{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Healthy Project Podcast","title":"Health Equity in Practice: How Pleasant Radford is Making a Difference","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1745,"description":"In this episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis chats with Pleasant Radford, Health Equity Officer at UCare, a health equity expert, community advocate, and podcaster himself. They delve into the roots of Pleasant's passion for health equity, his experiences of community service and engagement, and the inspiring story behind his podcast, the Heart of Equity. This conversation is a deep exploration of how health equity extends beyond one's job and permeates every aspect of life. It's a testament to the power of community and the importance of actively shaping its future.About the Guest:Pleasant Radford hails from the Chicago area and has been a Minneapolis, Minnesota resident for over a decade. With a deep interest in healthcare ingrained from an early age, thanks to his mother who served as a nurse, Pleasant has dedicated his life to improving health equity in communities, particularly within the black community. He works as a health equity officer and is deeply involved in volunteering and advocating for his community. He's also the host of the Heart of Equity podcast, where he discusses the ongoing issues and potential solutions related to health equity.Timestamped Shownotes:00:02 - Introduction of the guest, Pleasant Radford.00:30 - Pleasant shares his background, his passion for healthcare, and what motivates him.02:23 - Discussing the importance of representation and community in Pleasant's life.03:52 - Conversation about how Pleasant promotes equity at work and in his community.06:16 - Pleasant highlights the significance of self-care and living the message of health equity.07:38 - In-depth discussion about community service and engagement.08:38 - Pleasant shares his personal experience with community service.10:37 - Discuss the challenges and privileges associated with volunteering and community work.12:14 - Pleasant gives examples of health equity initiatives in his community.15:06 - Humorous interlude about learning how to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MSRYwgzVwmOkZXeinjXJXt6vM1REXDF2oD3ZSMgwLMU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lY2Zl/MzVlNDRkOWQ4MDEz/ZTNkOTY2MzMyNzYx/M2I0MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}