The Health Disparities Podcast

The Health Disparities Podcast

Movement is Life, Inc

Episodes 201
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (40)
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
95%
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feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

The Health Disparities Podcast is the world’s leading health equity discussion forum and is a program of Movement is Life. This podcast features thought leaders in the world of equitable health, and highlights health disparities, social determinants of health and community-led solutions.

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Recent Episodes

The Path to Health Runs Through Place with Danielle Lewinski

May 27, 2026 32m

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Michael Randall talks with Danielle Lewinski, Chief Program Officer at the Center for Community Progress, about how vacant properties,…

Health Begins in Community with Dexter Sullivan

May 13, 2026 34m

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Ber‑Henda Williams sits down with Dexter Sullivan—global strategist, community builder, and CEO of the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition.…

The Cost of Not Being Heard: Clinical Dismissal and the Push for Change

Apr 29, 2026 43m

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, Dr. Mary O’Connor speaks with Stephanie A. Wynn—author, Crohn’s survivor, and founder of The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation. Stephanie shares her…

Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society

Apr 15, 2026 34m

In this rewind episode, we explore the concept of weathering — the cumulative, biological toll that chronic stress from living in an unjust society can have on people from marginalized communities.…

Changing Lives Through Compassionate Care

Apr 01, 2026 35m

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Joyce Knestrick sits down with Mia L. Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Agape Family Health, a community‑rooted health system serving…

Turning Lived Experience Into Better Care: The FoXX Health Story

Mar 18, 2026 27m

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Desiree Clemons talks with Maria Haugen, Founder and CEO of FoXX Health. After experiencing months of dismissed symptoms, delayed testing, and…

Bridging the Gap to Specialty Care: The WeCareJax Model with Angela Strain

Mar 04, 2026 36m

In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Dr. Mary O’Connor talks with Angela Strain, Executive Director of We Care Jax. For over 30 years, this organization has connected uninsured and…

Strengthening Communities from Within: Equity, Wellness, and Collective Action with Dr. A and ReGina

Feb 18, 2026 37m

What does real community‑centered health equity look like, and what does it take to sustain it? In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Jerail Fennell sits down with two powerful…

Equity Under Pressure: Policy, Philanthropy, and the Path Forward with Dr. Giridhar Mallya

Feb 04, 2026 30m

How do we protect and advance health equity in a rapidly changing political and legal landscape? In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Christin Zollicoffer sits down with Dr.…

How Movement Helped Me Reclaim My Life, Purpose, and Power with Grace Moore

Jan 21, 2026 40m Transcript

What does it take to rise after life tells you “you can’t”? In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, we sit down with Grace Moore—Financial Empowerment Specialist, Founder, Speaker, and…

From Burnout to Balance: Reimagining Wellness with Tyneka Pack

Jan 07, 2026 30m Transcript

What does it really take for women to break free from burnout and reclaim their health, confidence, and power? In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, we sit down with fitness entrepreneur…

Addressing Mental Health Disparities by Disrupting Traditional Care Models

Dec 22, 2025 43m

Mental health is an important part of our overall health, but many people confront barriers that keep them from accessing the mental health care they need. A program in Boston aims to  address mental…

What does it take to build trust with the communities you serve? A conversation with Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola

Dec 10, 2025 34m Transcript

When it comes to addressing health disparities, it’s critically important that healthcare providers and researchers take a proactive approach to building trust with the communities we aim to…

What addressing gang violence can teach us about public health and inclusion, with Father Gregory Boyle

Nov 26, 2025 27m Transcript

In the late-1980s, Father Gregory Boyle witnessed the devastating  impact of gang violence in his community during the so-called Decade of  Death that peaked at 1,000 gang-related  killings in 1992…

Why a Multi-Pronged Approach Is Needed to Advance Health Equity

Nov 12, 2025 21m Transcript

There’s no single fix to closing gaps in health care outcomes, says Dr. Maureen Bell, physician director of community impact at Vituity, where she leads efforts to identify and eliminate health…

Move early, move often: A conversation with Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew on movement as medicine

Oct 29, 2025 33m Transcript

When orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew looks at a knee X-ray, she’s not just checking for arthritis or bone alignment. She’s studying shades of muscle and fat — clues to a patient’s strength,…

Medicine that meets people where they are: A conversation with Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide

Oct 15, 2025 41m Transcript

What would it take for health care providers to truly meet people where they are – and go beyond the 15-minute visit? Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide is a physician who blends deep clinical expertise with…

Reckoning with Racism in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Uché Blackstock on Health Equity and Systemic Change

Oct 01, 2025 33m Transcript

Systemic racism continues to shape medical education, clinical practice and patient outcomes. It’s a topic near and dear to Dr. Uché Blackstock—physician, health equity advocate, and New York Times…

Trusted voices: Confronting health misinformation in marginalized communities

Sep 17, 2025 32m Transcript

Health misinformation is a growing challenge, as social media has become a primary source of information for many people, and influential voices are casting doubt on established medical…

How inequality kills: ‘The Death Gap’ author Dr. David Ansell on why equal care is vital to addressing health disparities

Sep 03, 2025 44m Transcript

There are numerous social and structural vectors for disease that are not often discussed in medical school. So, Dr. David Ansell says he had a lot to learn once he became a physician. Ansell, author…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Health Disparities Podcast have?

The Health Disparities Podcast has published 201 episodes since October 2019, covering topics in Business, Health & Fitness.

Is The Health Disparities Podcast still active?

The Health Disparities Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 34m.

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