Since 2016, he has worked with Frome Medical Practice in Somerset, UK to develop a new model of primary care combined with compassionate communities, one of the most effective therapeutic tools we have in improving length of life and well-being. The health outcomes of this model have been dramatic, with this being the first intervention that has been effective in reducing population emergency admissions.
Along with Professor Allan Kellehear, Dr. Abel formed Compassionate Communities UK, which he is Director with a mandate to develop the broader rollout of compassionate communities in both primary care and end-of-life care. Projects are underway in multiple areas in the UK, and several international cities.
Dr. Abel is joint author of The Compassion Project, along with the prize-winning novelist Lindsay Clarke. The book describes the background to the Frome Project, its implementation and the wider implications of the application of compassion both in medicine and in society at large.
He has published regularly on models of public health palliative care, is an international keynote speaker, appears in media and runs a podcast, Survival of the Kindest.
He will also be speaking at the Elevate compassion virtual summit. You can register to attend the summit for free here.
SLU Scholarly Works Award (for the book The Crisis of US Hospice Care)
Emerald Literati Award for Excellence (for the article “Putting the ‘Right to Die’ in its Place: Disability Rights and Physician-Assisted Suicide in the Context of US End-of-Life Care”) 2019
Bicentennial Fellowship, Saint Louis University 2017
Graduate Student Essay Prize, University of Chicago Program in Medicine and Religion 2013
Irving K. Zola Prize for Emerging Scholars in Disability Studies, Society for Disability Studies 2011
Hastings Center Report Young Scholar Essay Contest, Hastings Center 2010
Community Work and Service
Board of Directors, Gateway End-of-Life Coalition
Board of Directors, VOYCE (a long-term care ombudsman organization)
Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the power behind knowing who to talk to about your wellness journey. Aaqila shares her COVID story and we discuss a few interesting details about Covid in the media and the impact of vaccinations. We are all about community and wellness on this episode so lets jump right into it.
Introduction
[02:20] In The News- Overview of the Alleged Censorship of Dr. Joseph Mercola ( https://www.mercola.com )
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
In today’s episode, Sheila talks with comedian Kaliph Hassan, host of Kooking with Kaliph and a Dash of Laughter, about his love for comedy, and how he creates laughter through his vocal impressions and cooking style.
Daniel is passionate about helping people deal with what’s going on in their lives. Depending on the setting that means embracing their mortality, coping with hospitalization or maintaining combat readiness.
The guys learn how NOT to smuggle items, Mac welcomes the day he foils a robbery with an expensive axe, and Damon will literally put ketchup on anything. …Anything…
Brown women across the globe are suffering in silence. They are afraid to acknowledge what is going on within their lives, minds and bodies. The rise for communities embracing the experience of being a brown woman has become a necessity for survival. The founders of Brown Women Wellness are stepping up to the plate to heed the calling. With the launch of their new podcast; Well, Honestly- they are aiming to galvanize the voice of brown women globally.
What This Podcast Is About?
Well, Honestly is the weekly deep-dive conversation every woman needs. Led by mother-daughter duo Andretta and Aaqila, no topic is off-limits as they focus on honest, vulnerable and life-changing topics centered around health, wellness and womanhood. These thought leaders want to do more than share their insight on nutrition, herbs and essential oils. Well, Honestly features groundbreaking interviews with prominent industry stakeholders sharing insight into holistic healing and western medicine. Listen to your body and this podcast.
What is the TEA? The first episode entitled “What’s Tea Sis?” lead by Andretta and Aaqila, a mother and daughter duo with different viewpoints but the same goals toward optimal health introduces the audience to the foundation of their podcast. AIming to talk things through with evaluating your health and wellness routines- the pair brings insight from industry leaders while also sharing the stories of women within their community.
Why Is This Topic Important?
Podcasts and safe spaces like this are necessary. Health.com released an article that highlights that
The reason for such a high statistic confirms why podcasts, businesses and communities fostered by women like Andretta and Aaqila of Brown Women Wellness are necessary. The headline suggests that this overwhelming statistic aims at discrimination being the leading factor of hypertension.
Key Take-Aways! After listening to episode one of the Well, Honestly podcast you will want to do a deep dive into better understanding the prominent elements of your wellness. The duo showcases a verbal blueprint to doing a self-diagnosis that outlines how you feel about your health and ways to hold yourself accountable for the work you put into being healthy. They also demonstrate what it is like to talk about what you are going through with someone that can understand and offer insight. This is a critical example being showcased that adds an extra layer of tenderness when you realize that the pair are mother and daughter. Lastly, they break down the need to do the research for yourself to find out how you can better your health beyond the word of mouth ministries and doctors advice you may receive. No one should care more about your health than you. Invest the time, energy and dedication needed to live your best life brown girl. And that’s us being honest!
Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast has been informative & an inspiring resource to create the kind of life you want with your health in mind.
