Exploring the hidden connections between global disease and systemic divides on race and class with Dr. Edna Bonhomme, Ph.D. [Episode 151]

Dr. Edna Bonhomme, Phd speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book "A History of the World in Six Plagues." Dr. Bonhomme discusses the history, the nuance, and difficulties that occur when a pandemic ravages an area. In particular, Dr. Bonhomme dives into six case studies including cholera, HIV/AIDS, the Spanish Flu, sleeping sickness, Ebola, and COVID-19. If you are curious about how power, status, language, narrative, economics, local laws, and health policies effect people during a pandemic--this episode is for you. Dr. Edna Bonhomme author of A History of the World in Six Plagues https://www.ednabonhomme.com https://x.com/jacobinoire https://bonhomme.substack.com/ Dr. Edna Bonhomme is a Berlin-based historian of science, writer, journalist, and multimedia artist whose work explores health, epidemics, and illness narratives. She holds a Ph.D. in the History of Science from Princeton University, an M.P.H. from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Biology from Reed College. Her writing has appeared in *The Atlantic*, *The Guardian*, *Frieze Magazine*, and *The Washington Post*. She is also a contributing writer for *Frieze Magazine* and co-editor of the anthology *After Sex*, which addresses reproductive justice. Her forthcoming book, *A History of the World in Six Plagues*, continues her exploration of health and society. Dr. Bonhomme’s research and creative work have been featured internationally, including her dissertation on epidemics in North Africa and multimedia art installations at venues like Haus der Kulturen der Welt. She co-hosts the radio show *As We See It* with Refuge Worldwide and teaches on topics such as race, global medicine, and pandemics at institutions like Bard College Berlin. Born in Miami to working-class parents, she remains committed to critical storytelling and collective power, engaging audiences through her Substack newsletter *Mobile Fragments*. Get involved with the National Violence Prevention Hotline: 501(c)(3) DonateShare with your networkWrite your congresspersonSign our Petition Preview an Online Video Course for the Parents of Young Adults (Parenting Issues)Unique and low cost learning opportunities through Shion Consulting Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, an Approved EMDRIA Consultant , host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, Counseling Supervisor, and Meditation Teacher. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Paul has been quoted in the Washington Post, NBC News, Wired Magazine, and Counseling Today. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433. If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting a weekly online group. For details, click here. For general behavioral and mental health consulting for you or your organization. Follow Health for Life Counseling- Grand Rapids: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube ”Alright" from the forthcoming album Mystic by PAWL (Spotify) "Living In Wartime" from Purple Heart by Michael Callen (Spotify) "The 1919 Influenza Blues" from Blues with a Message by Essie Jenkins (Spotify)