The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities.
Topics we explore include:
Health equity and structural determinants
Community-driven research and innovation
Lived experiences of marginalized populations
Public policy, systemic bias, and health outcomes
Whether you're a public health professional, social science researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, this podcast brings you grounded insights, bold ideas, and practical tools to drive change where it matters most.
Latest Episodes
Building Community Trust in Public Health: 30 Years of Equity-Focused Communication Strategies with Darolyn Davis
After 30 years bridging the gap between public policy and communities, Darolyn Davis knows why most public health engagement efforts fail—and more importantly, how to ...
Housing as Medicine: Why Homelessness is a Housing Crisis with Dr. Margot Kushel, UCSF
Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Dr. Margot Kushel, a practicing general internist with over 30 years of experience at San Francisco General Hospital and Director of th...
ICE Killings in Minnesota: Why Silence Is a Choice | The Healthy Project
Today’s episode is not the one I planned to release. I was supposed to share an interview I was excited about, but it didn’t feel right to move forward after the tragi...
Healthcare at the Coverage Cliff: Sr. Mary Haddad on Medicaid Cuts and ACA Subsidy Expiration
Sister Mary Haddad, President and CEO of the Catholic Health Association, returns to The Healthy Project as 2025 ends with a major coverage threat ahead.In July 2025, ...
How AI Tools Like Keikku Are Reshaping Clinical Work and Patient Care
This episode explores how technology and healthcare intersect. We talk with Jhonatan Bringas Dimitriades, MD, CEO of Lapsi Health, about Keikku, the first FDA-cleared ...