Lean In with Dr. Jabraan Pasha

Paying It Forward

Today’s guest, Dr. Ryan Mire, incoming president of the American College of Physicians (ACP), discusses mentorship, his upcoming leadership role with ACP, and his vision for medicine in the years to come. 

Political Determinants of Health

Daniel Dawes, health policy expert and Director of The Satcher Health Leadership institute, joins Lean In to discuss his book, The Political Determinants of Health and how health disparities can be traced back to the policies that shaped them.  

Political Determinants of Health

Daniel Dawes, health policy expert and Director of The Satcher Health Leadership institute, joins Lean In to discuss his book, The Political Determinants of Health and how health disparities can be traced back to the policies that shaped them.  

LGBTQ+ Health

Dr. Jewel Kling, internal medicine physician specializing in womens’ health and LGBTQ+ health, joins Lean In to discuss the health barriers and disparities that LGBTQ+ face, and what healthcare workers can do to better support this community.  Link:  https://mssvideoupload.mayo.edu/media/Take+5A+Creating+LGBTQ%2B+Inclusive+Learning+Environments%2A/1_bfqnu2y5/168832511

2 Weeks in Ukraine

Lean In – Dr. Rob Lim, surgeon and decorated army veteran, joins Lean In to discuss his career in medicine and the military, as well as his recent experience where he traveled to Ukraine, as a civilian, to train Ukrainian citizens in combat medicine. 

More Than a Game

Lean In – Michael Nsien, head coach of Tulsa’s professional soccer team, FC Tulsa, joins Lean in to talk about his collegiate and professional soccer career and his coaching career. Having grown up in the Greenwood community in Tulsa, coaching the team who’s stadium sits in Greenwood is even more special. He also spends some time discussing the lack of African American coaches in professional soccer, and how his success is helping to change that. 

The Color of Law

Lean In – Author Richard Rothstein joins Lean In to discuss his book, The Color of Law, and how the racial segregation we see in all American cities today, is the direct result of local, state and federal government laws and policies. Links: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated-ebook/dp/B01M8IWJT2

Managing Death

Lean In – We can’t choose what we die of, but we may have a say in how we die. Today’s guest, palliative care physician, Dr. John Hendrix joins the show to talk about death and dying. 

Storytelling

Lean In – Today’s guest on Lean In is award winning producer/director Deborah Riley Draper. She joins us to talk about her leap from advertising to filmmaking and her experiences as a Black woman in the industry.  Links: HOME | deborahrileydraper

Healthcare for Undocumented Americans

Lean In -  Despite all their contributions to this country, undocumented Americans often lack access to healthcare. Today’s guest,  Almas Sayeed discusses her advocacy work in getting policies passed that granted healthcare coverage to undocumented Americans in California.  ~  Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/us/health-care-undocumented-immigrants.html?referringSource=articleShare

Becoming an Ally

Lean In – The increased attention on the injustices that Black and Brown people continue to face has left many wanting to better support marginalized people of color. However, most do not know where to start. Today’s guest, Dr. Ashley Walker, talks about her own journey to become an ally for people of color and gives great advice on how you can start the journey.  ~ Links: So You Want to Talk About Race

Maternal Health Disparities

Lean In – Black and Native American mothers are dying two and three times more often from childbirth complications than white mothers. Dr. Syeachia Dennis joins Lean In to talk about why that is the case, and her efforts to improve maternal outcomes for mothers of color.  

A Jury of Your Peers?

Lean In – A jury of your peers- something constitutionally promised to every defendant in America. However, for Black and Brown defendants, is this actually the case? In short, no. And it’s not even close. Former prosecutor and current defense attorney Laura Carwile once again, joins Lean in, this time, to discuss injustice in the way juries are formed.   ~  Links: https://eji.org/reports/race-and-the-jury-overview/

Inherited Family Trauma

Lean In – The traumas experienced by someone don’t just affect them. They can affect their children and their grandchildren. The latest science shows that emotional trauma leads to changes in one’s DNA that is then passed to future generations. Author Mark Wolynn joins Lean In to discuss the research, and his book, It Didn’t Start With You.  ~  Links: https://markwolynn.com/

Bias Within the Criminal Justice System

Attorney Laura Carwile rejoins Lean In to talk about the many ways implicit bias can impact a criminal case.  Laura and Jabraan dissect every point of influence, from pre-arrest to sentencing, to reveal the profound impact implicit bias has on shaping the disparities within the criminal justice system. ~ Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en Twitter- https://twitter.com/jabraanpasha?lang=en Produced & Edi...

What Really Shapes Health?

The way we approach health in our country doesn’t work.  The evidence- the wide health disparities across communities.  Let’s talk about what really shapes health. ~ Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en Twitter- https://twitter.com/jabraanpasha?lang=en Produced & Edited by: Citizensofsound.com

Ok to Not Be Ok

For many of us, it is easy to prioritize our physical health, yet we place our mental health on the back burner.  Therapist Tyron Mallard joins Lean In to discuss this and his unique perspective as a Black male therapist. ~ Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en Twitter- https://twitter.com/jabraanpasha?lang=en Produced & Edited by: Citizensofsound.com

Nature vs Nurture

We’ve all given some thought to the old question of nature vs nurture. Most of us have questioned how much of how who we are is shaped by how we were raised, vs the genes that form our makeup.  For today’s guest, Dr. Kimberly Willard,  nature vs nurture took a whole new meaning, and many more questions surfaced after she got the results back from a home DNA test. ~ Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en Twi...

Destigmatizing Implicit Bias

Lean In – We all have implicit biases.  All because of the way our brains work and the world we live in- which shapes the stereotypes and associations we have.  We shouldn’t feel ashamed or guilty about our implicit biases.  We should start talking about them though, so we can work on mitigating their consequences. ~ For More: https://unlockingimplicitbias.com https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/post/unlocking-implicit-bias-medical-profession-chat-dr-jabraan-pasha#stream/0 ~ Follow Dr. Jabr...

Previvor

A BRCA1 gene mutations can mean an 87% lifetime risk of developing breast cancer for a woman.  Dr. Lindsey Urbatchka joins Lean In to share what it was like to receive that news at 29 yo, the options she had, and why she made the decision she made. https://wellnesspharmdconsulting.com/blog%2Farticles https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/brca-gene-test/about/pac-20384815 Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_di...

Black Men White Coats

In 2019 Black males made up 2.9% of medical students.  Which is less than the 3.1% represented in 1978.  Today on Lean In, we talk with Ochije Okonya about his experience as a Black man in a white coat, and the resilience he’s shown to get to where he is today. https://www.statnews.com/2021/04/28/medical-schools-admitting-fewer-black-male-or-native-american-students/ Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en ...

Growing Together

Lean In - It is very well known that where you live, work, learn and play has a big impact on health.  What is not so clear? The best way to build up struggling communities.  This week on Lean In, Kirk Wester from the organization Grow Together, discusses the inclusive manor in which they helped restore vitality to the Kendall Whittier neighborhood. Growing Together: https://www.gttulsa.org Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wh...

Imbalance In Our Justice System (Part 2)

Lean In – In this episode of Lean In, Dr. Jabraan hosts District Attorney Mark Dupree to discuss his fight to bring equity and justice to the district attorney’s office.  They discuss why he feels most needed on that side of the bench and the unfortunate truth that many people continue to fight against a just justice system. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.kansascity.com/news/local/article178737811.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kcur.org/news/2020-11-05/kansas-city-kansas-man-freed...

Imbalance In Our Justice System (Part 1)

Lean In – Everyone is familiar with the adage - innocent until proven guilty.  But are those defending the accused on an equal playing field with those prosecuting? Former assistant district attorney Laura Carwile joins Lean In to discuss how the criminal justice balance of power is tilted towards the prosecution, and disproportionately affects black and brown people. Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en ...

Mia's Heart (Part Two)

Lean In – Join us for part two of Mia's story. To Mia Welch, the word heart has many meanings.  It’s both the organ that failed her and the machines that replaced it.  It’s the relentless human spirit that kept her alive.  It’s her daughter, whom she is connected to in ways that almost no one would ever be able to understand.  You’ll want to hear her story.  It’s unlike any you've ever heard.  Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Mia's Heart (Part One)

Lean In – To Mia Welch, the word heart has many meanings.  It’s both the organ that failed her and the machines that replaced it.  It’s the relentless human spirit that kept her alive.  It’s her daughter, whom she is connected to in ways that almost no one would ever be able to understand.  You’ll want to hear her story.  It’s unlike any you've ever heard.  Follow Dr. Jabraan Pasha Website: Unlockingimplicitbias.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_medicine_did/?hl=en Twitter- h...

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