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The Last ZebraNuanced conversations about different walks of life and those who live them Author: Ugo Ezema, MD
The Last Zebra draws its essence from the timeless medical adage: When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras. Coined by Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940s, this maxim reminds us to prioritize common diagnoses over rare and improbable ones. In a medical world often defined by seeking the most likely causes, The Last Zebra podcast takes a different approach. Here we are looking for the common in all of us. The common focuses on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. We hope to showcase the stories of these individuals, highlighting how they infuse their backgrounds, beliefs, and characteristics into their medical practice. By doing so, they add an artistic and personal touch that goes beyond the clinical norms and transforms their work into a deeply profound and meaningful endeavor. Through these stories, The Last Zebra aims to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine "heavy on the ordinary". The stories that deviate from dogma and delve into the exceptional. It seeks to capture the essence of these medical professionals journeys, shedding light on their challenges, triumphs, and the remarkable ways they shape the landscape of healthcare. In each episode, we delve into the non-clinical nuances that define the day-to-day lives of medical professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. This podcast will start and go beyond the clinical, shedding light on the intricate artistry, mosaicism, and diversity in medicine. We explore how every guest crafts their unique personality and characteristics into the very fabric of their practice. These stories not only celebrate individuality but also embody the soul of healthcare. In a world where uniformity is prioritized, The Last Zebra podcast honors the rare and unique elements that medical professionals bring to their work. Together, well discover how these exceptional individuals are shaping the future of healthcare, one personalized interaction at a time. So, come along as Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Psychologist's Mission to Heal Families in the Foster Care System with Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder | #TheLastZebraPod
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
What happens when the system meant to protect our most vulnerable ends up failing them?In this powerful episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder - Clinical Psychologist and expert in infant and early childhood mental health - breaks down the realities of the U.S. foster care system with honesty, clarity, and compassion.He explains how the system’s origins are rooted in racism, separation, and institutional mistrust… and how those roots still shape outcomes for families today. Most parents in foster care aren’t “bad parents,” he reveals - they’re people who were mistreated themselves, carrying trauma, addiction, and generational wounds they were never taught to heal.Dr. Del-Corral Winder shares eye-opening truths, including the staggering fact that infants aged 0–2 make up the highest percentage of children entering foster care in the U.S. Many are taken from the hospital nursery within days of birth. And while the public often imagines teenagers and troubled youth, the reality is far more heartbreaking - and far more preventable.Through his work in psychology, family therapy, and court testimony, Dr. Del-Corral Winder is fighting to change the narrative: healing doesn’t happen by punishing parents, but by understanding the systems that shaped them, restoring compassion, and rebuilding support.He also opens up about the emotional toll of the work, the concept of moral injury in caregivers, and how play, connection, and cultural identity shape a child’s healing - even in the most chaotic circumstances.This is The Last Zebra - real stories, real people, and real purpose.💬 Comment “ZEBRA” if this conversation opened your eyes.🎧 Watch or listen to the FULL episode with Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder on The Last Zebra Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QjxW49xOkSqkP9zQKyRS?si=_94N98AiTYGFD02EgHXZtAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-zebra/id1715958112Captivate: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-last-zebra/▶️ Subscribe for more stories that challenge systems, illuminate humanity, and redefine what healing means:https://www.youtube.com/@UgoEzemaMD?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Follow the Conversation:Dr. Ugo Ezema - https://instagram.com/ugoezemamdThe Last Zebra Pod - https://instagram.com/thelastzebrapod📧 Join the community newsletter:https://linktr.ee/ugoezemamdHosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, The Last Zebra explores the stories at the intersection of medicine, justice, identity, and the human mind - reminding us that healing is not just individual, but systemic.#TheLastZebra, #TheLastZebraPodcast, #DrSebastianDelCorralWinder, #ClinicalPsychologist, #FosterCareSystem, #InfantMentalHealth, #TraumaInformedCare, #GenerationalTrauma, #MoralInjury, #ChildPsychology, #HealthcareHumanity, #SocialJustice, #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment, #MentalHealthAwareness, #PodcastClips, #BeTheZebra
