Race, Health & Happiness
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Navigating professional life as a "racialized" person can be exhausting. Join Dr. O, a Public Health Physician Specialist in Toronto, as she interviews guests who are overcoming the obstacles of overt and institutionalized racism to achieve their professional goals while creating healthy and fulfilling lives. If you'd like to learn about thriving in the face of adversity while staying well, this is the podcast for you.
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S04 Bonus Episode - “Black Joy!” Live Event
December 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOn Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast staged a live event at the Black Creek Community Health Centre in Toronto. The theme was “Black Joy”. Dr. O led the event with special guests, psychologist Natacha Pennycooke and musicologist John Devenish. The programme also featured prerecorded segments by Dance/Movement therapist Maria “Mara” Rivera from New York City. Original RHH intern Jael Joseph was master of ceremonies, and the RHH Team was there to suppor...
S04E10 - “Episode: Finale” - Dr. O and Dr. Karl discuss the end of RHH…
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBUnbelievably, this is it! After four seasons of The “Race, Health & Happiness”Podcast, we are shutting off the lights, locking the door, and saying goodbye for the last time. We did our best to share knowledge, uplift people, and make “this racialized world” a little better. But all good things must come to an end, and we know in our souls that now is the time to take a break, and then dream it all up again with some new and exciting ventures. Of the countless reasons we have to be grate...
S04E09 - D’Bi.Young Anitafrika discusses the decolonizing power of art, overcoming the toxicity of classism within Black communities, and how harm and healing can co-exist in real time
November 15, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of “Race Health & Happiness” I speak with d’bi.young anitafrika, a multi-hyphenate, multi-dimensional, award-winning artist, performer, leader and dreamer with over 25 years of experience creating and performing around the world. In our conversation, d'bi shares about their journey as a creative committed to decolonization and liberation. They discuss the impact of classism on Black communities, and how harm and healing can co-exist in real time Listen in for an energizing c...
S04E08 - Marlon Palmer discusses how he overcame ‘digital racism’, the healing power of comedy, and the importance of having a ‘third place’
October 18, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBOn today's episode I speak with Marlon Palmer, the Jamaican-Canadian comedian, podcaster, and content creator. With a mission to help people forget their problems, Marlon aims to bring joy and laughter to any environment he occupies. He talks about his journey to becoming a voice for Black Toronto culture and how he intends his work to create a ‘third space’, or a place of rest for people to lay down the burdens of home and work. Marlon and I discuss the power of art to push boundaries, and...
RHH On Campus (Series) PT 2: Impact of Substance Abuse on Black Community mental health with Donna Alexander
September 27, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis is episode two of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Donna Alexander, a Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Advocate, and Consultant with 18-plus years of experience and mental health support about the impact of substance abuse on the Black community and the influence SAPPACY has in the Ontario region. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race,...
S04E07 - Quinton Redcliffe discusses his role in the struggle against Apartheid, how South Africans are working to dismantle institutionalized racism, and the impact of George Floyd on anti-racism work in Africa and worldwide
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis episode of RHH is our third of a 3-part series on South Africa. I speak with Quinton Redcliffe, a skilled facilitator, trainer, and educator from Cape Town, South Africa. He specializes in international education, intercultural communication and leadership training. He has dedicated his career to working to find common ground among diverse populations, from his days working to topple the apartheid regime in the South Africa of his youth, to helping people deal with and overcome the le...
RHH On Campus (Series) PT 1 - Impact of Gun Violence on Black Community mental health with Gregory Alexander
September 17, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis is episode one of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Gregory Alexander, a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Consultant with 20-plus years of experience and mental health support about the impact of gun violence on the Black community. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metr...
RHH On Campus (Series) PT 1: Impact of Gun Violence on Black Community mental health with Gregory Leslie
September 17, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis is episode one of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Gregory Leslie, a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Consultant with 20-plus years of experience and mental health support about the impact of gun violence on the Black community. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropo...
S04E06 - Caroline Peters discusses surviving the evils of Apartheid in South Africa, empowering women against sexual violence, and finding her voice through activism
August 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis episode of RHH is our second of a three-part series on South Africa. I speak with Ms. Caroline Peters, a South African feminist and human rights defender and an award-winning activist against gender-based violence. Ms. Peters discusses her life and experiences living and working as a coloured woman in South Africa during the 90's. She tells me about the differences in discrimination between groups during apartheid, and her feelings about how she navigated those chapters in South Afri...
RHH S04E05 - Nicole Kaniki discusses growing up in South Africa, her journey from being “Coloured” to Black, and the inspiring story of her famous ancestor
July 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBGet ready to embark on a captivating journey as the Race Health & Happiness podcast continues our international theme with an extraordinary 3-part series that unravels the rich tapestry of South Africa. My exploration led me to the vibrant city of Cape Town, where I had intriguing conversations about race in the South African context. But before I transport you to the heart of the Motherland, we kick off this exhilarating mini-series right here in Canada with an exceptional guest: Dr. Nicole...
S04E05 - Nicole Kaniki discusses growing up in South Africa, her journey from being “Coloured” to Black, and the inspiring story of her famous ancestor
July 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBGet ready to embark on a captivating journey as the Race Health & Happiness podcast continues our international theme with an extraordinary 3-part series that unravels the rich tapestry of South Africa. My exploration led me to the vibrant city of Cape Town, where I had intriguing conversations about race in the South African context. But before I transport you to the heart of the Motherland, we kick off this exhilarating mini-series right here in Canada with an exceptional guest: Dr. Nicole...
RHH S04E04 - Nam Kiwanuka discusses her rise from refugee to media star, the double-edged sword of colorism, and how her superpower helps her to surthrive in hostile environments
June 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn the latest episode of Race Health and Happiness, Dr. O engages in a riveting conversation with esteemed Canadian journalist Nam Kiwanuka. Nam has had an impressive run on the Canadian public television network TVO as the co-host “The Agenda with Steve Paikin”, as the host of TVO's groundbreaking project “The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka”, and as the host of “The Agenda in the Summer”. With that track record plus her years as a music journalist and documentarian, Nam is no stranger to the lim...
S04E04 - Nam Kiwanuka discusses her rise from refugee to media star, the double-edged sword of colorism, and how her superpower helps her to surthrive in hostile environments
June 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn the latest episode of Race Health and Happiness, Dr. O engages in a riveting conversation with esteemed Canadian journalist Nam Kiwanuka. Nam has had an impressive run on the Canadian public television network TVO as the co-host “The Agenda with Steve Paikin”, as the host of TVO's groundbreaking project “The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka”, and as the host of “The Agenda in the Summer”. With that track record plus her years as a music journalist and documentarian, Nam is no stranger to the lim...
RHH S04E03 - Bamby Salcedo discusses transgender activism, pathologizing identity, and fighting oppression within marginalized groups
May 10, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBBamby Salcedo is known all over the world for her activism as the President and CEO of the TransLatin@ Coalition. In her conversation with Dr. O she talks about the courageous journey she took to live her life authentically and the risks and costs of living out this truth. As a transgender woman who was also an immigrant from Mexico in Los Angeles, she shares about the layered intersections of her experience that helped to develop her into the strong person she is today. The resilience and ...
S04E03 - Bamby Salcedo discusses transgender activism, pathologizing identity, and fighting oppression within marginalized groups
May 10, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBBamby Salcedo is known all over the world for her activism as the President and CEO of the TransLatin@ Coalition. In her conversation with Dr. O she talks about the courageous journey she took to live her life authentically and the risks and costs of living out this truth. As a transgender woman who was also an immigrant from Mexico in Los Angeles, she shares about the layered intersections of her experience that helped to develop her into the strong person she is today. The resilience and ...
S04E02 - Dr. Lulu discusses LGBTQ+ acceptance and affirmation, coming of age in Nigeria as a Queer woman, and youth suicide prevention
April 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBDr. O’s guest for this episode is Dr. Lulu, aka “The Momatrician”. She is a Nigerian-born, board-certified pediatrician, a former lieutenant colonel and commander in the US Air Force, mother of three children, author of “How to Teach Your Children About Racism” and a two-time TEDx speaker. In this episode Dr. Lulu shares her story of coming of age in Nigeria, and talks about the mistakes that many parents make when they find themselves at a crossroads in their children’s lives, dealing with...
RHH On Campus (Series) P3: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Celina Ceasar-Chavannes
March 24, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOn Part 3 of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences , author of a new book, Can You Hear Me Now? How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose and member of the Black Scientist task force- Celina Caesar-Chavannes- about the impact of Covid 19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patre...
RHH On Campus (Series) P2: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Upton Allen
March 18, 2023 03:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBOn Part 2. of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Head of the Division of Infectious Disease at the Hospital for Sick Children, Professor of Paediatrics at U of T and member of the Black Scientist task force- Dr. Upton Allen- about the impact of Covid 19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metr...
S04 Special Segment 03: RHH On Campus - The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Upton Allen
March 18, 2023 03:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBOn the 3rd episode of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Head of the Division of Infectious Disease at the Hospital for Sick Children, Professor of Paediatrics at U of T and member of the Black Scientist task force- Dr. Upton Allen- about the impact of Covid 19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toro...
S04 Special Segment: RHH On Campus - The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOn the 2nd episode of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
S04 Special Segment: RHH On Campus-The Impact of Covid 19 on Black Communities
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOn the 2nd episode of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of Covid 19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
S04 Special Segment 02: RHH On Campus - The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Candice Todd
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOn the 2nd episode of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
S04 Special Segment 02: RHH On Campus - The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOn the 2nd episode of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
RHH On Campus (Series) P1: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Candice Todd
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOn Part 1. of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthHappy [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
S04 Special Segment: RHH On Campus - How are Students Doing After Remote Learning?
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is the first episode of “RHH On Campus”, where we pass the mic to Black students!!! In this episode Xavier Oshinowo, who is a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, interviews his peers. The conversations highlight four students’ transitions from online to in-person schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
RHH On Campus 01: How are Students Doing After Remote Learning?
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is the first episode of “RHH On Campus”, where we pass the mic to Black students!!! In this episode Xavier Oshinowo, who is a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, interviews his peers. The conversations highlight four students’ transitions from online to in-person schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
S04 Special Segment: RHH On Campus-How are Students Doing Post Remote Learning?
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is the first episode of RHH On Campus where we pass the mic to Black students!!! Current Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, Xavier Oshinowo, interviews his peers. This episode highlights four student's transitions from online to in person schooling during the pandemic. [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
S04 Special Segment 01: RHH On Campus - How are Students Doing After Remote Learning?
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis is the first episode of “RHH On Campus”, where we pass the mic to Black students!!! In this episode Xavier Oshinowo, who is a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, interviews his peers. The conversations highlight four students’ transitions from online to in-person schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. [The “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast is produced with the support of Toronto Metropolitan University.]
RHH S04E01 - Elizabeth Leiba discusses “Shopping While Black”, becoming a LinkedIn influencer, and answering the call to advocacy
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSeason 4 of RHH is going to be an international journey, and we we start it off in the USA with our amazing sister, Elizabeth Leiba! She is a multimedia journalist of Jamaican descent living and working in Florida, where she has hosted numerous podcasts including “Black Power Moves” on the Ebony Podcast Network. Leiba is also a professor who has spent more than a decade working in higher education, teaching advocacy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is the Director of Instructio...
S04E01 - Elizabeth Leiba discusses “Shopping While Black”, becoming a LinkedIn influencer, and answering the call to advocacy
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSeason 4 of RHH is going to be an international journey, and we we start it off in the USA with our amazing sister, Elizabeth Leiba! She is a multimedia journalist of Jamaican descent living and working in Florida, where she has hosted numerous podcasts including “Black Power Moves” on the Ebony Podcast Network. Leiba is also a professor who has spent more than a decade working in higher education, teaching advocacy at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is the Director of Instructio...
S03E11 - Sur-THRIVING During The Holidays!
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB"I am a HUGE fan of centering Black Joy during the holidays! As an antidote to the materialism, colonial social structures, and more recently the pandemic-related isolation, I think it’s important to celebrate with friends and loved ones, good food, and good music, all grounded in our rich cultural traditions. In this special episode of the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast I sit down with my Senior Producer Dr. Karl Kabasele to share memories of holidays past, and to discuss how we can al...
RHH S03E11 - Sur-THRIVING During The Holidays!
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB"I am a HUGE fan of centering Black Joy during the holidays! As an antidote to the materialism, colonial social structures, and more recently the pandemic-related isolation, I think it’s important to celebrate with friends and loved ones, good food, and good music, all grounded in our rich cultural traditions. In this special episode of the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast I sit down with my Senior Producer Dr. Karl Kabasele to share memories of holidays past, and to discuss how we can al...
RHH S03E10 - Dalton Higgins discusses Black entrepreneurship, tokenism in the media, and the incredible healing power of music
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBOn this episode I speak with Dalton Higgins, an African-Canadian self-proclaimed multi-hyphenate. He is a PR strategist and publicist, author of six books, festival producer and National Magazine Award winning journalist. Dalton teaches a course called 'Deconstructing Drake, and The Weeknd' as a part of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Professional Music BFA program. Dalton is also the author of the definitive biography of rap icon Drake entitled, 'Far From Over: The Music and Life of Dra...
S03E10 - Dalton Higgins discusses Black entrepreneurship, tokenism in the media, and the incredible healing power of music
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBOn this episode I speak with Dalton Higgins, an African-Canadian self-proclaimed multi-hyphenate. He is a PR strategist and publicist, author of six books, festival producer and National Magazine Award winning journalist. Dalton teaches a course called 'Deconstructing Drake, and The Weeknd' as a part of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Professional Music BFA program. Dalton is also the author of the definitive biography of rap icon Drake entitled, 'Far From Over: The Music and Life of Dra...
S03E09 - Naki Osutei discusses succeeding as a Black woman in corporate environments, her journey after failure, and using “diplomacy” to disrupt systemic racism
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBDESCRIPTION: My guest for this episode is Naki Osutei, a Ghanian-born Canadian woman, and the Vice President of Strategy, Colleague Experience and Environmental Social Governance at the multinational bank and financial services corporation, TD Canada Trust. Naki has helped to develop the “TD Ready Commitment”, TD’s global citizenship platforms that assist in providing grants to community-based organizations. Additionally, she co-chairs the Black Employee Network and she is a member of the...
S03E08 - Karyn Pugliese discusses anti-Indigenous racism, speaking truth to power and the path to solidarity
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB“My guest for this episode is Karyn Pugliese, who is a Canadian broadcast journalist and communication specialist of Algonquin and Italian descent. Karen is the current Executive Director of the publication “Canada's National Observer”. Previously, she was the managing editor of investigations at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and the executive director of news and current affairs at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). She received the 2022 National Newspaper Aw...
RHH S03E08 - Karyn Pugliese discusses anti-Indigenous racism, speaking truth to power and the path to solidarity
September 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB“My guest for this episode is Karyn Pugliese, who is a Canadian broadcast journalist and communication specialist of Algonquin and Italian descent. Karen is the current Executive Director of the publication “Canada's National Observer”. Previously, she was the managing editor of investigations at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and the executive director of news and current affairs at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). She received the 2022 National Newspaper Aw...
S03E07 - Encore Episode: Kikė Ojo-Thompson discusses anti-African attitudes, “Misogynoir”, and raising resilient Black children
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB“For this episode of the RHH podcast, we are bringing you a throwback, and it’s the very popular episode from Season 2 featuring Kike Ojo-Thompson. The reason we are doing this encore presentation is because we know that so many of you are heading back to the workplace or back into the classroom, and what she has is the ultimate advice on knowing how to succeed and understanding the game board you’re playing on, especially as a Black person. And so we are bringing it back, this gem of an e...
S03E06 - Jael Joseph discusses her internship with “Race, Health & Happiness”, the challenges of being a Black immigrant student, and the importance of knowing your worth
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this special episode of Race, Health & Happiness, we are profiling one of our star interns, Jael Joseph. And as a super special treat I’ve also got our senior producer Dr. Karl on the mic, since he plays an important role supervising and working with our students. So… as y’all know, our podcast team is comprised of Black and BIPOC volunteer students and paid interns. Our distinguished guest Jael was our first intern, and she did such a wonderful job that a year later she was promoted to ...
S03E05 - Dr. O explores how we protect our communities with Nia Centre for the Arts & Roots Community Services
June 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis is the second of a two-part series. See S03E04 for Part 1, entitled “Protecting Ourselves” In this episode, we will continue what we started in Episode 4, where I interviewed EDI leader Nouman Ashraf, and we focused on protective factors that can shield us from some of the harms of systemic racism. In that episode we reflected on Nouman’s own journey and how factors like self-love, cultural pride, cultural fluency were protective for him, and I talked about the importance of taking ...
S03E04 - Nouman Ashraf discusses protecting ourselves against systemic racism using cultural fluency and cultural pride, and he inspires Dr. O to create a Mindful Moment
May 25, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. O speaks with Nouman Ashraf, Assistant Professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. As a leader in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space he has spent a lot of his time thinking and teaching about how leadership can be a tool to promote social equity. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nouman discusses what growing up in multiple parts of the world taught him about navigating multi-cultural spaces. He explains how his understanding of d...
S03E03 - Paul Taylor discusses food security, Black parental advocacy, and the importance of being a role model
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this episode Dr. O speaks with anti-poverty activist Paul Taylor. He is the Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto, an organization that focuses on the connections between food, social justice and community engagement. Paul opens up about his experience with poverty and how it was critical in his journey. He talks about his mother’s love and resilience that inspired him to do purposeful work in challenging racial settings. Paul and Dr. O analyze institutional discrimination and inequa...
S03E02 - Camille Dundas discusses anti-Black racism in the media, being a “diversity hire”, and embracing her identity
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode I speak with Camille Dundas, the Editor-in-Chief of Canada's largest Black online magazine ByBlacks.com and a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant specializing in anti-racism education. We had an incisive conversation where Camille talks about centering herself in her identity after years of running away from it. She opens up about a traumatizing racist incident that happened to her in broad daylight in Ottawa. She also discusses anti-Black racism in media, and how go...
S03E01 - Trey Anthony discusses being open about mental health challenges, feeling guilty about TV success, and walking in your purpose
February 09, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBIn the Season 3 premiere of the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast, Dr. O is in conversation with Trey Anthony, the award-winning writer, television star, motivational speaker and mentor. In their discussion, Trey opens up about her journey with depression and how she maintains her mental health. She talks about her success in the entertainment business, and why this left her with deep feelings of guilt. She shares how she learned to stop trying to do everything herself and how working wi...
S02 E08 Special Episode - “Dietary Equity & Inclusion” ft. Tameika Shaw and Gurneet Dhami
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this special episode of “Race, Health & Happiness” we are talking about — FOOD! To complete the menu I’ve got two guests. First I speak with registered dietitian Tameika Shaw, who tells us about how she works with members of communities that are experiencing oppression, and helps them find ways to eat healthy authentic food, with a joyful spirit! After that I speak with graduate student Gurneet Dhami, who tells us about the creative resistance that is happening in the field of dietet...
S02 Special Episode - “Dietary Equity & Inclusion” ft. Tameika Shaw and Gurneet Dhami
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this special episode of “Race, Health & Happiness” we are talking about — FOOD! To complete the menu I’ve got two guests. First I speak with registered dietitian Tameika Shaw, who tells us about how she works with members of communities that are experiencing oppression, and helps them find ways to eat healthy authentic food, with a joyful spirit! After that I speak with graduate student Gurneet Dhami, who tells us about the creative resistance that is happening in the field of dietet...
S02 E07 Special Episode - “Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Revisited"
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe last time we featured Celina Caesar-Chavannes on the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast was way back in 2019, when we were preparing to launch the first season of the show. At the time Celina was an elected Member of Canadian Parliament, and she was fierce and outspoken about who she was, and the issues that she cared about. From the outside, it would have seemed that she was on top of the world. But that just wasn’t the case, the truth was much more nuanced, and even ugly, as you wil...
S02 Special Episode - “Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Revisited"
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe last time we featured Celina Caesar-Chavannes on the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast was way back in 2019, when we were preparing to launch the first season of the show. At the time Celina was an elected Member of Canadian Parliament, and she was fierce and outspoken about who she was, and the issues that she cared about. From the outside, it would have seemed that she was on top of the world. But that just wasn’t the case, the truth was much more nuanced, and even ugly, as you wil...
S02 E06 Special Episode - “Exposing Medical Colonialism” ft. Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB"In this special episode I speak to my friend and medical colleague Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain. He is the author of the book, “Fighting for A Hand to Hold: Confronting Medical Colonialism against Indigenous Children in Canada”. His book is a powerful example of solidarity and truth telling in medicine. Of note, this episode was recorded before the revelation of the horrific Kamloops residential school burial site, and before the release of the public inquiry into the death of Indigenous pa...
S02 Special Episode - “Exposing Medical Colonialism” ft. Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB"In this special episode I speak to my friend and medical colleague Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain. He is the author of the book, “Fighting for A Hand to Hold: Confronting Medical Colonialism against Indigenous Children in Canada”. His book is a powerful example of solidarity and truth telling in medicine. Of note, this episode was recorded before the revelation of the horrific Kamloops residential school burial site, and before the release of the public inquiry into the death of Indigenous pa...