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Public Health JoyS4 EP 7: Collaboration in Action: The Power of Community-Led Research with Andrea MantsiosHow do structural inequalities shape public health and how can research be reimagined to dismantle them? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Andrea Mantsios, Founder and Principal Consultant of Public Health Innovation in Action (PHIA), a consultancy committed to centering community voices in health research and interventions. As a passionate public health researcher, Andrea joins us today as we dive into the power of community-led research, how shifting public health work from academic institutions to grassroots settings drives meaningful change, and why centering lived experience is essential to advancing health equity. 2025-05-0232 min
Public Health JoyS4 EP 6: Advocating for Four-Dimensional Health with Dr. Jacob KendallWhat if we redefined healthcare beyond just doctor’s visits and medication? In this episode of The Public Health Joy Podcast, Dr. Joyee Washington welcomes Dr. Jacob Kendall, a passionate advocate for people with chronic illness, chronic pain, and disabilities. Having undergone two open-heart surgeries and served as a caregiver for loved ones with heart disease, Dr. Kendall brings a deeply personal perspective to this conversation. He introduces his "four-dimensional health" framework, highlighting how health is not just medical but also social, financial, and systemic. He also explores the ch...2025-04-1836 min
Public Health JoyS4 EP 5 : Joy and Workplace Wellbeing with Jennice ChewlinWorkplace culture has changed drastically (especially since the pandemic), and employers can no longer afford to put the well-being of their employees on the back burner. Today on the Public Health Joy Podcast, Jennice Chewlin, founder of Chewlin Group, joins us to discuss workplace well-being and how to find joy in ordinary moments in your career. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Jennice’s career, what her organization does to help nourish work environments, the issues with the ‘old’ way of working, what we can learn from it, and what joy in the workplace means to...2025-04-0438 min
Public Health JoyS4 Ep 4: The Art of Quantitative Data in a Human-Centered Approach to Data Equity with Heather KrauseIn a world that is so preoccupied with assigning blame instead of looking inward, quantitative data provides a fact-focused reprieve, especially when paired with a human-centered approach to data equity. Today, we are joined by Heather Krause, a cross-sector thought leader and speaker on data equity issues with a cutting-edge approach to project design, data collection analysis, reporting, and visualization. As its founder, Heather begins by detailing the work of We All Count before explaining why quantitative data cannot be ignored no matter what circumstance. We learn about the burdens of responsibility of how...2025-03-2140 min
Public Health JoyS4 Ep 3: Transforming Alzheimer’s Care with Dr. Herb Caldwell and The Mama Joe ProjectA loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis brings life-altering challenges not only for the individual but for the entire family. In this heartfelt episode of The Public Health Joy Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Herb Caldwell, who opens up about the deeply personal journey that led him to create the Mama Joe Project, a groundbreaking initiative named after his late mother, who inspired his mission to support families facing Alzheimer's and dementia. The Mama Joe Project is a community-centered initiative focused on raising awareness and reducing health disparities. With over two decades in high...2025-03-0739 min
Public Health JoyS4 E2 - Language, Translation, and Cultural Connection with Dr. Joyce SeniorLanguage is more than just words; it’s a powerful tool for connection and understanding, especially in public health. Today, Dr. Joyce Senior, founder of Dr. J. Senior Consulting, LLC, and co-founder of My Hair My Health PDX, joins us to discuss how translation and cultural competency can bridge gaps between healthcare providers and communities. With her bilingual upbringing in Costa Rica, Dr. Senior has dedicated her career to ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities are heard and understood. In our conversation, she describes how she started her business, the ways it’s help...2025-02-2133 min
Public Health JoyS4 EP 1 - Our Seeds Have Been Planted: Moving Forward in the Public Health Profession in 2025 and BeyondWhat if public health could be approached from a place of abundance instead of scarcity? In this episode of The Public Health Joy Podcast, Dr. Joyee reflects on the journey to 2025 and sets the stage for a year of abundance, resilience, and growth.
Broadcasting from her personal “war room,” she explores the lessons learned from challenges and the power of shifting perspectives toward joy and hope in public health. She dives deep into the significance of finding purpose when facing challenges, nurturing seeds of growth, and preparing for both the trials and triumphs ahead.
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Public Health JoyS3 EP24 - Bracing for 2025: Organizing, Mobilizing, and Strategizing for the FuturWith the uncertainty that lies ahead with the change in administration, our time is now! As public health soldiers, it’s time to prepare ourselves to thrive, and that starts with coming together.
We need to unite to organize, mobilize, and strategize for whatever 2025 may bring. Join Dr. Joyee as she shares details about the upcoming Bracing for 2025: A Virtual Summit for Public Health Consultants and Entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, she reflects on her word for 2024: exponential growth, and unpacks a pivotal moment following the 2024 presidential election that inspired the creation of this summ...2024-12-2030 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 23- The Power of Our Crown: Building Community, Health, and Joy Through Our HairWhat is the connection between Black hair, self-esteem, and mental health? In this episode, we welcome Ameka Coleman, the visionary founder and CEO of Strands of Faith, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how hair can be a source of empowerment.
Strands of Faith is a clean beauty brand dedicated to nourishing and revitalizing textured hair with cruelty-free, non-toxic, moisture-rich ingredients. In our conversation, Ameka shares how she transitioned from being a researcher in the oncology lab to building a brand that reflects her commitment to creating high-quality hair care products for underrepresented communities. 2024-12-0636 min
Public Health JoyS3 EP22: Health Equity in ActionAcross America, there are persistent health inequities that impact communities in ways you might not expect. Joining us to discuss health equity in action is leading health equity champion, Dr. Jovonni Spinner.
In this conversation, you’ll hear all about our guest’s phenomenal career, what made her want to get into public health, why she loves working on improving health equity, and more! We delve into the importance of recognizing a community’s value and lived experience above your own textbook knowledge before touching on how acknowledging your privilege can help you take health...2024-11-1540 min
Worth the WeightEp. 68 From 80lb Weight Loss to Public Health Advocate: Dr. Joyee Washington’s Inspiring JourneyIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joyee Washington, a remarkable public health advocate whose personal transformation from struggling with weight to losing 80 pounds has fueled her passion for community health. Dr. Joyee shares her inspiring story, the challenges she faced along the way, and how her journey has shaped her mission to empower others.
Dr. Joyee Washington is a Community-Engaged Research Consultant from Jackson, Mississippi. In 2020, she founded Joyee Washington Consulting to transform public health research into impactful solutions. She collaborates with community-based organizations and hosts The Public Health Joy Podcast, fostering honest conversations about...2024-11-1350 min
Public Health JoyS3 EP 21 - Moving Upstream: Transforming Communities and Systems in Public HealthAre we truly addressing the root causes of public health challenges, or are we merely reacting to the symptoms? How can we shift our approach to create lasting, impactful change? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dorothy Cilenti, Founder and CEO of Health Ascent Associates, LLC, and a seasoned public health professional with over 20 years of experience in local and state health agencies in North Carolina.
Dr. Cilenti brings a wealth of knowledge from her work in improving public health systems, particularly in maternal and child health. In our conversation, we delve...2024-11-0135 min
Public Health JoyS3 EP20: Public Health, Politics, and the Power of PeopleWhen we realize that democracy truly places power in the hands of the, so many people’s lives will change. Today Garrison McMurtrey joins us to discuss politics, policies, and politicians. He is currently the District Director for the office of US Congresswoman, Angie Craig.
Garrison has had an extensive career from working on the Public Affairs team at Target, to being an Outreach Director for Senator Amy Klobuchar, and now he is a candidate for Ramsey County Commissioner in Minnesota. Dr. Washington wanted to have Garrison on the podcast because public health and po...2024-10-1838 min
Public Health JoyS3 EP19: Protect Your Coin - Navigating Personal Finances as a Public Health Researcher & EntrepreneurAre you ready to tackle your finances with confidence and clarity? In today’s episode, Dr. Jennifer Edwards, a seasoned Financial & Retirement Consultant at Savvy Financial Wellness, joins us to demystify the path to financial stability. Dr. Edwards, a fourth-generation business owner and third-generation financial professional, specializes in helping energetic working women and moms design a flexible and funded retirement. With her experience managing multi-million dollar grants in public health, she offers valuable insights into balancing financial planning with a demanding career. In our conversation, we dive into the essential strategies for effective retirement planning, from understanding employer benefits, li...2024-10-0437 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 18: Seeking Abundance in Public HealthIn this episode of the Public Health Joy podcast, host Dr. Joyee Washington shares how her first international trip to Mexico gave her a new perspective on abundance
in public health. After feeling burnt out from running her public health business full-time, Dr. Joyee's "spirit" told her she needed a vacation. Despite never having traveled internationally before, she decided to take a trip to Mexico, which ended up being a transformative experience.
Witnessing the beauty and abundance of Mexico made Dr. Joyee realize that public health is often too focused on problems and deficits...2024-09-2025 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 17: Rethinking Research- Making Order Out of ChaosPublic health and epidemiology are constantly changing, albeit slowly. One thing that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later is the importance of research, the need to reexamine what it is, and how we approach it in this modern world.
Today, we are joined by Mary Carney, a consultant specializing in research, data analysis, and communications services to help non-profits achieve their goals. We begin with how Dr. Joyee and Mary met as members of WE Public Health, a women’s leadership platform that partners with people and organizations who are unflinching in th...2024-09-0634 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep16: "If you don't vote, you don't count:” Civic Engagement, Democracy, and Public HealthYour vote might not bring immediate change, but it is crucial as it contributes to the possibility of a better future. Joining us in conversation today is Dr. Jeanine Abrams-McLean, the President of Fair Count, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a goal of building continued civic participation and ensuring that every person in Georgia and America is counted in a fair and accurate census.
Jeanine details the work being done at Fair Count and what her role entails before deeply examining the complicated relationship between democracy, civic engagement, and public health. We learn about...2024-08-1634 min
Public Health EntrepreneursCommunity Engaged Research, With Joyee Washington, Phd, MPHDr. Joyee Washington, a community engaged research consultant and entrepreneur, joins Dr. Huntley on the Public Health Entrepreneurs Podcast. Dr. Joyee shares her journey from the hard sciences to public health and how she became passionate about community engaged research. She discusses the importance of bridging the gap between research and the community, and how her business, Joyee Washington Consulting LLC, helps organizations implement community engaged research strategies. In this conversation, Dr. Joyee discusses the benefits and challenges of being an entrepreneur in the public health field. She highlights the freedom and flexibility that comes with entrepreneurship, a...2024-08-1536 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep15 - Data is more than numbers, it’s about equityData is the foundation on which public health is built. Without data, there is no public health. As such, it becomes the responsibility of all those interested in public health to ensure – like all other public health aspects – that data is approached from a place of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On today’s show, we welcome the Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Chilombo Consulting, Vanessa Da Costa, who is here to speak on the importance of data equity from her experience running a human and data equity consulting company.
We d...2024-08-0242 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep14: The Struggle of Navigating the Public Health Workforce as A Black ProfessionalLet's be real, it's a struggle being a Black professional in the public health workforce, am I right? We've been resilient our whole lives, what we need is rest, periodt!
It is no secret that historically marginalized Americans face obstacles in many areas of society, especially in the workforce. However, our experience, culture, and heritage as Black professionals continue to build strength and character by utilizing the lessons we have learned to share with others. We can channel difficult setbacks to assist us in not only making a mark for ourselves in the professional...2024-07-1936 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 13: From Powerless to Powerful - Shifting the Power Dynamic in Public HealthPublic health researchers and professionals often adopt a top-down approach that assumes that education, resources, or "expert" assistance can empower communities. The truth is communities already have all the power they need. True empowerment requires collaboration to jointly increase control over the factors affecting the lives and well-being of community members.
To discuss shifting power dynamics and rethinking who holds power in our communities, we are joined by Chinonye "Chi Chi" Egbulem, a seasoned social impact consultant and public health social worker with over a decade of experience. Combining her love for art, politics, a...2024-07-0541 min
Public Health Epidemiology ConversationsAlzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health, Conversations With Communities Dr. Huntley shares the roundtable discussion about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health. We are grateful to be joined by Community Research Specialist, Judeline Casimir, MPH, and Community-Engaged Research Consultant, Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH. To begin, Dr. Huntley and her guests each detail how they are driving Alzheimer’s and brain health conversations in the communities they serve. Then, we explore the importance of including caregivers in the conversation before learning about the Mama Joe Project. We also discuss the value of keen observation and proactivity amidst initial warning signs, and the need for country-wide improvement on the...2024-07-0228 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep12: Research with Dignity - Putting People First Through Community-EngagementResearchers can often be disconnected from reality, but preserving the dignity of your community members is paramount to a people-first research process.
Dr. Rodney Washington is a retired Associate Professor of Early Education and Population Health Science and currently owns Consulting Plus, a health and educational consulting foundation improving health and educational outcomes for communities experiencing high-poverty.
During this episode, he joins us to share his insights on building relationships by applying cultural sensitivity and serving the community while conducting research. More specifically, we speak about his experiences in...2024-06-2131 min
Public Health JoyS3 EP 11 - The Human Element: The Evolution of Public Health Research and EvaluationToday on The Public Health Joy Podcast, we speak to Dr. Mary Davis, Lead Evaluation Specialist at Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance, about the importance of the human element in the evolution of public health research and evaluation.
Dr. Davis has extensive experience with all aspects of public health applied research and evaluation and has provided evaluation capacity-building assistance to a variety of organizations. In this episode, she joins us to reflect on how the mindset and language in applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance training have changed since she...2024-06-0737 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 10: Creating Community-Engaged Solutions as a Public Health EntrepreneurWelcome back to your safe space for having honest conversations about what it takes to transform public health research into life-changing solutions for communities. Being an entrepreneur in public health requires a certain drive, a specific skill set, and a well-grounded understanding of what it means to engage communities in order to elevate them. Dr. Charlotte Huntley has all of the above, and as Dr. Washington’s mentor in public health, she joins us today to share her thoughts on the importance of creating specific solutions that revolve around a community and its people.
Dr...2024-05-1740 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 9: Planning Your Processes-Organization for Community-Engaged Research SuccessAs Benjamin Franklin once said: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Preparation is such an important piece of Public Health work and during this episode, we are joined by a passionate professional supporting entrepreneurs through planning and organizational support.
Chelsea Yvanda is the Public Health Virtual Assistant. After completing her Master of Public Health and working in the space for a decade, she recognized the need for administrative and operational support for those in a similar field. Today, she brings her knack for organization and her innovative approach to making life...2024-05-0333 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 8: Righteousness in Public Health ResearchJoin Dr. Joyee for a thought-provoking conversation on the role of righteousness in public health research.
In this episode, she delves into the importance of integrity, honesty, and humility in driving positive impact and equity. From challenging the status quo to embracing discomfort, we explore how righteousness guides our decisions and shapes our journey in the world of public health research.
Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on creating meaningful change in our communities.
Key Points:
· Dr. Joyee seeks to pos...2024-04-1924 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 7: From Pain to Pleasure-Black Women Exploring Freedom in Sexual HealthAs a community health educator, today’s guest shines a light on Black women’s sexual health by giving a voice to issues that are often faced but rarely talked about.
Dr. Shemeka Thorpe is an award-winning sexuality educator, researcher, and international speaker whose research focuses on the sexual well-being of Black women using sex-positive and pleasure-centered frameworks. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, was listed by Buzzfeed as one of the Top 20 Black sexologists you should follow in 2023, and has been featured on numerous podcasts, online magazines, and blogs including Cosmo, Elite Daily, and Essence.
As...2024-04-0533 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 6: Our Home, Our Story-Black Women Impacting Health Equity in MississippiIf you work in public health, then you are no doubt aware that, statistically, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from birth-related complications than their white counterparts.
And while it’s important to understand the reasons behind these unacceptable and heartbreaking numbers, the more pressing question is: what is being done about it?
Joining Dr. Joyee Washington on the podcast today is her friend and colleague, Dr. Nakeitra Burse to talk about how they, and other Black women like themselves, are working to improve maternal and health equity in Mississippi — the...2024-03-1535 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 5: Money, Power, & Trust: Reimagining Equitable Funding in ResearchTraditionally, there are a number of power imbalances that exist between foundations and nonprofits in the public health space, but trust-based philanthropy involves creating and sustaining more collaborative, transparent, and holistic partnerships between grantmakers and grantees.
To help us explore how we can reimagine funding, power, and research through trust-based philanthropy to drive positive impact and health equity, we are joined by Dr. Rachel Powell, a passionate public health professional, consultant, educator, and qualitative researcher trained in culturally responsive and equitable evaluation. Dr. Powell has more than a decade of public health experience, working with both federal...2024-03-0141 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 4: "Beyond the Gift Card" - A Conversation with The Community LadyResearch is often a dirty word in communities. The harm caused by academic researchers can only be counteracted by building trust and relationships in an authentic way. And that doesn't mean just offering a gift card for all their data! It means prioritizing the strengths and needs of communities in addition to fairly compensating them for their time.
Today we are joined by The Community Lady herself, Ms. Ede Crittle – a seasoned professional in community engagement, partnership development, and coalition building. With over 20 years of experience, Ede's passion for grassroots organizations as the foundation for change has le...2024-02-1628 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 3: Building Resilience Through Community-Driven Decision-MakingThe sooner we acknowledge that public health issues are linked to urban planning, community building, racism, and epigenetics, the sooner we can solve public health crises across the world!
Today on The Public Health Joy Podcast, we are joined by the founder and CEO of Deep Consultants, urban planning scholar, and TED Talk alumnus, Dr. Deepika Andavarapu. Dr. Andavarapu is a strategic systems thinker designing long-term solutions in public health with an emphasis on results and measuring impact.
In this episode, you will hear all about our guest’s background, how urban planning and public heal...2024-02-0241 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 2: Women Entrepreneurs Changing the Game in Public HealthMany of us have experienced a pivotal moment in our lives where we couldn’t just keep talking, we had to take action. And sometimes the best way to ensure action takes place is to enlist the help of your community, rather than attempt to go at it alone. Such was the experience of Jennifer McKeever, Founder and Managing Partner of WE Public Health, a growing collective of women consultants, all of whom are committed to making a difference in their profession.
In today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer about the founding of WE Public Health, why...2024-01-1935 min
Public Health JoyS3 Ep 1: Exponential GrowthWelcome to a fresh year and a brand new season filled with exciting expectations! In season 3, we're diving into the theme of "Exponential Growth."
In this premiere episode, we explore what's on the horizon for Season 3, the innovative challenges Dr. Joyee is embracing for personal and professional development, and strategies for setting expectations and creating plans to catalyze positive impacts in your community.
Tune in as we navigate the path to a future of enhanced public health research, focusing on sustainable solutions, community well-being, and health equity.
Key Points:
0:05 Preparing for e...2024-01-0526 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 25: Moving Mountains-Lessons Learned as a Public Health ResearcherChallenges we face as public health researchers and professionals can often feel like a mountain. How do we overcome these challenges? We have to learn how to move the mountains.
Join Dr. Joyee on a transformative journey in the season 2 finale of The Public Health Joy Podcast, where she shares invaluable insights gained from overcoming hurdles in public health research. From navigating technical glitches to personal struggles with trauma, autoimmune disease, job loss, and grief, Dr. Joyee reveals the resilience needed to move mountains for others through shared experiences.
Discover the top 5 lessons learned as...2023-12-1526 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 24: Put Down The World and Rest-Preventing Burnout in Public HealthAre you a public health professional who feels overwhelmed and exhausted? Perhaps you love your career, but you just don’t feel fulfilled and you’re beginning to wonder if your only option is to quit. You might be experiencing burnout!
Today, we speak with rest coach, Marissa McKool about what it means to prevent burnout in the public health space and how we can “put the world down and rest." Marissa is a former public health leader-turned public health burnout coach for women who helps public health professionals reduce their stress, increase their confidence, and create a fulf...2023-12-0139 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 23: Research and Work Reimagined-Finding Freedom in WellnessA precedent of overworking yourself and only resting when you hit burnout in order to work even more has been set in the workplace and it has to change.
In this episode, we are joined by the award-winning educator and social scientist, Dr. Courtney McCluney to hear about her research in codeswitching and how she has found freedom in wellness and reimagining how we should work through her company, Equiwell Partners Group. We are reminded that it is okay to remove yourself from work environments that do not serve you and that your work should bring you...2023-11-1740 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 22: Lived Experience is Data. Periodt.When it comes to qualitative research, lived experience offers a wealth of valuable information that can shape and enhance the quality and relevance of public health studies. Few researchers know this better than Dr. Marissa Robinson, DrPH, MPH, RPCV, a strategic leader, visionary, and disruptor within the field of infectious disease.
In today's episode, Dr. Robinson shares her perspective on the power of qualitative research, recognizing our lived experiences as data, and breaking into the public health field as a Black woman researcher. We also touch on the value of taking an ethnographic approach, the importance of...2023-11-0340 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 21: Get Plugged In-Language and Communication for HealthIn this episode we are talking with Marline Edmond founder of Plug Communications, LLC about how she is developing culturally competent health communication strategies in "Plain Language U Get" to promote equitable health information targeting the Black diaspora.
Marline is a public health communications strategist, a third-year postgraduate student at Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications, and a self-proclaimed optimist who also goes by the moniker Munchy da Plug. In her research, she focuses on the history of health campaign propaganda, media framing of Haitians during public health crises, and the health communication pr...2023-10-3131 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 20: The Impact of Unlearning in Community-Engaged ResearchCommunity-engaged research is a collaborative and participatory approach to public health research and evaluation that includes those affected by the issue at hand. Ultimately, this means going beyond the textbook to understand these issues from a different (and sometimes uncomfortable) perspective.
In this episode, we talk to community psychologist and committed equity and social justice advocate, Dr. Tatiana Bustos, about the impact of “unlearning” in community-engaged research and the importance of out-of-the-box thinking that invites communities into the process. Dr. Bustos shares insight into how she has helped public health practitioners build capacity with more equity-centered approaches that...2023-10-0636 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 19: Navigating the Challenges of Manuscript Writing and Publishing in Public Health Part 2In this BONUS episode, we continue with part two of our conversation with Chioma Nnaji about the challenges of manuscript writing and publishing. During the first half of our conversation, we learned about the work Chioma does at the intersections of immigrant rights and racial justice in public health along with the biggest challenges of manuscript writing within public health.
For the second part of our conversation, we explore how to navigate a system that was not designed to be inclusive or accessible and share the steps we’re taking to create a community where we can al...2023-09-2925 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 18: Navigating the Challenges of Manuscript Writing and Publishing in Public Health Part 1Serving your community is central to public health. But what happens when particular communities are excluded from certain spaces? Or are prevented from being included in important research and sharing of knowledge? These are some of the key questions that today’s guest, Chioma Nnaji, MEd, MPH, has grappled with on her journey as an organizer, community health worker, and researcher.
Today’s episode features part one of our conversation with Chioma, where we explore how to navigate the challenges of manuscript writing and publishing in public health. Chioma has been in public health for more than two...2023-09-1540 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 17: The Power of Sacred Storytelling in Decolonizing DataWhen it comes to data collection and research within indigenous communities, we need to honor the sacred stories of those communities in order to support the decolonization of this data.
In this episode, public health entrepreneur, Heidi Berthoud, joins the conversation as we discuss importance of listening to indigenous communities during data collection, how we can support them more authentically, why their data belongs to them, the importance of giving that data back, and so much more! Heidi goes on to explain why maintaining complete objectivity is not productive in decolonizing data before she delves into what...2023-09-0135 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 16: Mental Health in the MetaverseWe have made huge strides in how we treat mental health over the course of the past century, from the development of targeted pharmaceuticals to establishing newer and more effective methods of therapy. Yet, the possibilities of utilizing emergent technologies in treating mental health have largely been left unexplored until now.
In this episode, we discuss the role of virtual reality (VR) in mental health with Terrance Williams, Founder of Meta Wellness, a company that is harnessing the power of VR to help mental health professionals treat patients struggling with a range of conditions, including post-traumatic stress...2023-08-1835 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 15: The Power of Faith in Public HealthHow can we equip those in faith-based spaces to guide not just the spiritual needs of their communities but their overall health too? This is the question posed by today’s guest, Ericka Horne, who is the CEO and Founder of AKCIRE Consulting, LLC, where she supports nonprofits and faith-based organizations with program planning and implementation.
In this episode, Ericka offers some insight into her public health journey, her passion for faith-based partnerships, and how she uses her platform to prioritize self-care, education, and health equity, particularly in Black communities. We also take a closer look at wha...2023-08-0431 minPublic Health Epidemiology ConversationsRevolutionizing Public Health Research, With Joyee Washington, PhD When too big of a gap exists between researchers, project implementers, and communities, more harm than good ends up being done (even when those people have the best intentions). Dr. Joyee Washington, founder of Joyee Washington Consulting, joins us in the episode to explain how she is helping to bridge that gap. Tune in today to hear her thoughts on how public health researchers can conduct research “with” rather than “on” communities and why this is the key to affecting positive change. Driven by her passion for improving lives and spreading joy in the Mississippi communit...2023-08-0146 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 14: Black Birthing JoyIn this episode, we are talking with Tamara Mason about her work with the March of Dimes and as a doula to support Black maternal health and Black birthing joy.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to today’s guest and topic of conversation. [0:00:27]
Tamara tells us about who she is and what she does. [0:02:00]
Tamara gives a background on the March of Dimes organization. [0:02:55]
The three specific strategies to achieve their...2023-07-2137 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 13: Building Connections, Saving LivesIn this episode, we are talking with Brandon Johnson about building connections and saving lives as a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services. This is where research meets relationship. Together, we will find our public health joy.
Key Points From This Episode:
Introducing today’s guest, Brandon J. Johnson, his work with SAMHSA, and his new role as Acting Branch Chief of the Suicide Prevention Branch. [0:00:50]
Why any role can serve you and teach you important transferable skills. [0:04:43]
Using passion to help you persevere thr...2023-07-0737 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 12: Community Tracking with The Data Bounty HunterIn this episode, we are talking with Princess Jennings also known as The Data Bounty Hunter about what it takes to track down and collect data with the community.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Timestamps:
0:02 What is community tracking services and what does it do?
3:38 The importance of building rapport with clients.
7:34 The importance of building a cohesive team.
12:29 Getting from criminal justice to community tracking services.
18:15 The importance of mentors and networking.
20:57 How do...2023-06-1627 min
Honoring Women of Color in Public HealthEpisode 37: Research, Community Impact, and Health Equity with Dr. Joyee Washington - The Public Health NetworkerJoin us for this engaging discussion with Dr. Joyee Washington as we discuss public health research for social good, community impact, and health equity implications of some of the current major public health research initiatives.We discuss concepts of health equity, data equity, research for community impact, and ethical considerations. Dr. Joyee Washington is on Instagram @joyeewashington and her podcast, Public Health Joy is at: joyeewashington.com/podcastLearn more about the Public Health Podcast and Media Network: publichealthpodcasters.com2023-06-0846 minThe Public Health NetworkerEpisode 37: Research, Community Impact, and Health Equity with Dr. Joyee WashingtonJoin us for this engaging discussion with Dr. Joyee Washington as we discuss public health research for social good, community impact, and health equity implications of some of the current major public health research initiatives.We discuss concepts of health equity, data equity, research for community impact, and ethical considerations. Dr. Joyee Washington is on Instagram @joyeewashington and her podcast, Public Health Joy is at: joyeewashington.com/podcastLearn more about the Public Health Podcast and Media Network: publichealthpodcasters.com2023-06-0846 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 11: Life As A Black Researcher In this episode, I’m sharing what my life is like as a Black researcher in this space and how I learned to own my identity and show up unapologetically.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Transitioning from public school to private school
11:00 Being Black in White spaces
18:00 What does it mean to be a Black researcher
20:00 Being a Black Researchers is my superpower
24:00 Creating rest as a Black Researcher
29:0...2023-06-0231 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 10: The Secrets to Joyful and Effective Research and EvaluationIn this episode, we’re talking with Araba Assan about the secrets to not just effective, but joyful public health research and evaluation.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:45 Araba Assan’s journey into public health.
6:49 The importance of following your passion and following your interest.
10:05 You are not the expert when you go into community settings.
12:39 The difference between research and evaluation.
17:40 The importance of evaluation
20:00 How Araba got into public...2023-05-1939 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 9: Transforming Failure To Joy-The Story of My PhD Journey and How I Got OverIn this episode, I’m sharing the story of transforming failure to joy on my PhD journey and how I got over to the other side.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:00 My first attempt at a PhD
13:00 My greatest failure
14:00 My next move
18:00 My 2nd attempt at a PhD
20:00 My lupus diagnosis
23:00 My dissertation and COVID-19
25:00 Finding my greatest joy
27:00 Failure is not final
28...2023-05-0532 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 8: A Public Health Journey-From Community College to Community ResearcherIn this episode, we’re talking with Mississippi native Dr. Marshae McNeal about how she is driving positive impact as she shares her public health journey from community college to community researcher. This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
0:00 Introduction
2:26 Dr. McNeal’s background and how she got into public health.
4:24 The benefits of going to a community college.
14:35 The most challenging part of her career so far.
19:32 Experience of working with communities in research.
25:33 What brings you joy in...2023-04-2132 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 7: Bringing the Couch to the CommunityIn this episode, we’re talking with Community Psychologist Dr. Jacque-Corey Cormier about bringing the couch to the community in public health.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Dr. Cormier's background in public health
3:00 What is community psychology? What does it mean to bring the couch to the community?
13:00 Ten essential public health services
15:00 Decision makers and power dynamics
20:00 The problem with a deficit mindset in research
27:00 Putting the com...2023-04-0738 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 6: Public Health-The Next Generation Part 2In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation in part 2 of Public Health: The Next Generation with Dr. Ashley White Jones and Dr. Antonio Gardner as we share our experiences as young, gifted, and Black public health researchers not only healing our communities, but healing ourselves.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Time Stamps
0:00 What brings us joy in life?
2:40 How the creative arts and science can work together to help people.
5:39 How qualitative research as therapy and healing.
7:55...2023-03-3134 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 5: Public Health-The Next Generation Part 1In today’s episode, we’re talking with Dr. Ashley White Jones and Dr. Antonio Gardner about what it means to be young, gifted, and Black public health researchers changing the game for the next generation.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
13:00 The Next Generation
19:00 Jackson Water Crisis and the Black Church
26:00 Public Health and Politics
30:00 Building Trust in Communities
35:00 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
If you enjoyed this...2023-03-1736 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 4: Revolutionary Public HealthIn today’s episode, I’m sharing why revolutionary public health is necessary for change.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
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Book: Decolonizing Methodologies-Research and Indigenous Peoples by Linda Tuhiwai Smith2023-03-0317 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 3: When Research Gets RealIn this episode, we are talking all about when research gets real as we work with communities to make positive impacts. Special guest, Leonore Okwara, founder of the Association of Black Researchers joins us to share her journey.
Leonore Okwara, MPH is the Founder of the Association of Black Researchers (ABR), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves as a central resource to inform, support, and advance a multidisciplinary community of Black Researchers. For over 15 years, she has served in a research program management capacity and coordinated many single and multisite research projects. She has cultivated equitable partnerships b...2023-02-1741 min
Public Health JoyS2 Ep 2: Radical HealingIn today’s episode, we are talking all about mental health and the radical healing necessary to make a positive impact in communities with special guest Lamarr Lewis, a mental health therapist and advocate.
Lamarr Lewis, LAPC CPRP, is a mental health therapist, consultant, dedicated advocate, author, and agent of change. On this podcast episode, he explains the importance of rest and self-care for public health workers. We cannot serve the community members who need us most if we aren’t taking care of ourselves first. We also discuss mental health, coping mechanisms, joy, mentorship, and more!
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Public Health JoyS2 Ep 1: What is Public Health Joy?Welcome to the Public Health Joy podcast, the safe space for real and honest conversation about what building a public health research career is really like: the challenges, the triumphs, and all the lessons we learn along the way.
I’m your host, Dr. Joyee, a Public health researcher, PhD survivor, and entrepreneur. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what public health joy means, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect all season long.
This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!
0:00 Introducti...2023-01-2712 min
Public Health JoyPublic Health Joy Season 2 trailerWhat’s up, I’m Dr. Joyee, I’m a public health researcher, PhD survivor, and entrepreneur. But most of all, I’m a southern girl from Mississippi with a passion for community. After shifting my dreams from med school to grad school, I launched my public health career. Now the road to becoming a public health researcher ain’t easy. But I overcame the challenges by building relationships and finding joy in the journey.
Every 1st and 3rd Friday, I’m sharing my story and bringing along my research homies for you to meet! This ain’t another lect...2023-01-2201 min
Public Health JoyS1 Ep 6: The Doctor Is In! PhD or DrPH for your public health career?In this episode, we speak with public health professionals Marline Edmond, Nikita Boston-Fisher, Dr. Bryan Buckley, and Dr. Mary Wesley about their decision to pursue a PhD or DrPH and how it has impacted their public health journey.2022-09-141h 00
Public Health CareersLife After The Master of Public Health | Public Health Joy PodcastIn today's show, I share a conversation earlier this year with Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES and Kimberly Green-Warren, MPH. This conversation was originally from Twitter Spaces and has now been created into a podcast, Public Health Joy Podcast with Dr. Joyee Washington. Learn how to navigate life after you Master of Public Health as you enter the workforce. Some great insights were shared in this meaningful conversation. Sign up for September Public Health Happy Hour: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElce-pqzMtGdQd_o3vVfkEhrOINz-aOA1uPublic Health Joy Podcast: https://anchor.f...2022-09-0659 min
Public Health JoyS1 Ep 5: Life after the MPHIn this episode, we are talking with Omari Richins, MPH of The PH Millennial and Kimberly Green-Warren, MPH of Smart Health Education about what life is really like after completing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.2022-07-0858 min
Public Health JoyS1 Ep 4: Public Health Careers 101In this episode, we're talking with Alisa Howard, CHWi and Dr. April Moreno about their top tips to jumpstart your public health career.2022-07-081h 08
Public Health JoyS1 Ep 3: CHES exam: Do you really need it for your public health career?In this episode, we speak with LaTonya Bynum, MPH and Dr. Jovonni Spinner about how the CHES exam has impacted their public health journey.2022-07-0858 min
Public Health JoyS1 Ep 2: Building your public health career to serve communities!In celebration of National Public Health Week, we talked with Zoila Reyna of Public Health Hired and Quisha Umemba of Umemba Health about how to build your career to serve communities. Listen for tips and resources on jumpstarting your public health career.2022-04-141h 00
Public Health JoyS1 Ep 1: Health Equity Careers!We are talking all about building a career around health equity with special guests Jasmine Leonard, founder of Health Equity Jazz and Dr. Leslie Hoglund, clinical assistant professor of public health at Old Dominion University and Robert Wood Johnson Culture of Health Leader.2022-03-1859 minPublic Health Careers041: Working to Uplift Community through Research with Joyee Washington, MS, MPH, CHESToday we have Joyee Washington, MS, MPH, CHES who is a public health student and professional with a belief that the best way to access the power of communities is by listening and uplifting voices of the people through community engagement and action. She got her Bachelors of Science in Biology/Biological Science at Millsaps College before going on to get her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in physiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She also has completed her Master of Public Health at The University of Southern Mississippi and taken part in...2021-03-021h 32