Podcast
Podcast
Welcome to our PODCAST. We're excited to bring you dynamic speakers and experts as we curate the conversation about Black health and wellness.
Do you understand the real difference between “health,” and “wellness?” As these go hand-in-hand, join Kalon and Calvin as they dive into the minds of health care professionals, community leaders and more to talk about ALL things black and brown health. If talking about your health has ever been intimidating, overwhelming, or just unfamiliar, this show is for you.
Episode 10
“Doulas and Midwives – Developing a Birth Plan”
In this episode of Curated Conversations, Dr. Russell J. Ledet and Renee Branch Canady come together to discuss ways to achieve health equity. Through the important roles of policy and practice, health equity can be achieved within Black communities.
Learn more about their work at graahi.org/summit
Episode 9
“Doulas and Midwives – Developing a Birth Plan”
In today’s episode of Curated Conversations, the Pathways to Healthcare Careers team is introducing a conversation around birth plans and the strategic utilization of doulas and midwives. In Kent County, the majority of our infant and maternal mortality is connected to prenatal care and social determinants, and GRAAHI’s latest initiative introduces Doula certification as a solution to the problem. Our subject matter expert guest is Pastor Denise Kingdom, an advocate for birthing individuals who claims every birthing person deserves a birth plan to ensure their safety and positive experience.
Click for more information about Dr. Denise Kingdom.
Episode 8
“Addressing Mental Health”
Join us on a journey of discussing the realities of mental health with our latest GRAAHI podcast episode, “Addressing Mental Health”
Listen in as we chat with two esteemed guests: Rev. Dr. Charles Hudson III, M. Div: A Grand Rapids native with years of experience in leadership, ministry, and serving in the US Army. Tashuna Hunt, LMSW: The owner and Lead Therapist at Space for Change Therapeutic Services with over 16 years of experience and countless leadership positions.
Episode 7
“Navigating Opioid Awareness”
In this episode, GRAAHI facilitated this candid conversation to discuss the partnership between “Humanity and Science” in an effort to bring awareness to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic. We were joined by two esteemed guests in Grand Rapids: Rachel Jantz, MPH, is an epidemiologist with 10 years experience in public health who brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding opioids and how they affect Kent County. Ellen Atkins, LPN, who serves as a dedicated health educated based in Grand Rapids with over 30 years of nursing experience.
Episode 6
“Restoring the Heart”
Deborah Clanton joins the podcast to highlight American Heart Month. This “must have” conversation covers the importance of protecting yourself from heart disease.
About our Guest:
With over 30 years with the Kent District Court as the Court Administer and City’s first District Court Magistrate she has a long standing background in community work. As a community connector and an advocate for the under-served, Deborah dives into the importance of protecting yourself from heart disease. She also serves as the lead coordinator for GRAAHI’s Restoring Health Program, designed to get seniors active and connected.
Episode 5
“Insurance 101 (Medicaid) with Dr. Darla Bishop – Part 2”
Dr. Darla Bishop joins the podcast to give us the, “must knows” on Medicare in Michigan. Her experience and expertise with public and private healthcare made her the perfect guest to teach us, “Insurance 101.”
Darla Bishop, DrPH, MPH
Darla Bishop currently manages Community Health Programs for AmeriHealth Caritas DC, a Medicaid health plan serving more than 120,000 enrollees in Washington, DC. Before returning to AmeriHealth, Darla led special projects for Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
Episode 4
“Insurance 101 (Medicaid) with Dr. Darla Bishop – Part 1”
Dr. Darla Bishop joins the podcast to give us the, “must knows” on Medicare in Michigan. Her experience and expertise with public and private healthcare made her the perfect guest to teach us, “Insurance 101.”
Darla Bishop, DrPH, MPH
Darla Bishop currently manages Community Health Programs for AmeriHealth Caritas DC, a Medicaid health plan serving more than 120,000 enrollees in Washington, DC. Before returning to AmeriHealth, Darla led special projects for Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
Episode 3
“Legacy of Greatness in the Black Community: Health, Wealth, and Advancement”
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Episode 1
Making genuine connections can be tough, especially when the barriers in front of you seem endless. Your hosts Calvin and Kalon talk through this topic with Samuel Jones as he leads the conversation on what it means to, “Be a Man.” From identity issues, to connection barriers, we jump into how these can affect our young black and brown boys through their adulthood.
Samuel Jones, MA LLPC
Mental Health Therapist, Wisdom Counseling Center
Samuel is trained as a multicultural therapist, engaging in both family systems and cognitive behavioral therapies. For clients dealing with severe traumas and fear based illnesses he uses accelerated resolution therapy and was trained by Laney Rozenweig based programs. Serving at West Michigan’s 1st drop-in center, he brings years of experience working with homeless youth and their families. His work spreads to now working with nonprofits, churches, youth-serving organizations and state agencies. As an entrepreneur by heart and founder of the Wisdom Center Counseling Services, he also supports budding black businesses with consulting and resource support. Connect with him at: Wisdom Counseling Center
Want to join us?
Have a topic you want us to discover? Or want to join our conversation? Drop us a line at podcast@graahi.org.
