• You May Have 99 Problems, But Culture Doesn't Have To be One
    Feb 28 2026

    In this podcast episode, Professor Burlingame breaks down why culture is only a problem for you if you don't understand what it is and if you don't understand the importance of culture to you as a human being

    This podcast is a must for anyone looking for personal development inspiration through an anthropology lens.

    (9 minutes and 18 seconds)


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  • The Medical Anthropology Series: How Did Pre-Columbian Native Americans Season Their Food?
    Jan 31 2026

    In this podcast episode, Professor Burlingame discusses some of the ways that the indigenous peoples of the Americas seasoned their foods before 1492. This is an ethnobotanical and medical anthropology discussion of this topic that is for anyone looking to be inspired to deepen their understanding of humanity.

    (13 minutes and 52 seconds)

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  • The Medical Anthropology Series: Is it Ethnobotany Or Is It Folk Medicine?
    Dec 31 2025

    In this podcast episode, Professor Burlingame illuminates the differences, and similarities, between ethnobotany and folk medicine. This podcast is a must for anyone looking to be inspired by a deeper understanding of how and why humans use plants for health and healing.

    (10 minutes and 08 seconds)


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    Ohnuki-Tierney, Emiko. Illness and Culture in Contemporary Japan.

    Walrath, Dana. Aliceheimer's: Alzheimers Through the Looking Glass.

    Lee, Richard B. The Dobé Ju/'hoansi

    Medicinal Plants Recommended by the World Health Organization: DNA Barcode Identification Associated with Chemical Analyses Guarantees Their Quality by Palhares et.al

    WHO Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine 2010

    WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants

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  • The Medical Anthropology Series: A Taste of Ethnobotany
    Dec 30 2025

    In this podcast, Professor Burlingame teaches you about ethnobotany through a medical anthropology focus on medicinal plants. Use the knowledge you gain in this episode to positively inspire you on your health and wellness journey.

    (8 minutes and 45 seconds)

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  • Indigenous Healing
    Jul 25 2020

    (Originally aired on February 29, 2019)  In this podcast, Professor Burlingame invites listeners to learn how culture affects disease, medicine and healing in human cultures using medical anthropology information from Bali — the site of the yearly Anthropology Retreat.  The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how differences in culture, history and geographical location can greatly affect how each and every one of us experiences infectious disease.  Learning more about the cultural factors involved in disease, medicine and healing provides each listener with an opportunity to take a leadership role in partnership with medical professionals in their own health and wellbeing.

    (7 minutes and 44 seconds)


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