Aging Fast & Slow

Aging Fast & Slow

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode May 2025

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Join Drs. Sarah Szanton and Deidra Crews from Johns Hopkins as they engage cutting-edge scientists, policy experts, and thought leaders to better understand structural discrimination, resilience, and the impact on aging across the lifecourse. The podcast series features conversations with experts to explore the health disparities caused by structural discrimination and discuss programs and policies that aim to move the health equity needle. Learn More: https://nursing.jhu.edu/agingfastandslow

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Wired for Connection: The Health Impact of Social Ties

May 06, 2025 21m

Social connection is more than a feel-good concept—it’s a cornerstone of community resilience and public health. In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, Dr. Thomas Cudjoe of the Johns Hopkins…

Beyond the Meal: Rethinking Support for Older Adults

Apr 01, 2025 25m

In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, we explore how home- and community-based services—like Meals on Wheels—can enhance the well-being of older adults. Dr. Kali Thomas, AssociateDirector of…

S5E3 The Best of Aging Fast & Slow: A Recap of Powerful Conversations

Dec 18, 2024 22m

Join hosts Drs. Sarah Szanton and Deidra Crews for a special segment as they recap highlights from past episodes on structural resilience. From enlightening dialogues on health equity to inspiring…

S5E2 The Power of Social Connection for Community Well-Being

Oct 01, 2024 21m

Social connection is vital to community well-being. It fosters support, resilience, and a shared sense of belonging that strengthens both individuals and the community as a whole. In this episode of…

S5E1 Taste of it! Lessons learned studying Meals on Wheels and other supports for older adults

Aug 02, 2024 25m

In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, we delve into ways to improve the quality of life of older adults needing home- and community-based services. We are joined by Dr. Kali Thomas, Associate…

S4E5 Resilient Roots: Indigenous Health Equity

May 07, 2024 24m

Join us for this episode of Aging Fast & Slow as we explore the structural resilience of Indigenous Peoples amidst systemic inequities. Dr. Allison Kelliher, Associate Faculty for Indigenous…

S4E4 Policy Pathways to Community Resilience

Apr 02, 2024 28m

Policies are pivotal for shaping the structural resilience of communities, influencing their ability to navigate and overcome adversity. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos,…

S4E3 Building Resilient Communities

Mar 04, 2024 25m

Ongoing research is shedding light on the complex dimensions of structural resilience. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kamila Alexander, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of…

S4E2 Stronger Together: Resilience and Civic Action

Feb 05, 2024 32m

This episode delves into the powerful connection between resilience and civic engagement that enables underserved communities to not just withstand systemic challenges but to emerge stronger. Our…

S4E1 Art, Mutualism, and Structural Resilience

Jan 03, 2024 30m

Grandmothers, coaches, school nurses, barbers — what are the roles of non-traditional community leaders like these and what critical roles can they play in engaging historically divested communities…

S4 Aging Fast & Slow Season 4 Trailer

Dec 15, 2023 1m Trailer

For the past three seasons, we've delved deep into the critical issue of structural racism, shedding light on its complex web of historical, political, and social factors that contribute to its…

S3E5 Measuring the Immeasurable

Dec 04, 2023 25m

The complex aspects of structural racism—encompassing policies, practices, and cultural biases—make it difficult to measure, often requiring innovative methods that account for historical and…

S3E4 Shaping a Fair Health Landscape

Nov 02, 2023 26m

In the realm of addressing health disparities and fostering health equity, the intricacies of socioeconomic factors and their profound influence cannot be understated. In this podcast episode, we…

S3E3 Reshaping Systems of Discrimination

Oct 03, 2023 30m

In this podcast episode, we explore how neighborhoods and the policies that govern those communities can reveal long-standing issues of racism within our society. Our guest, Dr. Odis Johnson, Jr.…

S3E2 Roots of Inequity: Native American Health

Sep 06, 2023 26m

From enduring the consequences of forced displacement and cultural disruption to grappling with inadequate resources and discriminatory policies, Native American communities have faced multifaceted…

S3E1 Navigating Structural Racism's Terrain

Aug 02, 2023 33m

Structural racism has attracted increasing interest as an explanation for racial disparities in health. But structural racism has often been measured using single-indicator proxies such as housing…

S2E5 Unearthing Root Causes of Structural Racism

May 03, 2023 23m

Structural racism is more than private prejudices held by individuals. It is embedded in institutional policies and practices that unfairly minoritize and disadvantage certain groups while…

S2E4 Racism: A Huge Waste of Time

Apr 05, 2023 22m

Time may be a social determinant of health that is influenced by racism across the life course. Unfortunately, time as a social resource is often not considered in most studies of health disparities.…

S2E3 Birthing Racial Health Equality

Mar 01, 2023 26m

Black people have the highest infant mortality rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States. And the disparities are stark. Black pregnant people in the U.S. experience preterm birth at…

S2E2 Measurement Precedes Change

Feb 07, 2023 23m

Structural racism is a core cause of health inequities. Providing evidence of that relationship requires a reliable method to measure structural racism. Frequently, measurements of racism are too…

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