rest in Peace, Coach B, and thank you.


    Music by Ketsa and Chad Crouch

    Join the Public Health Academic Resource Center (ARC) community on Discord!

    Visit our website!

    Public Health Bookworm Reading List

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    Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode.

    Follow @thisisviralpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


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    23 mins
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