Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation

In our latest episode, we sit down with Mark Wolfe, Director of the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association (NEADA), to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue affecting low-income families: heat exposure and cooling accessibility. Join us as Mark delves into the critical role of LIHEAP cooling programs, designed to provide relief during scorching summers and make cooling solutions acc...

Join us in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with the Maryland Public Health Association's Health and Climate Coordinator, Allie Berry,  to delve into the pressing issue of rising temperatures and its impact on public health. As the mercury climbs higher, the dangers of heat on human health become increasingly concerning, especially for the most vulnerable communities. Allie will take us...

Welcome to the first episode of our Heat and Health Season, where we delve into the urgent and fascinating world of climate change and its impact on our health. In this episode, hosts Melanie and Erin engage in a captivating conversation with the incredible Morgan Zabow, the Community Heat and Health Information Coordinator for NOAA. As temperatures continue to soar to alarming levels, it's cr...

Season 2 is almost here! Erin and Melanie discuss the theme for the upcoming season: heat and health! Out on July 17th, 2023 . See you in season 2! Follow us on Instagram : @hnhn_podcast Subscribe to our YouTube : Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation Contact us: neighborhoods.podcast@gmail.com

Hey, neighbors! Congratulations on reaching the exciting finale of an enthralling and thought-provoking season. In this special episode, Melanie and Erin reflect on the profound ideas shared by their incredible guests and share their own perspectives on the transformative journey of launching Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation. Tune in as they highlight the fundamental knowledge points that und...

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation as we sit down with the incredible Majora Carter. In this episode, we discuss the pressing issues of community empowerment in low-status communities, brain drain, gentrification, displacement, and investment in low status neighborhoods. Majora Carter, a renowned real estate developer and urban revitaliz...

Introducing the very first Neighborhood News Segment! Join Melanie and Erin as they delve into the impact of transportation projects on a neighborhood's physical, social, and economic progress. In this episode, they take a deep dive into the construction of the 16-mile Maryland Purple light rail line, spanning two counties with vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds. Get ready to explore t...

Discover the overlooked story of racial injustice and its deep-rooted connection to our physical spaces. Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Lawrence Brown, the esteemed author of "Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America." In this powerful episode, we delve into the critical importance of spatial equity in the pursuit of raci...

In our upcoming episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Gregory Sharp, a renowned sociologist from Dartmouth College. Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of sociology and its critical role in understanding neighborhoods and their impact on health. In this insightful conversation, we explore the concept of social capital and how it influences the well-being of communities. Gregory will...

Get ready for an extraordinary episode of "Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation" that will revolutionize the way you view community development and empower you to make a lasting impact. Join us as we welcome the influential and visionary advocate, John McKnight, for a profound conversation that will reshape your understanding of neighborhood health. In this highly anticipated episode, M...

Join hosts Melanie Sona and Erin Liedtke in the inaugural episode of Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation, a groundbreaking podcast that explores the profound impact of neighborhoods on our overall well-being. In this debut, Melanie and Erin invite you into their world, sharing the personal stories that ignited their passion for public health. Discover the defining moments that propelled them to...