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S10E2 Beyond the Zero-Sum Myth: How Health Equity Benefits Everyone
Dr. Philip M. Alberti joins host Ashley D. Freeman to explore how we can “hold the line” and defend equity in healthcare—while challenging the false narrative that some communities must lose for…
S10E1 From Clarity to Action: Aligning Values and Health Equity Goals
Ever wonder why “equity” can mean so many different things—and why getting it right matters so much? In this episode, we dive into the power of defining equity clearly and why the words we use shape…
S9E5 The Power of Audacity
What happens when passion meets purpose in the face of injustice? When the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep cracks in our healthcare system, Dr. LaShyra “Lash” Nolen didn’t wait for someone else to fix…
S9E4 An Undeniable Sense of Responsibility
What turns someone into a passionate healthcare advocate? For many, it’s personal experience—facing their own health struggles, losing a loved one, or confronting glaring health inequities. After the…
S9E3 Addressing Complex Care with Camden Coalition
Redefining Care: Kathleen Noonan on Transforming Health Systems In the U.S., our healthcare system often treats problems in isolation—healthcare, housing, education, and more are handled separately,…
S9E2 Every Day You Wake Up, Make an Impact
Transforming Communities, One Day at a Time: Clovia “Ms. Community Clo” Lawrence on Building Health Justice Health justice is more than just a concept—it's a powerful, community-led movement that’s…
S9E1 The Future is Here But Its Benefits Are Not Equally Distributed
Unpacking Health Equity: Advancements in Healthcare and the Gaps for Vulnerable Communities Over the past few decades, healthcare has seen monumental advancements in technology, treatments, and…
S8E5 Patient Navigators: A Lifeline on Your Healthcare Journey
The Power of Patient Navigators: A Lifeline on Your Healthcare Journey A medical diagnosis can be life-altering, thrusting you into a whirlwind of information, treatment options, and a new reality…
S8E4 The Answers are in the Community
Creating Change from the Ground Up: Darryl Jefferson’s Mission for Health Equity in Jackson, Mississippi There’s a special kind of connection when you work to improve the health and well-being of the…
S8E3 A Family United Against Cancer
A Journey of Strength, Faith, and Family: Desiree Nuckols on Her Breast Cancer Story When faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, each person must decide whether to take the journey privately or lean…
S8E2 I'm Their Only Patient
Empowered and Heard: Vanessa Spurlock’s Journey from Cancer Patient to Advocate What if your doctor made you feel like you were their only patient? For Vanessa Spurlock, this was her reality—and it…
S8E1 Three Communities, One Mission
A Journey of Connection: Understanding Shared Decision-Making with Patients, Caregivers, and Providers What does shared decision-making really mean for those living with cancer and chronic diseases?…
S7E4 Hispanic Health is not Homogenous
Understanding Health Through Diversity: Dr. Luisa Borrell on Hispanic and Latino Health Inequities To truly tackle health inequities, we must first understand the unique challenges faced by each…
S7E3 Resilience in the Face of Erasure: Advocacy, Identity and the Future of Native Communities
Resilience in the Face of Erasure: Advocacy, Identity and the Future of Native Communities "There have been so many attempts to erase us, to destroy us, to take our lands. And we are still here,…
S7E2 Inclusive Care: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Health
Walt Whitman once said, "I am large, I contain multitudes," and this quote beautifully reflects the complexity and diversity of our identities. But does our healthcare system truly embrace and…
S7E1 Generations of Advocacy: A Conversation on Healthcare, History, and Healing
Generations of Advocacy: A Conversation on Healthcare, History, and Healing In this powerful seventh season, host Ashley D. Freeman sits down for an intimate, intergenerational conversation with…
S6E6 Building Bridges to Health Equity: A Path Toward Change
Building Bridges to Health Equity: A Path Toward Change What drives someone to dedicate over 20 years to public health and social justice? For Reggie Tucker-Seeley, it’s a deep-rooted commitment to…
S6E5 The Highest Goal of Health Equity is for Us to Be Fully Ourselves
The Power of Being Yourself: Kellan Baker on Health Equity and Personal Well-Being Every experience in life shapes our health—whether it’s the environment we live in, the communities we’re part of,…
S6E4 Partnering by Invitation Only
Building Trust: Navigating Research and Healthcare in Marginalized Communities When it comes to conducting research, how do you foster a genuine, healthy relationship with the communities you’re…
S6E3 Breaking Connections That Lead to Inequities
Unpacking Health Inequities: How Social Determinants Shape Our Health Outcomes The conditions in which we live—safe housing, access to transportation, freedom from violence, access to nutritious…
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Advocates in Action has published 51 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Alternative Health, Health & Fitness.
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