For our final episode of Season One Tahitia and guest Jonni Campbell explore the importance of representation and inclusion in the entertainment industry for individuals with disabilities. We discuss the social determinants of health and how they impact access to quality healthcare and economic stability. We talk about the lack of representation for the disabled community in film and television, emphasizing the need for authentic portrayals and opportunities for disabled actors. Jonni also shares her personal journey as a paraplegic actress and the challenges they faced in pursuing their dream ..read more

Bonus Content A while ago I had the opportunity to interview Ess Hödlmoser on 52 Weeks of Health Equity and I don't do a lot of video content but this was one of the outtakes. Feels fitting to publish an outtake about gender norms in March. Ess is a nonbinary trans circus artist from Toronto, Canada who specializes in aerial straps and contortion. You may know them from their work in television and film, maybe The Expanse, or The Boys, or Motherland. I found Ess through their aerial work. Most recently a performance called Atelier Barbette, and they were kind enough to spend an afternoon chatt ..read more

On this episode of 52 Weeks of Health Equity, we were joined by guest representatives from the Pennsylvania CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program. Jennifer DiBalco, the president and CEO of PA CASA, and Ashley Frank Chief Impact Officer shared personal stories about how they became involved with CASA, witnessing the power of volunteer advocacy and the importance of data in supporting children in the child welfare system. Our CASA guests shared that Pennsylvania CASA is one of the first states to implement a course that tracks the outcomes in the case management system that CASA volu ..read more

On today’s episode, we are going to be talking about Artificial Intelligence's (AI) role in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion. What potential impact could AI have on shaping a more equitable future regarding health and the workplace. Along with some tips and thoughts about how we all can be better prepared for an integrated AI World Our expert today is Shayne Halls. Shayne is the CEO of Manifested Dreams, LLC. Manifested Dreams' mission is to help individuals and organizations unlock the full potential of AI technology. You can learn more about Shayne at https://manifesteddreams.org/ E ..read more

How does amplifying voices improve overall health and create equity? Find out on this episode where we got to chat with Femily. Femily is known as the "Silicone Valley's gender and inclusion advisor" and runs an incubator program called Future Thought Leader. Femily emphasizes the need for diverse voices in thought leadership and the challenges of getting those voices heard. They discuss how the establishment often chooses traditional thought leaders, leaving out those with different perspectives. Femily shared her pride in seeing individuals from her program gain visibility and become thought ..read more

Welcome to 52 Weeks of Health Equity with Conscious By Us! How can we build safer communities? The answer lies in cultivating compassion, empathy, and a genuine concern for one another. In this episode, we delve into the captivating topic of "Reimagining Safety Through Communities of Care" alongside our guest Matthew Solomon. Matthew is not only the director behind the highly acclaimed documentary titled "Reimagining Safety," but also the author of the best-selling book called "Man School: Relating with Women in the #MeToo Era." He brings his expertise to help organizations foster inclusive cu ..read more

Imagine a world where everyone has equal access to health care and resources for a healthier life. What would that look like? At Conscious By Us, we believe health impacts all aspects of our lives, especially our progress toward creating a diverse and inclusive world where everyone feels they belong. We share stories about health equity including emerging topics of interest, personal reflections and discuss health equity across a multitude of areas and industries and with a variety of guests. On today’s two-part episode, I have the privilege of chatting with the incredibly talented and wonderf ..read more

Today we have as our guest Melonya Johnson, coach, trainer, consultant, strategist, public speaker, and owner of Be Smart Coaching.   Melonya will be talking about health education in urban schools and how the social determinants of health impact healthy living from pre-K to the 12th grade. How do you have an awareness that you are responsible for your health? Melonia approaches this from the perspective that it starts with education and an early foundation. Begin in pre-K, and educate on healthy habits, how health is wealth, and the importance of including parents, early on so that the f ..read more

Part two of the story Links and Resources Mentioned Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, founder of the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft, (Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin) Over 20,000 books were taken from the institute and burned by the Nazis in May 1933. You can read more about the institute and Dr. Hirschfield in this article available from Scientific American by Brandy Schillace titled The Forgotten History of the World's First Trans Clinic  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-forgotten-history-of-the-worlds-first-trans-clinic/ Dr. Jennifer Crane PT, DPT, OCS, ATC   ..read more

Imagine a world where everyone has equal access to health care and resources for a healthier life. What would that look like? At Conscious By Us, we believe health impacts all aspects of our lives, especially our progress toward creating a diverse and inclusive world where everyone feels they belong. We share stories about health equity including emerging topics of interest, personal reflections and discuss health equity across a multitude of areas and industries and with a variety of guests. On today’s two-part episode, I have the privilege of chatting with the incredibly talented and wonderf ..read more