Dimensions of Public Health

Welcome back to our podcast! This new season, we will be exploring nutrition through the lens of public health practitioners. To kick us off, Host Dr. Great will share a childhood story — from secretly craving the smell and taste of kerosene to battling restless legs — and reveal how these unusual behaviors were actually signs of iron deficiency. Blending lived experience with research and global...

In this episode of The Unspoken Truths of Public Health, we sit down with Dr. Oswald Attin, now Associate Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Liberty University, to trace his journey from a French-speaking kid in Benin to leading a growing public health program in the U.S. Dr. Attin shares how mission work, infectious disease epidemiology, and a deep commitment to service shaped his calling,...

Welcome back to Season 3 of The Unspoken Truths in Public Health! In Episode 4, The Journey of an International Student, we spotlight Dr. Miebaka Roberts—a Nigerian physician who earned his medical degree in Russia and recently graduated from Liberty University’s MPH program in global health with high distinction, receiving the award for Best Student in his concentration. Dr. Roberts shares how hi...

This week, host Dr. Great speaks with Lynita Spain, Director of Community Resources at Parkview Community Missions in Lynchburg, Virginia. We're tackling the critical issues of homelessness, poverty, and hunger in American households. Lynita challenges common misconceptions, revealing that "homelessness doesn't have a face" and affects people from "all walks of life". Discover how Parkview offers...

In today’s episode of Season 3, host Dr. Great is joined by Jane Oliver and Michelle Salinas of the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center for a conversation that is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Together, they explore what it truly means to stand for life as Christians in a culture that often overlooks the most vulnerable—the unborn. With real stories, practical insights, and deep spiritual convicti...

In today's podcast, Season 3 host Dr. Great, sits down with recent graduate Erin Chocklett, who discusses her journey of earning both her Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in public health from Liberty. Erin offers an engaging and enjoyable conversation about the Unspoken Truths of Pursuing an Education in Public Health!   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/nigh...

Isaac, an associate mental health professional at Virginia Baptist Hospital, shares what his role looks like to take care of others while also taking care of himself. For more information on Virginia Baptist Hospital's Psychiatric Unit, please visit https://www.centrahealth.com/locations/centra-virginia-baptist-hospital.

Megan and David Antonio share their experiences working at CrossFit Lynchburg and how impactful it has been for their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. For more information on CrossFit Lynchburg, please visit https://www.crossfitlynchburg.com/ . 

Donald Noblett is a Cancer Grants Manager at Inspira Health, a non-profit health system in rural, Southwestern, New Jersey, where he oversees the implementation, growth, and evaluation of numerous grant-funded programs dedicated to reducing the prevalence of cancers and chronic diseases across Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester Counties. These programs include the Inspira Quit Center, a tobacco ces...

Grace Puskas, a CHW with the Blue Ridge Medical Center gives the inside scoop of her role and different initiatives she has been able to be a part of. 

Ashlynn Gipe, from Patrick Henry Family Services, shares the ins and outs of her role with the organization and how the social work field and public health field intertwine in many aspects. For more information on Patrick Henry Family Services and their Vision30 initiative, visit https://patrickhenry.org/  and https://visionthirty.org/ .

Katie Muesing discusses her experience working with clients as a health coach and as a follower of Jesus. 

Epidemiologist Cali Anderson discusses her role within the Virginia Department of Health and the challenges she faced during the pandemic of 2020. 

Christine Rich, author of Chronic, shares her experience with Crohn's disease and how she learned to manage her holistic health and take the best care of her body. 

Samara is a nurse practitioner with R.E.A.C.H. Medical Center who responds to the opiate crisis and drug abuse. 

Alisa Keeton is a certified wellness professional and began Revelation Wellness in 2011, a nonprofit that uses fitness as a tool for sharing the Gospel. For more information about Alisa and Revelation Wellness, please visit  https://alisakeeton.com/  and  https://www.revelationwellness.org/