Race, Health & Happiness

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 resilience that inspired him to do purposeful work...

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 about a traumatizing racist incident that ha...

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 business, and why this left her with deep feelin...

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!  After that I speak with graduate student...

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, it would have seemed that she was on top of t...

"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 revelation of the horrific Kamloops residenti...

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 will know from her roles in the TV shows “Work...

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 own path in the publishing industry,...

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-preservation, and that is an act of political warf...

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 this was recorded before the tragic unearthing...

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 of it — Chinese Canadians find themselves o...

“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 institutions and work cultures into more equit...

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 the episodes of RHH's Season 1 at...

Dr. O speaks with Director X, internationally acclaimed film and music video director, about the night he got shot, how he wants to use brain science to address gun violence, and why he is not getting support from his friends in the hip-hop community. Shownotes - https://bit.ly/3aTTbdx

Dr. O speaks with researcher and community leader Akwatu Khenti, PhD about how he uses the power of optimism, rooted in his African and Trinidadian heritage, to overcome adversity in his life. Dr. Khenti also talks about the real causes of gun violence in Black communities, including systemic racism and systems of oppression. Show Notes - bit.ly/2D6JxHX

"Dr. O speaks with professor and Black community advocate Dr. Roberta K. Timothy, about how her connection with her African ancestry helps her to survive and overcome Anti-Black Racism and stay mentally healthy.  Dr. Timothy also talks about the impacts of racism on growing minds, the importance of community support and therapy, and why she needs to be surrounded by her people to feel invigor...

Dr. O speaks with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, mental health advocate and former member of  Canadian parliament, about her journey to find her place at the professional table, the importance of “showing up” for herself and her community, and how she learned to tap into the strength of her Inner Child. ShowNotes - bit.ly/2RbjVgURHHE02

Dr. O speaks with lawyer, author and inclusion specialist Ritu Bhasin, about finding your authentic self, growing up caught between cultures — and how staying healthy can be a revolutionary act. Please see additional Show Notes . ( http://bit.ly/2TXfbvORHH01 )

Dr. O and Dr. Karl Kabasele discuss the origins of the podcast. Please see additional Show Notes . (http://bit.ly/3cKtA7eRHHE00)