Navigating professional life as a "racialized" person can be exhausting. Join Dr. O, a Public Health Physician Specialist in Toronto, as she interviews guests who are overcoming the obstacles of overt and institutionalized racism to achieve their professional goals while creating healthy and fulfilling lives. If you'd like to learn about thriving in the face of adversity while staying well, this is the podcast for you.
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Scientists are human, too. So are therapists and doctors. Come join us as we tell human stories of both setbacks and successes and the kind of wisdom that only comes from failing the first time.
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Small Changes Big Impact explores the challenges, process and impact of change that drives family medicine. Through honest conversations with family doctors, you will hear stories of how they were inspired to make a change and what they learned along the way. Listen, and be inspired by how family doctors and other primary care providers are having an impact and changing our world, one small change at a time. For family physician listeners, remember you can get up to 5 credits by completing a ...
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S04 Bonus Episode - “Black Joy!” Live Event
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On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast staged a live event at the Black Creek Community Health Centre in Toronto. The theme was “Black Joy”. Dr. O led the event with special guests, psychologist Natacha Pennycooke and musicologist John Devenish. The programme also featured prerecorded segments by Dance/Movement th…
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Unbelievably, this is it! After four seasons of The “Race, Health & Happiness”Podcast, we are shutting off the lights, locking the door, and saying goodbye for the last time. We did our best to share knowledge, uplift people, and make “this racialized world” a little better. But all good things must come to an end, and we know in our souls that now…
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S04E09 - D’Bi.Young Anitafrika discusses the decolonizing power of art, overcoming the toxicity of classism within Black communities, and how harm and healing can co-exist in real time
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In this episode of “Race Health & Happiness” I speak with d’bi.young anitafrika, a multi-hyphenate, multi-dimensional, award-winning artist, performer, leader and dreamer with over 25 years of experience creating and performing around the world. In our conversation, d'bi shares about their journey as a creative committed to decolonization and liber…
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S04E08 - Marlon Palmer discusses how he overcame ‘digital racism’, the healing power of comedy, and the importance of having a ‘third place’
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On today's episode I speak with Marlon Palmer, the Jamaican-Canadian comedian, podcaster, and content creator. With a mission to help people forget their problems, Marlon aims to bring joy and laughter to any environment he occupies. He talks about his journey to becoming a voice for Black Toronto culture and how he intends his work to create a ‘th…
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RHH On Campus (Series) PT 2: Impact of Substance Abuse on Black Community mental health with Donna Alexander
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This is episode two of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Donna Alexander, a Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Advocate, and Consultant with 18-plus years of experience and mental health support about the impact of substance abuse on the Black community and the influence SAPPACY has in the Ontario r…
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S04E07 - Quinton Redcliffe discusses his role in the struggle against Apartheid, how South Africans are working to dismantle institutionalized racism, and the impact of George Floyd on anti-racism work ...
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This episode of RHH is our third of a 3-part series on South Africa. I speak with Quinton Redcliffe, a skilled facilitator, trainer, and educator from Cape Town, South Africa. He specializes in international education, intercultural communication and leadership training. He has dedicated his career to working to find common ground among diverse pop…
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RHH On Campus (Series) PT 1: Impact of Gun Violence on Black Community mental health with Gregory Leslie
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This is episode one of a two part series of RHH on Campus. In this episode Xavier Oshinowo interviews Gregory Leslie, a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Consultant with 20-plus years of experience and mental health support about the impact of gun violence on the Black community. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support …
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S04E06 - Caroline Peters discusses surviving the evils of Apartheid in South Africa, empowering women against sexual violence, and finding her voice through activism
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This episode of RHH is our second of a three-part series on South Africa. I speak with Ms. Caroline Peters, a South African feminist and human rights defender and an award-winning activist against gender-based violence. Ms. Peters discusses her life and experiences living and working as a coloured woman in South Africa during the 90's. She tells me…
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S04E05 - Nicole Kaniki discusses growing up in South Africa, her journey from being “Coloured” to Black, and the inspiring story of her famous ancestor
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Get ready to embark on a captivating journey as the Race Health & Happiness podcast continues our international theme with an extraordinary 3-part series that unravels the rich tapestry of South Africa. My exploration led me to the vibrant city of Cape Town, where I had intriguing conversations about race in the South African context. But before I …
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S04E04 - Nam Kiwanuka discusses her rise from refugee to media star, the double-edged sword of colorism, and how her superpower helps her to surthrive in hostile environments
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On the latest episode of Race Health and Happiness, Dr. O engages in a riveting conversation with esteemed Canadian journalist Nam Kiwanuka. Nam has had an impressive run on the Canadian public television network TVO as the co-host “The Agenda with Steve Paikin”, as the host of TVO's groundbreaking project “The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka”, and as the…
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S04E03 - Bamby Salcedo discusses transgender activism, pathologizing identity, and fighting oppression within marginalized groups
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Bamby Salcedo is known all over the world for her activism as the President and CEO of the TransLatin@ Coalition. In her conversation with Dr. O she talks about the courageous journey she took to live her life authentically and the risks and costs of living out this truth. As a transgender woman who was also an immigrant from Mexico in Los Angeles,…
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S04E02 - Dr. Lulu discusses LGBTQ+ acceptance and affirmation, coming of age in Nigeria as a Queer woman, and youth suicide prevention
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Dr. O’s guest for this episode is Dr. Lulu, aka “The Momatrician”. She is a Nigerian-born, board-certified pediatrician, a former lieutenant colonel and commander in the US Air Force, mother of three children, author of “How to Teach Your Children About Racism” and a two-time TEDx speaker. In this episode Dr. Lulu shares her story of coming of age …
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RHH On Campus (Series) P3: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Celina Ceasar-Chavannes
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On Part 3 of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences , author of a new book, Can You Hear Me Now? How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose and member of the Black Scientist task force- Celina Caesar-Chavannes- about the …
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On Part 2. of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Head of the Division of Infectious Disease at the Hospital for Sick Children, Professor of Paediatrics at U of T and member of the Black Scientist task force- Dr. Upton Allen- about the impact of Covid 19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support …
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RHH On Campus (Series) P1: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities with Dr. Candice Todd
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On Part 1. of RHH on Campus, Xavier Oshinowo interviews Naturopathic doctor and member of the Black Scientist task force-Dr. Candice Todd. During this episode Xavier and Dr. Todd discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities. Access our Shownotes to uncover additional meaning! Please support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/RaceHealthH…
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This is the first episode of “RHH On Campus”, where we pass the mic to Black students!!! In this episode Xavier Oshinowo, who is a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, interviews his peers. The conversations highlight four students’ transitions from online to in-person schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. [The “Race, Heal…
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S04E01 - Elizabeth Leiba discusses “Shopping While Black”, becoming a LinkedIn influencer, and answering the call to advocacy
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Season 4 of RHH is going to be an international journey, and we we start it off in the USA with our amazing sister, Elizabeth Leiba! She is a multimedia journalist of Jamaican descent living and working in Florida, where she has hosted numerous podcasts including “Black Power Moves” on the Ebony Podcast Network. Leiba is also a professor who has sp…
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"I am a HUGE fan of centering Black Joy during the holidays! As an antidote to the materialism, colonial social structures, and more recently the pandemic-related isolation, I think it’s important to celebrate with friends and loved ones, good food, and good music, all grounded in our rich cultural traditions. In this special episode of the “Race, …
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S03E10 - Dalton Higgins discusses Black entrepreneurship, tokenism in the media, and the incredible healing power of music
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On this episode I speak with Dalton Higgins, an African-Canadian self-proclaimed multi-hyphenate. He is a PR strategist and publicist, author of six books, festival producer and National Magazine Award winning journalist. Dalton teaches a course called 'Deconstructing Drake, and The Weeknd' as a part of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Professiona…
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S03E09 - Naki Osutei discusses succeeding as a Black woman in corporate environments, her journey after failure, and using “diplomacy” to disrupt systemic racism
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DESCRIPTION: My guest for this episode is Naki Osutei, a Ghanian-born Canadian woman, and the Vice President of Strategy, Colleague Experience and Environmental Social Governance at the multinational bank and financial services corporation, TD Canada Trust. Naki has helped to develop the “TD Ready Commitment”, TD’s global citizenship platforms that…
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S03E08 - Karyn Pugliese discusses anti-Indigenous racism, speaking truth to power and the path to solidarity
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“My guest for this episode is Karyn Pugliese, who is a Canadian broadcast journalist and communication specialist of Algonquin and Italian descent. Karen is the current Executive Director of the publication “Canada's National Observer”. Previously, she was the managing editor of investigations at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and the…
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S03E07 - Encore Episode: Kikė Ojo-Thompson discusses anti-African attitudes, “Misogynoir”, and raising resilient Black children
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“For this episode of the RHH podcast, we are bringing you a throwback, and it’s the very popular episode from Season 2 featuring Kike Ojo-Thompson. The reason we are doing this encore presentation is because we know that so many of you are heading back to the workplace or back into the classroom, and what she has is the ultimate advice on knowing h…
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S03E06 - Jael Joseph discusses her internship with “Race, Health & Happiness”, the challenges of being a Black immigrant student, and the importance of knowing your worth
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In this special episode of Race, Health & Happiness, we are profiling one of our star interns, Jael Joseph. And as a super special treat I’ve also got our senior producer Dr. Karl on the mic, since he plays an important role supervising and working with our students. So… as y’all know, our podcast team is comprised of Black and BIPOC volunteer stud…
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S03E05 - Dr. O explores how we protect our communities with Nia Centre for the Arts & Roots Community Services
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This is the second of a two-part series. See S03E04 for Part 1, entitled “Protecting Ourselves” In this episode, we will continue what we started in Episode 4, where I interviewed EDI leader Nouman Ashraf, and we focused on protective factors that can shield us from some of the harms of systemic racism. In that episode we reflected on Nouman’s own …
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S03E04 - Nouman Ashraf discusses protecting ourselves against systemic racism using cultural fluency and cultural pride, and he inspires Dr. O to create a Mindful Moment
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In this episode, Dr. O speaks with Nouman Ashraf, Assistant Professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. As a leader in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space he has spent a lot of his time thinking and teaching about how leadership can be a tool to promote social equity. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nouman di…
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S03E03 - Paul Taylor discusses food security, Black parental advocacy, and the importance of being a role model
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In this episode Dr. O speaks with anti-poverty activist Paul Taylor. He is the Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto, an organization that focuses on the connections between food, social justice and community engagement. Paul opens up about his experience with poverty and how it was critical in his journey. He talks about his mother’s love and re…
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S03E02 - Camille Dundas discusses anti-Black racism in the media, being a “diversity hire”, and embracing her identity
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In this episode I speak with Camille Dundas, the Editor-in-Chief of Canada's largest Black online magazine ByBlacks.com and a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant specializing in anti-racism education. We had an incisive conversation where Camille talks about centering herself in her identity after years of running away from it. She opens up …
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S03E01 - Trey Anthony discusses being open about mental health challenges, feeling guilty about TV success, and walking in your purpose
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In the Season 3 premiere of the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast, Dr. O is in conversation with Trey Anthony, the award-winning writer, television star, motivational speaker and mentor. In their discussion, Trey opens up about her journey with depression and how she maintains her mental health. She talks about her success in the entertainment bus…
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In this special episode of “Race, Health & Happiness” we are talking about — FOOD! To complete the menu I’ve got two guests. First I speak with registered dietitian Tameika Shaw, who tells us about how she works with members of communities that are experiencing oppression, and helps them find ways to eat healthy authentic food, with a joyful spirit…
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The last time we featured Celina Caesar-Chavannes on the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast was way back in 2019, when we were preparing to launch the first season of the show. At the time Celina was an elected Member of Canadian Parliament, and she was fierce and outspoken about who she was, and the issues that she cared about. From the outside, i…
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"In this special episode I speak to my friend and medical colleague Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain. He is the author of the book, “Fighting for A Hand to Hold: Confronting Medical Colonialism against Indigenous Children in Canada”. His book is a powerful example of solidarity and truth telling in medicine. Of note, this episode was recorded before the r…
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S02 E05 - Olunike Adeliyi discusses the challenges of being a Black actress in Hollywood, embracing heritage as a form of self-care, and confronting the stereotype of the Angry Black Woman
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Welcome to Season 2 of The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast! This season is about “Game Changers”, people who are dismantling institutional racism in their own fields, teaching us how to do it, or how to support it, while we thrive. In this episode, I speak with Olunike Adeliyi, the Canadian actress, activist and philanthropist that many of you w…
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S02 E04 - Kern Carter discusses why it's difficult to sell Black characters to publishers, how Black writers are underpaid, and succeeding through self-publishing
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Welcome to Season 2 of The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast! This season is about “Game Changers”, people who are dismantling institutional racism in their own fields, teaching us how to do it, or how to support it, while we thrive. In this episode, I speak with author and "ghostwriter" Kern Carter about the strategies he has used to create his o…
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In this bonus episode Dr O. and Dr. Marcia Anderson talk about radical self-care. The conversation with Dr. Anderson about Indigenous health began with RHH S02 E03, which you can listen to here: [https://bit.ly/rhhs02e03] African American poet Audre Lorde taught us about wellness, saying: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preser…
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S02 E03 – Dr. Marcia Anderson discusses Indigenous Health, impacts of colonization, and anti-Indigenous racism in health care
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Welcome to Season 2 of the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast: GAME CHANGERS. In this episode, I interview my girl and colleague Dr. Marcia Anderson – Indigenous woman, mother, physician, advocate, scholar, FEMME and just PURE FIYA!! We dive into the impacts of colonization and her own experiences of anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare. Although t…
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Lisa Richardson, MD, joins us to discuss her path into medicine, creating a better and more inclusive system of care, the importance of language, what is needed for good mentorship, and so much more! Dr. Lisa Richardson is a mixed blood Anishinaabe physician and clinician-educator. She practices General Internal Medicine at the University Health Ne…
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Hillary McBride, Ph.D., RPsych, joins us to discuss her career trajectory, navigating boundaries, the importance of letting imperfect work be seen, reconnecting with curiosity, and so much more! Dr. Hillary McBride is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She is best known as co-host of “The Liturgists” podcast and host of the CBC podcast “O…
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Onye Nnorom, MD, MPH, FRCPC, joins us to discuss her many roles in promoting health and equity, the impacts of systemic racism on health and well-being, the wisdom and resilience in community, and so much more! Dr. Onye Nnorom is a Family Doctor and a Public Health & Preventive Medicine specialist. She is the Associate Program Director of the Publi…
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Jonathon Zarb, B.A., MPS, RP (qualifying), joins us to discuss what it means to be a spiritual health therapist, his journey to providing spiritual care in hospitals, the connection he has formed with his spirituality and sexuality, experiences caring for staff versus caring for patients, and so much more! Jonathon Zarb holds a bachelor’s degree in…
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S02 E02 – Victoria Chan discusses Anti-Asian Hate, and the tensions between Asian and Black communities
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Welcome to Season 2 of the “Race, Health & Happiness” podcast: GAME CHANGERS. In this episode, I’m interviewing Victoria Chan, a journalist who is disrupting and dismantling stereotypes about East-Asian people and communities. In July 2020, I read one of Victoria’s articles which started like this: “In the midst of a pandemic — and perhaps, because…
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Lina Elfaki, MSc, joins us to discuss health advocacy and equity, the importance of recognizing intersectionality when looking at representation in STEM, finding balance as a medical student and so much more! Lina Elfaki is a second-year medical student at the University of Toronto (UofT). She completed her undergraduate degree in Physiology and Hu…
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Speaker and Mental Health Advocate, Asante Haughton, joins us to discuss his advocacy work in the areas of mental health and crisis response reform, storytelling through music, doing what works for you and so much more! Asante Haughton is a mental health advocate devoted to changing the world. He is focused on amplifying the stories of everyday peo…
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Ritika Goel, MD, joins us to discuss her journey into medicine, the tremendous power of privilege, her role in mentorship and activism, uplifting marginalized voices and communities, and so much more! Dr. Ritika Goel is a family physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto working with the St. Michael's …
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LaRon E. Nelson, PhD, RN, FNP, joins us to discuss his journey into academia, his incredible involvement in research across three countries, the importance of standing up for what you believe in, and so much more! Dr. LaRon Nelson is a public health nurse and family nurse practitioner. He is the Independence Foundation Associate Professor of Nursin…
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S02 E01 - Kikė Ojo-Thompson discusses anti-African attitudes, “Misogynoir”, and raising resilient Black children
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“Welcome to Season 2 of The “Race, Health & Happiness” Podcast! This season is about “Game Changers”, people who are dismantling institutional racism in their own fields, teaching us how to do it, or how to support it, while we thrive. In this episode I speak with Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Kike Ojo-Thompson, whose mission is to transform i…
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Allison Crawford, MD, Ph.D., joins us to discuss how she uses the arts to help make meaning in medicine, the proliferation of telemedicine and virtual care, the importance of recognizing what brings you joy, and so much more! Dr. Crawford is a psychiatrist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, where she is …
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In preparation for Season 2 of RaceHealthHappy.com, we decided to revisit Season 1 of the show one last time. Looking back with "2020 Hindsight" at a difficult year we were reminded that the conversations Dr. O had with her guests are still relevant as we continue to explore how to thrive and stay well in a racialized world. You can enjoy all of th…
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Naheed Dosani, MD, joins us to discuss his important work in the area of palliative care, his presence on social media, how he creates meaningful partnerships with his patients and others in the healthcare community, and so much more! Dr. Dosani is a palliative care physician and health and human rights activist dedicated to advancing equitable acc…
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Jaclyn A. Siegel, M.S. Psychology, joins us to discuss her research on gender, bodies and social justice, how her personal mental health journey has influenced her work, learning to balance the demands of academia with her values and relationships, and so much more! Jaclyn Siegel is a doctoral fellow in the Network for Economic and Social Trends at…
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Carolyn Lennox, Ph.D., C.Psych., joins us to discuss the changing landscape and importance of school-based mental health services, her career trajectory into School Psychology, the value of following your passion and interests, and so much more! Dr. Carolyn Lennox is a registered Clinical and School Psychologist, and current Manager of Psychology S…
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