The Healthy Project Podcast

"Discover the effects of social mobility on health inequity and empower yourself to make a change."Here's what I cover with Darrell Hudson in this episode:1. How racism impacts health and health inequities2. The impact of historic policies on contemporary health and social inequities3. The mental health repercussions of social mobility on upwardly mobile Black Americans.Darrell Hudson is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis. His work focuses on health equity, particularly around race and how racism impacts health and health inequities. He is passionate about eliminating health inequities and draws from his own experiences growing up in Detroit, Michigan.Learn more about our sponsor:Iowa Public Health Assoc.Our Story Our ShotConnect with Darrell:LInkedinTwitterSick Individuals / Sick Populations PodcastConnect with me:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterWebsiteLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: AppleSupport the show

Show Notes

"Discover the effects of social mobility on health inequity and empower yourself to make a change."

Here's what I cover with Darrell Hudson in this episode:
1. How racism impacts health and health inequities
2. The impact of historic policies on contemporary health and social inequities
3. The mental health repercussions of social mobility on upwardly mobile Black Americans.

Darrell Hudson is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis. His work focuses on health equity, particularly around race and how racism impacts health and health inequities. He is passionate about eliminating health inequities and draws from his own experiences growing up in Detroit, Michigan.

Learn more about our sponsor:
Iowa Public Health Assoc.
Our Story Our Shot

Connect with Darrell:
LInkedin
Twitter
Sick Individuals / Sick Populations Podcast

Connect with me:
Linkedin
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
Website

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple

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Creators and Guests

Host
Corey Dion Lewis
Founder, Healthy Project Media

What is The Healthy Project Podcast?

The Healthy Project Podcast explores the powerful intersection of health, society, and equity through real conversations with changemakers on the front lines of social impact. Each episode features thought leaders, researchers, and advocates who unpack how social structures — from policy to culture — shape the health of communities.

Topics we explore include:
Health equity and structural determinants
Community-driven research and innovation
Lived experiences of marginalized populations
Public policy, systemic bias, and health outcomes

Whether you're a public health professional, social science researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, this podcast brings you grounded insights, bold ideas, and practical tools to drive change where it matters most.