{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Reimagining Black Health","title":"Rethinking Social Wellbeing in Black Communities","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2331,"description":"Loneliness isn’t just a feeling — it’s a public health crisis. In this episode of Reimagining Black Health, Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover digs into the dimension of social wellbeing, exploring why real connection is as vital to our health as sleep, nutrition, and movement.Guests Michele Paul, creator of Let’s Get Social Raleigh and founder of the Adult Recess movement, and Chelsey Reese, therapist and somatic practitioner, break down how community, joy, play, and vulnerability shape our emotional and physical health.Together, they examine:Why loneliness raises the risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and early deathWhy joy is a birthright, not something we have to earnWhat “being seen” truly feels like — and why it's deeper than just being around peopleHow play and community events can spark radical healingPractical, simple steps anyone can take this week to strengthen their own social wellbeingThis episode is an invitation to step outside, reconnect, and remember that we’re designed for community — and that connection is a core part of thriving.EPISODE CHAPTERS — Social Wellbeing00:00 — Joy as a Birthright00:26 — What Is Social Wellbeing?01:00 — Meet Michele Paul & Chelsey Reese01:20 — Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis03:00 — Systemic Barriers to Connection03:35 — Social Media’s Role04:45 — Is Loneliness Really That Serious?05:30 — Ubuntu and Community07:00 — Adult Recess & the Power of Play09:00 — Rethinking Optimal Health10:00 — Inside Chelsey’s Therapy Practice11:00 — How Disconnection Shows Up in the Body14:30 — The Hardest Step: Getting Out of the House18:00 — Creating Safe, Welcoming Spaces23:00 — What It Means to Be Seen27:00 — Why Adults Lose Touch With Joy31:00 — Teens, Tech, and Isolation36:00 — One Simple Step to Improve Social Wellbeing38:00 — Closing💡 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,...","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}