#29 - Giving a voice to the people of Myanmar | Joah McGee

What this episode covers

<p>In this episode, we spoke with Joah, host of the <em>Insight Myanmar</em> podcast and founder of <em>Better Burma</em>, a humanitarian organization supporting the people of Myanmar under military rule.</p><p>Joah shared how his first visit to Myanmar in 2003 as a Vipassana meditator sparked his passion for the country’s spiritual traditions, inspiring him to create Insight Myanmar, a platform for Burmese monks, meditators, and activists. Originally focused on Buddhism, <em>Insight Myanmar</em> expanded after the 2021 coup to amplify stories of resistance and hope.</p><p>We also listened to excerpts from his podcast, offering intimate glimpses into life under dictatorship—marked by fear but also resilience and hope. Joah highlighted how storytelling fosters connection, turning his podcast into a vital space for unheard voices and global solidarity.</p><p>We invite you to tune in to hear Joah’s story for yourselves and to discover more about the wonderful work he does in support of our Burmese brothers and sisters. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored and published by:</strong></p><p>📰 <a href="https://katoikos.world/">⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠</a> 📰</p><p>🏛️ <a href="https://www.foggs.org/">⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠</a>🏛️ </p><p><br></p><p><em>The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.</em></p>