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Walk Talk Listen Podcast

Walk Talk Listen Podcast

By: Maurice A. Bloem
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Walk Talk Listen, an attempt to connect people and make this world a bit better by sharing opinions and experiences based on the belief that everyone’s perspective is true albeit partial. It is also an effort to create awareness and to inspire a growing group of listeners to be engaged with the Global Goals (SDGs) and their attainment. A spin-off of the 100 mile walk. #gotheextra100mileCopyright 2020 All rights reserved. Social Sciences
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  • Healing Beyond Medicine with Dennis Cherian - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 245)

    Healing Beyond Medicine with Dennis Cherian - Walk Talk Listen (Episode 245)
    Jul 1 2026
    Healing begins long before medicine is prescribed. In this episode, Dennis Cherian reflects on a remarkable journey from growing up between Singapore, India and Dubai, spending much of his childhood in boarding school, to becoming a physician, missionary doctor, and global health leader. Through deeply personal stories, from treating more than one hundred patients a day in a remote mission hospital to witnessing how trust, faith, and human connection transformed lives, Dennis explains why health is never simply about treating disease. Together we explore resilience, leadership, misinformation, community trust, faith-inspired service, and why true healing requires understanding the whole person rather than only their symptoms. This conversation reminds us that dignity, peace, and relationships are just as essential to health as medicine itself. Dr. Dennis Cherian is Managing Director for Technical Services and Global Practice Head for Health & Nutrition at Corus International. With nearly three decades of experience, he has held leadership positions with Jhpiego, World Vision, Plan International, MCDI, and the New York State Department of Health. His work has spanned Asia and Africa, leading innovations in health systems, nutrition, and community development. Dennis also serves on the Board of the Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network and chairs its Advocacy Advisory Committee. His academic background includes medicine, health management, psychological counseling, and leadership psychology, bringing together science, leadership, and compassion in service of healthier communities. Listener Engagement:
    • Learn more about Dennis Cherian and his work with Corus (website). His Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook.
    • Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter!
    Follow Us:
    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work.
    • Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • You Have Changed My Life with Edwin Maleko – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 244)

    You Have Changed My Life with Edwin Maleko – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 244)
    Jun 24 2026
    Growing up on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by coffee farms, banana trees, faith, family, and a strong sense of community, Edwin Maleko learned early lessons about service, perseverance, and responsibility. In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Edwin reflects on his journey from a curious young boy inspired by his father's work with refugees to becoming Program Manager for Sightsavers Tanzania, where he has spent nearly a decade advancing eye health, disability inclusion, and equitable access to healthcare. Along the way, he shares stories of boarding school life, formative mentors, and the experiences that shaped his commitment to development work. The conversation explores what it means to create lasting change rather than short-term projects. Edwin discusses how Sightsavers works alongside government, communities, health providers, and people with disabilities to strengthen systems, expand access to care, and promote health equity. He shares powerful stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through restored sight and reflects on the importance of locally led development, co-creation, and ensuring that communities themselves shape the solutions that affect their lives. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that meaningful development begins with listening, partnership, and a commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind. Edwin Maleko is Program Manager for Sightsavers Tanzania, where he leads programs focused on eye health, disability inclusion, and inclusive education. With more than 13 years of experience in international development, he has worked across health, education, livelihoods, water and sanitation, and social inclusion. Listener Engagement:
    • Learn more about Edwin Maleko and his work with Sightsavers (website). His Linkedin.
    • Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter!
    Follow Us:
    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work.
    • Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Also You with Anne Drummond – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 243)

    Also You with Anne Drummond – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 243)
    Jun 17 2026
    “Everyone you're looking at is also you.” That James Baldwin-inspired line sits at the heart of this conversation with flutist, composer, educator, and collaborator Anne Drummond. In Episode 243 of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice Bloem speaks with Anne about music, creativity, improvisation, community, and the people who shape our lives. Raised in Seattle by music educators and profoundly influenced by her middle school band director Robert E. Natt, Anne reflects on the experiences that helped form her unique musical voice. The conversation explores her journey from Seattle to New York, her collaborative approach to music-making, and the vibrant creative community she is cultivating through her recording studio and ongoing series of singles. Anne also shares the story behind her song People, inspired by the words and wisdom of James Baldwin. Together, Maurice and Anne discuss listening, learning, hope, neuroscience, creativity, and why music can help us reconnect with ourselves and one another. Topics include: • The influence of mentors and teachers• Finding a unique musical voice• Collaboration and creative community• Music, neuroscience, and learning• Improvisation and navigating uncertainty• James Baldwin and shared humanity• The story behind the song People• Why Anne believes that life itself is improvisation As Anne reminds us, music is more than performance, it is a language, a way of listening, and a way of understanding ourselves through others. Listener Engagement:
    • Learn more about Anne Drummond and her work through her University website, her own website and her social media handles: Instagram.
    • Anne is also on Linkedin.
    • Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter!
    Follow Us:
    • Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work.
    • Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
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    56 mins
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