Overseas Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:25:39 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1624612 en-us © 2026 Overseas yes 6f786912-7082-597c-8042-5f22b75602e5 Tram Jones episodic false A podcast by an American physician telling patient stories and reflections from medical work in Haiti and Sierra Leone.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tram Jones https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hksfmeecv04p7we1s6q5r56hxu4u?.jpg Overseas Just Scratching the Surface Just Scratching the Surface In this episode we discuss a little known disease that runs rampant around the world.

]]> In this episode we discuss a little known disease that runs rampant around the world.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17946524 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 522 full false Flying blind Flying blind In this episode we discuss the case of a woman who presented with blurry vision and facial weakness.

]]> In this episode we discuss the case of a woman who presented with blurry vision and facial weakness.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17872254 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 560 full false History of Sierra Leone, Part 3: Ending the Slave Trade History of Sierra Leone, Part 3: Ending the Slave Trade In this episode we talk about the central role of Sierra Leone in ending the slave trade.

]]> In this episode we talk about the central role of Sierra Leone in ending the slave trade.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17738086 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 686 full false A Neck Mass A Neck Mass In this story we tell the story of a woman who has had a neck mass for nearly a decade.

]]> In this story we tell the story of a woman who has had a neck mass for nearly a decade.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17715924 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 448 full false History of Sierra Leone, Part 2: The Colds of Canada History of Sierra Leone, Part 2: The Colds of Canada In this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone.  In this episode, the people who will eventually found Sierra Leone languish in Canada.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> In this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone.  In this episode, the people who will eventually found Sierra Leone languish in Canada.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17684075 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 454 full false History of Sierra Leone, Part 1: Fleeing America History of Sierra Leone, Part 1: Fleeing America In this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone.  In this episode, former slaves flee the American colonies with the surrendering British.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> In this multi-part series we look at this history of Sierra Leone.  In this episode, former slaves flee the American colonies with the surrendering British.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17683853 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 402 full false PJP Pneumonia PJP Pneumonia In this episode we talk about the case of a child with HIV and PJP pneumonia.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> In this episode we talk about the case of a child with HIV and PJP pneumonia.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17667920 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 543 full false Expanding Borders Expanding Borders In this podcast we catch back up on work in Haiti and discuss the decision to expand to Sierra Leone.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> In this podcast we catch back up on work in Haiti and discuss the decision to expand to Sierra Leone.

To learn more about the work of Pont Global Medicine, visit www.pontglobalmedicine.org.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-17660046 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 656 full false Anatomy of a Crisis: Part 6, The Veil is Removed Anatomy of a Crisis: Part 6, The Veil is Removed In this episode, we continue our discussion of the fall of the Haitian state.

For the first five episodes:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5

]]> In this episode, we continue our discussion of the fall of the Haitian state.

For the first five episodes:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-14908075 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 470 full false Anatomy of a Crisis: Part 5, The Powerless Leader Anatomy of a Crisis: Part 5, The Powerless Leader In this episode, we continue the story of the collapse of the Haitian state.  To start from the beginning, follow the below links:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4

]]> In this episode, we continue the story of the collapse of the Haitian state.  To start from the beginning, follow the below links:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-14901569 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 568 full false Haitian Lives: Emilio Alexis Haitian Lives: Emilio Alexis In this episode we interview Emilio Alexis.  We trace his life from a small village in the South of Haiti to University in Port-au-Prince to work at the Lespwa Timoun clinic and finally the decision to flee the country in the midst of unimaginable violence.

]]> In this episode we interview Emilio Alexis.  We trace his life from a small village in the South of Haiti to University in Port-au-Prince to work at the Lespwa Timoun clinic and finally the decision to flee the country in the midst of unimaginable violence.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-12353267 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1661 full false Haiti and Somalia: Interventions, Part 6 Haiti and Somalia: Interventions, Part 6 In this last episode of our series on military interventions in Haiti, we look at how the US military acts around the globe--from Somalia, to Niger, to Jordan and the Philippines.  And then we will examine if this model will fit Haiti.

]]> In this last episode of our series on military interventions in Haiti, we look at how the US military acts around the globe--from Somalia, to Niger, to Jordan and the Philippines.  And then we will examine if this model will fit Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-12171847 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 565 full false What Bosnia and Sierra Leone can teach us about Haiti: Intervention Part 5 What Bosnia and Sierra Leone can teach us about Haiti: Intervention Part 5 In this episode we look at times in history when the world stepped in to prevent tragedies.  In particular, we will look briefly at the British in Sierra Leone and NATO in Bosnia and try to extract lessons that can be used in Haiti today.

]]> In this episode we look at times in history when the world stepped in to prevent tragedies.  In particular, we will look briefly at the British in Sierra Leone and NATO in Bosnia and try to extract lessons that can be used in Haiti today.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-12094439 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 717 full false A long, hard 15 years: Interventions Part 4 A long, hard 15 years: Interventions Part 4 In this episode, we discuss the 15 year US/UN occupation of Haiti from 2004-2019.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the 15 year US/UN occupation of Haiti from 2004-2019.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-12016817 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 706 full false Operation Uphold Democracy: Interventions Part 3 Operation Uphold Democracy: Interventions Part 3 In this episode, we discuss the US invasion of Haiti in 1994.  We will talk about the basic story, what went well and what we can learn.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the US invasion of Haiti in 1994.  We will talk about the basic story, what went well and what we can learn.

]]> Buzzsprout-11943790 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 697 full false American Colony: Intervention Part 2 American Colony: Intervention Part 2 In this second episode, we talk about the US invasion of Haiti in 1915.  US troops would stay and manage the country for 20 years, changing the country forever.

]]> In this second episode, we talk about the US invasion of Haiti in 1915.  US troops would stay and manage the country for 20 years, changing the country forever.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11831596 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 937 full false An Intubation: Intervention Part 1 An Intubation: Intervention Part 1 In this series, we will look at past US and UN military interventions in Haiti.  We will try to see how this history can inform our decisions about what to do in Haiti today.  

]]> In this series, we will look at past US and UN military interventions in Haiti.  We will try to see how this history can inform our decisions about what to do in Haiti today.  

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11768949 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 534 full false November Update on the Gang Situation in Haiti November Update on the Gang Situation in Haiti In lieu of an audio podcast, we have done a video podcast this week.  We feel that following a map will make this discussion easier.  Please click on the below to view it!

https://youtu.be/nFvALW8XyJM

]]> In lieu of an audio podcast, we have done a video podcast this week.  We feel that following a map will make this discussion easier.  Please click on the below to view it!

https://youtu.be/nFvALW8XyJM

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11704165 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 32 full false Martine Martine In this story, medical director Donald Valdema tells the story of Martine*, a little girl from the mountains of Crochu.  

*Please note: Name changed to preserve anonymity.

]]> In this story, medical director Donald Valdema tells the story of Martine*, a little girl from the mountains of Crochu.  

*Please note: Name changed to preserve anonymity.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11575095 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1762 full false Haiti and Louisiana Haiti and Louisiana In this episode we look at the Louisiana Purchase, that most significant of American expansions, and how it wouldn't have happened without the soldiers of Haiti.

]]> In this episode we look at the Louisiana Purchase, that most significant of American expansions, and how it wouldn't have happened without the soldiers of Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11407576 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 512 full false Cholera Cholera This week, for the first time in 3 years, cholera has been detected in Port-au-Prince.  We discuss the implications and history.

]]> This week, for the first time in 3 years, cholera has been detected in Port-au-Prince.  We discuss the implications and history.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11439346 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 503 full false Adding Fuel to the Fire Adding Fuel to the Fire In this episode, we discuss the latest crisis in Haiti.  The last 9 days have led to an outpouring of discontent leading to widespread destruction.  We trace the roots of this crisis and how we got here.

]]> In this episode, we discuss the latest crisis in Haiti.  The last 9 days have led to an outpouring of discontent leading to widespread destruction.  We trace the roots of this crisis and how we got here.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11351541 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 617 full false Haitian Lives: Dr. Donald Valdema Haitian Lives: Dr. Donald Valdema In this episode, we interview Dr. Donald Valdema.  We trace his life from the desolate island of La Gonave, Haiti where he watched his parents build their first clinic.  Then, we talk about leaving Haiti after the earthquake for medical school in the Dominican Republic and finally back to Haiti as the medical director at the Lespwa Timoun clinic.

]]> In this episode, we interview Dr. Donald Valdema.  We trace his life from the desolate island of La Gonave, Haiti where he watched his parents build their first clinic.  Then, we talk about leaving Haiti after the earthquake for medical school in the Dominican Republic and finally back to Haiti as the medical director at the Lespwa Timoun clinic.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11264792 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1865 full false Juice Carts, Eyeglass shops, Home Depot and Lowe's Juice Carts, Eyeglass shops, Home Depot and Lowe's In this episode we delve behind the curtain of a phenomenon we often see in the developing world.

Link to video explanation of Hotelling's Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jILgxeNBK_8

]]> In this episode we delve behind the curtain of a phenomenon we often see in the developing world.

Link to video explanation of Hotelling's Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jILgxeNBK_8

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11195800 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 546 full false The Bayakou The Bayakou In this episode we look at how the sewage system works--or doesn't work--in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  Many thanks to the New Yorker and the Associated Press for their reporting on this subject.

]]> In this episode we look at how the sewage system works--or doesn't work--in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  Many thanks to the New Yorker and the Associated Press for their reporting on this subject.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11110308 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 576 full false Why are Haitians always so clean? Why are Haitians always so clean? In this episode we talk about one of the first things that will strike you as you visit Haiti.  Despite the dirty, muddy environment, most Haitians are impeccably dressed and groomed.  

]]> In this episode we talk about one of the first things that will strike you as you visit Haiti.  Despite the dirty, muddy environment, most Haitians are impeccably dressed and groomed.  

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-11030726 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 563 full false Journalism and the Truth in Haiti Journalism and the Truth in Haiti In this episode we talk about how to discern the truth in a country without a robust media.

]]> In this episode we talk about how to discern the truth in a country without a robust media.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10922241 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 705 full false Rice Wars Rice Wars In this episode we discuss the intersection of a fateful US decision back in 1995 and how in the world Bill Clinton and Haitian rice farmers are linked.

]]> In this episode we discuss the intersection of a fateful US decision back in 1995 and how in the world Bill Clinton and Haitian rice farmers are linked.

]]> Buzzsprout-10854702 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 755 full false Skin in the Game Skin in the Game In this episode we talk about whether giving malaria bed nets out for free is better than having people pay a small fee.  Is it good for patients to have skin in the game?  And then, we talk about what this has to do with medicine in Haiti.

]]> In this episode we talk about whether giving malaria bed nets out for free is better than having people pay a small fee.  Is it good for patients to have skin in the game?  And then, we talk about what this has to do with medicine in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10794271 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 674 full false Perdition Perdition In this episode, we talk about the Haitian belief of Perdition.  This is the common acceptance that women can be pregnant with one child for years or even decades.

In producing this episode, we are grateful for the excellent journal article, "Women in Perdition" by Gerald Murray.

]]> In this episode, we talk about the Haitian belief of Perdition.  This is the common acceptance that women can be pregnant with one child for years or even decades.

In producing this episode, we are grateful for the excellent journal article, "Women in Perdition" by Gerald Murray.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10714575 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 639 full false City of Gangs, Part 3: Croix-des-Bouquets City of Gangs, Part 3: Croix-des-Bouquets In this last of our series on the current state of Haitian gangs, we examine Croix-des-Bouqets, the land of the mawozo.

Please note: There will not be a new episode on 5/25.  We will return the week after!

]]> In this last of our series on the current state of Haitian gangs, we examine Croix-des-Bouqets, the land of the mawozo.

Please note: There will not be a new episode on 5/25.  We will return the week after!

]]> Buzzsprout-10636686 Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 788 full false City of Gangs, Part 2: South Port-au-Prince City of Gangs, Part 2: South Port-au-Prince In this second of our three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we examine the south side of the city, particularly the area of Martissant.  Before you listen, we encourage you to watch this video that will help you visualize it.  If you would like to follow along with a map, click on this link.

]]> In this second of our three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we examine the south side of the city, particularly the area of Martissant.  Before you listen, we encourage you to watch this video that will help you visualize it.  If you would like to follow along with a map, click on this link.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10564262 Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 774 full false City of Gangs, Part 1: Downtown Port-au-Prince City of Gangs, Part 1: Downtown Port-au-Prince In this first of a three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we will discuss Barbeque and the formation of G9.  We encourage you to view the following video prior to the podcast to better visualize the situation.  If you would like to follow along with a map, just click on this link.

]]> In this first of a three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we will discuss Barbeque and the formation of G9.  We encourage you to view the following video prior to the podcast to better visualize the situation.  If you would like to follow along with a map, just click on this link.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10546131 Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 902 full false Haitian Proverbs 2 Haitian Proverbs 2 In this episode we look at more Haitian Proverbs and how they intersect in real life.

]]> In this episode we look at more Haitian Proverbs and how they intersect in real life.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10501750 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 573 full false Community Health in Nigeria: Dr. Ibipo Salami Community Health in Nigeria: Dr. Ibipo Salami In this episode, we turn to a different country: Nigeria.  We talk with Dr. Salami, a 10-year veteran of community health in rural Nigeria, about her experiences in medicine both in Africa and the United States.

]]> In this episode, we turn to a different country: Nigeria.  We talk with Dr. Salami, a 10-year veteran of community health in rural Nigeria, about her experiences in medicine both in Africa and the United States.

]]> Buzzsprout-10465331 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2863 full false Why is Haiti poor, part 4: It's not just the earthquake Why is Haiti poor, part 4: It's not just the earthquake In this last episode of our series on the causes of poverty in Haiti, we talk about the last 35 years.

]]> In this last episode of our series on the causes of poverty in Haiti, we talk about the last 35 years.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10392605 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 640 full false Why is Haiti poor, part 3: The Good Doctor Why is Haiti poor, part 3: The Good Doctor In this third of four episodes on why Haiti is poor, we discuss the legacy of the dictator of Haiti, Papa Doc.

]]> In this third of four episodes on why Haiti is poor, we discuss the legacy of the dictator of Haiti, Papa Doc.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10385895 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 708 full false Why is Haiti poor, part 2: The Debt Why is Haiti poor, part 2: The Debt In this episode, we talk about what was happening in Haiti right after independence.  The world turns its back on the first black republic.

]]> In this episode, we talk about what was happening in Haiti right after independence.  The world turns its back on the first black republic.

]]> Buzzsprout-10313368 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 647 full false "Why is Haiti so poor?" "Why is Haiti so poor?" In this episode, we examine the most common question that I am asked.

]]> In this episode, we examine the most common question that I am asked.

]]> Buzzsprout-10298931 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 748 full false Inflation Inflation Americans are feeling inflation everywhere.  But what can we learn from a country that has dealt with this for decades?

]]> Americans are feeling inflation everywhere.  But what can we learn from a country that has dealt with this for decades?

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10240311 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 621 full false The Police The Police In this episode we talk about the difficulty and challenges facing the Haitian National Police every day.

]]> In this episode we talk about the difficulty and challenges facing the Haitian National Police every day.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10214929 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 630 full false The Lougawou The Lougawou Today, we are going to talk about the Lougawou--the Haitian werewolf.  Knowledge of this belief is essential to treating children and understanding disease in Haiti.

]]> Today, we are going to talk about the Lougawou--the Haitian werewolf.  Knowledge of this belief is essential to treating children and understanding disease in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10153097 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 648 full false Paul Farmer Paul Farmer In this episode, we remember the life of a remarkable doctor to the poor in Haiti.

]]> In this episode, we remember the life of a remarkable doctor to the poor in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10126322 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 623 full false Haitian Proverbs Haitian Proverbs In this episode, we look at and explain some of Haiti's most popular proverbs.

]]> In this episode, we look at and explain some of Haiti's most popular proverbs.

]]> Buzzsprout-10082549 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 574 full false Microfinance and Savings Groups, featuring Colton Parks Microfinance and Savings Groups, featuring Colton Parks In our first interview at Overseas, we talk about an important piece to improving the business environment in developing countries--microfinance and savings groups.  We talk about their pros and cons and how they can help communities build a brighter future together.

]]> In our first interview at Overseas, we talk about an important piece to improving the business environment in developing countries--microfinance and savings groups.  We talk about their pros and cons and how they can help communities build a brighter future together.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-10038984 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1656 full false How to Build a Business in Haiti How to Build a Business in Haiti In this episode, we turn to the business side of Haiti.  For several episodes, we will talk about what it looks like to do commerce in Haiti.

]]> In this episode, we turn to the business side of Haiti.  For several episodes, we will talk about what it looks like to do commerce in Haiti.

]]> Buzzsprout-9995089 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 642 full false An Ode to Things An Ode to Things In this episode, we talk how jarring it was to visit the United States from Haiti.

]]> In this episode, we talk how jarring it was to visit the United States from Haiti.

]]> Buzzsprout-9951114 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 598 full false How to Save a Life How to Save a Life In this episode we look at those things that can save the life of a child or mother and how widespread these practices are in our communities.

]]> In this episode we look at those things that can save the life of a child or mother and how widespread these practices are in our communities.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9911001 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 561 full false Surveying the Community Surveying the Community In this episode, we talk about some of the results from our first health survey.  Performed in the little hamlets of Crochu and Boucan Boyer, it told a surprising story about the communities.

]]> In this episode, we talk about some of the results from our first health survey.  Performed in the little hamlets of Crochu and Boucan Boyer, it told a surprising story about the communities.

]]> Buzzsprout-9870692 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 605 full false Divisions: Race Divisions: Race In this episode we delve into history to breakdown the racial tensions within Haiti.

]]> In this episode we delve into history to breakdown the racial tensions within Haiti.

]]> Buzzsprout-9832603 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 617 full false Telemedicine Telemedicine In this episode we talk about setting up a telemedicine system in Haiti.

]]> In this episode we talk about setting up a telemedicine system in Haiti.

]]> Buzzsprout-9799735 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 619 full false Messages of Forgiveness Messages of Forgiveness In this episode we talk about the surprising messages of love and forgiveness that kidnapping victims in Haiti are sending to the world.

]]> In this episode we talk about the surprising messages of love and forgiveness that kidnapping victims in Haiti are sending to the world.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9767724 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 720 full false Divisions: Location Divisions: Location In this episode, we talk about another major dividing line in Haiti--how people are divided by location.  We talk about the differences between those in the countryside, those in the cities and those that live overseas.

]]> In this episode, we talk about another major dividing line in Haiti--how people are divided by location.  We talk about the differences between those in the countryside, those in the cities and those that live overseas.

]]> Buzzsprout-9718319 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 629 full false Haitian Lives: Cheche, Young Life Haiti Haitian Lives: Cheche, Young Life Haiti In this episode, we tell the remarkable and unlikely story of Cheche, the founder of Young Life Haiti.

]]> In this episode, we tell the remarkable and unlikely story of Cheche, the founder of Young Life Haiti.

]]> Buzzsprout-9682242 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 796 full false Divisions: Language Divisions: Language In this episode, we will talk about one of the main divisions in Haiti, the division between French speakers and Creole speakers.

]]> In this episode, we will talk about one of the main divisions in Haiti, the division between French speakers and Creole speakers.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9640564 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 577 full false What are we waiting for? What are we waiting for? In this episode we will talk about something we Americans despise.

]]> In this episode we will talk about something we Americans despise.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9602675 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 712 full false Locked Up Abroad Locked Up Abroad In this episode we discuss a prison outbreak in Haiti and this leads to a deeper discussion of what it is like to be in prison in Haiti.

]]> In this episode we discuss a prison outbreak in Haiti and this leads to a deeper discussion of what it is like to be in prison in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9561152 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 534 full false Haitian Lives: Dr. Lolo Haitian Lives: Dr. Lolo In this episode we talk about the life of one of our doctors, Therilien Lolo.  We will talk about the tenacity and grit that it took for him to become what he is today.

]]> In this episode we talk about the life of one of our doctors, Therilien Lolo.  We will talk about the tenacity and grit that it took for him to become what he is today.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9522256 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 668 full false Gangs, Gas and Mortality Gangs, Gas and Mortality In this episode we discuss the wide reaching effects of the current gang crisis in Haiti.

]]> In this episode we discuss the wide reaching effects of the current gang crisis in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9480202 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0400 635 full false Kidnappings Kidnappings In the wake of the kidnapping of 17 American and Canadian missionaries, we examine the security situation in Haiti.

]]> In the wake of the kidnapping of 17 American and Canadian missionaries, we examine the security situation in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9440548 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 642 full false Two Children Two Children On this episode we tell the story of two young patients and through their stories we talk about the importance of proactivity.

]]> On this episode we tell the story of two young patients and through their stories we talk about the importance of proactivity.

]]> Buzzsprout-9397901 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 669 full false Gas and Circuses Gas and Circuses In this episode, we talk about the gas situation in Haiti--what it is like to live in a country with frequent shortages and, more importantly, why those shortages occur.

]]> In this episode, we talk about the gas situation in Haiti--what it is like to live in a country with frequent shortages and, more importantly, why those shortages occur.

]]> Buzzsprout-9345482 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 638 full false Enduring Stress and Anxiety in Haiti Enduring Stress and Anxiety in Haiti In this episode we talk about two patients dealing with stress and anxiety and what it tells us about mental health in Haiti.

]]> In this episode we talk about two patients dealing with stress and anxiety and what it tells us about mental health in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9298508 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 625 full false Earthquakes, Part 5 of 5: August 14, 2021 Earthquakes, Part 5 of 5: August 14, 2021 In the last of our series on earthquakes in Haiti, we talk about the damage from the earthquake this year.

]]> In the last of our series on earthquakes in Haiti, we talk about the damage from the earthquake this year.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9258640 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 648 full false Earthquakes, Part 4 of 5: Partners in Health Earthquakes, Part 4 of 5: Partners in Health In this episode we talk about an organization that succeeded in helping to rebuild Haiti after the earthquake and how they pulled it off.

]]> In this episode we talk about an organization that succeeded in helping to rebuild Haiti after the earthquake and how they pulled it off.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9228478 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 728 full false Earthquakes, Part 3 of 5: The American Red Cross Earthquakes, Part 3 of 5: The American Red Cross In this episode, we talk about the confluence of factors that led the American Red Cross, an organization with a long history of good work in the United States, to struggle to effect any change in Haiti.

]]> In this episode, we talk about the confluence of factors that led the American Red Cross, an organization with a long history of good work in the United States, to struggle to effect any change in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9159957 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 682 full false Earthquakes, Part 2 of 5: The Relief Effort Earthquakes, Part 2 of 5: The Relief Effort In the second of a five part series on Haitian earthquakes, we discuss in broad terms the challenges faced during the relief effort in 2010.

]]> In the second of a five part series on Haitian earthquakes, we discuss in broad terms the challenges faced during the relief effort in 2010.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9130394 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 774 full false Earthquakes, Part 1 of 5: January 12, 2010 Earthquakes, Part 1 of 5: January 12, 2010 In this first of a five part series, we discuss the facts of what happened in 2010 in hopes that it will help us understand the 2021 earthquake.  

An additional podcast that provides first-hand accounts of the earthquake can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-haiti/id1494500376

]]> In this first of a five part series, we discuss the facts of what happened in 2010 in hopes that it will help us understand the 2021 earthquake.  

An additional podcast that provides first-hand accounts of the earthquake can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-haiti/id1494500376

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-9128455 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 587 full false Natasha Natasha In this episode we tell the story of Natasha and her mother and explore the difficulties of taking care of children with neurologic conditions.

]]> In this episode we tell the story of Natasha and her mother and explore the difficulties of taking care of children with neurologic conditions.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8869309 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 523 full false Going Electronic Going Electronic In this episode we talk about how the Lespwa Timoun moved from paper to electronic.  And wait...before you tune out and think it is boring, remember that everything in Haiti is anything but mundane.

]]> In this episode we talk about how the Lespwa Timoun moved from paper to electronic.  And wait...before you tune out and think it is boring, remember that everything in Haiti is anything but mundane.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8869044 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 652 full false Much Ado about Voodoo Much Ado about Voodoo In this episode we talk about the most intriguing of subjects--Haitian Voodoo.  What is it?  How did it start?  Is it still around?

]]> In this episode we talk about the most intriguing of subjects--Haitian Voodoo.  What is it?  How did it start?  Is it still around?

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8863599 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 691 full false Mangoes, Eggs and Goats Mangoes, Eggs and Goats In this episode we tell the story of a young pregnant woman, but the story is not what you think.

]]> In this episode we tell the story of a young pregnant woman, but the story is not what you think.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8870916 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 451 full false Independence Independence Today we talk about something that embodies what it means to be Haitian (and American)--a spirit of independence. 

]]> Today we talk about something that embodies what it means to be Haitian (and American)--a spirit of independence. 

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8874544 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 727 full false To Hospitalize or Not To Hospitalize To Hospitalize or Not To Hospitalize In this episode we discuss a two difficult cases and the challenge of deciding when to send a patient to the hospital.

]]> In this episode we discuss a two difficult cases and the challenge of deciding when to send a patient to the hospital.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8859016 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 570 full false Where are the Vaccines? Where are the Vaccines? In this episode we talk about why Haiti, at the time of this recording, was one of the only countries in the world to have not given a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.  And the reasons are not what you think.

]]> In this episode we talk about why Haiti, at the time of this recording, was one of the only countries in the world to have not given a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.  And the reasons are not what you think.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8864158 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 537 full false Anatomy of a Crisis, Part 4: July 7, 2021 Anatomy of a Crisis, Part 4: July 7, 2021 In this unexpected fourth part of a series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss the assassination of Haiti's president.

]]> In this unexpected fourth part of a series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss the assassination of Haiti's president.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8858468 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 530 full false Anatomy of a Crisis, Part 3: Warlords Anatomy of a Crisis, Part 3: Warlords In the last of a three part series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss the condition of Haiti as it stands today.

]]> In the last of a three part series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss the condition of Haiti as it stands today.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8813215 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 578 full false Anatomy of a Crisis, Part 2: The Government Starts to Collapse Anatomy of a Crisis, Part 2: The Government Starts to Collapse In the second of our two part series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss how the government weakens to the point that it is no longer able to exert control.

]]> In the second of our two part series on the current crisis in Haiti, we discuss how the government weakens to the point that it is no longer able to exert control.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8813209 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 521 full false Anatomy of a Crisis, Part I: The Rise of the Gangs Anatomy of a Crisis, Part I: The Rise of the Gangs In the first of a three part series, we delve back in recent history to discover how armed groups started in Haiti.

]]> In the first of a three part series, we delve back in recent history to discover how armed groups started in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8813205 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 759 full false Morbidity: The story of Millie Morbidity: The story of Millie In this episode we talk about the tragic case of Millie and how we faced failure together.

]]> In this episode we talk about the tragic case of Millie and how we faced failure together.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8784824 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 739 full false Haitian Lives: Carmel Haitian Lives: Carmel In this episode, we tell the story of Carmel--our clinic founder.  We talk about her winding path from birth in the Central Plateau of Haiti and then city to city as she and her husband help build communities across the country.

]]> In this episode, we tell the story of Carmel--our clinic founder.  We talk about her winding path from birth in the Central Plateau of Haiti and then city to city as she and her husband help build communities across the country.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8747735 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 713 full false Harriet Harriet In this episode, we talk about the story of one of our favorite patients.  To see photos that go along with the story click on this link.

]]> In this episode, we talk about the story of one of our favorite patients.  To see photos that go along with the story click on this link.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8698571 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 664 full false Prayer Prayer On this episode we talk about what we have learned from the prayers of a different culture.

]]> On this episode we talk about what we have learned from the prayers of a different culture.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8653930 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 537 full false Do You Have A Job? Do You Have A Job? In this episode, we tried (unsuccessfully) to perform surveying about employment.  Through this, we learned a lesson about the economy in Haiti.

]]> In this episode, we tried (unsuccessfully) to perform surveying about employment.  Through this, we learned a lesson about the economy in Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8628098 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 602 full false Blood Blood In this episode we discuss the case of a young lady with a life-threatening disorder and the challenges of getting her treatment.

]]> In this episode we discuss the case of a young lady with a life-threatening disorder and the challenges of getting her treatment.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8572201 Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 564 full false Electricity Electricity In this episode we talk about we and Haitians have adapted to a country with no reliable power source.

]]> In this episode we talk about we and Haitians have adapted to a country with no reliable power source.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8541462 Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 511 full false Weak Hearts Weak Hearts In this episode we talk about the path toward developing a treatment plan for women with pregnancy induced heart failure.

]]> In this episode we talk about the path toward developing a treatment plan for women with pregnancy induced heart failure.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8381013 Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 672 full false The Wedding of a Hero The Wedding of a Hero In this episode we attend the wedding of one of the clinic's drivers--our first Haitian wedding. 

]]> In this episode we attend the wedding of one of the clinic's drivers--our first Haitian wedding. 

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8401703 Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 524 full false A Typical Case A Typical Case This week on the podcast we tell the story of Liam and through it we discuss the nutrition program here in Haiti.  Click on the link for photos that go with the story.

]]> This week on the podcast we tell the story of Liam and through it we discuss the nutrition program here in Haiti.  Click on the link for photos that go with the story.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8401651 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 627 full false An Ode to Creole An Ode to Creole For the last two years we have been learning and perfecting our Creole.  In this episode we talk about what makes it unique and how it helps one understand the country.

]]> For the last two years we have been learning and perfecting our Creole.  In this episode we talk about what makes it unique and how it helps one understand the country.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8313720 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 595 full false Negligence Negligence On this episode we talk about the story of a little girl and the issue of parental negligence.

]]> On this episode we talk about the story of a little girl and the issue of parental negligence.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8285023 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 641 full false Francois Francois In this episode we tell the story of Francois and describe how circumstances ultimately conspired against him.

]]> In this episode we tell the story of Francois and describe how circumstances ultimately conspired against him.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8161503 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 468 full false Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus In this podcast episode we talk about treating four children with hydrocephalus and how to treat the patient in front of you.

]]> In this podcast episode we talk about treating four children with hydrocephalus and how to treat the patient in front of you.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8243653 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 737 full false Getting Paper Getting Paper Today on the podcast we talk about living in a country that still relies mostly on paper money

]]> Today on the podcast we talk about living in a country that still relies mostly on paper money

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8168777 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 503 full false A House in the Tropics A House in the Tropics In this episode we talk about having a house in Haiti.  Spoiler alert: It's very different from the United States.

]]> In this episode we talk about having a house in Haiti.  Spoiler alert: It's very different from the United States.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8094836 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400 556 full false Estel Estel In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of caring for a child without a stable family situation.

]]> In this episode we talk about the ups and downs of caring for a child without a stable family situation.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8094251 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 495 full false Carrying Your Son Across Haiti Carrying Your Son Across Haiti In this episode we talk about an 8 year old's long road to recovery from a major illness.

]]> In this episode we talk about an 8 year old's long road to recovery from a major illness.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-8045903 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 452 full false An Execution An Execution In this episode, we talk about the difficult subject of mob violence.

]]> In this episode, we talk about the difficult subject of mob violence.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-7983118 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 640 full false The Devil is Eating Him The Devil is Eating Him In this episode we discuss a case of HIV and all the problems that come with it.

]]> In this episode we discuss a case of HIV and all the problems that come with it.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-7899478 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 551 full false Coronavirus in a foreign land Coronavirus in a foreign land On this episode we discuss riding out the coronavirus pandemic in another country.

]]> On this episode we discuss riding out the coronavirus pandemic in another country.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-7742395 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 583 full false Cats and Hospitality Cats and Hospitality On this episode, we talk about the winding road towards getting a cat and what it taught us about Haitian hospitality.

]]> On this episode, we talk about the winding road towards getting a cat and what it taught us about Haitian hospitality.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-7621057 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 553 full false Tackling Birth Control Tackling Birth Control On this episode, we talk about the winding path towards offering birth control in the mountains of Haiti.

]]> On this episode, we talk about the winding path towards offering birth control in the mountains of Haiti.

]]> Tram Jones Buzzsprout-7506193 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 791 full false Let Gate Let Gate Today we talk about how beliefs can intersect with medical care.  We talk about the case of a young child with malnutrition.

]]> Today we talk about how beliefs can intersect with medical care.  We talk about the case of a young child with malnutrition.

]]> Tram Buzzsprout-7383334 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 416 full false Braving the Roads Braving the Roads We talk about traffic, roads and driving in Haiti.

]]> We talk about traffic, roads and driving in Haiti.

]]> Tram Buzzsprout-7383310 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 431 full false A Stupid Death A Stupid Death We discuss the case of a child who died who should still be alive today.

]]> We discuss the case of a child who died who should still be alive today.

]]> Tram Buzzsprout-7383277 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 508 full false