{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Reimagining Black Health","title":"What Does Optimal Black Health Really Look Like?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1d67a698\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3032,"description":"What does it mean to be truly well — not just free from illness, but whole, joyful, and liberated? In this premiere episode of Reimagining Black Health, Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover brings together a dynamic panel — physician and activist Dr. L. Toni Lewis, wellness advocate Jerica Robinson, and trainer Antoine Hudson — to unpack how health extends beyond numbers on a chart.Together, they explore how rest, joy, boundaries, and community care are central to Black wellness. From grind culture to mental health, from body scans to Beyoncé, this conversation challenges traditional health models and celebrates a vision of optimal health rooted in freedom.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Redefining “health” beyond the medical model 02:00 – The Wellness Trap: Are challenges like “75 Hard” helping or harming? 06:30 – Anti-Grind Culture: Dr. Toni Lewis on rest as resistance 10:00 – Joy and Liberation: Why community, play, and happiness matter 17:00 – Defining Optimal Health: Perspectives across generations 29:00 – Decentering Grind Culture: Setting boundaries and working smarter 39:00 – Balancing Roles: The cost of “doing it all” 44:00 – Takeaway Round: One thing you can do this week to move toward optimal health 50:00 – Closing Reflections: A win is a win — give yourself grace💡 Connect and Learn MoreVisit councilbh.org to learn more about the Council on Black Health’s mission to advance health equity and reshape the future of Black wellness. Follow us for future episodes, resources, and updates on how you can join the movement to reimagine what it means to be well.Join us in achieving equity for generations. Donate to help the Council on Black Health drive lasting impact!https://councilbh.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/i0wepRzGIQNvV3Rg9EQhqz8USGqx1bDW67JACZSXSq8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZWQ1/MWI0ZDZjODlkYjIx/MWI3ZmUyZmI4Zjc5/NzA4Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}