The Healthy Project Podcast is your go-to source for thought-provoking conversations on health equity, public health, and social determinants of health. Hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, each episode explores the intersection of community health, policy, and innovation, offering insights from experts and changemakers who are leading the charge in creating healthier, more equitable communities. Whether you're a healthcare professional, public health advocate, or simply passionate about making a dif ...
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Breaking Down Medical Debt: How It Impacts Under-Resourced Communities & Solutions for Change
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DiscussIn this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis dives deep into the often-overlooked topic of medical debt and how it disproportionately affects under-resourced communities. Corey is joined by Jenifer Bosco, a Senior Attorney at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and co-author of the Model Medical Debt Protection A…
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How Air Pollution Took Ella's Life: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health and Climate Justice
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In this powerful episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, Corey Dion Lewis revisits a heartbreaking yet vital story that shines a light on the devastating impact of air pollution on public health. Inspired by his 2022 interview with Marisol Iglesias-Gonzalez on the health impacts of climate change, Corey shares the story of Ella Roberta Kissi-Debrah…
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Prostate Cancer in Black Men: Health Disparities, Early Detection, and Equity with Kris Bennett of Movember
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis speaks with Kris Bennett, Director of Prostate Cancer Health Equity Initiatives at Movember, about the pressing issue of prostate cancer in Black men. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Kris shares key insights on how early detection, increased awareness, and addre…
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Access Denied: The Real Impact of Healthcare Access on Health Disparities
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis dives deep into the concept of healthcare access and how it drives health disparities. What does it mean to have access to healthcare truly, and how do barriers like cost, location, and cultural competency create massive gaps in health outcomes? We explore the five dimensions of …
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Fighting Childhood Obesity with Coach Melody: Prevention, Nutrition, and Movement
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis is joined by Coach Melody, President and Chief Wellness Strategist at Unwrap U, to discuss one of the most pressing health issues affecting our youth: childhood obesity. They dive deep into the alarming statistics, practical solutions for families, and the importance of physical …
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How Ethical Community Engagement Drives Health Justice
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Join us as we explore ethical community engagement, health justice, and health equity with Dr. Ebony Johnson. In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, we dive into data diversity, community trust, public health, research ethics, policy impact, and the social determinants of health. This conversation, hosted by Corey Lewis, uncovers the chall…
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Corporate Wellness Reimagined: Holistic Approaches to Health Equity
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Paula Bell, aka Ninja P, a seasoned business consultant and wellness advocate, to explore the disconnect between corporate wellness initiatives and true health equity. Paula shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a health and wellness entrepreneur. She of…
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Therapy is Almost Like Dating: Navigating Mental Health in Immigrant Communities
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Thank You to Our Sponsor A special thank you to our My City My Health Presenting Sponsor, UnityPoint Health. To learn more about UnityPoint, visit www.unitypoint.org. In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, we sit down with Kenya Caledon Ceron, a passionate advocate for immigrant rights and mental health services. Kenya shares her powerful …
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Black Maternal Health with Jazzmine Brooks
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Welcome to The Healthy Project Podcast, My City, My Health series. In this insightful episode, guest host Brooklyn Lowry sits down with Jazzmine Brooks, a dedicated certified doula, Black maternal health advocate, and community wellness leader. Jazzmine shares her incredible journey from Southside Chicago to becoming pivotal in Iowa's health commun…
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast's My City, My Health edition, host Brooklyn Lowry sits down with Maria Torres, the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawattamie County Public Health. They discuss the importance of mental health advocacy, the challenges immigrant communities face, and Maria's personal journey and insights. Don't miss th…
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The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health with Dr. Sandra Ford
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Join Corey Dion Lewis in this insightful episode of The Healthy Project Podcast as he talks with Dr. Sandra E. Ford, the former special assistant to the President for public health and science in the White House Domestic Policy Council. She is also the principal author of the White House Action Plan identifying whole-of-government policy actions to…
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Empowering Independent Voting: Bettina Dolinsek on Accessible Ballot Advocacy
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages in a compelling conversation with Bettina Dolinsek, President of the Iowa Council of the United Blind and a passionate advocate for accessible absentee ballot voting. Bettina shares her journey and the significant strides being made to ensure independent and private votin…
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Building Bridges: The Crucial Role of Community Health Workers
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Chrissy Dunplanter, a dedicated Community Health Worker from Carelon Health. Dive into a compelling discussion about the impact of community health workers, the daily challenges they face, and the vital role they play in healthcare. Chrissy shares her journey from …
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Unpacking Gun Safety: Public Health Approaches with Mighty Fine
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Join host Corey Dion Lewis on The Healthy Project Podcast as he welcomes Mighty Fine, MPH, CHES, the Associate Executive Director of Public Health Practice and Policy at the American Public Health Association. In this episode, they explore the intersection of gun safety and public health, discussing innovative strategies to address gun violence thr…
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A Journey from Aircraft Mechanic to Health Equity Champion
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Welcome to another empowering episode of The Healthy Project Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis has a great conversation with Maria Torres, a passionate advocate for health equity and the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawatomie County Public Health. What's Inside This Episode: Maria shares her fascinating journey from aspiring to be…
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Health Through Cultural Humility and Nutrition Security: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Brown, PhD, RDN
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In this compelling episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis welcomes Dr. Alison Brown, a distinguished public health nutrition and health disparities researcher. Dr. Brown shares her extensive insights into the critical intersection of nutrition, cultural humility, and health disparities. Here's what you can expect from this en…
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Vaccines and Health Inequity With Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell
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This episode is sponsored by Iowa Immunizes. To learn more about their initiatives, visit https://www.iowaimmunizes.org/. In this engaging episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with the incredibly dynamic Dr. BCW, hailed as one of the most active figures in healthcare advocacy. Dive into a candid conversation explo…
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Navigating the New Normal: Insights on COVID-19's Present and Future
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This episode is sponsored by Iowa Immunizes. To learn more about their initiatives, visit https://www.iowaimmunizes.org/. In today's episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD, for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of COVID-19 as we step into 2024. Dr. …
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Breaking Health Taboos: Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Prevention
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In this empowering episode of the Healthy Projects Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis is joined by public health advocate and podcast co-host ELG to shed light on a crucial health topic - colorectal cancer. Recorded during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this discussion gets into personal experiences with colonoscopies, the significance of early scr…
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Civic Engagement as a Path to Health Equity
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In this enlightening episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Heather Jones-Brown, a fervent advocate for civic engagement and health equity. Heather, who also works in staff equity at Grinnell College, dives deep into the critical role civic participation plays in shaping health outcomes within communities. From…
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Art, Advocacy, and Healing: Jill Wells on Transforming Lives Through Creativity
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In this enlightening episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Jill Wells, an artist, advocate, and pioneer in combining art with advocacy to create social change. Jill shares her journey from being a substance use counselor to embracing her true calling as a full-time artist and mentor. Discover how she leverages…
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Empowering Healing: A Conversation with Alyson Simmons
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In this insightful episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis engages in a profound conversation with Alyson Simmons, the founder and executive director of the Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center. Alison shares her journey from being a consultant to spearheading an organization dedicated to aiding survivors of violent crime throu…
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Empowering Voices: Quinny Sanchez Lopez on Lived Experiences and Health Equity
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Healthy Project podcast with your host, Corey Dion Lewis. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of health equity and the power of lived experiences with our esteemed guest, Quinny Sanchez Lopez. Quinny is passionate about stakeholder engagement, highlighting the voices of people with lived exper…
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May the Best of Your Today's Be the Worst of Your Tomorrow's: Ben McDougal's Insights on Entrepreneurship
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In this enlightening episode, our host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with the multifaceted entrepreneur, Ben McDougal. Dive into a conversation that bridges the gap between entrepreneurship and public health, highlighting how these worlds intertwine to create impactful change. Short Bio: Ben McDougal is an author, founder, technologist, investor, and …
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Unmasking the Hurt: Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson's Journey of Healing and Empowerment
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In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis interviews Ronnie Cyrus-Jackson about her book 'Unmasking the Hurt' and her journey with mental health. The conversation covers topics such as overcoming trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), building a strong foundation, and approaching conversations about mental health.…
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