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Erin Liedtke and Melanie Sona are fellows at the NIH on a journey to explore how the structural components of neighborhoods impact health. There is a growing awareness that zip code is more important than genetics and we explore why, by having in-depth discussions with public health experts and community leaders about environmental determinants of health. Join us as we learn about how to make our nation healthier one neighborhood at a time. New episodes on Mondays! The ideas and sentiments expressed on this podcast are in no way a reflection of the beliefs, values or affiliations of NIH.

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Erin Liedtke and Melanie Sona are fellows at the NIH on a journey to explore how the structural components of neighborhoods impact health. There is a growing awareness that zip code is more important than genetics and we explore why, by having in-depth discussions with public health experts and community leaders about environmental determinants of health. Join us as we learn about how to make our nation healthier one neighborhood at a time. New episodes on Mondays! The ideas and sentiments expressed on this podcast are in no way a reflection of the beliefs, values or affiliations of NIH.

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English


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Schools Season: Recap and Finale

6/3/2024
Welcome to the recap of "Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation" Schools season. Join your favorite co-hosts on a journey back through this school season. Want to know which guests left us awestruck? Which moments made us laugh and more? It's been 1 year of HNHN! Thanks to all our Neighbors who continue to support and listen! Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:25:01

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Cultivating Mindfulness and Food Justice: A Conversation with Rachel Black of the Garden School Foundation

5/20/2024
Join us for a captivating episode featuring Rachel Black, the Executive Director of the Garden School Foundation. Discover the innovative framework used by the Garden School to foster mindfulness, equitable food access, environmental stewardship, and a love for trying new foods among elementary school children. Rachel delves into the profound impact of integrating outdoor time and gardening skills in children, highlighting how these activities promote healthy eating habits, nutritious decision-making, and a deep connection to and responsibility for the environment. This multifaceted conversation also explores the intersection of this unique educational approach with community-wide food justice and conscious food usage and conservation. Tune in to learn how the Garden School Foundation is transforming education and nurturing a more mindful, health-conscious, and environmentally responsible generation. Episode Link(s): The Garden School Foundation Website Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:57:06

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Neighborhood News: Student Voices and a Changing Climate

5/13/2024
Tune in for Neighborhood News! In this episode we discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson's efforts to amplify student concerns and advocate for more resources for neighborhood schools in Chicago. With a $391 million budget shortfall looming, these voices are more important than ever. We then discuss challenges faced by schools without adequate air conditioning during record-breaking heatwaves. From Washington, D.C. to Chicago, students and parents are speaking out about the need for better facilities. Episode Link(s) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visits West Side high school to advocate for more Sustainable Community Schools Without proper air conditioning, many U.S. schools forced to close amid scorching heat Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:23:58

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VAULTED| ClimateRX: Bridging the Gap Between Health and Environment with Dr. Stefan Wheat

5/6/2024
Dive deep into the critical intersection of climate change and public health in this enlightening episode featuring Dr. Stefan Wheat. Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking initiative, ClimateRX, designed to foster crucial dialogue between healthcare providers and patients regarding the profound impacts of climate change on well-being and quality of life. Dr. Wheat delves into the multifaceted ways in which climate change affects our health and daily lives, offering invaluable insights that shed light on the urgency of action. Discover how ClimateRX serves as a catalyst for empowerment, equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate and mitigate the health risks posed by a rapidly changing climate. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the proactive measures we can take to safeguard our health and the planet in the face of this global challenge. This episode is a beacon of hope, illuminating pathways toward resilience and empowerment amidst the climate crisis. Episode Link(s): ClimateRX Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:44:45

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The Power of Data in Shaping Child Health and Education With Dolores Avecedo Garcia

4/29/2024
Join us this week as we sit down with Dr. Dolores Avecedo-Garcia, an expert in the intersection of schools, child health, and neighborhoods. In this episode, we delve into the power of data and its impact on children's health and education. We learn about the impact of Diversity Data Kids and the impact it is having in communities all over the US (in some settings you may not expect). Dolores shares insights on how data can be used to create more inclusive communities, improve child well-being, and shape the future of education. Don't miss this enlightening conversation! Episode Link(s): Diversity Data Kids Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:05:44

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Beyond the Classroom: Dr. Ivory Toldson on Educational Equity

4/22/2024
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ivory Toldson, national director of Education Innovation and Research for the NAACP and professor of counseling psychology at Howard University. In this episode, Dr. Toldson exposes the inadequacies of our educational infrastructure, particularly its failure to serve black and brown children. We delve into the urgent need for interventions and reforms that cater to students on a personal level. Additionally, we shed light on the deeply entrenched systemic biases within our school systems and the crucial link between neighborhoods and educational opportunities. Tune in as we navigate these vital discussions and illuminate the path towards equity and change in education. Episode Link(s): Dr. Toldson's Website Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:53:56

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Empowering Black Youth: BLinG-Health & Physical Education With Dr. Tara Blackshear

4/15/2024
Do you remember what your PE classes were like in school? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Tara Blackshear, the visionary behind BLinG-Health, a groundbreaking program dedicated to reshaping physical education for black children. Dr. Blackshear shares her passionate journey and insights into the critical issues of inequity and limited access to quality education faced by black and brown students, particularly in the realm of physical fitness. Through a candid conversation, we delve into the systemic challenges that hinder opportunities for these communities and explore how BLinG-Health is actively addressing these disparities. From innovative approaches to inclusive curriculum design, Dr. Blackshear reveals the transformative impact of BLinG-Health in empowering black girls to embrace a holistic approach to physical health and share it with their peers. Learn more about the power of physical education as a tool for social change and gain valuable perspectives on fostering equity and inclusion in every aspect of our educational systems. Tune in to learn how BLinG-Health is not only revolutionizing physical education but also championing a brighter future for generations to come. Episode Link(s): Learn More about BLinG Health Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:12:14

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The Resilient Mind: Insights from Neuroscientist Dr. Immordino-Yang

4/8/2024
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a developmental psychology and neuroscience expert. We'll explore how negative socio-emotional experiences affect brain development and health. Discover Dr. Immordino-Yang's insights on fostering resilience in children and reshaping education to empower them. Tune in for a captivating discussion on the crucial role of emotional intelligence in shaping our future generations' success and well-being. Episode Link(s): Dr. Immordino-Yang's Ted Talk Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:54:21

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Back To School: Interviewing Our First Grade Teachers

4/1/2024
Ever wonder what Melanie and I were like in first grade? Wonder no more! In this special episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, join us as we take a trip down memory lane with our first-grade teachers, Peter Thulson and Roseann McKean to kick off our Schools season. We hear our teachers perspectives on the connectedness of schools and neighborhoods, revisiting the pivotal role of our elementary school education. Tune in to explore the classroom through the eyes of the teachers and their students! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:02:51

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Season 5 Announcement!

3/18/2024
First Episode of Season 5 is dropping on April 1st, 2024!

Duration:00:03:45

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VAULTED| How We Communicate Matters: Effectively Explaining Complex Ideas in Public Health With Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

3/11/2024
Dive into the art of impactful communication in public health on this week's Vaulted podcast episode featuring the one and only Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, our very first fellow podcaster! Hear Dr. El-Sayed shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of public health communication. Learn the craft of narrative construction and discover the transformative power of storytelling in conveying crucial messages. In this episode, we explore the intersection of effective communication and public health, delving into Dr. El-Sayed's wealth of experience. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious listener, gain valuable insights into communicating complex ideas with clarity and resonance. Tune in for a captivating conversation that goes beyond the surface, equipping you with the tools to make a lasting impact in public health communication. Don't miss out on this dynamic exploration of language, narrative, and the compelling art of storytelling with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed! Episode Link(s): America Dissected Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:33:50

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Season 4 Finale: Recap and Reflections

3/4/2024
Join us as we reflect on an inspiring journey through the built environment with our insightful guests who have expertly guided us through the intricacies of our surroundings. Throughout this season, we've delved deep into the realms of architecture, urban planning, and urban farming, discovering the profound impact the built environment has on our lives. As we bid farewell to Season 4, we invite you to reflect on the knowledge gained and the perspectives expanded. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, an urban dweller, or simply curious about the world around you, we hope you've emerged from this season with a clearer understanding of the built environment and its profound influence on our daily lives. Thank you for embarking on this journey with us. Stay tuned for more captivating discussions and insights in the seasons to come! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:30:29

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Going Beyond the Data: The Translation of Epidemiology with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb

2/26/2024
In this enlightening episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, we delve into what's in the ideal neighborhood and the importance of collaboration across disciplines with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb an esteemed researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. We delve into the intricacies of creating the ideal neighborhood, exploring how collaborative efforts across disciplines play a crucial role in shaping vibrant communities. Dr. Gary-Webb shares insights from her groundbreaking work, including the Think PHRESH study, which examines the intersection of environment, health, and policy. Through her expertise in translating research findings into actionable policies, she sheds light on the transformative potential of evidence-based approaches in improving population health. Tune in as we explore the nuances of public health research, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges and opportunities of bridging the gap between academia and policy-making. Whether you're passionate about urban planning, public health, or interdisciplinary collaboration, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on creating healthier, more equitable neighborhoods for all. Listen now to gain fresh insights and inspiration from Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb's pioneering work in building healthier communities. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:46:51

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Cultivating Change: Empowering Communities Through Urban Agriculture with Duron Chavis

2/19/2024
In this week's episode, urban agriculturist Duron Chavis shares his profound insights and experiences in the realm of community-led activism. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of reclaiming land for the betterment of disinvested communities. Duron's journey embodies the essence of fostering health, happiness, self-sustainability, and economic prosperity through urban agriculture. Through his decades of experience, he sheds light on how the built environment of marginalized communities can be revitalized and thrive through land ownership initiatives. Tune in to discover the wealth of knowledge Duron offers on food justice, health equity, and the pivotal role of community activism in shaping a more just society. From practical farming tips to profound discussions on reparations through land acquisition, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate about social and environmental change. Join us as we explore the concept of reparations through land repossession and learn how exploited communities can reclaim their autonomy and dignity through the power of agriculture and community resilience. This conversation is a beacon of hope for those seeking to build a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Episode Link(s): Duron's Website Happy Natural Festival Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:51:20

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From Down Under to Around the Globe: A Vision for Healthier Cities with Melanie Lowe

2/12/2024
Join us this week as we explore the future of urban living with the one and only Melanie Lowe. In this episode, we explore the critical need for climate-resilient neighborhoods, the transformative concept of 15-minute cities, and the ambitious 1000 Cities Challenge that is reshaping the landscape of urban development. Melanie Lowe, a leading expert in sustainable urban planning, shares her expertise and vision for creating communities that stand resilient in the face of climate change. Discover how 15-minute cities could save your lives, where everything you need is within a short walk or bike ride, fostering a more sustainable and interconnected way of life. We navigate through the intricacies of the 1000 Cities Challenge, a global initiative aimed at creating a thousand innovative and sustainable urban centers. Melanie Lowe provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities this initiative presents, paving the way for a future where cities are not just hubs of activity but bastions of resilience and sustainability. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that explores the intersection of urban planning, climate action, and community development. Melanie Lowe's expertise and passion promise to inspire and ignite your curiosity about the cities of tomorrow. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that could reshape your perspective on the urban landscapes we inhabit and aspire to build! Episode Link(s): The Global Observatory of Healthy and Sustainable Cities Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on ⁠tiktok⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:48:51

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Neighborhood News: Rethinking Our Spaces

2/5/2024
Get ready for a captivating neighborhood news segment this week! We're diving deep into how our surroundings impact our climate, physical, and mental health. Ever heard of unbuilding? It's a fascinating concept we're exploring to mitigate climate disasters. Plus, we've got an intriguing story about how the Dutch are using grocery stores to combat loneliness. And don't miss Erin's delightful Australian accent—it's a highlight of this episode! Join us and leave with a fresh perspective on how the built environment shapes our health outcomes. Episode Link(s) How ‘Unbuilding’ Can Help Weather Climate Disasters Why loneliness is both an individual thing and a shared result of the cities we create Social Media! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Follow us on tiktok: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:27:21

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The Blue Print for Healthier Communities: Transforming Neighborhoods Through Architecture

1/29/2024
In this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Adele Houghton, a distinguished expert in the field, to unravel the intricate relationship between building design and community health. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Blueprints for Health, where every structure tells a story about our physical and mental well-being. Adele Houghton, a trailblazer in the realm of architecture and health, shares her insights on how the design of our surroundings influences our daily lives. From the layout of neighborhoods to the materials used in construction, we uncover the hidden connections between architecture and health outcomes. How can thoughtful design promote active lifestyles, reduce stress, and foster a sense of community? Adele guides us through the intricacies, offering valuable perspectives that bridge the gap between urban planning and public health. Discover the transformative power of architecture as we discuss real-world examples, case studies, and innovative approaches to building design that prioritize the well-being of residents. In this episode, we not only explore the challenges but also envision a future where our built environment becomes a catalyst for healthier, happier communities. Tune in for an engaging conversation that transcends the bricks and mortar, revealing the untold stories of the spaces we inhabit. Adele Houghton's expertise promises to leave you inspired and empowered to see your surroundings in a whole new light. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode on how the structures around us shape the landscape of our health. Welcome to a world where design truly matters. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:01:02:11

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Building Inclusivity: A Deep Dive into the Urbanist Perspective with Dr. Emily Talen

1/22/2024
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the built environment through the insightful lens of urbanism, featuring Dr. Emily Talen. Join us as we delve into the essence of what truly defines a neighborhood and the crucial elements that shape the foundation of a safe and inclusive built environment. Emily Talen brings her expertise to the forefront, shedding light on the multifaceted considerations required to create spaces that prioritize the well-being of all. We also take a closer look at zoning policies and their profound impact on the health and vitality of a community. Uncover the intricate connections between urban planning decisions and the trajectory of community health, as we explore how thoughtful zoning can contribute to a flourishing and resilient society. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the surface, unraveling the layers that compose the urban landscape and its profound implications for our collective well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about fostering thriving communities and understanding the nuanced intersection between social justice and built environments. Episode Link(s): Dr. Talen's Book: Neighborhood Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Duration:00:38:00

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Concrete Impacts: Vision for Healthy Built Environments with Dr. Richard Jackson

1/15/2024
Welcome to yet another incredible episode of "Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation," where we dive into the visionary work of Dr. Richard Jackson, a true trailblazer in the realm of the built environment and its profound impact on our health. Dr. Jackson's pioneering efforts have reshaped the way we view our cities and communities. In this episode, we unravel the layers of his impactful journey, exploring how he has championed the cause of creating healthier, more livable urban spaces. From highlighting the intricate dance between architecture and well-being to emphasizing the critical importance of green spaces in our concrete jungles, Dr. Jackson has been a relentless advocate for the health of our cities. His insights go beyond structures; they delve into the very fabric of our communities, affecting how we live, breathe, and thrive. Join us as we traverse the landscapes of Dr. Jackson's wisdom, discovering how his work has become a cornerstone in the foundation of healthier urban futures. It's not just about buildings; it's about sculpting environments that nurture, heal, and are accessible for everyone. In this episode, we'll uncover the transformative power of thoughtful urban design, guided by Dr. Jackson's trailblazing principles. Get ready to see your neighborhood through a new lens—one that Dr. Richard Jackson has helped craft with a vision for a healthier, happier, and more vibrant nation. Don't miss this journey into the heart of urban well-being. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com Episode Link(s): Designing Healthy Communities

Duration:00:50:43

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Retail Realities: How the Retail Environment Shapes Health Choices with Georgiana Bostean

1/8/2024
Dive into a thought-provoking episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Podcast with the insightful sociologist, Georgiana Bostean! Discover a new layer of the built environment – the retail environment – and how it subtly guides the choices we make. Georgiana unfolds her compelling research on the presence of tobacco/e-cigarette and cannabis dispensaries in predominantly minority communities. Uncover the strategic impact of these businesses on the health decisions and outcomes of these communities. You will get a look into the dynamic intersection of environment, health, and policy in this eye-opening episode! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com Episode Link(s): Georgiana's Paper: The roles of local policy and density of tobacco, vape, and cannabis retailers around schools StoryMap: Local policies and retail environments for tobacco, vape, and cannabis

Duration:00:47:08