13 episodes

Access to cleanliness is a human right, but for those living on the streets, it’s never that simple. Daily hygiene is not only an ongoing challenge for people experiencing homelessness, but a major roadblock to the things we take for granted like social acceptance, health, access to the job market, mental wellbeing, and more.
The feeling of cleanliness goes beyond just a physical feeling. It can bring people joy, hope, strength, and a sense of dignity they may have lost along the way.

Join us as we pull back the curtain on the intricacies around homelessness and cleanliness. We’ll break down biases, come to new understandings about, and share intimate stories from our unhoused communities. On The Right To Shower, we talk to NGO and business leaders, politicians, experts, and our unhoused neighbors and friends, in order to understand the change even a single shower can make in someone’s life.

The Right to Shower The Right To Shower

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Access to cleanliness is a human right, but for those living on the streets, it’s never that simple. Daily hygiene is not only an ongoing challenge for people experiencing homelessness, but a major roadblock to the things we take for granted like social acceptance, health, access to the job market, mental wellbeing, and more.
The feeling of cleanliness goes beyond just a physical feeling. It can bring people joy, hope, strength, and a sense of dignity they may have lost along the way.

Join us as we pull back the curtain on the intricacies around homelessness and cleanliness. We’ll break down biases, come to new understandings about, and share intimate stories from our unhoused communities. On The Right To Shower, we talk to NGO and business leaders, politicians, experts, and our unhoused neighbors and friends, in order to understand the change even a single shower can make in someone’s life.

    Providing Cleanliness Today, Tomorrow, And For The Future

    Providing Cleanliness Today, Tomorrow, And For The Future

    Darius Baxter is joined by Colton Coty and Amber Wise of Lava Mae X to wrap up the discussion on the Right To Shower.

    • 35 min
    Providing Resources for Young People on the Street

    Providing Resources for Young People on the Street

    County Supervisor for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Das Williams, is here to talk about the effects of homelessness on children.

    • 30 min
    Health and Hygiene to Those Who Need It

    Health and Hygiene to Those Who Need It

    John El-Maraghy shares the work ARM is doing for people experiencing homelessness and how rising summer temperatures affect those without shelter.

    • 31 min
    Homes Cure Homelessness

    Homes Cure Homelessness

    John Maceri discusses how domestic violence contributes to homelessness and the importance of affordable, permanent housing for all.

    • 37 min
    Answering Your Questions

    Answering Your Questions

    Host Darius Baxter answers listener questions, like how individuals become unhoused, what universal housing might look like, and how you can help.

    • 39 min
    How Every Individual Can Have an Impact with Andrew Zimmern

    How Every Individual Can Have an Impact with Andrew Zimmern

    Chef Andrew Zimmern shares his story and discusses the role of community in helping those experiencing homelessness.

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

mosaicrouxstir ,

Not just the homeless

Very good excellent. On this day 4 years ago a father died and left everything to his son due to dementia. He forgot how to swallow. His only child was and is my husband.At the time we didn’t know the havoc it could wreak to have a trust fund control every cent and movement of your lives. Now we do.

flerntina ,

Must Listen if you care about social issues

Love the brand/pod and the insight they bring to the complex issue of homelessness.

Harrie.B ,

Love this!

I am a big fan of the brand and can’t wait to listen to this pod.

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