Global Volumes

Eudaimonia | Not an emotional state of being, but an intentional state of doing. Living purposely, striving for a life that is fulfilling by design.

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J O Y 

• Understanding what joy means to you
• Experiencing joy in daily living 
• Including nonnegotiable practices that bring you joy 
• Adopting a growth mindset within relationships, new and old
• Understanding values, expectations and boundaries within new and existing relationships, and communicating them
• Developing ruthless self respect and awareness to advocate for yourself when the time comes 

I D E N T I T Y 

• How do you define yourself? Who do you let define you?
• Developing grace with yourself
• People pleasing, perception, and identity 
• Practicing gratitude > control 
• Does how media portrays happiness affect your identity?
• Should I have social media?

S O U L   F O O D

• How food affects the mind 
• Nutritional lessons from Fiber Fueled by Will Bulsiewicz and The Starch Solution by John A. McDougall, Mary McDougall

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“What I strive to be in the person I needed, all those years ago”

Welcome to this episode of Global Volumes where Derrick Dwamena retells stories of persistence, community, and where it has led him to today.

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Tune in to today’s podcast episode for tips on what to consider when deciding on grad school and a program, as well as experiences from an MSc student.

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“Amidst all things, I am more than what my circumstances are really telling me. I am more than what my past is saying about me. I’m more than the mistakes that define me. I’m more than the scars that tell my story.”

In today's episode of Global Volumes. Benjamin Mukumbya shares his profound journey in academia, ambitions for becoming a neurosurgeon, and his insights on the role of mentorship in our lives. 

He also shares his passions, one of which being writing and poetry:

How do you constantly work towards the best version of yourself? What do your long term goals look like on a daily scale?

Whether you are in need of a reset or looking to build from where you already are, join me in today’s sit down chat, part of the Love, Lisa series here on Global Volumes for a conversation about building habits and what it looks like to constantly pursue self-growth.

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In today’s episode of Global Volumes, Lisa interviews Nour Hammad, a 2nd year MSc in Global Health student and Duke University. Within her different educational experiences, she speaks to navigating academic spaces from what brought her to Duke to applying to PhD programs. With a background in nutrition and a drive to be a professor, Nour describes wanting to be an inspriation and like-minded individuals.

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"Everyone has a unique story that is meant to be told. That is who we are created to be, it is in our existence to tell our story that will be a light to the world"  

How are you doing? This episode of Global Volumes, with author Jay Coles as a guest, honestly answers this overlooked question. In that, stems a conversation on well being, seasons changing, and beacons of hope and joy through it all. This wellness check in, if you will, speaks to  navigating emotional health and how writing can provide space to do so.

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"You are incredible. You are building skills and acqiring knowledge in your field and that alone is of high value. Reflect on why you continue to show up to these learning spaces and the people who invest in you, and understand you can be young, still growing, AND worthy."

Why is it that, as young people in seasons and spaces of learning, it is difficult to recognize our own worth? In this first first Love, Lisa episode of Global Volumes I unpack the things we equate to worth, point out key ways to recognize it, and offer a space for self-reflection.

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Welcome to today's episode of Global Volumes, where I am joined by my classmate, roommate and friend Vivien Wambugu. We speak to the fears we carry within our new graduate program, and how we work towards navigating imposter syndrome. From confidence in our own abilities to being surrounded with a great community, we share personal experiences and ways to deconstruct this feeling. 

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Welcome to another episode of Global Volumes. In today's episode I share my experience applying to graduate programs as well as some tips for writing a personal statement. 

What is global health? In this first episode of Global Volumes host Lisa Gachara defines it and applies a global health perspective to various past and present issues. Lisa illustrates how understanding people who are already working in a space precede successful development.