Navigating and Addressing Implicit Bias (Part 2)

Navigating and Addressing Implicit Bias (Part 2)

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Continuing the conversation from part one, Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson rejoin Amy Jin Johnson to explore practical methods for managing and disrupting implicit bias in clinical and daily environments. This episode delves into the crucial distinction between intent and impact, examining how genuine good intentions can still lead to negative consequences in care delivery. The team addresses whether implicit biases can truly be unlearned and outlines concrete strategies healthcare providers can use to recognize and counteract these automatic responses.

The discussion also offers valuable guidance for navigating difficult interpersonal dynamic, providing actionable advice for individuals who find themselves on the receiving end of someone else’s bias. Amy shares key insights on how to maintain control and advocate for oneself even when operating within fixed or challenging environments. Listeners will walk away with a deeper appreciation for how cognitive mechanics work and clear steps toward fostering more inclusive, empathetic HIV care.

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Unpacking Implicit Bias (Part 1)

Unpacking Implicit Bias (Part 1)

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In the first installment of this two-part series on Getting2U, hosts Dante Gennaro and Peta-Gaye Tomlinson take a deep dive into the concept of implicit bias and its significant role in HIV prevention, care, and treatment. They are joined by Amy Jin Johnson, Executive Director of Project Implicit, to demystify how these subconscious thoughts form, why everyone experiences them, and what drove her to pursue this critical field. Together, they unpack how the brain relies on cognitive shortcuts and examine the exact point where these automatic mental pathways transform into harmful real-world impacts.

This conversation moves beyond complex academic jargon to offer an accessible look at everyday psychology, tackling some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding human bias. The discussion explores whether these underlying assumptions can ever serve a practical purpose or if they require constant active management to keep in check. Healthcare professionals tuning in will gain a foundational understanding of their own mental patterns, setting the stage for actionable strategies in part two.

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What to Do When the Perfect Climate Solution Takes Too Long | Jackie Wong, NRDC

What to Do When the Perfect Climate Solution Takes Too Long | Jackie Wong, NRDC

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Right now, humanity puts billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. This has real, negative impacts on environmental and human health. Clean energy and the updated infrastructure that it demands are steps towards a healthier future. If that’s well known, why aren’t we building more?

In this episode of Future in Bloom, Steph sits down with Jackie Wong, Senior Vice President of Climate and Energy at the Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the largest environmental advocacy groups in the country. Together, they talk about why imperfect climate solutions are needed and how policymakers, businesses, and communities can all evaluate the trade-offs that come with them.
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Application Update 2026-2027

Application Update 2026-2027

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At the start of a new application cycle, Hannah and Mark share the annual updates to Yale’s first-year application. Admissions Officer Dara joins to discuss a change in standardized testing policy, the addition of a new “short take” question, and the elimination of a “Why Yale” question. This episode complements previous annual application update episodes and “Essays: The Little Stuff.”

Labels and the Community’s Perspectives

Labels and the Community’s Perspectives

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Rejoining hosts Peta-Gaye Tomlinson and Dante Gennaro, guest Jordan Wynn returns to examine the profound power of terminology in HIV care and community spaces. The episode investigates how language choices, such as shifting from “HIV-positive” to “person living with HIV,” or replacing terms like “clean” with “negative”, fundamentally shape social perceptions and clinical interactions. The hosts and guest explore how labels operate within LGBTQ+ spaces, analyzing how terms like “undetectable,” “poz,” or “PrEP user” influence interpersonal relationships, dating dynamics, and community inclusion.

The dialogue balances the fine line between labels serving as empowering identity markers versus tools of reduction that simplify individuals down to a medical diagnosis. Furthermore, the episode highlights notable generational shifts, comparing how Gen Z, Millennials, and older adults navigate HIV-related vocabulary differently. Listeners will come away with a stronger commitment to person-first language and concrete strategies for reframing everyday clinical conversations to avoid harmful assumptions.

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