Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation

By Melanie Sona and Erin Liedtke

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Erin and Melanie are on a mission to uncover the powerful connection between neighborhoods and health. Did you know your zip code can influence your health more than your genetic code? Each episode, they dive into inspiring conversations with public health experts and community leaders, unraveling the hidden threads that tie our well-being to the environments we live in. Tune in every other Monday for fresh insights, bold ideas, and a shared journey toward building a healthier nation—one neighborhood at a time!

Episode Date
We're Back!
May 12, 2025
Vote! Vote! Vote! With Vot-ER
Oct 28, 2024
Season 6 Finale: Recap and Reflections
Sep 23, 2024
Progress in Public Health: A Conversation with Dr. Brian Castrucci
Sep 09, 2024
Neighborhood News: Uplifting Health Initiatives from Lindsay Heights to Rural Georgia
Aug 26, 2024
Prescribing Away Infant Poverty With Dr. Mona Hanna
Aug 19, 2024
Empowering Health Through Clean Energy: Dr. Anna Goldman's Innovative Approach
Jul 29, 2024
Breaking Barriers in Maternal Care with Karie E. Stewart
Jul 22, 2024
Barbershops, Bridges, and Better Health with Dr. Terri Richardson
Jul 15, 2024
The Power of Community Voices in Addressing Health Disparities With Dr. Consuelo Wilkins
Jul 08, 2024
Season 6 Announcement!
Jul 03, 2024
Schools Season: Recap and Finale
Jun 03, 2024
Cultivating Mindfulness and Food Justice: A Conversation with Rachel Black of the Garden School Foundation
May 20, 2024
Neighborhood News: Student Voices and a Changing Climate
May 13, 2024
VAULTED| ClimateRX: Bridging the Gap Between Health and Environment with Dr. Stefan Wheat
May 06, 2024
The Power of Data in Shaping Child Health and Education With Dolores Avecedo Garcia
Apr 29, 2024
Beyond the Classroom: Dr. Ivory Toldson on Educational Equity
Apr 22, 2024
Empowering Black Youth: BLinG-Health & Physical Education With Dr. Tara Blackshear
Apr 15, 2024
The Resilient Mind: Insights from Neuroscientist Dr. Immordino-Yang
Apr 08, 2024
Back To School: Interviewing Our First Grade Teachers
Apr 01, 2024
Season 5 Announcement!
Mar 18, 2024
VAULTED| How We Communicate Matters: Effectively Explaining Complex Ideas in Public Health With Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Mar 11, 2024
Season 4 Finale: Recap and Reflections
Mar 04, 2024
Going Beyond the Data: The Translation of Epidemiology with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb
Feb 26, 2024
Cultivating Change: Empowering Communities Through Urban Agriculture with Duron Chavis
Feb 19, 2024
From Down Under to Around the Globe: A Vision for Healthier Cities with Melanie Lowe
Feb 12, 2024
Neighborhood News: Rethinking Our Spaces
Feb 05, 2024
The Blue Print for Healthier Communities: Transforming Neighborhoods Through Architecture
Jan 29, 2024
Building Inclusivity: A Deep Dive into the Urbanist Perspective with Dr. Emily Talen
Jan 22, 2024
Concrete Impacts: Vision for Healthy Built Environments with Dr. Richard Jackson
Jan 15, 2024
Retail Realities: How the Retail Environment Shapes Health Choices with Georgiana Bostean
Jan 08, 2024
Healthy By Design: Transforming Urban Spaces for Health With Dr. James Sallis
Jan 01, 2024
Season 4 Announcement!
Dec 18, 2023
VAULTED | The Climate Mosaic: Diverse Perspectives with Dr. Alexander More
Dec 11, 2023
Season 3 Finale: Recap and Reflection
Dec 04, 2023
Science, Policy, and the Pursuit of a Healthier Nation: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins
Nov 27, 2023
Building Better Blocks: Exploring the Choice Neighborhoods Program with Kyleen Hashim
Nov 20, 2023
Transforming Healthcare: Exploring Impacts of a State-Level Single-Payer System With Greg Tung
Nov 17, 2023
Neighborhood News: The Overlooked Impacts of Redistricting and Gerrymandering on Neighborhoods
Nov 06, 2023
Empowering Environmental Justice: A Conversation with Abre' Conner from NAACP
Oct 30, 2023
Rootshock: A conversation with Dr. Mindy Fullilove
Oct 23, 2023
The Father of Environmental Justice: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Bullard
Oct 16, 2023
Policy, Progress, and Possibilities: Bridging the Gap Between State Policies and Local Communities with Cheryl Williams
Oct 09, 2023
Environmental Justice and Beyond: Peggy Shepard's Vision for Equitable Community Development
Oct 02, 2023
Season 3 Announcement!
Sep 18, 2023
Season 2 Finale: Recap and Reflection
Sep 11, 2023
Heat in the ER: Battling Heat-Related Illnesses with Dr. Frank LoVecchio
Aug 28, 2023
Designing Tomorrow's Cities: Climate-Conscious Urban Planning with Brian Stone
Aug 21, 2023
Neighborhood News: Highlighting Community and Policy Initiatives Addressing Heat
Aug 14, 2023
Resilience Rising: Empowering Communities Against Climate Change with Cate Mingoya-Lafortune
Aug 07, 2023
Cooling Equity: Bridging the Access Gap with LIHEAP and Mark Wolfe
Jul 31, 2023
Burning Issues: Maryland's Battle Against Rising Temperatures & Health Risks with Allie Berry
Jul 24, 2023
Communities at the Frontline: Tackling Heat Disparities in the Face of Climate Change with Morgan Zabow
Jul 17, 2023
Season 2 Announcement!
Jul 10, 2023
Season Finale: Recap and Reflections
Jul 03, 2023
Reclaiming Neighborhoods: Community Led Revitalization with Majora Carter
Jun 26, 2023
Neighborhood News: Unpacking the Benefits and Challenges of the Purple Line Construction
Jun 19, 2023
Spatial Equity: The Foundation For Racial Justice with Lawrence Brown
Jun 12, 2023
Community Connections: The Sociology of Neighborhoods With Gregory Sharp
Jun 01, 2023
Unleashing Community Power: The Assets-Based Approach to Neighborhood Health With John Mcknight
May 29, 2023
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May 29, 2023