The Thought Broadcast
The Thought Broadcast primarily aims to demystify the Scholarly Project and humanise research by sharing the trainee experience. We will focus on some of the stories behind successful projects, including how the authors came up with ideas and transformed these into published research. Additionally, to complement the podcast series and better support trainees, we will hear from consultant psychiatrists who are experienced in publishing and research, and in supervising and examining the Scholarly Project.
As The Thought Broadcast develops, we hope to expand the podcast to discuss a wide range of research-related content with other trainees and early career psychiatrists. We hope that The Thought Broadcast can be an interactive experience with trainees from across Australia and New Zealand getting involved, and shaping the podcast in the direction that will benefit them the most.
The Thought Broadcast
Truth telling and voices of justice - personal reflections by Dr Mark Lawrence
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In this episode, Australasian Psychiatry's Trainee Editor Dr Ed Miller of the Thought Broadcast interviews Dr Mark Lawrence who shares his personal experiences of racism and challenges growing up as a Māori in New Zealand. He discusses the impact of colonization on indigenous communities and the need for open conversations about racism. Mark also highlights the importance of addressing racism within the medical profession and the need for cultural sensitivity and understanding in psychiatric practice. He encourages everyone to be part of the solution and improve the system for all. Overall, Mark's story emphasizes the power of resilience, identity, and the importance of being present in the journey towards equity and justice.
Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum vote, and discussions do not take into account the results from this vote.
Mark (Nō Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, me NgāPuhi) has tribal connections to Taitokerau (Northland) is a general adult psychiatrist working in public health services in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, New Zealand. He is a recipient of the Henry Rongomau Bennett Memorial Scholarship and proudly received the PirikaTaonga in 2022, Ōwhata Marae (Rotorua) acknowledging our founding kaumātua, Mr Arama Pirika. Mark holds academic positions with the University of Auckland and Otago schools of medicine. He has teaching and research interests within Māori mental health. He is currently a director on the RANZCP board and senior medical specialist Union (ASMS)
Definitions:
Whakapapa - lineage or heritage to a region or lands and the most important for Māori connection to their tribes (iwi), subtribe (hapū) and whānau (family). Literally means the layers of generations.
Pirika Taonga - is a college award named after New Zealand first college Elder (Kaumātua) Arama Pirika - literally the Pirika Treasure
Tangata whenua - people of the land, meaning locals/tribes/sub tribes. As opposed to tangata tiriti - people who come after the tiriti (treaty) was signed 1840 - effectively Pākehā or Tauiwi (foreigners and their descendants).
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